Capt. Danny Heil (left) and 1st Lt. Matt Gjertsen (right) hang up Enid Lights Up the Plains banners Nov. 1 around the downtown Square in preparation for this year’s annual holiday celebration. (Staff Photo by Candice Budgick)
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1st Lt. Matt Gjertsen, an instructor pilot with the 32nd Flying Training Squadron at Vance Air Force Base, has never attended Enid Lights Up the Plains, the annual holiday kickoff celebration in downtown Enid.
But when the festivities begin at 5 p.m. read more...
Lt. Col. Ted Guetig and 1st Lt. Sam McAnally (center), of the 32 Flying Training Squadron, repair an exterior wall of a local veteran’s home, while other local volunteers paint and scrape. (Courtesy photo)
A local veteran benefited from the transforming power of more than 40 volunteers, mostly from Vance, and an organization called Christmas in Action. read more...
Keeping watch Airman 1st Class Joseph Curran keeps a close eye on activity outside the wire during his deployment to Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq. Curran is assigned to the 71st Security Forces Squadron here at Vance Air Force Base. He recently was selected the 506th Air Expeditionary Group’s “Warrior of the Week.” At Kirkuk RAB, Curran is part of the 506th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron close precision engagement team that provides enhanced observation for base defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Randi Flaugh)
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — On Oct. 1, Air Force leaders opened the door for all airmen to voice their concerns with the launching of the 2008 Air Force Climate Survey. read more...
Theoretically, I have a two-car garage at my house. I know this because the driveway where I park leads right up to this big wide door that seems big enough for two cars. read more...
THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR — In the Far East, trouble-seeking father-and-son duo Rick and Alex O’Connell unearth the mummy of the first Emperor of Qin — a shape-shifting entity who was cursed by a wizard centuries ago. read more...
FORT LEE, Va. — November is a great time of year for many reasons — cool, crisp weather, tailgating at football games, Thanksgiving and fall colors, to name just a few. read more...
Not their first rodeo Master Sgt. Phillip Dyer, 71st Medical Group self-aid and buddy care adviser, demonstrates the proper way to bandage different types of chest wounds during Team Vance’s SABC Rodeo Oct. 31 at the Community Chapel Activities Center. With five 90-minute courses throughout the day, the rodeo gave the 71st MDG the opportunity to instruct more than 300 airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Hill)
Why purchase a Thanksgiving turkey when you can take a shot at winning one? The bowling center is hosting the annual Turkey Shoot now through Nov. read more...
To promote patient safety, the 71st Medical Group is doing a complete review of all medications, both over the counter and prescription, every time a patient visits the facility. read more...
WASHINGTON — As the holidays approach and military families start thinking about what they’re going to send loved ones serving overseas, there are a few dates to keep in mind.
“The earliest deadline is for troops that are serving in the Iraq (and) Afghanistan area,” said Al DeSarro, spokesman for the western region of the U.S. read more...
Flu shots are available to all active-duty family members, military retirees and their family members at the 71st Medical Group’s Immunization Clinic. read more...
U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY, N.Y. (AFNS) — Riding the strong leg of kicker Ryan Harrison, the U.S. Air Force Academy outlasted the U.S. read more...
Finishing sprint Lt. Col. Vincent Lostetter, 71st Operations Support Squadron commander, and his son Nicholas cross the finish line Nov. 1 at the annual Commander’s 5K run at Vance Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Elaine Johns)
FORT LEE, Va. — The Defense Commissary Agency will join other Defense Department organizations in observing November as Warrior Care Month.
The observance is designed to inform military members and their families about the many programs that are, and will be, available to assist wounded warriors. read more...
No, that’s not the wing commander’s house The future community center for base housing residents is going up just north of Eisenhower Elementary School. The 5,100-square-foot facility, being built by Hunt Construction, will have property management staff offices, a large conference room, fully equipped kitchen, restrooms, a fitness center, multi-purpose room and a business center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joe B. Wiles)
Top pick - Wine and dine
The ninth annual Wine and Food Festival benefitting Enid SPCA is 7-10 p.m. Saturday at Cherokee Strip Conference Center. read more...
NANGARHAR, Afghanistan — Three airmen trained and graduated 900 Afghan National Police in Nangarhar, Nuristan, Kunar and Lagman provinces, an area also called N2KL, during a nine-month deployment as part of a Department of State-owned program that provides a secondary-level of professional police officer education at the Jalalabad Regional Training Center.
“I have three of the finest airmen working at the RTC training the backbone of the communities in N2KL,” said Lt. read more...
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Veterans and service members not in uniform now can render the military-style hand salute during the playing of the national anthem, thanks to changes in federal law that took effect in October. read more...
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