Team Tinker Home Away From Home is a private, 501(c)3 non-profit organization designed to assist first-term Airmen and Sailors just out of basic training. It pairs young service members with civilian host families to help alleviate the anxiety of being alone or far from home, often for the first time. These community sponsors provide them a welcoming place to relax and offer opportunities to have fun away from the stress and day-to-day requirements of life on Tinker Air Force Base (TAFB). They enjoy group activities and personal interactions that can develop into strong, long-lasting bonds. The ultimate goal of Team Tinker Home Away From Home is to provide all eligible, first-term Airmen and Sailors with a “home away from home.”