Tech. Sgt. Carinae Samsel and military working dog KAS M419 pause in the exercise yard behind the Vance Air Force Base kennel. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Lynn Aird)
The chief of staff for U.S. Africa Command, based in Stuttgart, Germany, will be featured speaker at the graduation ceremony for Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 09-10 at 10 a.m. read more...
Vance Air Force Base is continuing to find new ways of conserving energy. One simple example is the 610,000-gallon insulated storage tank on base. Water is chilled at night to 35 degrees and then distributed to several surrounding buildings. This provides a less-expensive cooling method than conventional air cooling systems. (Courtesy Photo)
Team Vance continues to find new methods for reducing energy consumption on and off base.
Vance has the lowest energy costs in the Air Education and Training Command, and since 2003, Vance has reduced the amount of energy used per square foot more than 27 percent. read more...
The Air Education and Training Command Energy Management Incentive Award program is rapidly coming to a close, with Vance holding a narrow lead against 11 other bases. read more...
Imagine, if you will, an adaptive training environment that sits inside a bare room. This environment can be manipulated to simulate any task — from simple to complex. read more...
The Oklahoma Military Heritage Foundation is accepting nominations through July 1 for inductees into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame.
A banquet and ceremony honoring those selected this year for the hall of fame will be held Veterans Day, Nov. read more...
In case of a labor action by members of International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local Lodge 898 in its contract dispute with CSC Applied Technologies LLC and three sub-contractors, Vance military and non-union civilian personnel will be notified by public affairs, according to 1st Lt. read more...
Deploying into harm’s way is serious business. Preparing Vance Air Force Base airmen for deployment is a business Calvin Miller takes very seriously. read more...
DALLAS — According to the Department of Defense, children of active-duty military personnel attend, on average, six to nine different school systems from kindergarten to twelfth grade.
Beyond being a destination for school supplies and clothes, BXs and PXs even offer an array of free and discounted products to students who excel in the classroom through its “You Made the Grade” program.
Now in its ninth year, AAFES’ education rewards initiative is anchored by a booklet chock full of complimentary offers for students in grades one through 12 who maintain a “B” average or better.
The current “You Made the Grade” booklet includes coupons for a free regular 6-inch combo meal from Subway, complimentary admission to a Reel Time theater and $2 off any new release DVD. read more...
Chautauqua in the Park is Tuesday through June 13. Theme is “Lincoln’s Legacy of Equality: Voices on the Fringe.” Evening activities begin at 6:30 p.m., with character performances at 7:30.
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Taste of Vance scheduled
The Vance Club will be hosting the second annual Taste of Vance at 5:30 p.m. read more...
Attention Biggest Loser Participants: If you thought the competition was over, think again!
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 April 10. read more...
Master Sgt. David Aleshire, 71st Communications Squadron, swings at a pitch in the first inning of the Senior Leadership Softball Classic May 29 on Vance Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Hill)
Meet Linda Franklin, secretary for the 71st Flying Training Wing commander at Vance. She also is a victim advocate with Vance’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program. read more...
The flag flies at half-staff May 28 at Vance in honor of retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Paul W. Airey, who died March 11 in Panama City, Fla. Chief Airey was the first to hold the top enlisted position of Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, serving in the job from April 3, 1967, to July 31, 1969. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joe B. Wiles)
Senior Airman Bethanicole Lawton is the Wing Airman of the Month for May. read more...
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-10 1st Lt. Peter J. Zwart, C-17, Charleston AFB, S.C.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-10 1st Lt. David N. Andrews, KC-135, Fairchild AFB, Wash.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-10 1st Lt. Chandra R. Bartel, C-17, Travis AFB, Calif.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-10 1st Lt. Patrick W. Brett, T-1, Vance AFB
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-10 1st Lt. Joel E. Brown, RC-135, Offutt AFB, Neb.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-10 1st Lt. Patrick O. Carpenter Jr., C-21, Andrews AFB, Md.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-10 1st Lt. Christopher P. Cummings, KC-135, McConnell AFB, Kan.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-10 1st Lt. Paul D. Guenther, C-17, Charleston AFB, S.C.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-10 1st Lt. Robert C. Hendrick II, T-6, Vance AFB
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-10 1st Lt. Timothy J. Jastrab, C-17, Dover AFB, Del.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-10 1st Lt. Jordan G. Kahn, F-15C, Tyndall AFB, Fla.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-10 1st Lt. Ryan N. Lewkowicz, UAS, Cannon AFB, N.M.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-10 1st Lt. Nicholas R. Rochelle, C-21, Scott AFB, Ill.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-10 Lt. j.g. Tyler N. Schmidt, E-6, Tinker AFB
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-10 1st Lt. Christopher T. Sullivan, RC-135, Offutt AFB, Neb.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-10 1st Lt. John R. VanDenBroeke, KC-135, McConnell AFB, Kan.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-10 Lt. j.g. Garrett M. Woods, E-6, Tinker AFB
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-10 2nd Lt. Neal M. Ballas, C-5, Travis AFB, Calif.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-10 2nd Lt. Jared P. Call, B-52, Barksdale AFB, La.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-10 2nd Lt. Christopher S. Dubois, C-17, McChord AFB, Wash.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-10 2nd Lt. Mellette G. Hofler, KC-135, Fairchild AFB, Wash.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-10 2nd Lt. Kelli A. Manchev, C-17, Charleston AFB, S.C.
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