About two years ago the Air Force made a strategic decision, the impact of which is increasingly being felt by each one of us. read more...

Editor’s note: The following are questions and answers about the H1N1 Influenza, also known as Swine Flu, taken from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site —www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/qa.htm.

What should I do if I get sick?
If you live in areas where H1N1 cases have been identified and become ill with influenza-like symptoms or if you or a household contact have traveled to locations where H1N1 have been reported, then your health care provider will determine whether influenza testing or treatment is needed.
Flu-like symptoms include a fever of more than 100 degrees, body aches, runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. read more...

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (AFNS) — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials confirmed one isolated case of the H1N1 flu virus involving a military dependent at Nellis Air Force Base. read more...

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The Straight Scoop action line is your direct link to Col. Mark C. Nowland, 71st Flying Training Wing commander, for comments or suggestions to improve Vance Air Force Base. read more...

Many people wonder why base exercises are important. A good reason occurred April 19, 1995, in Oklahoma City. read more...

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — The new Personnel Records Display Application — or PRDA — has been up and running for more than a month after being released in early April by Air Force Personnel Center officials.
PRDA is an electronic viewer for the Automated Records Management System, facilitating search, retrieval and management of personnel records in ARMS through a role based access process. read more...

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — If you haven’t seen the Air Education and Training Command headquarters building, you’re missing out. read more...

The 71st Medical Group recently began a study on no-shows for scheduled appointments within the clinic and came up with some figures that may shock you. read more...

Capt. Christy Cruz

• Duty: Licensed clinical social worker, 71st Medical Group.
• Hometown: Fort Dix, N.J.
• Favorite PT regimen: Kick-boxing aerobics, weight training.
• Mission contributions: The Family Advocacy Program, under Cruz’s leadership, sponsored the Great Debate, “To spank or not to spank.” Not only did she oversee the program she also was one of the principal debaters. read more...

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas — Air Education and Training Command officials signed an order March 16 on Randolph AFB that established an operating location to support the creation of a joint base in San Antonio. read more...

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FRIDAY THE 13TH — A group of young adults discover a boarded up Camp Crystal Lake, where they soon encounter Jason Voorhees and his deadly intentions. read more...

The next Singles International Gourmet Meal Opportunity dinner will be held from 4:45 to 7 p.m. May 18, at the Community Chapel Activity Center, Bldg. read more...

Senior Airman Christopher R. Francisco

• Hometown: Pittsburg, Calif.
• Organization: 71st Medical Operations Squadron.
• Duty title: Physiology journeyman.
• Time on Silver Talon team: 10 months.
• What has been the best part of serving on the Silver Talon team? The Silver Talon team gave me the opportunity to honor and serve our fallen brothers and sisters.
• What do you enjoy about the Air Force? I enjoy all the benefits that the Air Force has to offer to me. read more...

INSIDE THE GATE

Camp volunteers needed

During the first two weeks of June, Vance is hosting the 35th “Camp Tomahawk” summer camp for 9-11 year old Enid children, who might not otherwise have an opportunity to go to summer camp.
If you are interested in volunteering for any amount of time to be a counselor, help with set-up and tear-down of equipment, cook healthy meals or any other assistance in making this time special, send an e-mail to 1st Lt. read more...

FORT LEE, Va. – Tender and juicy, bison meat makes a great burger, steak or chili, while being low in fat and high in protein. read more...

SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) — Air Force Petroleum Agency officials are finalizing preparations for field testing of a 50/50 blend of JP-8 and synthetic jet fuel at the 364th Training Squadron fuels training complex here. read more...

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Leading-edge software technology 25 years in the making by specialists in numerous Defense Department agencies and NASA has demonstrated a continuous 98 percent effectiveness rate of eliminating aircraft crashes, a NASA test flight director said. read more...

Vance Air Force Base’s annual mandatory sexual assault awareness training will feature the group, Sex Signals, performing a 75-minute two-person play May 20-21 in the Base Auditorium, Bldg. read more...