Tinker Talks

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Tinker Talks Podcast: Lt. Col. Matt Stillman, 72nd Security Forces Squadron May 16, 2024

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The mission of Air Force defenders, also known as Security Forces, involves much more than just checking ID cards at base entry gates. The 72 Security Forces Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base carries a wide range of responsibilities from defending the base, conducting installation law enforcement, handling combat arms and military working dogs. These defenders deploy globally to secure Department of the Air Force, joint service, coalition forces and their bases and assets under their protection. To recognize and thank our defenders, Team Tinker will take part in National Police Week designated as May 10-17. Several events are scheduled to observe Police Week including an opening and closing ceremony, bowling and golf tournament, ruck, defenders challenge and final guard mount. In the latest edition of the Tinker Talks Podcast, Lt. Col. Matthew Stillman, 72nd Security Forces Squadron commander, discusses more about the contribution of the 72nd Security Forces Squadron to Team Tinker, police week and improvements made to gate entry across the installation.

Tinker Talks - 552 Air Control Wing Commander Talks people, the importance of the E-3 Feb 26, 2024

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Col. Kenneth Voigt, Commander of the 552nd Air Control Wing (ACW), joins us on the latest edition of the Tinker Talks Podcast. Voigt assumed command of the 552 ACW in June 2023 and is no stranger to the wing, as 23 years ago he came to the 552 ACW as a 2nd Lieutenant air weapons officer and more recently served as the commander of the 552nd Air Control Group. In this podcast, hosted by Mark Hybers, Voigt discusses the significance of the 552 ACW to the overall Department of Defense mission, the E-3’s replacement and why in the day in age of technology, that people are still at the heart of the mission. The mission of the 552nd Air Control Wing, also known as America’s Wing, is to train, develop, and employ combat-ready Airmen and weapons systems to deliver decisive Command of the Air supporting America's national security priorities.

Tinker Talks Podcast: Col. Abby Ruscetta and Chief Sipos, 72nd ABW Leadership Dec 14, 2023

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Col. Abby Ruscetta, the 72nd Air Base Wing Commander, and CMSgt. Jeffery Sipos, the Command Chief of the 72nd Air Base Wing, are guests on the latest edition of the Tinker Talks Podcast. The Tinker Talks Podcast, hosted by Mark Hybers, is 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. Ruscetta is no stranger to Oklahoma, being assigned to Tinker Air Force Base since July 2018 at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex before becoming Commander of the 72nd Air Base Wing in July 2023. Together, Ruscetta and Sipos discuss their background, priorities and everything Tinker Air Force Base in the latest edition of the podcast.

Tinker Talks - Silver Star Recipient, Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame Inductee, William "Pete" Piazza Nov 09, 2023

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Tinker Talks celebrates veterans this year with a podcast honoring the service of Pete Piazza. Piazza served three tours in Vietnam. During his second tour, then-Staff Sgt. Piazza was NCO in Charge of the 3rd Security Police Squadron’s “C” Flight Security Resupply Team at Bien Hoa Air Base, near Saigon. North Vietnamese forces launched a rocket and ground attack Jan. 31, 1968, as part of the Tet Offensive. Piazza drove through machine gun and sniper fire to resupply the defenders who were quickly running out of ammunition. After the officer-in-charge was killed, Piazza assumed command and rallied with his troops in a show of stamina and force while they counter-attacked during an eight-hour assault. The position was held and in the end numbers of lives and hundreds of millions of dollars in aircraft and supplies were spared. He received the Silver Star, the third highest combat medal given to an Armed Forces member for his heroinism. Piazza is no stranger to Tinker Air Force Base. He served here in the late 80s prior to retiring. In 2014 a gate was named in his honor. Piazza still gives to our Airmen, showing up to speak for the Airmen Leadership School classes as well as coming out to spend time with our active duty members. This is a longer podcast and we could have gone for hours. Have a listen and give us your feedback in honor of this great hero.

Tinker Talks - A Conversation with a COVID-19 Survivor Apr 02, 2023

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This is a special episode as we turn the microphone over to Tinker Air Force Base Installation Commander, Col. Paul Filcek to have a conversation with a COVID-19 survivor. Mr. Anthony Baumann, Director of the Air Force Sustainment Center Contract Directorate shares the details of his battle with the disease, to include a 10-day stint in the hospital. He talks about the warning signs he missed. Please watch and share Mr. Baumann's powerful story. This episode is also offered in audio format. Please check the Tinker Air Force Base Facebook page - @TinkerAirForceBase to find information about listening to the podcast. Check us out on Instagram @TinkerAirForceBase and on Twitter @Team_Tinker. Please leave feedback. Don't forget to subscribe for future episodes of the Tinker Talks Podcast.

Tinker Talks: Mentoring and Coaching with the Installation Commander Jun 08, 2022

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In this episode of Tinker Talks, we sat down with the Tinker Installation Commander, Col. G. Hall Sebren, Jr. He spoke about the importance of mentoring, the difference between coaching and mentoring, what makes a good mentor, and recognizing when a mentee should seek out others to mentor. Be sure to listen and to check out the commander's upcoming second commentary focusing on Air Force Chief of Staff CQ Brown, Jr.'s Action Orders.

Tinker Talks: Support Systems for Spouses Jun 03, 2022

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On this edition of Tinker Talks, we sit down with Meagan Sebren, honorary president and top advisor of the Tinker Spouses Club, along with Tiffany Kalen, vice president of the Tinker Spouses Club. They spoke about support systems for spouses, such as the Spouses Club and Key Spouses, as well as the Airman's Attic and Thrift Shop on base. *The mention of private organizations does not express endorsement of the United States Air Force, Department of Defense or the U.S. Government.

Tinker Talks: OC-ALC mission with Commander Maj. Gen. Jeff King Apr 26, 2022

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Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex Commander Maj. Gen. Jeff King recently sat down with Tinker Talks to discuss the OC-ALC mission, its innovative workforce and what the complex is doing to remain cutting edge to support the warfighters’ requirements while outpacing adversaries in sustainment. This is the second part of conversation with the general.

Tinker Talks: OC-ALC commander talks career, mission and people, Part 2 Apr 22, 2022

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Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex Commander Maj. Gen. Jeff King recently sat down with Tinker Talks to discuss his career, the OC-ALC mission and the innovative workforce. This is part two of a two-part conversation with the general.

Tinker Talks - Remembering the Oklahoma City Bombing 27 Years Later Apr 20, 2022

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On April 19, 1995, Ondré King was at work in the YMCA building in downtown Oklahoma City. Her one-year-old daughter, Rukiya, was in the nearby daycare. At 9:02 a.m., their lives changed as a bomb exploded, killing 168 people and wounding hundreds more. In this episode of Tinker Talks, Senior Airman Rukiya Turner, now a paralegal in the office of the 72nd Air Base Wing Staff Judge Advocate, and her mom sit down with us to talk about that day and how it affected their lives.

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