Carol Forsythe, a civilian artist, poses beside a mural she is painting that represents Vance Air Force Base and Oklahoma. The mural is at the entrance of the base clinic. (U.S. Air Force photo / 2nd Lt. Christopher Carrillo)
Anyone who has visited the base clinic in the last two weeks has seen Carol For-sythe and her newest artwork, a mural full of Oklahoma and Vance Air Force Base history. read more...
The former director of Air, Space and Information Opera-tions for Air Mobility Command at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., will be the featured speaker at the graduation ceremony for Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 09-15 at 10 a.m. read more...
Conflict is natural and normal. It’s how we choose to handle conflict that counts. Conflict dealt with constructively actually can increase emotional intimacy. read more...
Migrants walk next to the U.S.-Mexico border fence in Tijuana. U.S. authorities shut down the nation’s busiest border crossing this week after federal agents fired shots at three vans with illegal immigrants whose drivers tried to storm past inspectors, officials said. (AP Photo)
Due to increased risk of violence along the U.S.-Mexico border and border towns, the 71st Flying Training Wing commander now prohibits all military members at Vance Air Force Base from traveling to or through portions of Mexico located within 50 miles of the border. read more...
There are many versions of the origin of the military hand salute. One version has it in the days of the great Roman Empire, citizens would raise their right hands to show they did not have a weapon in order to gain access to certain locations where the upper class resided. read more...
Car interiors in the South can be hot enough to turn a slice of bread into toast. A few weeks ago, I finally bought one of those windshield car shades at the PX. read more...
Capt. Jamie Kaauamo, president of Vance Company Grade Officer’s Council, completes a Combined Federal Campaign contribution form to donate $750 to the “Friends of Vance Families,” a local CFC organization. The CGOC raised the money during a recent tournament at the Vance Collocated Club and donated it during the Vance 2009 CFC kickoff Sept. 25. (U.S. Air Force photo / Joe B. Wiles)
Vance Air Force Base’s public affairs continues to enhance the base’s communication offerings for airmen, their families, potential recruits and even community members interested in Vance or the Air Force in general. read more...
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AFNS) — Every year costs for Tricare-covered inpatient services are reviewed and subject to change. read more...
Tech. Sgt. Richard White, 71st Communications Squadron, plants a pie in the face of Chief Master Sgt. M. Kenui Balutski, the 71st Flying Training Wing command chief, following the Focus 5/6 Softball Challenge Sept. 25. Proceeds from the event went to a local Combined Federal Campaign organization. (U.S. Air Force photo / Joe B. Wiles)
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) — The Air Force men’s and women’s softball teams earned gold medals at Armed Forces Slow-Pitch Softball Championships Sept. read more...
Falcons sophomore quarterback Connor Dietz hands off to sophomore running back Asher Clark on a reverse during Air Force’s 26-14 win over San Diego State at Falcon Stadium, Colo., Saturday. Air Force ran 243 yards on 58 plays and came away with the edge on time of possession with 33:23. (U.S. Air Force photo / Mike Kaplan)
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AFNS) — The U.S. Air Force Academy football team won its second straight Mountain West Con-ference game on the strength of its defense, which scored two touchdowns in the Falcons’ 26-14 victory over San Diego State University Sept. read more...
• Kickoff is 3:30 p.m. Sat-urday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapo-lis, Md.
• CBS College Sports will tel-evise the game nationally.
• Navy Midshipmen have won 13 consecutive service academy games since 2002.
• Air Force ranks No. read more...
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Ricky Dobbs ran for four touchdowns, passed for another and rushed for 143 yards Saturday as Navy topped winless Western Kentucky 38-22 on the 50th Anniversary of the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
In honor of the first game at the stadium Sept. read more...
• Duty: Assistant chief controller for Radar Ap-proach Control, 71st Op-erations Support Squadron
• Hometown: Lawrenceville, Ga.
• Favorite PT regimen: Running.
• Mission contributions: Clegg earned his air traffic control supervisor certification in a record time of six months. read more...
Downtown Enid’s First Friday, Oktoberfest set tonight
This month’s First Friday is being combined with an Oktoberfest offering, with German food, beer gardens and special activities planned today in downtown Enid.
KOFM will broadcast live beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Special activities and events include carriage rides. read more...
DALLAS – Contributions to Help Our Troops Call Home have surpassed the $8 million mark in five years.
Since its inception in 2004 as a way the American public could provide an avenue for deployed soldiers, airmen, sailors and Marines to stay connected to loved ones back home, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service program has drawn $8,143,555 in telecommunication support. read more...
Comedian Bernie McGrenahan addresses an audience of Airmen Tuesday in the base auditorium about the dangers of substance abuse. (U.S. Air Force photo / Terry Wasson)
Comedian Bernie McGren-ahan of the enterprise “Com-edy is the Cure” presented two programs on the dangers of substance abuse to several hundred Vance Air Force Base airmen Tuesday at the base auditorium. read more...
The Straight Scoop action line is your direct link to Col. Chris Nowland, 71st Flying Training Wing commander, for comments or suggestions to improve Vance Air Force Base. read more...
Many spouses of military members at Vance Air Force Base now have a better chance of getting hired into the civil service thanks to an executive order that went into affect Sept. read more...
Senior Airman Kanita Pruitt, a customer service journeyman with the 71st Force Support Squadron's Manpower and Personnel Flight, is the Vance Air Force Base Airman of the Month for September. read more...
I Love You Beth Cooper — A nerdy valedictorian proclaims his love for the hottest and most popular girl in school. read more...
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-15 1st Lt. Matthew T. Karmondy, F-22, Tyndall AFB, Fla.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-15 1st Lt. Christopher D. Adams, KC-10, McGuire AFB, N.J.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-15 1st Lt. Timothy C. Blake Jr., E-3, Tinker AFB
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-15 1st Lt. James R. Blinn, C-17, Dover AFB, Del.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-15 1st Lt. Jonathan J. Bourke, KC-135, RAF Mildenhall, UK
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-15 1st Lt. James A. Brantley, T-6, Vance AFB
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-15 1st Lt. John C. Cordova, KC-135, RAF Mildenhall, UK
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-15 1st Lt. Jonathan P. Dixon, F-16, Luke AFB, Ariz.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-15 1st Lt. Ryan P. Eriksen, UAS, Creech AFB, Nev.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-15 1st Lt. Alisa L. Fellhauer, C-17, Charleston AFB, S.C.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-15 1st Lt. Lucas D. Fox, C-17, McChord AFB, Wash.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-15 1st Lt. James A. Hansen, UAS, Cannon AFB, N.M.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-15 1st Lt. Gabriel W. Miller, KC-10, McGuire AFB, N.J.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-15 1st Lt. Kenneth S. Molleson, KC-135, McConnell AFB, Kan.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-15 1st Lt. Eugene Salazar II, C-17, Hickam AFB, Hawaii
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-15 1st Lt. Jared A. Scherff, C-17, Travis AFB, Calif.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-15 1st Lt. Nicholas M. Stephens, UAS, Creech AFB, Nev.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-15 1st Lt. Matthew T. Tucker, T-38, Vance AFB
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-15 1st Lt. Ian C. Whiteman, A-10, Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 09-15 2nd Lt. Desiree N. Bricks, KC-135, Fairchild AFB, Wash.
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