The old Carmike Cinemas movie theater is one of the facilities limited in the type of businesses able to occupy the building under Enid’s Airfield Environs Overlay District. (Staff Photo by Billy Hefton)
Military bases, no matter the branch, are economic windfalls for communities in which they exist.
Military facilities bring jobs, and jobs generate revenue. read more...
Jim Malachowski, former 71st Flying Training Wing historian, (left) and Lonnie Gillespie, a retired Air Force master sergeant, stand in front of the circular display case in the lobby of Bldg. 500 at Vance Air Force Base. On top of the display case are nine of 11 model planes representing the aviation history of Vance. The last two planes’ addition will be the culmination of a 10-year project. (U.S. Air Force photo by Stephen M. Fuller)
A three-dimensional display of Vance Air Force Base’s flying history is a project nearly complete.
The project included a circular display case in the lobby of Bldg. read more...
Enid, it is safe to say, loves having Vance Air Force Base here.
The base is a boon to Enid’s economy, since it is the county’s largest employer.
The base also brings to town highly educated and highly motivated Air Force personnel from all over the country, enriching Enid in a number of ways.
Couple these facts with the knowledge Vance plays a vital role in the defense of our country as well as the global war on terror, and it is safe to say most people in the Enid area have a soft spot in their hearts for Vance.
But there is such a thing as loving a base to death.
Eric Benson, Enid’s city manager, knows this all too well.
In the late-1990s, Benson, then a Navy captain, was commander of Naval Air Station Oceana, located in Virginia Beach, Va.
During the 2005 BRAC round, Oceana was targeted for closure because of encroachment around the base that hampered the training of young aviators.
To keep Vance Air Force Base from suffering a similar fate, Enid adopted measures establishing an Airfield Environs Overlay District in the 1970s, and periodically studies and updates the ordinances. read more...
Tech. Sgt. Daniel Wilson (right) and Tech. Sgt. Julie Zygulski wrap a bandage around Moqdad's leg during a physical therapy session at the Air Force Theater Hospital at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. Technicians at the occupational therapy and physical therapy clinic provide care to Iraqi patients twice a week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Epley)
JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq (AFPN) — An Iraqi man whose leg was shattered two months ago can walk again thanks in part to a team of physical and occupational therapists at Joint Base Balad’s Air Force Theater Hospital. read more...
My husband opened the door to my closet and let out a gasp.
“Holy cow!”
“What?” I said. “Did you find a dead animal?”
He closed the door and looked at me owl-eyed. read more...
WASHINGTON (AFPN) — As more than a dozen military athletes headed to Beijing for the Summer Olympics, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff lauded their accomplishments and sent his best wishes.
“Wherever I travel around the world, whether it’s Iraq, Afghanistan or even the Far East, I see so many spectacular young people who are members of the military,” said Adm. read more...
The Air National Guard has established a new in-service recruiter position at Tinker Air Force Base.
Master Sgt. read more...
U.S. Air Force Capt. Brian Riggle (right) with the 52nd Expeditionary Flying Training Squadron at Forward Operating Base Warrior, Kirkuk, Iraq, debriefs an Iraqi air force student pilot after a transition flight. Riggle is part of the team rebuilding the Iraqi air force flight training program. He is deployed from the 32nd Flying Training Squadron at Vance Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo)
THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE CASPIAN — The Pevensie siblings return to Narnia, where they are enlisted to once again help ward off an evil king and restore the rightful heir to the land’s throne, Prince Caspian. read more...
ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska (AFPN) — Airmen and members of the local community paid tribute to the 3rd Wing commander during a memorial service July 31 at Hangar 1 here.
Brig. read more...
The pharmacy at Vance Air Force Base will close from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. daily, due to renovations and limited staffing, beginning Tuesday. read more...
• Hometown: Pittsburg, Calif.
• Organization: 71st Medical Group.
• Duty title: Aerospace Physiology Journeyman.
• What do you like about being a member of the base Honor Guard? Being a member of base honor guard gives me the opportunity to honor and serve fallen brothers and sisters. read more...
WASHINGTON (AFPN) —Gen. Norton A. Schwartz, a 35-year veteran in special operations, will be the 19th Air Force chief of staff, according to a Senate confirmation vote Aug. read more...
Siblings Army Sgt. William Bullock III and Senior Airman Mary Bullock stand together July 28 at Hurlburt Field, Fla. They said their grandfather, a World War II veteran, was their greatest influence growing up. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Terry Blevins)
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HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. (AFPN) — They grew up with stories about his heroism and bravery as a 19-year-old soldier. read more...
new commander Lt. Col. Robert Capozzella (right) accepts command of the 33rd Flying Training Squadron from Col. Douglas Troyer, 71st Operations Group commander, during a change of command ceremony Aug. 1 in Hangar 170 at Vance Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Terry Wasson)
In observance of the 60th Anniversary of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, a wreath is placed at the Air Force Memorial Aug. 1. In a moment of solemn observance are (from left) Douglas Thomas, AFOSI executive director; Chief Master Sgt. Chris Redmond, AFOSI command chief; and Brig. Gen. Dana Simmons, AFOSI commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. John Jung)
WASHINGTON (AFPN) —Brig. Gen. Dana A. Simmons, Air Force Office of Special Investigations commander, hosted AFOSI’s 60th Anniversary wreath-laying ceremony Aug. read more...
WASHINGTON (AFPN) — A panel looking at military compensation has recommended dramatic changes in the military retirement system.
The recommendations are part of the second volume put out by members of the 10th Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation. read more...
WASHINGTON (AFPN) —Members of the Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation have recommended fee changes to Tricare, the military’s health care system.
The recommendations mostly would affect retirees and will not affect active-duty service members or their dependents, retired Air Force Brig. read more...
Leonardo’s needs volunteers for its quarterly work day on Saturday.
Work activities will include resealing all the wood at Adventure Quest, weeding the flower beds, and general clean-up in preparation for the local launch of the Oklahoma Museum Network funded by the Donald W. read more...
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