Tinker Talks

On this edition of Tinker Talks we talk discuss ways to communicate Coronavirus to your kids. What to say and do and how to keep them stress-free during these difficult times. We also discuss how to cope with anxiety and stress during this time. As this pandemic spreads the effects will likely take a toll on some. We will discuss ways that we can identify and help those in need.

Today's discussion is with Capt. Andrea Krunnfusz Mental Health Element Chief, and Clinical Psychologist and Capt. Adrianna Harrell, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Family Advocate Officer in Charge.

The Captain's from the 72 Medical Group give some sound advice on how to navigate these difficult discussions and times. This a very value-added podcast. They each gave some resources for everyone to use.

NOTE: The posting of links and organizations below does not express endorsement by the United States Government in any way.

Helping Agencies: Tinker Family Advocacy Program; Tinker New Parent Support Program (within FAP)

Links/Articles:

https://www.aacap.org/App_Themes/AACAP/Docs/latest_news/2020/Coronavirus_COVID19__Children.pdf

https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/

https://www.nctsn.org/what-is-child-trauma/trauma-types/disasters/pandemic-resources

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/10-tips-for-talking-about-covid-19-with-your-kids

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/talking-with-children.html

Fun things:

https://loganhealth.org/prod/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/What-to-do-at-home-with-your-kids-during-COVID-2019.pdf

Helping Agencies: Mental Health Clinic, MFLC (Military Family and Life Counselors),

Chaplains

Military OneSource: www.militaryonesource.mil (includes several COVID-19 and mental health related resources, tips, and tricks!) or #800-342-9647

Oklahoma 211: Dial 211, or visit 211oklahoma.org

Inpatient Facilities: Oakwood Springs, Bethany Behavioral Health, St. Anthony’s

Veteran Crisis Line: #800-273-8255, Option1 -or- text 838255

Don't forget to check out our website www.tinker.af.mil/coronavirus for all of the latest information you will need.

Also check us out on social media - Facebook and Instagram - @Tinker Air Force Base and Twitter - @Team_Tinker

This edition of Tinker Talks focuses on COVID-19 updates and helpful information from our the Tinker Air Force Base 72 Medical Group. Joining us today are 72 MDG Commander, Col. Jennifer Trinkle, Public Health Emergency Officer, Col. Cindy Graessle, and Public Health Commander, Maj. Trinette Flowers-Torres.

They give us some great information about the Coronavirus and Tinker's current status, with regards to health and operations. They also re emphasize the proper procedures and CDC guidelines on cleaning and taking care of yourself and those around you.

For all the latest updates on COVID-19 check out our Coronavirus website at https://www.tinker.af.mil/coronavirus/ and also stay tuned to our Facebook page. @Tinker Air Force Base. If you have medical questions please call the Tinker COVID-19 Hotline: 405-582-6297.

Until next time stay safe out there.

This edition of Tinker Talks focuses on COVID-19 updates and helpful information from our the Tinker Air Force Base 72 Medical Group. Joining us today are 72 MDG Commander, Col. Jennifer Trinkle, Public Health Emergency Officer, Lt. Col. Cindy Graessle, and Public Health Commander, Maj. Trinette Flowers-Torres.

They give us some great information about the Coronavirus and Tinker's current status, with regards to health and operations. They also re emphasize the proper procedures and CDC guidelines on cleaning and taking care of yourself and those around you.

For all the latest updates on COVID-19 check out our Coronavirus website at https://www.tinker.af.mil/coronavirus/ and also stay tuned to our Facebook page. @Tinker Air Force Base. If you have medical questions please call the Tinker COVID-19 Hotline: 405-582-6297.

Until next time stay safe out there.

The Air Force Sustainment Center is big business and on this episode we get an opportunity to sit down with the commander of the AFSC to find out what that means.

Lt. Gen. Gene Kirkland, AFSC commander joins us to discuss topics such as how we are using innovation to keep our legacy aircraft in the fight and up and coming technologies such as predictive maintenance.

This is an information packed episode that you will not want to miss.

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Have a great day and a better week!

Welcome to Tinker Talks. This episode we sit down with Col. Paul Filcek, the 72 Air Base Wing and Tinker Air Force Base Installation Commander for a candid conversation about privatized housing, big changes in the medical community, leadership philosophy and more.

Col. Filcek walked into a high speed command just over six months ago and now takes some time to sit down and discuss what has been accomplished and what it yet to be done.

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Weather Flight Commander, Capt. John Martin takes time out of his buys day to sit down with us and talk about weather operations, it's vitally critical role to the mission and what it takes to become an Air Force forecaster.

Air Force forecasters help leadership determine flight and base status depending on weather situations. No flight operations occur without a weather briefing to let the pilots and crew know what they can expect when in the air.

Tinker Air Force Base, located in Oklahoma provides unique challenges for Air Force meteorologists, making this duty station a top choice.

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Welcome to Tinker Talks. This is a podcast that discusses happenings behind the fence of one of the Air Force's largest bases.

This month, we have a guest host on the show. 2d Lt. Ashlyn Paulson recently deployed with the 552 Air Control Wing for training missions around the globe. During a stop in Australia, she was able to sit down for a conversation with Flight Lieutenant Ryan Anderson, a flight Capt. aboard an Australian E7A Wedgetail.

They discuss similarities and differences between the two aircraft and how critical training together has become.

Enjoy this rare opportunity to gain insight about our partnership with a long-time ally.

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Welcome to this episode of Tinker Talks. We are talking about energy awareness this week.

You think your energy bill is high during the summer months? Imagine opening the bill for the largest industrial complex in the Air Force. Tinker Air Force Base used to be the #1 largest energy consumer in the Air Force. Generally being #1 is something to be proud of, but not in this case. Due to the hard work of many here at Tinker, we are now sitting at #4.

That may not seem like much, but in terms of energy usage it's quite a victory. But not one to settle on. There is work to be done.

This week we talk to the man who is responsible for energy usage and reduction at the largest consumer of energy on Tinker Air Force Base. Mr. Joseph Cecrle, the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex energy manager has the daunting task of managing and reducing energy at not only Tinker Air Force Base's largest customer, but the largest maintenance depot in the Air Force.

Energy might not sound like a fascinating topic, but check out this episode and listen to the passion and innovation by Mr. Cecrle and his team and it might change your mind.

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This month we discuss a program that generates little conversation but plays a vital role to our mission success here at Tinker Air Force Base. They are the retired veteran volunteers.

They are seen in the pharmacy or in the I.D. Card Office day in and day out, smiling, helping, serving.

This week we are joined by Chief MSgt. (Ret.) Lorraine Caddy, the retiree activities office director. She herself has been serving in one form or another for more than 60 years. She discusses her active duty career, her role as a volunteer and director and how vital our retiree volunteers are to the mission.

She also discusses Retiree Appreciation Day which is November 2 this year. This is a way to let the retirees know that they are still part of the military and see how much they are appreciated. The next time you see one of the many retiree volunteers

Remember to say hi and thank one of the many retired veteran volunteers the next time you see them.

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Until next time, have a great day and week.

Welcome to Tinker Talks. In this episode we have a conversation with Mr. Bob Amundson, the Civilian Personnel Officer with the Force Support Squadron. We discuss different types of careers available here and how to go about getting hired at Oklahoma's largest single site employer.

Do you think STEM is the best or only career field here? Listen in and find out, you might be surprised. Tune in for great information from Mr. Amundson.

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