Shannon Samuels and her daughter, Joycelyn, during an interview at Vance Air Force Base. Samuels’ husband and Joycelyn’s daddy, Army Reserve Spc. Eric Samuels, is away on a year-long deployment to Iraq. (Staff Photo by Billy Hefton )
The letters AF stand, of course, for Air Force, whose mission is to fly, fight and win in air, space and cyberspace.
But that’s not all it stands for.
Chief Master Sgt. read more...
1st Lt. Theresa Philpot and Senior Airman Christopher Francisco teach a class on Filipino cooking May 14 at the Vance Health and Wellness Center as part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. (Courtesy photo)
In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Vance has held several events to commemorate the contributions of people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent in the United States. read more...
The association between Enid and Vance Air Force Base has been close ever since ground was broken in 1941 for construction of the base.
But Enid has never had an ambassador to military families, until now.
Teresa Vance was recently appointed to the post by the Enid City Commission.
“The city wants to do a better job of promoting Enid to our military community and better inform our Enid citizens of the impact the military, active duty, National Guard, reserves and retirees have on our economy and community identity,” said Eric Benson, Enid city manager. read more...
DALLAS — While the economy may have forced some retailers to scale back on merchandise or services, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) is actively seeking the assistance of local businesses to increase the product selection troops and their families find at their local BX.
“Some shoppers drive up to 40 miles or more to come to the exchange,” said AAFES’ Senior Enlisted Advisor Chief Master Sgt. read more...
An Air Force T-6A Texan II assigned to Vance Air Force Base departed the prepared surface near the inside runway here at approximately 12:10 p.m. read more...
• Hometown: Tracy, Calif.
• Organization: 71st Force Support Squadron.
• Duty title: Personnel employments journeyman.
• Time on Silver Talon team: 16 Months.
• What has been the best part of serving on the Silver Talon team? The camaraderie that we have as a team and knowing that I’ve impacted someone’s life by honoring their family member for the grateful and honorable service of their loved one.
• What do you enjoy about the Air Force? I enjoy being able to travel.
• Off-duty interests: Playing softball, going to concerts and taking college courses.
• Do you have any words for those who would be interested in joining the Silver Talon Honor Guard team? Honor guard is filled with heart-warming moments. read more...
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — The Air Force authorized a single all-season version of the Airman’s Battle Uniform, or ABU, for wear service-wide, making any other version or claims of a summer weight uniform unauthorized. read more...
For the first time in Vance’s Biggest Loser history, the Fitness Center is offering a Biggest Loser follow-up to see who has lost additional weight or maintained their weight since the final weigh-in held April 10. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Abigail Klein)
Attention 2009 Biggest Loser participants — if you thought the competition was over, think again.
For the first time in Vance’s Biggest Loser history, the Fitness Center is offering a Biggest Loser follow-up to see who has lost additional weight or maintained their weight since the final weigh-in held April 10. read more...
Mary Loveless, resource adviser for the 71st Mission Support Group, and victim advocate with the Vance Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program. (U.S. Air Force photo)
Meet Mary Loveless, resource adviser for the 71st Mission Support Group. But aside from her day-to-day duties with the MSG, Loveless also works with the Vance Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program as a certified victim advocate.
“The call came out and asked if anybody wanted to be an advocate. read more...
Kegelman Auxiliary Field is not only getting a new fire station — construction of the building’s geothermal heat pump will complete a Vance energy conservation initiative to heat and cool the building through a renewable energy source. read more...
MISS MARCH — A young man awakens from a four-year coma to hear his once virginal high-school sweetheart has since become a centerfold in one of the world’s most famous men’s magazines. read more...
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AFNS) — With airmen deploying now more than ever, it only makes sense for Air Force officials to create resources for the airmen once they get back to their home station. read more...
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) — All eligible personnel who join any Air Force club between June 15 and Aug. read more...
Run into summer More than 50 Team Vance runners begin the Run to Summer 5K race May 6 on base. In the men’s category, 2nd Lt. Kelly Ennen, 71st Operations Support Squadron, took first place by finishing in 19 minutes, 9 seconds. 1st Lt. Matt Gjertsen, 32nd Flying Training Squadron, took second place at 19:39. Placing third was Capt. Nathan Rice, 8th Flying Training Squadron, at 20:20. In the women’s category, Capt. Shawnee Williams, 71st Medical Group, took first place with a time of 23:51. Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Eaton, 71st MDG, placed second with 28:04. In third place was Dani Lebovitz, with 28:27. (Photo by Melissa Seror)
Retiree appreciation day Alline Anderson (standing), military spouse from Stillwater, discusses the National Association of Uniformed Services organization with retired Navy Capt. Craig Vance during Retiree Appreciation Day, held May 21 in the Vance Collocated Club. Retirees were honored during the day-long event that included presentations by base agencies and displays by many businesses and organizations that support military retirees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bob Farrell)
Tough going Vance Air Force Base’s Safety Day Expo May 22 had a booth that displayed the effects of alcohol on vision and coordination. Lt. Col. Daniel Fischer, from the 5th Flying Training Squadron, is aboard the tricycle, swerving to avoid hitting more cones in the obstacle course while wearing “beer goggles” used to impair vision, simulating alcohol consumption. The Safety Day Expo took the place of a traditional safety briefing and kicked off the 101 Critical Days of Summer, the Air Force’s annual safety initiative. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Hill)
The Officers’ Spouses’ Club announced 12 scholarship winners at a reception May 17 at the Vance Collocated Club.
Recipients scored high on standardized tests and achieved higher than average grade point averages. read more...
Officers’ Spouses’ Club scholarship winner Karl Grosz
Officers’ Spouses’ Club scholarship winner Corie Stewart
Officers’ Spouses’ Club scholarship winner Madison Pastor
Officers’ Spouses’ Club scholarship winner Paige Terry
Officers’ Spouses’ Club scholarship winner Briana Siegersma
Officers’ Spouses’ Club scholarship winner Seth Stambaugh
Officers’ Spouses’ Club scholarship winner Amanda Siegersma
Officers’ Spouses’ Club scholarship winner Leah Harris
Officers’ Spouses’ Club scholarship winner Judy Schillo
Officers’ Spouses’ Club scholarship winner Peggy Ulmer
Officers’ Spouses’ Club scholarship winner Morgan Booth
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