Douglas Jackson (top) stands in front of his 1952 Tora 101 movie replica on Oct. 4 at the 2008 Vance Air Force Base Partners in the Sky Air Show and Open House. (Staff Photos by CANDICE BUDGICK)
Two planes zoomed through the sky, guns blazing, chasing each other down in a historical representation of a World War II Pacific dogfight.
Douglas Jackson, in his Tora 101, started the fight, as Larry Lumpkin, in his P-51 Mustang, was attempting to take off. read more...
It was fun. It was really fun. It was so much fun, in fact, kids were being pulled away in tears from the Kids’ Station, bawling because the kids did not want to end all the fun they were having Oct. read more...
An interesting event happened to me the other day. While taking a long road trip, I had some time to myself, and I realized how long it had been since I took time to think.
Without the ringing of the phone or another pop-up e-mail message — having only the hum of the tires on the highway — I really took the time to think, and more importantly, to reflect.
As I allowed my mind to relax, I took time to reconsider the importance of reflection and what an important part it plays in self-improvement and leadership.
When I discuss reflection, I don’t mean the simple mental snapshot of an image in a mirror, but something a little deeper and more meaningful. read more...
I’ll get straight to the point. I don’t like sharing my home with cockroaches. I can’t imagine anyone who does. read more...
Airman 1st Class Benjamin Ekblad (from left) Capt. Kris Ostrowski, wing Combined Federal Campaign project officer, Col. Mark C. Nowland, 71st FTW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Ruben Gonzalez, 71st FTW command chief, sign CFC forms at the wing CFC kick-off luncheon at the Vance Collocated Club Oct. 6. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Hill)
The 2008 Team Vance Combined Federal Campaign kicked off Oct. 6, and the base is well on its way of meeting its goal of raising money to help others.
The Combined Federal Campaign was created to give federal workers an opportunity once a year to contribute to charitable organizations that support human health and welfare.
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When you take an Air Force budget not likely to grow and toss in recent manpower cuts and regular deployments, getting the Air Force job done becomes a challenge. read more...
STEP BROTHERS — Two spoiled guys (Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly) become competitive stepbrothers after their single parents get hitched. read more...
KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (AFPN) — Today’s Air Force prepares Airmen to be ready for any contingency, and often emergency situations arise at the most unexpected times.
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WASHINGTON (AFNS) — It’s still not too late to register to cast an absentee ballot in the Nov. 4 general election in many states, a Defense Department official said Oct. read more...
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