U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Okla., briefs members of the Enid city commission and the Vance Development Authority on the future of Vance Air Force Base Monday afternoon. (Staff Photo by Billy Hefton)
Despite the recent labor dispute that halted pilot training at Vance Air Force Base, the facility’s future looks bright, Sen. read more...
While fireworks are prohibited on Vance and in the Enid city limits, there will be public fireworks displays in the local area Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacqueline Hawkins)
While celebrating the Fourth of July, keep in mind no fireworks, including sparklers, are allowed on base or in the Enid city limits, according to Randy Hakman, Vance’s Ground Safety manager.
“If you get caught on base with fireworks you can get a ticket just like you would downtown,” he said.
In Enid, it is prohibited to sell, possess, use or distribute fireworks, according to the Enid Fire Department. read more...
The commander of 9th Reconnaissance Wing, Beale Air Force Base, Calif., will be featured speaker at the graduation ceremony for Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 09-11 at 10 a.m. read more...
SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — During the Critical Days of Summer, heat-related illnesses are common if the body is unable to cool itself by sweating and paying attention to early warning signs is key to survival. read more...
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — Making decisions is something we all do each and every day. Most decisions are made without much thought, almost unconsciously and, in many cases, automatically. read more...
I thought about writing a brilliant piece on leadership and pontificating to such a mesmerizing extent that you would likely have stopped reading after the first sentence. read more...
You’ll forgive me if I get a little nostalgic. This article marks my last chance to communicate with the people of Vance and the Enid community. read more...
Team Vance’s new consolidated wing deployment center — created to eliminate personnel redundancies and cut down on deployment-process discrepancies — recently opened for business in Bldg. read more...
New commander Navy Cmdr. Todd Bahlau (right) accepts command of the 33rd Flying Training Squadron from Col. Glen VanHerck, 71st Operations Group commander, during a ceremony June 26 in Hangar 170. Bahlau was a T-6 instructor pilot and operations officer for the 33rd FTS. He replaced Lt. Col. Robert Capozzella, who was reassigned to Maxwell AFB, Ala., to attend Air War College. (U.S. Air Force photo by Terry Wasson)
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) — An Air Force commercial highlighting the technology of the unmanned aircraft systems is airing nationally this week in television markets and select movie theaters across the country. read more...
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — Air Force officials have modified two permanent change of station policies to give airmen more flexible assignment options and better force development opportunities. read more...
FORT LEE, Va. — As part of an ongoing effort to emphasize that the commissary is a benefit for the whole military family, the Defense Commissary Agency is launching an exciting new initiative effective Monday: the Li’l Heroes Baby Program.
A new addition to the family brings not only more joy, but also more expenses. read more...
Phil Kennedy (left), current State Chamber of Oklahoma chairman, presents Maj. David Aumack of Vance Air Force Base the Champion of Freedom award June 18 at the state Chamber’s annual meeting. (Photo provided)
OKLAHOMA CITY — The State Chamber of Oklahoma honored Major David Aumack of the U.S. Air Force as a Champion of Freedom at its recent Annual Meeting at Fort Sill.
Aumack is T-6 Flight Safety Officer at Vance Air Force Base. read more...
FORT LEE, Va. — School’s out and children are free for endless hours of summer fun! Yeah, right. Maybe for a week or so, then come those pitiful whines of, “Mom, I’m bored. read more...
Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine, also called the colon. Rectal cancer is cancer of the rectum, which is the part of the large intestine closest to the anus. read more...
KNOWING — A teacher opens a time capsule that has been dug up at his son’s elementary school; in it are some chilling predictions — some that have already occurred and others that are about to — that lead him to believe his family plays a role in the events that are about to unfold. read more...
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The withdrawal of U.S. combat troops from all Iraqi cities and towns was completed over the weekend and ahead of the Tuesday deadline, a Pentagon spokesman said Monday. read more...
Gerald Pope, president of the Retired Enlisted Association, and Lt. Col. Robert Rushakoff, Staff Judge Advocate at Vance Air Force Base, shake hands after Rushakoff spoke at the local Retired Enlisted Association meeting June 25 at Golden Corral Family Restaurant. Rushakoff spoke about legal services offered by Vance AFB to military retirees and their families. (Photo provided)
Lt. Col. Robert Rushakoff, 71st Flying Training Wing Staff Judge Advocate at Vance Air Force Base, told military retirees and their spouses attending the Retired Enlisted Association meeting, free legal services and advice are available to military retirees and their spouses.
Rushakoff spoke June 25 at the Retired Enlisted Association meeting at Golden Corral.
“It is important to make an individual’s choices known in several different legal documents to eliminate the need for local courts making decisions for you,” Rushakoff said.
Rushakoff recommends several legal documents (a will, a living will, a power of attorney, a financial document). read more...
Downtown Enid businesses sponsor First Friday on the first Friday evening of each month. read more...
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-11 1st Lt. Michael E. Slawski, C-5, Travis AFB, Calif.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-11 1st Lt. Zachary S. DeShetler, C-17, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-11 1st Lt. Jason A. Moscowitz, KC-135, Fairchild AFB, Wash.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-11 1st Lt. Benjamin L. Newman, C-17, McChord AFB, Wash.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-11 1st Lt. Christine N. Powers, C-17, Travis AFB, Calif.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-11 1st Lt. Edward A. Salazar, KC-135, Mildenhall AB, U.K.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-11 1st Lt. Nina M. Yacovone, E-8, Robins AFB, Ga.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-11 2nd Lt. Pedro F. Alvarez, C-17, McGuire AFB, N.J.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-11 2nd Lt. Catherine F. Blake, KC-135, MIldenhall AB, U.K.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-11 2nd Lt. Derek J. Karr, T-6, Vance AFB
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-11 2nd Lt. Keith J. Parker, C-17, Charleston AFB, S.C.
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