Tinker Talks

In this episode of Tinker Talks, we sit down with Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex commander, Brig. Gen. Chris Hill and 564th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron deputy Mark Estorga to discuss rising suicide rates in the Air Force.

The Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein mandated that the Air Force will conduct a Resilience Tactical Pause. The RTP, which takes place between Aug. 1 and Sept. 15, 2019, is about finding ways we can do better and giving Airmen time back to connect and break down barriers to getting help.

In this episode, Brig. Gen. Hill and Mr. Estorga address the RTP, what we are doing here at Tinker to foster open dialogue and encourage those in need to seek help. They also discuss innovative ways they are trying to reach those on the shop floors and at all levels of the workforce.

If you know of someone or are in need of help, please note some valuable resources:

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or the Employee Assistance Program 1-800-222-0364.

Thanks for joining us for another episode of Tinker Talks. This episode features the event coordinators for this year's 911 Run, Walk, Ruck. This year marks the return of the POW/MIA 24 hour vigil.

Event coordinators, MSgt. Damont Cooley and TSgt. Hugo Perez discuss the event along with some new additions. This yearly event is in honor of those fallen during the 911 attacks.

This year you will want to arrive early. Listen to the podcast to find out why.

Please don't forget to download on Apple Podcasts, rate and subscribe. Ratings mean a lot to us - it allows us to determine if you like or do not like what we are producing. Also, we would appreciate any ideas you might have.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Tinker Air Force Base and Twitter @Team_Tinker.

This episode highlights some of the hardest working members of the security forces team - The Military Working Dog. Join us on location as we sit down with SSgt. Desi Padilla of the 72 Security Forces Squadron to talk about his role as a handler and the training and relationship he has with his MWD.

Please remember to download, rate and subscribe to Tinker Talks. Let us know what you would like to hear in future episodes.

Follow us on social media - @Tinker Air Force Base on Facebook and Instagram and @Team_Tinker on Twitter.

Thanks for joining us and have a great week.

Welcome to Tinker Talks. In this episode we sit down with the 448 Supply Chain Management Wing commander, Mr. Dennis D'Angelo, to discuss the supply chain's mission and how innovation initiatives and Art of the Possible successes are posturing them for the future.

Whether you know a lot, a little or nothing at all about the supply chain's mission, this episode delivers something for everyone.

Please be sure to leave feedback, rate and subscribe to the podcast. Leave us suggestions on story ideas you want to hear on future episodes.

Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

Welcome to Tinker Talks. We were fortunate enough to catch up with F-16 Viper Demo Tream Commander, Maj. Garret "Toro" Schmitz and Crew Chief, NCOIC, Tech Sgt. Ryan Hutchinson during the 2019 Star Spangled Salute Air and Space Show at Tinker Air Force Base. The team discuss flying, maneuvers, training, recruiting and more. Tune in for a great conversation with the new commander and his crew chief.

Don't forget to download, subscribe and leave us a rating. Feel free to send us comments or suggestions at [email protected] and don't forget to follow us on social media: Facebook and Instagram @TinkerAirForceBase, and Twitter @Team_Tinker.

Follow the F-16 Viper Demo Team on their social media sites: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @ViperDemoTeam.

This episode we sit down with the commander of the 72 security forces squadron, Lt. Col. Tyrell Mayfield to discuss Police Week and leadership. We discuss his personal philosophy on reading and how it relates to professional leadership skills.

Thanks for taking the time to listen and as always please remember to subscribe and download.

Check us out of Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter. We would also like to hear what you, the listener, would like to hear.

As always, please remember to leave a rating as well.

Welcome to Tinker Talks. This month we sit down with three members of the Tinker fire and rescue units who responded the day of the bombing 24 years-ago and remain at Tinker today. We talk about that horrific day and how it has impacted their lives, professionally and personally. This is the first time the three have spoken publicly about their experience and are the last three firefighters at Tinker that were involved with the search, rescue and recovery efforts.

Please remember to subscribe, download and rate, and drop us a line to let us know what you'd like to hear.

Also follow us on Twitter @team_tinker and on Facebook and Instagram.

We sit down with the commander of the 552 Air Control Wing for a discussion about the important strategic mission and major accomplishments last year. There is also discussion of our long-standing partnership with the Royal Canadian Air Force. Also as his time winds down...what's next for the colonel?

This month we sit down with 72 Air Base Wing commander, Col. Kenyon Bell and discuss important construction updates including those that have impacted traffic. We also take a look at the "Big Rocks" coming in the next few months and hear about the commanders leadership philosophy. All this and more on this month's Tinker Talks.

Please make sure to subscribe, download and "LIKE" us on iTunes, and feel free to leave a comment and let us know what you'd like to hear.

Follow us on social media @tinkerairforcebase

A podcast dedicated to the latest events and happenings on one of the largest Air Force bases, “Tinker Talks” features various perspectives from the 5,600-acre installation. Captured by the 72nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs Office, this podcast shares stories, updates and insights on Tinker Air Force Base.

Episode 4: New year, new you