Staff Sgt. Thomas Bohl helps campers put on protective gear during Camp Tomahawk earlier this week at Vance Air Force Base. (Staff Photo by Billy Hefton)
An army, the saying goes, travels on its stomach.
The young campers taking part in the 35th annual Camp Tomahawk, co-sponsored by Vance Air Force Base and the Greater Enid Chamber of Commerce, are no army, but their stomachs are important to them nonetheless.
Hence the emphasis at this year’s camp on healthy cooking and eating.
Camp Tomahawk is for children ages 9-12 who might not otherwise have an opportunity to go to camp.
Nine boys took part in camp last week, while 10 girls enter their final day of camp today.
For all of this year’s campers, the emphasis has been on cooking and eating food that is fun, nutritious and appealing to young taste buds.
“My train of thought coming into it was looking at what kids like to eat and trying to come up with something that was a healthier version of it,” said Senior Airman Stephen McClellan, a Camp Tomahawk volunteer. read more...
Civilian employees on strike walk a picket line on Tuesday at the west gate of Vance Air Force Base. (Staff Photo by Candice Budgick)
Early Monday morning, for the first time in 44 years, employees of a civilian contractor working at Vance Air Force Base went on strike.
June 5, members of International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local Lodge 898 voted overwhelmingly to reject a contract offer from CSC Applied Technologies LLC and three sub-contractors, and go on strike.
Despite a visit by U.S. read more...
Kids’ fit fest Captain Supertooth from 71st Dental Services teaches Vance youth the importance of brushing their teeth at the Kid’s Fit Fest May 30. More than 100 parents and children visited the Health Fair. The Fit Fest began with the Armed Forces Kids Run at the Fitness Center track for children ages 5 to 13. The Fit Fest continued with a Health Fair for the children and their parents in the Fitness Center Gym. There were inflatables, informational booths, healthy snacks and various sports demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Seror).
Are the words fly, fight and win only a slogan to you, or does this Air Force mantra impart a way of life for you?
Any successful organization or corporation is dependent on the commitment of the individuals in its work force. read more...
In the weeks preceding the Assignment Night for class 09-10, students across all four undergraduate pilot training bases were made aware of the changing distribution of assignments to students. read more...
DALLAS — Army & Air Force Exchange Service locations, in conjunction with Hershey’s Chocolate, are giving away more than $40,000 worth of children’s playhouses through June 25.
One “Step 2” Playhouse will be given away at each participating BX and PX as part of the giveaway. read more...
• Duty: Registered nurse, 71st Medical Group.
• Hometown: Perry.
• Favorite PT regimen: Eliptical machine.
• Mission contributions: Maly organized a 15-member team to participate in the annual Relay for Life event, which hosted 29 teams and 326 participants and raised money for the American Cancer Society. read more...
Capt. William Cooke, deployed from Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City, Fla., watches NBC Channel 11 Alive news stories leading up to the live Web cast of his sons’ graduation along with NBC Baghdad reporter Kianne Sadeq. In addition to viewing the ceremony online, Cooke’s image was transmitted from Al-Faw Palace, Baghdad, Iraq, back to the Whitewater High School football field in Fayetteville, Ga., so he could be a part of the graduation. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Michael Daigle)
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — For most service members, deployments create unique stresses. From the change in environment, to the change in operations tempo, to the detachment from loved ones, the extra weight can have a heavy toll on emotional health. read more...
The month of June is Men’s Health Month. This is the first in a series of articles that will look at different issues that affect men’s health. read more...
Airmen go through an exercise session earlier this year at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. On Tuesday, Air Force officials announced significant changes to the Air Force’s current fitness program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bobby Jones)
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The need for a “clear, understandable and simpler” fitness program will mean significant changes to the Air Force’s current fitness program, said the service’s top officer during a senior leadership conference held June 4-6 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. read more...
DALLAS — Whether it’s a boy or a girl, twins or triplets, the arrival of the 2009 Spring/Summer Baby Book has more than 50 pages of name brand essentials including strollers, car seats, video and sound monitors, clothing and furniture for military families’ newest recruits. read more...
Travel to or through any portion of Mexico within 50 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border still is prohibited for all military personnel assigned to the Air Education and Training Command, said Ken Anderson, Vance Air Force Base’s antiterrorism officer. read more...
FORT LEE, Va. — Your brain, like your body, needs nourishment and exercise and we are learning more about the diet and lifestyle habits we need to help maintain memory, mental sharpness and concentration. read more...
WATCHMEN — When an ex-superhero is murdered, a vigilante named Rorschach begins an investigation into the murder, which begins to lead to a much more terrifying conclusion. read more...
Seven members of Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 09-10 were honored during the class graduation banquet June 5 at Vance Air Force Base.
1st Lt. read more...
09-10 graduates honored 1st Lt. Jordan G. Kahn, F-15C, Tyndall AFB, Fla. -- distinguished graduate in the T-38 track, Air Education and
09-10 graduates honored 2nd Lt. Neal M. Ballas, C-5, Travis AFB, Calif. -- distinguished graduate honor in the T-1 track, AETC Commander’s Trophy
09-10 graduates honored 1st Lt. Patrick O. Carpenter Jr., C-21, Andrews AFB, Md. -- distinguished graduate honor in the T-1 track, flying training award
09-10 graduates honored 1st Lt. Peter J. Zwart, C-17, Charleston AFB, S.C. -- T-1 leadership award
09-10 graduates honored 2nd Lt. Jared P. Call, B-52, Barksdale AFB, La. -- academic excellence award
09-10 graduates honored 1st Lt. Robert C. Hendrick II, T-6, Vance AFB -- T-38 leadership award
09-10 graduates honored 2nd Lt. Kelli A. Manchev, C-17, Charleston AFB, S.C. -- T-1 track academic excellence award
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