Senior Airman Danny Cruz, client systems technician with the 71st Communications Squadron, works on a computer hard drive at Vance Air Force Base. (Staff Photo by Candice Budgick)
Vance Air Force Base is a small base, albeit a busy one, while Enid likewise is a small town. That combination provides an ideal setting for service members to pursue their educational goals, says Senior Airman Danny Cruz.
“You may be busy during active duty, but sometimes you can have some time to complete a large amount of classes,” said Cruz, who is a client systems technician with 71st Communications Squadron. read more...
After receiving a grade lower than what was hoped for when results of the Unit Compliance Inspection were announced at Monday’s out-brief, Team Vance paused to take a breath and ponder the inspector general team’s findings.
Vance’s 71st Flying Training Wing received a grade of satisfactory, the middle ranking of the five-point scale that includes outstanding, excellent, satisfactory, marginal and unsatisfactory. read more...
Due to an extremely difficult economic environment, CertifiChecks Inc. will no longer administer the Gift CertifiCheck program.
Similar to what is going on in the American economy today, this unfortunately affects customers of the Vance AFB Commissary.
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Team Vance members and their families celebrated months of hard work preparing for the Air Education and Training Command Unit Compliance Inspection, with food, music and games for the children in Hangar 170, Monday afternoon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Hill)
After months of hard work preparing for the Air Education and Training Command Unit Compliance Inspection, Team Vance set aside several hours to relax and play at the “It’s a Wrap! Bash,” held in Hangar 170 Monday afternoon. read more...
It’s quite possibly the most boisterous welcome I’ve ever received for just showing up.
“Yippee, you are finally here!”
“Thank God, Yea!”
“Glad you finally caved!”
“Soon you’ll be an addict like the rest of us!”
“Life as you know it will never be the same again!”
You’d think I had just returned from exile. read more...
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — Be prepared.
This old motto is still relevant today. As leaders, we must be prepared to face many kinds of potential challenges. read more...
SPRINGFIELD-BECKLEY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, Ohio — The 178th Fighter Wing and Ohio Air National Guard welcomed the Air Education and Training Command commander Feb. read more...
Sometimes change is hard, and sometimes it is just plain annoying. Especially when a seemingly simple process, like sponsoring someone on base, becomes more complicated. read more...
David Mason of Enid will serve as honorary chair for March for Babies, the March of Dimes’ biggest fundraiser.
Known throughout Enid for his work as district manager for Farmers Insurance Group, he is an active member of Garriott Road Church of Christ and involved in Enid Rotary. read more...
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas — “The U.S. Savings Bond program offers an affordable investment that helps increase personal savings and provides competitive interest rates with the convenience of a systematic savings plan” said Gordon England, Deputy Defense Secretary. read more...
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Air Force officials have announced the reinstatement of the Good Conduct Medal for exemplary service by enlisted airmen. read more...
Iraqi Minister of Defense Abdul Qader Mohammad Jassim Al-Mafrji (center) and Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz, Air Education and Training Command commander, speak through an interpreter during a briefing on the training AETC can provide to the Iraqi Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden.)
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — The Iraqi Minister of Defense said recently Iraq’s military requires an air component capable of supporting its soldiers on the ground, and that it would begin focusing more efforts on enlarging and equipping its air force. read more...
Senior Airman Daniel Warila chats via Web cam with his wife, Skye, and their newborn son, Lucas, Feb. 19 from an air base in Southwest Asia. Warila was able to watch Lucas' birth live. Warila is a 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment mechanic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mike Andriacco)
SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) — A 380th Air Expeditionary Wing airman deployed at an air base in Southwest Asia witnessed the birth of his first child Feb. read more...
The Vance Officers’ Spouses’ Club is getting ready for its fifth annual auction fundraiser.
All Vance and Enid community members are invited to the event, which begins at 6:30 p.m. read more...
FORT LEE, Va. — The Military Saves campaign encourages service members and their families to develop financial fitness habits that lead to personal financial stability, and ultimately, to mission readiness.
To help attain those goals, there’s hardly a better habit to embrace than choosing the commissary for all your grocery and household needs. read more...
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