Air Force Reserve Brig. Gen. Kevin Pottinger (left) shakes hands with his son, 1st Lt. Patrick Pottinger, during Patrick’s graduation from pilot training Oct. 23 at Vance Air Force Base. The general was guest speaker for the graduation of Joint Specialized Undergraduate PIlot Training Class 10-01, of which his son was a part. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Terry Wasson)
Ask many people who spoke at their high school or college graduation ceremonies, and most likely the majority couldn’t come up with a name.
For 1st Lt. read more...
To celebration the Year of the Air Force Family, the Airman & Family Readiness Center is hosting a week full of activities to support Air Force families. read more...
When the Hairston Gate moved from Fox Drive, across from Eisenhower Elementary School, out to its current location in September 2007, the Fox Drive gate was permanently closed. read more...
The 71st Flying Training Wing Warriors of the Week are members of the wing writing team. Team members in photo (from left) are Chief Master Sgt. Andrew Ridenhower, Capt. Joseph Markowski and Eugene Kampe. Not pictured are: Maj. Danielle Willis and Maj William Annexstad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joe B. Wiles)
Trick-or-treating hours in Pinnacle Housing will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday. The 71st Security Forces Squadron is looking for adult volunteers to serve on the Pumpkin Patrol during trick-or-treating hours Saturday. read more...
Helping hands Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training student, 2nd Lt. Brent Watson, wraps Christmas lights around a tree downtown Oct. 24 in preparations for Enid Lights Up the Plains, set for Nov. 27 downtown and put on by Main Street Enid. Watson was one of several Vance volunteers helping put up lights. (Staff Photo by Billy Hefton)
It has often been said the only constant in the U.S. Air Force is change. In my opinion, that saying has never been more relevant than right now. read more...
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AFNS) — Every airman knows integrity first is the foundational pillar of our core values, and we all understand what it means. read more...
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) — Department of Defense civilian employees will now be referred to the hiring official along with current Air Force civilians for all permanent Air Force civilian positions. read more...
Gen. Roger Brady, commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe, spent three years in Enid as a child and returned two decades later to earn his wings at Vance Air Force Base.
Brady will return to Enid Monday to visit Vance and speak to the Enid Air Force Association Chapter 214 Community Partners Dinner at 6 p.m. read more...
DALLAS — Military shoppers who resolve to pursue a healthier lifestyle in 2010, without breaking the bank this year, need look no further than the 2009 All-Services Sports and Fitness Catalog. read more...
If you bought a new car in 2009, the sales tax may be deductible. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Tech. Sgt. Chris Stagner)
One of the ways Vance has been able to reduce the amount of energy used per square foot by over 25 percent in the last six years is through incorporating energy efficiency into construction and renovation projects. read more...
Replacing incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs is a great way to conserve energy in support of the Air Force’s energy awareness theme — “Energy solutions ... fueling the mission.” (U.S. Air Force graphic by Luke Borland)
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — Energy is a vital commodity to the United States and an economic and national security priority for the Air Force mission. read more...
Garfield County Veterans Council will host Veterans Day activities Nov. 7 in downtown Enid.
The annual Veterans Day parade and program is scheduled to recognize and honor the many veterans who defended our country and provided us the freedoms we enjoy today.
The parade starts at 10 a.m. read more...
WASHINGTON — The American Red Cross again will sponsor a national “Holiday Mail for Heroes” campaign to receive and distribute holiday cards to servicemembers, veterans and their families in the United States and abroad. read more...
DALLAS — Visit your local exchange and it soon becomes apparent that reports of layaway’s demise have been greatly exaggerated.
In fact, Army & Air Force Exchange Service BXs are reintroducing and, in some cases, expanding layaway options. read more...
A PERFECT GETAWAY — Two pairs of lovers on a Hawaiian vacation discover that psychopaths are stalking and murdering tourists on the islands. read more...
With the busy, and expensive, holiday shopping season just around the corner, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service gas station at Vance is helping make sure the fill-up doesn’t empty the wallet.
In addition to the five cents a gallon discount that Military Stars Card holders already enjoy every time they fuel up, steeper discounts are being offered three times before the New Year. read more...
• Hometown: Fort Collins, Colo.
• Organization: 32nd Flying Training Squadron
• Duty title: Aviation Resource manager
• Time on Silver Talon team: Six months
• What has been the best part of serving on the Silver Talon team? “The camaraderie.”
• What do you enjoy about the Air Force? “I enjoy that the Air Force really takes care of its people. read more...
DALLAS — The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Sandberg & Sikorski by Firestone are getting into the holiday spirit as they try to stuff more than $3,000 into three lucky shopper’s stockings.
Now through Dec. read more...
Re-connecting Chief Master Sgt. Ruben Gonzales (left), former 71st Flying Training Wing command chief, takes a moment to visit with Air Force Reserve Master Sgt. Tracy House, at Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq. Gonzales is deployed as the command chief with the Iraq Training and Advisory Mission-Air Force. House is deployed as 506th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron first sergeant at Kirkuk RAB. House works as a government civilian with the Vance Housing Management Office when not deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo)
Falcons nose guard Ben Garland pressures Utah quarterback Terrance Cain during the Falcons-Utes game Oct. 24 at Utah. Garland has played with a cast since breaking his arm in August. (U.S. Air Force photo by John Van Winkle)
SALT LAKE CITY —Seven yards was the margin of victory for Utah as the Utes’ defense held off Air Force on a fourth down in overtime to seal a 23-16 win. read more...
Navy quarterback Kriss Proctor (2) outruns Wake Forest defenders Brandon Ghee (left) and Josh Bush (right) for a touchdown during the second half of the Oct. 24 game in Annapolis, Md. Navy won 13-10. (AP Photo by Rob Carr)
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Backup quarterback Kriss Proctor ran 40 yards for a third-quarter touchdown, and Navy beat Wake Forest 13-10 in a driving rain Oct. read more...
The Enid Plainsmen host the Ponca City Wildcats in high school football action at 7:30 p.m. read more...
Class 10-01 grads honored Six members of Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 10-01 were honored during the class graduation banquet Oct. 23 at Vance Air Force Base. 1st Lt. Patrick Pottinger was named distinguished graduate in the T-38 track, and also earned the Air Education and Training Command Commander’s Trophy. In addition, Pottinger received the flying training award. His next assignment will be flying the F-22 at Tyndall AFB, Fla.
Class 10-01 grads honored Six members of Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 10-01 were honored during the class graduation banquet Oct. 23 at Vance Air Force Base. 1st Lt. Andrew Barrier was named T-1 distinguished graduate and received the AETC Commander’s Trophy. He also earned the T-1 leadership award. Barrier will next fly the MC-12/C-17 at McChord AFB, Wash.
Class 10-01 grads honored Six members of Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 10-01 were honored during the class graduation banquet Oct. 23 at Vance Air Force Base. 2nd Lt. Devin Ivy earned the academic excellence award in the T-38 track. Ivy will return to Vance as a First Assignment Instructor Pilot in the T-6.
Class 10-01 grads honored Six members of Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 10-01 were honored during the class graduation banquet Oct. 23 at Vance Air Force Base. 1st Lt. Justin Davis received the leadership award. Davis will fly the A-10 at Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz.
Class 10-01 grads honored Six members of Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 10-01 were honored during the class graduation banquet Oct. 23 at Vance Air Force Base. 1st Lt. Mary Johnson won the T-1 academic excellence award. Johnson will go on to fly C-17s at Travis AFB, Calif.
Class 10-01 grads honored Six members of Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 10-01 were honored during the class graduation banquet Oct. 23 at Vance Air Force Base. 2nd Lt. Eric Stoddard received the flying training award. Stoddard will go on to fly C-17s at Charleston AFB, S.C.
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