Troops at Vance Air Force Base begin a 1.5-mile run early on the morning of Sept. 11 at the conclusion of the base’s Patriot Day ceremony. Patriot Day was established as a day of remembrance of those killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on New York and Washington. (Staff Photo by Jeff Mullin)
Hundreds of young voices belted out an enthusiastic and mostly on-key version of the “Air Force Song” near the flagpole in front of the Vance Air Force Base headquarters building early on the morning of Sept. read more...
The flu season is upon us. This time around we also have a new player on the scene — H1N1. Although we are hearing a lot of extreme predictions for the next six months, I will outline how to identify if you have the flu and how to prevent its spread. read more...
Just as airmen take a look in the mirror to make sure they are wearing their uniforms correctly, the wing’s Self-Inspection Program is all about taking a look at the wing’s many programs for compliance with a host of instructions and directives which guide mission execution. read more...
This week, a Vance team of 15 auditors is performing an internal audit to evaluate the base’s overall compliance with environmental, safety and occupational health laws and regulations. read more...
What makes a good leader? What characteristics do good leaders have in common? How are leaders measured?
I asked myself these questions while developing my leadership philosophy in preparation for squadron command. read more...
THE PROPOSAL — A pushy boss (Sandra Bullock) forces her young assistant (Ryan Reynolds) to marry her in order to keep her Visa status in the U.S. read more...
ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. (AFNS) —Staff Sgt. Bryan D. Berky of Melrose, Fla., died Saturday near Bala Baluk, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained from enemy fire while engaged in combat operations. read more...
Vance’s support contractor, CSC Applied Technologies LLC, can earn an extra $2 million per year if its performance is above standards and of value to the government. read more...
FORT LEE, Va. — Having counseled and trained many athletes, health enthusiasts and aspiring health enthusiasts over the years, I’ve noticed there are many reoccurring misconceptions about nutrition. read more...
DALLAS — Troops separated from loved ones due to deployment have the opportunity to surprise their spouse on their wedding anniversary with a personalized art canvas that will be given away as part of Canvas on Demand’s “Operation: Hi Honey” campaign.
“By simply logging onto the Exchange Online Mall and clicking on the Canvas on Demand link, deployed soldiers, airmen, Marines and sailors can upload a photo and write a heartfelt message to their spouse for their anniversary,” said the Army & Air Force Exchange Service Chief Marketing Officer Mat Dromey. read more...
FORT LEE, Va. — Fort Lee Commissary shopper Carmen Mercado and her family of four are perfect examples of what the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse’s Family Day initiative is all about. read more...
Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley delivers a “State of the Force” address during the first day of the Air Force Association Conference and Technology Exposition Monday in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Scott M. Ash)
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The Secretary of the Air Force outlined the service’s priorities Monday during a keynote address at the 2009 Air Force Association Air & Space Conference. read more...
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Gen. Norton Schwartz, chief of staff of the Air Force, spoke Tuesday on his vision for the future, jointness, the Year of the Air Force Family and honored heroic sacrifices of airmen.
The general made his comments in a keynote address at the Air Force Association’s Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition 2009. read more...
An entourage of Falcon defensive linemen wrap up a Minnesota running back in the inaugural game at the University of Minnesota’s TCF Bank Stadium last Saturday. The pack is led by Academy senior Ben Garland of Grand Junction, Colo. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Meredith Kirchoff)
MINNEAPOLIS —Showing off for a sold-out home crowd, the Minnesota Gophers emerged victorious in a 20-13 win over Air Force last Saturday at the inaugural game for the University’s new TCF Bank Stadium. read more...
The first six minutes of Navy’s 32-14 victory over Louisiana Tech last Saturday did not go to plan. But the rest of the day turned out just fine for the Midshipmen and the 29,102 in attendance at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
The Midshipmen (1-1) fell behind 14-0 following an 85-yard punt return for a touchdown by junior Phillip Livas with 9:02 left in the first quarter.
Navy countered with a patient offense and improved effort on defense to thwart the Bulldogs (0-2) and rebound following a 31-27 loss to No. read more...
4RKids is getting ready to hold its biggest fundraiser of the year, and everything is free.
The organization that serves adults and children who have disabilities relies on sponsorships and teams to raise money as part of the annual Walk 4RKids event, and the result is the community gets to take part in the fun.
Registration for the walk begins at 9 a.m. read more...
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