Big thanks to the team at Carlson Gracie Oklahoma for holding three top-notch self-defense courses for women. Making women feel empowered, strong and safe is something the world needs more of.

UPDATE: The AFMS - Tinker - 72d Medical Group phone lines are still down due to a server failure. The issue is currently being worked, but it could take 4-5 days to garner a restoration of services. If you have an emergency, call 911. For non-urgent issues, the phones have rolled over to the Nurse Advice Line: 1-800-TRICARE (1-800-874-2273). We'll be sure to keep you updated. Have a great weekend!

Proud of the exceptional cadre at the schoolhouse. Kudos to you, on some well-deserved MAJCOM praises!

IMPORTANT INFO: The 72nd MDG phones are down. We'll keep you updated, but see below for additional information.

FYI: The 72d Medical Group's phone lines are currently out of order. We are working diligently to resolve the issue. If you need to speak with a nurse regarding an urgent health issue, contact the Nurse Advice Line at 1 (800) TRICARE, opt 1. You can also contact your provider team with any non-urgent issues at www.tolsecuremessaging.com.

What could be better? Welcome home, Airmen.

#Didyouknow the first woman enlisted in the @usairforce #onthisday in 1948? Staff Sgt. Esther Blake joined the Army Air Corps in 1944 and became the first woman to enlist in the Air Force on the first day women were accepted into the service. Blake, who had sons in World War II, wanted to join the military to help end the war and bring her sons home. Women weren’t allowed in combat, but they were able to serve, freeing up the men from clerical roles and sending them to the battlefield. Blake served active duty until 1954.

As of March 31, 2017, there were 66 confirmed or pending cases of suicide of Airmen that occurred during CY 2016. The same data suggests that 19.7 percent of those who died by suicide had communicated their desire prior to engaging in the behavior. Suicide is not limited to Airmen who have deployed or will deploy, nor is it bound by rank or gender or ethnicity. Always remember the importance of embracing the wingman culture. We are all integral pieces in the machine, and we cannot run effectively without one another. Resources are available. National Suicide Prevention 1-800-273-8255 Tinker AFB Community Support Coordinator 405-736-3215

Wishing you a safe and happy Independence Day. 💙❤️🇺🇸

More fires are reported on July 4th than any other day of the year. ENJOY the fireworks, but be SAFE and be SMART. #IndependenceDay #TinkerAFB

Tomorrow is July 4, Independence Day. The hours of operations for Tinker AFB gates are attached. *All gates will return to normal operating hours July 5* For questions, contact the 72nd Security Forces Squadron at 734-6741.

Are you tuning in? Secretary of the Air Force Dr. Heather Wilson was the keynote speaker at the BMT Graduation at Lackland Air Force Base this morning before serving as the keynote speaker at #AF2030 Science and Technology Forum at Texas A&M this afternoon.

REMINDER: The 72nd Medical Group will be closed from 12:00 - 4:30 p.m. today, June 29. Flight Medicine Sick Call will be open from 6:45 - 7:30 a.m. and all appointment operations, pharmacy, lab and radiology facilities will be open until 11:00 a.m. If you need a prescription filled after 11:00 please consider using the automated script center located in the exchange food court or Bldg. 3001. The provider team will be accessible 24/7 via the secure messaging program, or contact the nurse advice line at 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273). All services will resume at 7:00 a.m. Monday, July 2.

Remember that #PTSD is a daily struggle. Don't dismiss invisible wounds. Be kind to one another, be a good wingman.