The team of 4 Guys and Some Fat accept their awards April 11 for winning first place in the inaugural Vance Air Force Base Biggest Loser competition. The team consisting of Larry Fiala, Mark Rodriguez, Donald Blose and Todd Linza lost a total of 101.4 pounds as a team, equaling 11.8 percent of their body weight over the course of the competition that began in early January. (Staff Photo by Jennifer Knight)
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A program its originator thought would be small turned out to be big.
As a result, a number of people at Vance Air Force Base turned out to be smaller.
The inaugural Vance’s Biggest Loser program concluded last week with a ceremony in the fitness center gymnasium.
In all, participants lost more than half a ton, 1,453 pounds.
The event, which began in early January, was patterned after the NBC television show of the same name.
Kellie Jensen, Computer Sciences Corp. read more...
When Maj. Dennis Burgart leaves Vance Air Force Base this summer for a job at the Pentagon, there are many things he will miss.
He will miss Enid, his family’s home for the past 13 years. read more...
Team Vance is recognizing all who made the base and surrounding communities better through volunteer service at a luncheon May 2 in honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Week. read more...
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When I first moved to Oklahoma, I was told there are only two seasons here — green and brown. I am enjoying the coming of the green season, especially as the dogwood trees come alive with their white flowers. read more...
OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea (AFPN) — Staff Sgt. Travis L. Griffin was killed by an improvised explosive device in one of Baghdad’s most violent neighborhoods April 3.
He was a security forces airman from the 377th Security Forces Squadron from Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. read more...
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We’re not allowed to talk about it. Even though Kelsey knows Brad and I are haunting the mailbox wishing the rest of her college acceptances and rejections would just show up, we’re not allowed to say so. read more...
• Hometown: Carlin, Nev.
• Organization: 71st Communications Squadron.
• Duty title: Policy and Evaluations.
• Time on Silver Talon team: 7 Months.
• What do you enjoy about the Air Force? Serving my country.
• What are some of your off-duty interests: Music, cars and computers.
• How did you become interested in being a member of the base Honor Guard? I was interested in joining at my first base. read more...
A dating violence seminar takes place at 4:30 p.m. April 25 at the Vance Teen Center.
Kayle Anton from the YWCA will be the guest speaker. read more...
WASHINGTON (AFPN) — The Air Force Reserve was formally established April 14, 1948, and Air Force reservists have served proudly and with great distinction ever since.
And today, responding to a variety of threats to our national security and fighting a global war on terrorism, we serve with the same courage, commitment and confidence that defined our first years. read more...
Daredevil aerobatics, historic re-creation and breathtaking displays of speed will be on display May 24 for the 2008 Star Spangled Salute Air Show at Tinker Air Force Base.
Aerospace America is partnering with Team Tinker AFB and Eastern Oklahoma County Tourism Council to present the all-day, family friendly event, which is free and open to the public. read more...
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFPN) — Air Force officers considering advanced academic degree and experience broadening programs in 2009 have until June 6 to apply, Air Force Personnel Center officials here said. read more...
The Appropriated Fund Summer Hire Program is accepting applications until April 20 for the following position: Full-time, NSPS YA 0303-01 same as GS 0303-03, Support Clerks. read more...
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AFPN) — There’s good news for Tricare Standard beneficiaries. More civilian providers are accepting new patients, according to a recently released survey. read more...
Team Vance first responders received training Tuesday on how to process a hazardous materials incident from an Air Force Office of Special Investigations crime scene investigator. read more...
Team Vance members can check out the status of their tax refunds using the IRS’ online “Where’s My Refund?” feature.
“This is a fast, easy way for people to look at where their tax refund is in the IRS system,” said Ed Myer, Vance Income Tax Assistance manager.
The program allows taxpayers to access information about the status of their individual federal income tax refunds, regardless of whether they ask IRS to directly deposit their refunds to one, two or three accounts or request paper checks. read more...
It’s time for Enid Public Schools elementary students to enroll for the 2008-2009 school year.
Four-year-old enrollment is scheduled for 8 a.m. read more...
Al Amreeki gives a high five to his interpreter, Nadia Shaya, April 10 at Shriners Hospital in Cincinnati. The 3-year-old left Balad Air Base, Iraq, with more than 45 percent of his body burned from a stove fire at his home and airmen and medics have helped nurse him back to health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)
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WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFPN) —Since 3-year-old Al Amreeki left Balad Air Base, Iraq, with more than 45 percent of his body burned from a stove fire at his home, he has come a long way due to treatment from airmen and medics throughout the world.
The young boy’s uncle brought him to the Air Force Theater Hospital in Iraq Jan. read more...
A variety of companies will be represented at a career fair to be held in the Commons Area at Northwestern Oklahoma State University-Enid from 10 a.m. read more...
Why pay a Realtor a commission to sell your home? After all, more than 10 percent of homeowners attempt to handle the sale of a home themselves, a statistic that has held pretty steady over the years regardless of market conditions. read more...
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — An Air Force senior executive assigned to Air Education and Training Command headquarters at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, received a prestigious presidential award for outstanding leadership and long-term results. read more...
Registration is open for the 10th Annual Vance Air Force Base Duathlon, set for 9 a.m. May 3.
Registration for the run/bike/run event ends May 2.
Stop by the front desk of the Fitness Center or Health and Wellness Center, or call 213-7670 or 213-7968, for more information. read more...
When Allison Greco was named Mrs. Enid last August, some of her husband’s fellow student pilots at Vance Air Force Base began calling him “Mr. read more...
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