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October 3, 2008

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High-flying fun
High-flying fun
On Sept. 16, 1893, an estimated 150,000 people, spurred by a starting gun shot, raced to settle the more than eight million acres that make up the Cherokee Outlet.
That is the biggest event ever in the history of this area. read more...

Vance graduate returns to take part in air show
Gary Rower is coming home this weekend, even though he grew up in upstate New York and currently lives in Georgia.
Rower, who graduated from Vance Air Force Base in 1980 as a member of class 80-07, now runs Gary Rower Vintage Airshows. read more...

F-15 demo team offers Thunderbirds a contrast
Capt. Sam “Nuke” Joplin will lead the West Coast F-15 (Eagle) Demonstration Team tomorrow at Vance AFB’s 2008 Partners in the Sky Open House and Air Show. Joplin says the crew’s four-man team of maintenance professionals is the spearhead of the demonstration team, which, despite its name, is based at Eglin AFB, Fla. (Photo provided)
F-15 demo team offers Thunderbirds a contrast
When 2nd Lt. Sam “Nuke” Joplin heard his fate on assignment night in January of 2001, he was disappointed.
He was chosen as a First Assignment Instructor Pilot (FAIP) at his undergraduate pilot training base, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.
“I wasn’t happy with that,” Joplin said. read more...

Lorenz on leadership: We are all accountable
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — Over the past few months, we’ve heard a lot about accountability in our Air Force. read more...

Crews can fly by the book or buy the farm
BOLLING AFB, D.C. (AFPN) — Urban legend says when a jet crashed on a farm, the farmer usually sued the government for damages and the amount demanded was always more than enough to pay off the mortgage. read more...

JSUPT Class 08-15 highlights 6 grads
Six members of Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 08-15 were honored Sept. 26 during the class graduation dinner at Vance Air Force Base.
In the T-38 track, 1st. read more...

AF Reserve bests recruiting
Air Force Reserve recruiters signed up 8,390 people in fiscal year 2008, exceeding the goal by almost 5 percent. read more...

Officials enter agreement to create aerospace complex
TINKER AIR FORCE BASE (AFNS) — Air Force officials announced Sept. 25 the service has signed a long-term lease agreement with Oklahoma County that will enable the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center to establish the Tinker Aerospace Complex here. read more...

Aircraft crosses Atlantic
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. (AFPN) — An Air Combat Command RQ-4A Global Hawk unmanned aircraft system made a trans-Atlantic flight Sept. read more...

Transform your lifestyle into a healthier one by checking your cholesterol at the door
FORT LEE, Va. – You are what you eat is so true when it comes to controlling cholesterol. Instead of a hamburger with french fries, how about grilled salmon and a baked sweet potato for dinner? Your heart will love you for it as growing evidence shows that eating foods high in omega 3s, soluble fiber, nuts, olive oil and plant stanols or sterols can help lower cholesterol. read more...

Key facts to know about avoiding seasonal flu
The best way to prevent the flu is to receive an annual flu vaccination. One type is the shot, an inactivated vaccine, containing killed virus that is given with a needle. It is approved for use in people 6 months of age and older, including healthy people and people with chronic medical conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo)
Key facts to know about avoiding seasonal flu
What is influenza? Influenza, commonly called the flu, is an acute viral disease of the nose, throat, and lungs. read more...

JSUPT Journal author reflects on graduation
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...

DOD’s eyes on civilians overseas
Department officials are moving forward with setting up a global expeditionary force for civilian employees, a senior Pentagon personnel official said Sept. read more...

Northern Command gains dedicated response force
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS) — For the first time in its existence, U.S. Northern Command is gaining a dedicated force to respond to potential chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosive (CBRNE) incidents in the homeland.
“We are now building the first of three CBRNE Consequence Management Response Forces,” said USNORTHCOM Commander Gen. read more...

At the movies
Saturday, 7 p.m.


SWING VOTE — In a remarkable turn of events, the result of the presidential election comes down to one man’s vote. read more...

Schedules and notes
INSIDE THE GATE

Student Spouse Orientation

Any student spouse that has not yet attended the 71st OSS Student Spouse Orientation is invited to attend the next meeting at 6 p.m. read more...

Team Vance E-7 selects
Team Vance E-7 selects
Eight Team Vance master sergeant and master sergeant selects were inducted into the senior NCO ranks during a ceremony held Sept. 24 at the Vance Collocated Club. (From left) Col. Mark Nowland, 71st Flying Training Wing commander; Master Sgts. Joseph Clark and Robert Innis; Tech Sgts. Tracy Cabatit, Robert Caithaml, Ronald Feffegee, Markus Schnellhammer, Charles Griffis and James Smith; 13th Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Jim Finch; and Chief Master Sgt. Ruben Gonzalez, 71st FTW command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Terry Wasson)
Privatized housing survey sent out
By Irene B. Blazio
Housing Program manager

The Privatized Housing Resident Satisfaction Survey was distributed to residents of Vance's privatized housing Sept. read more...


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