Warbird competitors (from left) 2nd Lt. Jondavid Hertzel, Capt. Nathan Thompson, Maj. Bryan Gienapp, Maj. William Browne and equipment manager 1st Lt. Brent Tittle finished third in the “extreme” category and eighth of 66 teams in the 36-mile fourth annual Adventure Race held at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. (Photo provided)
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A team of four Warbird pilots from the 3rd Fighter Training Squadron took third place in the “extreme” category of a 36-mile race April 26 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, proving their warrior spirit through training, fundraising and three hours, 37 minutes and 19 seconds of physical competition. read more...
Mississippi kites are a long-winged raptor bird that are extremely territorial over their nests. Kites are found in scattered concentrations mostly in the central and southern U.S. According to All About Birds, the Mississippi kite began nesting abundantly in U.S. urban areas in the ‘70s. The bird will attack people who venture too close to its nest, particularly in urban areas. (Photo provided)
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The Mississippi kites have migrated back to the Enid area for the summer.
The kites will be here until late September or early October. read more...
Eisenhower Elementary fifth-graders stand for one last round of applause at their DARE graduation ceremony. (Photo by Chaundra White)
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Eisenhower Elementary recently hosted a DARE graduation for its fifth-grade students.
DARE is a Drug Abuse Resistance Education program that lasts a full semester. read more...
This is a journal from 2nd Lt. James Justice, Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 08-15, who provides an inside look at JSUPT training at Vance. read more...
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Over the past six months, we underwent a huge transformation in the information technology realm. We restructured our communications squadron, upgraded the base telephone switch and moved to seven-digit dialing, consolidated the computer help desk, strengthened Public Key Infrastructure security and adopted standard e-mail naming conventions. read more...
Picture me in a huge white bathtub plopped right under an enormous window. On sunny Sunday afternoons, I fill that bad dog with bubbles, open the window and lean back until I can see the hot air balloons cresting Black Mountain. read more...
Picture me in a huge white bathtub plopped right under an enormous window. On sunny Sunday afternoons, I fill that bad dog with bubbles, open the window and lean back until I can see the hot air balloons cresting Black Mountain. read more...
Living It Up Mrs. Mary Dikes, Eisenhower Music teacher, directs members of the school’s honor choir as they perform recently for residents of The Living Center. (Photo by Chaundra White)
Flight safety is not only important to the U.S. Air Force but to nations around the world. That’s why Austrian Air Force pilot Maj. read more...
Aiming For The Stars Gen. Bruce Carlson, commander of Air Force Material Command, was the guest speaker at a Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training graduation for Class 08-09 May 16. Gen. Carlson returned to Vance AFB after receiving his wings here 36 years ago this month. The general's advice to the new pilots was to focus on the moment, but never lose sight of the mission and their roles as warriors. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Agneta Murnan)
The 71st Security Forces Squadron partnered with Enid Police Department May 11-17 for National Police Week to illustrate their role in protecting and serving citizens, while honoring federal, state and municipal officers who have died or were disabled in the line of duty. read more...
The Garden Tour of Enid will be 6:30 p.m. to dark on May 30 and 9 a.m. to noon May 31.
It is sponsored by Garfield County Master Gardeners. read more...
Remembering the fallen
A Memorial Day service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Woodring Airport, located at 1066 S. read more...
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