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December 12, 2008

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From sky to scrum
Capts. Josh Dean and Ryan Wilmes, a pair of First Assignment Instructor Pilots at Vance Air Force Base, spend much of their time in the air.
But when they aren’t in the cockpit, they can be found playing a decidedly ground-bound sport, rugby.

Both were members of the Air Force rugby team that won the 2008 Armed Forces Rugby Championship last month at Fort Benning, Ga.

The Air Force didn’t just win the event, but dominated, beating the Army 44-3, the Marine Corps 76-0, the Navy 26-5 and the Coast Guard 66-3. read more...

A look at rugby
In rugby there are 15 players on a side. A team is divided into eight forwards and seven backs. The forwards try to gain control of the ball and form a line of defense between the backs and the opposing team. read more...

Winter driving’s here, be ready
Lt. Col. Darrell Judy
Winter driving’s here, be ready
I’m sure many of you are looking ahead to the Christmas and New Year’s holidays and planning to visit family and friends. read more...

snowy day
snowy day
Eisenhower Elementary School sixth-grader Antonia High and her brother, first-grader Anthony High Jr., brave the blizzard-like conditions after school Tuesday afternoon. Antonia and Anthony are the children of 71st Civil Engineering Squadron’s Tech. Sgt. Anthony and Cincilla High. (Photo by Chaundra White)
Inspect vehicle before long trips
The holidays are a fine time to visit family and friends. If that visit involves a cross-country drive, take time to inspect your vehicle before departing. read more...

OSU deans take to the skies over Vance
Peter M.A. Sherwood, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Oklahoma State University, is shown prior to a T-38 flight on Nov. 24 at Vance Air Force Base. (Courtesy photo)
OSU deans take to the skies over Vance
It isn’t often two university officials get strapped into military jets.
But that’s exactly what Peter M.A. read more...

Growing leaders is our job
Col. Glen D. VanHerck
Growing leaders is our job
Gen. William Creech, former commander of Tactical Air Command, often said the number one job of a leader is to grow more leaders. read more...

Dealing with deployment-induced nutjobs
You aren’t really crazy. Your preschooler really is a nutjob during deployment. OK, maybe your particular preschool really isn’t an actual nutjob. read more...

Restaurant chain honors veterans
RALEIGH, N.C. — The numbers are in and, despite continued economic bad news, Golden Corral and its 485 restaurants nationwide — including the one in Enid — served 322,000 “thank you” dinner buffets and helped raise $727,000 for Disabled American Veterans (DAV) as part of Golden Corral’s eighth annual “Military Appreciation Monday” dinner held Nov. read more...

Budget-friendly holiday gifts from the commissary
FORT LEE, Va. — The tough economic times we’re living in call for holiday gifts that tread lightly on the budget. read more...

To salute or not to salute is the question of the week
CMSgt. Ruben Gonzalez
To salute or not to salute is the question of the week
This week, I ask you to check your lines on some customs and courtesies. What messages are you sending people with your actions, or inactions? What example are you setting for others? Don’t forget what you were taught in your initial military training. read more...

Effects of alcohol can be life-changing, damaging
A1C Kaitlyn Eaton
Effects of alcohol can be life-changing, damaging
Countless people use the common drug alcohol, in the form of adult beverages, to socialize, celebrate and even relax, not realizing the damaging and life-changing consequences. read more...

Spouses prepare cookies for annual airman drive
Rebecca Terry (left) and Lisa Johnston help prepare cookies for baking during the Officers’ and Enlisted Spouses clubs’ Airman Cookie Drive Dec. 5 in the Community Chapel Activities Center at Vance. The spouses rolled, cut and baked 1,080 cookies for distribution to unaccompanied airmen in the dormitories. Terry is the wife of Lt. Col. Royce Terry, commander of the 71st Medical Operations Squadron. Johnston is the wife of Maj. Paul Johnston, commander of the 71st Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joe B. Wiles)
Spouses prepare cookies for annual airman drive

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The smell of fresh-baked cookies filled the Community Chapel Activity Center Dec. 5 as members of the Officers’ Spouses Club and the Enlisted Spouses Club prepared 1,080 holiday cookies. read more...

Air Force seeks wrestlers
Air Force Sports is recruiting for the 2009 All Air Force Wrestling team.
It is looking for applicants in all seven men’s weight classes — 121, 132, 145, 163, 184, 211, and 264 — to apply for training camp.
The camp will be held Feb. read more...

At the movies
Saturday, 7 p.m.

RIGHTEOUS KILL — Two veteran New York City detectives (Robert De Niro and Al Pacino) work to identify the possible connection between a recent murder and a case they believe they solved years ago; is there a serial killer on the loose, and did they perhaps put the wrong person behind bars? 101 minutes. read more...

Survey will reveal customer satisfaction
Every year, Headquarters Air Force Services conducts a Customer Feedback Survey to assess customer satisfaction with base-level Services programs. read more...

spreading holiday cheer
spreading holiday cheer
The Eisenhower Elementary School Honor Choir, directed by Angela Pennello, entertained seniors Monday afternoon at The Commons. The students sang a holiday medley of songs such as “Silent Night,“ during which the students performed sign language along with the song. (Photo by Chaundra White)
Tradition continues

Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2505 W. Garriott, presents its 35th annual Christmas pageant at 7:30 p.m. read more...

Vance blood drive set Dec. 19
Vance Air Force Base will show its drive to save lives by partnering with Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) in a CSC-VAFB blood drive, from 8 a.m. read more...


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