Andy Pyper clears weeds away from one of 28 Chisholm Trail markers that follow the historical cattle-drive route through Grant County. Andy, son of Maj. Vaughn Pyper of the 25th Flying Training Squadron at Vance AFB, organized the service project to fulfill a requirement for Eagle Scout. (Photo by Liesl Maloy)
It is easier to follow the Chisholm Trail through Grant County now, thanks to an Eagle Scout service project completed by Andy Pyper and 32 volunteers from his church. read more...
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz, Air Education and Training Command commander, presented a Bronze Star medal to Master Sgt. read more...
Up until a few weeks ago I was just like almost every other pilot trainee in the Air Force, thinking that I would never have a driving under the influence of alcohol charge. read more...
High school reunion organizers are like the IRS. Whether you’ve moved 10 times in 10 minutes or taken up residence in the jungle, eventually they’ll track you down.
So when a red, white and blue postcard arrived in my mailbox 14 addresses, three bad hairstyles and 20 years after graduation day, it felt like a warrant for my arrest. read more...
As part of its annual “Still Serving” weekend, the Vance BX will salute former airmen and soldiers by offering unique specials and events from Sept. read more...
FORWARD OPERATING BASE LIGHTNING, Afghanistan — Joint expeditionary tasked airmen have two commanders: an Army commander responsible for their day-to-day missions and an Air Force commander responsible for their administrative and operational control.
And both sing the praises of their airmen. read more...
As 221 newly-commissioned second lieutenants become part of Team Vance, there is an important message to be relayed concerning the appropriate wear of backpacks while in uniform. read more...
While stationed at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, last year, I was blessed with an incredible opportunity to coach high school football. read more...
CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla. (AFNS) —Members of the 45th Space Wing launched successfully a United Launch Alliance-built Atlas V Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Tuesday from Space Launch Complex 41. read more...
Airmen from the 379th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron help load medical patients onto a C-130 Hercules for transportation Aug. 15 at an air base in Southwest Asia. Members of the 379 EAES transport patients from throughout Southwest Asia to established medical care facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Barney)
SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) — Members of the 379th Expeditionary Air Evacuation Squadron run weekly missions to both Iraq and Afghanistan to either pick up patients or return servicemembers who have sufficiently recovered back to a forward location. read more...
ARLINGTON, Va. — Army and Air National Guard members are encouraged to provide their civilian employment information to the Department of Defense through a mandatory program that has been around since the early 1990s. read more...
“A minty fresh taste,” says Col. Chris Nowland (left) after receiving the FluMist influenza vaccination Sept. 4 at Vance AFB. Nowland, the 71st Flying Training Wing commander, received the 2009 seasonal flu vaccination by nasal mist from Staff Sgt. Travis Sullivan, assistant NCO in charge of the 71st Medical Group’s immunization clinic. Flu vaccinations begin for Vance military members Sept. 18. (U.S. Air Force photo by Terry Wasson)
Seasonal flu vaccinations will be given to military members at Vance, beginning Sept. 18. A team from the 71st Medical Operations Squadron immunizations clinic will visit units through Oct. read more...
SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) — Airmen remain a vital part of the joint mission, Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley observed during his recent visit to installations in the U.S. read more...
TINKER AIR FORCE BASE (AFNS) — A Tinker Air Force NCO received the Airman’s Medal in September for the actions he and two friends did to rescue a group of drowning college exchange students in 2007. read more...
Senior Airman Jason Gregory performs maintenance checks on a .50-caliber machine gun mounted in a Humvee gunner turret Aug. 22 at Camp Stryker, Iraq. Gregory is a 732nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Detachment 2 Police Transition Team gunner and deployed from Langley Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Johnny L. Saldivar)
Tinker Air Force Base is hosting an Air Force Ball 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 25 at Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center, 2501 Conference Dr., Norman.
Team Vance members are invited to attend by contacting Capt. read more...
YEAR ONE — When a couple of lazy hunter-gatherers (Jack Black and Michael Cera) are banished from their primitive village, they set off on an epic journey through the ancient world. read more...
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) — A policy change by Air Force Personnel Center officials now allows some airmen retiring with less than 20 years active service to receive retirement certificates. read more...
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — All the elements were in place for an epic upset of No. 6 Ohio State by Navy.
“If Ohio State comes in totally focused on us, we had no chance,” Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo said. read more...
Falcons fullback Jared Tew breaks a tackle during the Air Force-Nicholls State game Saturday at Falcon Stadium. Tew, a junior and native of Park City, Utah, had a career-high three rushing touchdowns. (U.S. Air Force photo by John Van Winkle)
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Air Force scored early and often, handing the Nicholls State Colonels their worst loss in the school’s history with a 72-0 blowout last Saturday at Falcon Stadium. read more...
The Garfield County Fair continues through Sunday at the Garfield County Fairgrounds and Chisholm Trail Expo Center Pavilion. read more...
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