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December 5, 2008

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Taking the oath
Airman 1st Class Alfonso Galan-Reyes will take the oath of allegiance at a naturalization ceremony today in Oklahoma City and become a U.S. citizen. Galan-Reyes is a computer support technician with the 71st Communications Squadron here at Vance Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joe B. Wiles)
The United States will have a new citizen today when Airman 1st Class Alfonso Galan-Reyes takes the oath of allegiance at a naturalization ceremony in Oklahoma City. read more...

Vance CFC generosity off the charts
The final numbers are in.
Team Vance collectively donated $121,323.21 to Combined Federal Campaign this year, achieving 150 percent of the $80,000 goal. read more...

Former Vance aviation cadet returns, flies T-1 simulator
Terry Turner, an aviation cadet at Vance in 1956 and a member of Class 56-G, prepares for a T-1 simulator ride during his tour of the base Nov. 14. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joe B. Wiles)
An aviation cadet from Vance’s Class 56-G, and his wife, attended the graduation of Class 09-02 Nov. 14 and toured the base as the guests of 1st Lt. read more...

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) — If you want to play a part in shaping the future of the Air Force, an effective and proven tool may be sitting in your inbox and you have until Dec. read more...

By Staff Sgt. Monique Randolph
Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AFNS) — Leaders from wing level to senior Air Force brass recently gathered for a two-day leader summit on sexual assault prevention and response here. read more...

As the Wingman Day events were taking shape I kept hearing the phrases “The ORI is our No. 1 priority,” and “No-repeat write-ups — period.”
With this commentary coming due, I asked myself what I would like to pass on to help Team Vance prepare for our Operational Readiness Inspection. read more...

ORI an opportunity to shine
Lt. Col. Stephen Wisser
As the Wingman Day events were taking shape I kept hearing the phrases “The ORI is our No. 1 priority,” and “No-repeat write-ups — period.”
With this commentary coming due, I asked myself what I would like to pass on to help Team Vance prepare for our Operational Readiness Inspection. read more...

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — Air Education and Training Command launched a virtual world Tuesday targeting those avatars, or people, interested in learning more about the Air Force. read more...

Teams dodge tobacco
The “Double Ds” from the 33rd Flying Training Squadron smile after their big win at the “Dodging Tobacco Kicking Butts 24/7” dodgeball tournament held Nov. 15 at the base fitness center. (Photo courtesy Elaine Johns)
Vance dodgeball teams converged on the base fitness center Nov. 15, to participate in the “Dodging Tobacco Kicking Butts 24/7” dodgeball tournament. read more...

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. (AFNS) — A combination of human factors and aircraft anomalies caused a spin during a July 30 crash of a two-seat F-15D Eagle during a Red Flag exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., according to an Air Combat Command accident investigation board report released Nov. read more...

A Team Vance airman was named to the all-tournament team at the 2008 Armed Forces Rugby Championship held Nov. read more...

As promised, I want Team Vance to check its lines.
This week, I ask you to check your lines on bags. read more...

Thanks from eskan

Thanks from eskan
A group of Vance airmen deployed as worker escorts at Eskan Village, Saudi Arabia, pose for a recent photo. The group thanked Team Vance for the care packages they recently received. (Standing left to right): Senior Airman Brett Polzin, Airman 1st Class Amber Tuey, Staff Sgt. Vinnice Taylor, Staff Sgt. Aaron Haviland. (Kneeling left to right): Chaplain (Capt.) Samuel Licanda and Airman 1st Class Jennifer Byrge. (Courtesy photo)

A number of housing issues were discussed at a privatized housing Town Hall meeting held Nov. 18, at the Professional Development Center on base. read more...

Tobacco effects — in case you need a reminder
Capt. (Dr.) Daniel Lapidus
I know a doctor that always asks his patients who smoke, “how is your cancer medication treating you?”
He claims to get a profound response nearly every time. read more...

Top Pick
Here comes Santa Claus
The annual area March of Dimes fundraiser Breakfast With Santa is 9 a.m. read more...

FORT LEE, Va. — Commissary customers who want to help members of their community in need or donate to their favorite charity have an option at their local commissary.
The Defense Commissary Agency is stocking pre-made holiday gift boxes containing products including stuffing mix, coffee, mixed nuts, gelatin, macaroni and cheese, a cheesecake mix, and a special $3 coupon good for a future purchase. read more...



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