Cmdr. Scott Wathen (right) visits with Earl Downs of Cushing at the T-6 static display Oct. 17 during the Vance Air Force Base Civilian Fly-In. (Staff Photo by Billy Hefton)
More than 50 civilian aircraft landed Oct. 17 at Vance Air Force Base for a day of safety and fun during the base’s Civilian Fly-In.
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The guest speaker for the graduation ceremony of Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 10-01 has a very special connection to one of the graduates.
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WASHINGTON (AFNS) —Seven families, one from each of the uniformed services, have been selected as National Military Family Association’s 2009 Military Families of the Year for the roles they play in their communities and the way they embrace the military lifestyle. read more...
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Current and former airmen who were involuntarily held on active duty beyond an approved separation or retirement date as a direct result of stop loss between Sept. read more...
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — Just last week, while walking past the base chapel, I witnessed a scene that caused me to pause and reflect. read more...
CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. (AFNS) — A Charleston Air Force Base technical sergeant was honored Oct. read more...
Vance celebrates National American Indian Heritage Month in November. The theme is “Understanding Native American Heritage Now and Then.” (U.S. Air Force graphic)
It is the 19th year since former President George Bush Sr., approved a joint resolution designating November as National American Indian Heritage Month, recognizing the contributions and accomplishments of American Indians and Alaska Natives. read more...
“We’ve got jets to fix and sorties to fly,” said Chris Knowles, the new program manager for the CSC Applied Technologies LLC service contract at Vance. read more...
Team Vance airmen, civilians and contractors celebrated being part of a “lean, green, energy saving machine,” Aug. 20 at the base fitness center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Danielle Lutes)
Last June, Vance finished first in the AETC Energy Incentive Award competition with an energy reduction of 13.4 percent, earning a prize of $1.5 million for the base. read more...
Choosing a college can be a career-defining decision for anyone. Many young, enlisted airmen want to attend a college and commissioning source with a superior education and top-notch facilities. read more...
FUNNY PEOPLE — When seasoned comedian George Simmons (Adam Sandler) learns of his terminal, inoperable health condition, his desire to form a genuine friendship causes him to take a relatively green performer under his wing as his opening act. read more...
BARKSDALE AFB, La. — The following information was taken from the Air Force Space Command’s Cyber Threat Bulletin.
• MYTH: Greasy-haired, maladjusted kiddy-scripters are vandalizing your computer. read more...
HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. (AFNS) — Five states, 12 men, 13 batons, 24 pairs of boots, 600 pounds carried more than 800 miles all traveled for one cause: honoring special tactics airmen who sacrificed their lives in combat. read more...
HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii (AFNS) — Airmen providing humanitarian assistance following the recent natural disasters in the Pacific have wrapped up their efforts and are returning home, Pacific Air Forces officials here said Monday. read more...
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The secretary of Veterans Affairs announced Oct. 16 here that the Department of Veterans Affairs has made the gravesites of more than 6.7 million veterans easier to locate using handheld devices with Internet capability, such as “smart phones.”
“This innovative program continues VA’s commitment to use the latest technology to provide veterans and their families with information they need,” Secretary Eric K. read more...
After what was deemed the worst U.S. holiday shopping season in four decades last year, Vance shoppers might be “checking their lists” and receipts more than twice in the coming months. read more...
CFC gains altitude Col. Richard Murphy, 71st Flying Training Wing vice commander, fills out a 2009 Combined Federal Campaign donation form before flying a T-1 Jayhawk training mission with student pilot 2nd Lt. Brent Watson. As of Oct. 9, Team Vance had donated more than $26,000 to CFC charities. Thirty-one percent of those contacted have contributed to the campaign. Vance’s CFC will continue through Nov. 6. For a list of CFC charities and other CFC information, visit the “All Aboard” tab on the Vance Web site, www.vance.af.mil. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joe B. Wiles)
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Authorities are still looking for the wreckage of an F-16 Fighting Falcon that crashed with its pilot into the Atlantic Ocean off South Carolina’s coast Oct. read more...
WASHINGTON — The price appears to be right for former game show host and naval aviator Bob Barker, who donated $3 million to help build a premiere Defense Department center for wounded warriors suffering traumatic brain injuries. read more...
Air Force Falcons’ junior defensive end Rick Ricketts sacks Cowboys quarterback Austyn Carta-Samuels during the Air Force-Wyoming game Oct. 17 at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo. Ricketts, a native of San Jose, Calif., had one of the Falcons defense’s six sacks on the day. (U.S Air Force photo by Rachel Boettcher)
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — The Air Force Academy Falcons posted their first shutout against a Mountain West Conference opponent in 12 years, defeating the Wyoming Cowboys 10-0 Oct. read more...
Navy quarterback Ricky Dobbs (center) splits the defensive efforts of SMU defensive backs Rock Dennis (left) and Taylor Weaver for a first down during the first quarter of the Navy-SMU game Oct. 17 in Dallas. (AP Photo)
DALLAS (AP) — Even though Navy’s trademark triple option offense sputtered in the first half, quarterback Ricky Dobbs never lost confidence.
Dobbs and Vince Murray each ran for two touchdowns, Joe Buckley kicked a 24-yard, game-winning field goal in overtime and Navy won its fourth straight, beating SMU 38-35 Oct. read more...
FORT LEE, Va. — Each year as the trees begin to turn brilliant, beautiful colors, and those crisp, cool autumn days are filled with a decided chill, the urge to spend some “quality time” in a warm and cozy kitchen overwhelms me. read more...
DALLAS — According to the “2009 Gift Card Trend Report,” “gift cards are still the gift of choice among consumers.”
And while Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s gift card’s affordability and value have attracted a large following inside and outside the military community, the BX/PX card’s flexibility, up until now, has been limited due to an inability to be redeemed online.
The Exchange Online Store at www.aafes.com, www.usmc-mccs.org and www.navy-nex.com began accepting AAFES gift cards at the end of September. read more...
Graduates, JSUPT Class 10-01 1st Lt. Justin R. Davis, A-10, Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 10-01 1st Lt. Brandon L. Dubuisson, UAS, Cannon AFB, N.M.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 10-01 1st Lt. Otto J. Gerdeman III, T-38, Vance AFB
Graduates, JSUPT Class 10-01 Lt. j.g. Kristopher W. Hodges, E-6, Tinker AFB
Graduates, JSUPT Class 10-01 1st Lt. Mary A. Johnson, C-17, Travis AFB, Calif.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 10-01 1st Lt. Jonathan S. Liard, KC-135, MacDill AFB, Fla.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 10-01 1st Lt. Lincoln C. Olsen, KC-135, Fairchild AFB, Wash.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 10-01 1st Lt. Derek J. Patrick, KC-10, McGuire AFB, N.J.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 10-01 1st Lt. Patrick K. Pottinger, F-22, Tyndall AFB, Fla.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 10-01 1st Lt. Jeremy W. Robinson, KC-135, McConnell AFB, Kan.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 10-01 1st Lt. Andrew M. Scherff, KC-135, McConnell AFB, Kan.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 10-01 1st Lt. Logan J. Smith, KC-135, RAF Mildenhall, U.K.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 10-01 2nd Lt. Ahmed I. Alhazzazi, TBD, Royal Saudi Air Force
Graduates, JSUPT Class 10-01 2nd Lt. Devin R. Ivy, T-6, Vance AFB
Graduates, JSUPT Class 10-01 2nd Lt. Patrick M. McGetrick, MC-12/KC-135, MacDill AFB, Fla.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 10-01 2nd Lt. John T. Moore, UAS, Cannon AFB, N.M.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 10-01 2nd Lt. Eric R. Stoddard, C-17, Charleston AFB, S.C.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 10-01 2nd Lt. Todd E. Walker, T-1, Vance AFB
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