Computer Sciences Corp., primary contractor at Vance Air Force Base since 2002 and one of Enid’s largest employers, was awarded a new contract Feb. read more...
A former commander of the 71st Flying Training Wing will be featured speaker at the graduation ceremony for Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 08-05 at 10 a.m. read more...
Proud moment Capt. Jaime Kaauamo, Maj. Gen. Charles Green (Deputy Surgeon General of the U.S. Air Force, presenting the award), Col. Otha Solomon Jr., Sharron Schaefer and Lt. Col. Mark Batcho, 71st Medical Group, receive the award for the Air Force Medical Service Top Performing Military Treatment Facility for Small Clinics in the Continental United States at the 2008 Military Health Services Conference in Washington, D.C. (Courtesy photo)
When an Air Force pilot has done everything he can think of to try and save a crippled aircraft, and nothing has worked, his only remaining option is to eject.
When that pilot pulls the firing handle, he expects rockets to propel him out of and safely away from his crippled aircraft.
The next time a Vance Air Force Base pilot pulls that handle, the plane’s ejection seat will do its job, said Arnold Miller, Computer Sciences Corp., leadman in the VAFB egress shop.
“We guarantee it to work,” Miller said. read more...
At the beginning of a speech he gave after becoming Air Force chief of staff, Gen. T. Michael Moseley spoke of Frank Andrews, Hap Arnold, Ira Eaker, and Tooey Spaatz and cited historic groups like the Lafayette Escadrille, the Tuskegee Airmen and the Doolittle Raiders. read more...
The Vance Officers’ Spouses’ Club (OSC) is offering scholastic awards for graduating High School Seniors, current college students and for spouses of Vance Employees who are continuing their education. read more...
Applications for the Scholarships for Military Children Program must be in the Vance Commissary either by hand or mail by close of business Wednesday.
Applications are available in commissaries worldwide or online through a link at http://www.commissaries.com and directly at http://www.militaryscholar.org, where they can be filled out on the computer and printed, or printed and filled out by hand. read more...
TEMPLE HILLS, Md. (AFPN) — The Air Force Sergeants Association, Airmen Memorial Foundation and the Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force join together annually to conduct a scholarship program to financially assist the undergraduate studies of eligible dependent children of Air Force active duty, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Command enlisted members and AFSA members in active, retired, or veteran status. read more...
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFPN) — Air Education and Training Command officials recently released a vision for the years between 2008 and 2030 when they unveiled “On Learning: The Future of Air Force Education and Training,” a 29-page white paper. read more...
BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan (AFPN) — Air Force helicopters were airborne within three minutes of receiving a call to pick up a 5-year-old local national boy who had been struck by a vehicle earlier this month near Jalalabad Airfield, Afghanistan. read more...
WASHINGTON (AFPN) — The Air Force’s Blue Ribbon Review of its nuclear weapons policies and procedures has found its nuclear mission is sound but needs strengthening. read more...
FORT LEE, Va. (AFPN) —Military beneficiaries can find the latest information at their fingertips at the Defense Commissary Agency’s new and improved Web site.
DeCA has retooled its Internet site to include fresh new graphics that change with each season and a new section that promotes health and wellness. read more...
WASHINGTON (AFPN) — The Air Force Office of Special Investigations is seeking exceptional non-commissioned officers for duty as enlisted special agents. read more...
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFPN) — A new self-service assignments application launching Tuesday will eliminate a visit to the military personnel flight/element, saving airmen both time and effort as part of the continuing initiatives of the Air Force’s Personnel Services Delivery Transformation. read more...
Top Pick - Dinner and comedy
Gaslight Theatre, 221 N. Independence, presents its dinner theatre at Enid Symphony Theatre Ballroom tonight and Saturday. read more...
ENCHANTED — The tale follows the beautiful princess Giselle as she is banished by an evil queen from her magical, musical animated land — and finds herself in the gritty reality of the streets of modern-day Manhattan. read more...
The Enlisted Spouses Group is known for providing support to base people and organizations in need, and now the group will provide support to Vance Airmen in need at the Airman’s Attic. read more...
Teens, if you are interested in aviation don’t miss this opportunity.
Air Force Teen Aviation Camp begins May 31 at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. read more...
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