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Bldg. 201SE // 405.739.7408 Mon - Thur: 7:15 am - 4 pm Fri: 7:15 am - 4:30 pm
EDUCATION CENTER CUSTOMER SERVICE
Need assistance from the Tinker AFB Education Services Center? Due to limited staff availability, the Education Center is currently taking appointments for initial and follow-up counseling until further notice; Contact the Education Center @ 405-739-7408 Monday thru Thursday from 7:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or Friday from 7:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to schedule an appointment. We can also help you via email. Email the office at 72FSS. FSDEE@us.af.mil.
FREE ONLINE COURSE EARNS CCAF CREDIT Active duty Air Force personnel can earn CCAF credit for completing a FREE online course. The course is “Introduction to Culture.” The course introduces Airmen to the principles of culture in an Air Force context. It fulfills three (3) resident hours of program elective credit toward the Community College of the Air Force degree. “Introduction to Culture” is designed to enhance cross-cultural competence, making Airmen more effective in expeditionary operations. Enrollment dates are 8 - 13 MAR 2022, and class dates are 31 MAR to 13 JUL 22. For additional information logon to: https://www. airuniversity.af.edu/AFCLC/AFCLC- Courses/AFCLCIntroduction-to-Culture/.
COMMISSIONING The Air Force Recruiting Service has published a new Air Force Recruiting Service Active Duty Officer Training School Air Force Program Announcement (https://www.recruiting.af.mil/About-Us/AFRSLine-Officer-Accessions/). This is to be used for all boards leading to an Air Force Commission. USSF will provide a separate announcement for USSF boards. Interested service members should download the OTS guide to their computer to be able to access the attachments. The Education Services Center is hosting the next Commissioning Briefing on Thursday, 3 MAR 22 @ 9:00 a.m. Attendees must arrive by 8:50 a.m. The briefing is designed to guide service members through the variety of commissioning programs available, provide basic eligibility requirements, and offer selectability advice. Enlisted personnel that are interested in commissioning are encouraged to attend. Contact the Education Center at (405) 739-7408 for additional information or to RSVP. 2022 BRIEFING SCHEDULE UPDATE The corrected SkillBridge Briefing dates are listed below. Interested service members should contact the Education Center @ (405) 739-7408 to RSVP as seating is limited. Social distancing and a facial mask are required to participate.
SKILLBRIDGE BRIEFING Briefing Time: 0900 (arrive no later than 0850)
COLLEGE 101 BRIEFING Briefing Time: 0900 - 1500 (arrive no later than 0850)
The “College 101” briefing is for those individuals that are applying to or are new to college. The primary focus is understanding and completing the college admissions process. Other aspects of the course include exploring career/personal goals, discussing institutional selection, explaining funding considerations, and financial aid.
Pre-registration is required for all briefings – call (405) 739-7408 to RSVP
ROSE STATE COLLEGE Looking to start your degree this year? Rose State College offers courses on campus or online, in over 70 different career fields. Not sure where to get started? Come by the office on Tinker AFB and talk to an advisor. For more information schedule a meeting with Misty Engelbrecht – options include Zoom, phone (405) 736-0244, or face to face: https:// go.oncehub.com/misty. Email Misty at mengelbrecht@ rose.edu for more information.
PARK UNIVERSITY Spring has sprung and the cold is moving out! It’s time to think about what changes you are pursuing this New Year. How about earning a higher education degree! We offer many Associates and Bachelor programs such as Business Administration, Business
Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, and Logistics. We are currently enrolling for the Spring 2 term that begins on 14 MAR 2022. Courses are online or in a blended format. Are you wondering about funding your education? We have funding programs and rates for active duty, veterans, spouses, dependents, federal employees, and civilians. Contact the Tinker Campus Center Director, Angela Perry, at (405) 732-6149 or email: angela.perry@park.edu to discuss how to get started with Park University!
OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY If the past two years has taught us anything, it is that change is inevitable, and sometimes can’t be long anticipated. Since March 2020, how we live and work looks very different than we could have imagined. Responding effectively to change requires leadership, which is not solely an innate trait. Good leaders share many attributes, which can be developed. Oklahoma City University’s Leadership MBA provides the tools needed to be mission ready. The quantitative and qualitative skills gained through the MBA courses are useful in any organization. To find out more about OCU’s Leadership MBA, including discount for Tinker military and civil servants, contact OCU MBA Advisor Cindy Treadway: ctreadway@okcu.edu or (405) 2085154.
OKLAHOMA CITY AVIATION EDUCATION ALLIANCE Earn your Bachelor’s degree in Aviation ManagementProduction and Operations Option. A degree that is relevant to your career at Tinker AFB. APPLY to start for any of 5 terms throughout the year! Southeastern Oklahoma State University as a member of the Aviation Education Alliance, offers 5 Bachelor degree options in Aviation Management; Safety, Maintenance, Business, Production and Operations, and Security. Also, we offer a very popular Master’s degree in Aerospace Administration and Logistics that can be obtained in 1 year! Summer Term is just around the corner. APPLY TODAY! Please visit us at the SE/AEA Office in the Education Services Center (bldg. 201SE), call (405) 733-2210 or email Lrupert@SE.edu for more information. THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA This spring The University of Oklahoma is offering HR5143: Human Resources for the Human Relations Professional on Tinker AFB. This course serves as an introductory survey of the discipline of Human Resources (HR), aka Human Resource Management (HRM). HR is a broad and at the same time narrow discipline centrally concerned with an organizations most important resources: humans! Learn more about this course, as well as other courses offer by OU on TINKER AFB, or other OU programs. Stop by the OU office on TINKER AFB (bldg. 201SE). Please feel free to contact the OU Rep at (405) 739-7365 or email for more information: aptinker@ou.edu
2022 Briefing Schedule
The Education Center announces the 2022 briefing schedule. Interested service members should contact the Education Center @ (405) 739-7408 to RSVP as seating is limited. Social distancing and a facial mask are required to participate.
ENLISTED COMMISSIONING BRIEFING Briefing Time: 0900 (arrive no later than 0850) 6 Jan // 3 Mar // 5 May // 7 Jul // 1 Sep // 3 Nov
College 101 Briefing Time: 0900 - 1500 (arrive no later than 0850) 12 Jan // 2 Feb // 9 Mar // 13 Apr // 11 May //8 Jun // 13 Jul // 10 Aug // 14 Sep // 12 Oct // 9 Nov // 14 Dec
SKILLBRIDGE BRIEFING Briefing Time: 0900 (arrive no later than 0850) 27 Jan // 24 Feb // 24 Mar // 21 Apr // 26 May // 23 Jun // 28 Jul // 25 Aug // 22 Sep // 27 Oct // 17 Nov // 15 Dec Pre-registration is required for all briefings – call (405) 739.7408 to RSVP.
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Here at the Tinker Information, Tickets and travel office we can help you book your dream vacation. Want to visit the Eiffel tower or dive deep in the waters of Hawaii? Prefer a cruise we can help you find the perfect one? Need a little adventure, how about discounted attraction tickets. Need a Fed Ex drop off location, we’ve got you covered. We would love to help you out with with any of your travel needs. Give us a call or stop on by!
Disney tickets available next day - Local attractions available same day
WANT TO STAY AT A RESORT HOTEL?! LET US BOOK THAT FOR YOU!!
Tinker Golf Club
18 holes of gently rolling golf is enjoyable for riding and walking alike. The layout presents itself with all trouble easily visible to the golfer except for the pond and nearly island green on number 15, that can’t be seen from the tee. It is a fun course to play for all ages. From juniors to seniors and everybody between. The friendliness and camaraderie is unmatched. Don’t have a group? We will help find you great people to play with.
We also have a driving range and practice area to help hone your skills, including group and individual lessons for all ages.
Our pricing structure makes Tinker more affordable than most courses in the area. We will never make you feel you are still at work, so come by for a quick nine before going home for the day. Our relaxed and welcoming atmosphere will make your round fun and relaxing.
Leagues- several leagues participate during the week. If you work in one of these areas join in the fun.
Squadron Tournaments– Bring your event to the course. We host many events throughout the year. With your event we provide shotgun starts for larger groups , scoring , cart name recognition for players and beverage services.
Pro Shop– Name brand merchandise at below average pricing make Tinker a great place for all of your golfing needs. From golf balls to that new shirt you have been eyeing. Come in and get the best deal around.
Monthly Fun Tournaments– Have you ever putted in a sand trap or played 18 par 3’s in one round? How about holes ranging up to 1000 yards long? At Tinker you can do this and more by participating in our “fun” monthly events.
Family Tees– A shorter course for young and beginning golfers. These forward tees marked on the cart paths on the front nine provide young and beginning golfers the same chance at par as more experienced players from regular tees.
Soccer Golf– Still available on our front nine if you aren’t really into regular golf but like soccer. Friends can play mixed matches of golf and soccer golf.
Current dress code– No vulgar shirts. Uniforms can be worn on the range and putting green but not on the course. Only golf or tennis shoes may be worn. No boots, cleats other than golf. No cutoff shorts.
