Gen. Roger A. Brady, Commander U.S. Air Forces in Europe, smiles as he listens to a question during an interview Monday at Vance Air Force Base. (Staff Photo by Billy Hefton)
Enid has twice been home to Gen. Roger Brady, commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe.
He spent three years here as a boy when his father, Ed, was head football coach at Enid High School. read more...
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AFNS) — Air Force officials announced Oct. 30 the commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe will retire early next year, concluding a 40-year military career. read more...
“You are all customers of contracted services, whether you realize it or not,” said Lt. Col. William Browne, chief of the 71st Flying Training Wing Quality Assurance standardization and evaluation program. read more...
Nov. 11 is a day set aside by our nation to remember, honor, and give thanks to our countrymen who gave some or all of themselves for our defense. read more...
Our charge forward to fight an active insurgency continues in Afghanistan. Air Force members fill a critical role in both the combat service support and brigade support team by linking U.S. read more...
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Air Force officials here are seeking combat systems officers for unmanned aircraft systems pilot duty, and interested commissioned airmen have until Nov. read more...
The B-17 bomber,”Aluminum Overcast,” complete with nose art, sits on the tarmac Monday at Enid Woodring Regional Airport. (Staff Photo by Billy Hefton)
During World War II, the B-17 Flying Fortress was one of the key weapons in the battle for Europe.
It was a high-flying, long-range bomber capable of carrying thousands of pounds of bombs to deliver to enemy targets. read more...
THE HANGOVER — A Las Vegas-set comedy centered around three groomsmen who lose their about-to-be-wed buddy during their drunken misadventures, then must retrace their steps in order to find him. read more...
DALLAS — With the busy, and expensive, holiday shopping season just around the corner, Army & Air Force Exchange Service gas stations worldwide are helping to make sure that the fill-up doesn’t empty the wallet.
In addition to the five cents a gallon discount that Military Star Card holders already enjoy every time they fuel up, steeper discounts are being offered three times before the New Year.
On Veterans Day, Wednesday, military shoppers using their Military Star Card can take advantage of 11 cents off per gallon of fuel. read more...
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. announced today it will offer all active, reserve, honorably discharged, and retired military personnel and their immediate family members a 10 percent discount on in-store purchases made during the Veterans Day holiday. read more...
Senior Airman Joshua Lewis, an administrative services technician with the 71st Medical Support Squadron, is the Wing Airman of the Month for October.
From Le Grange, N.C., Lewis has been in the Air Force for almost three years and Vance is his first assignment.
To become Airman of the Month, Lewis first was nominated by his squadron. read more...
DALLAS – Having a baby sure can cost a bundle these days. Fortunately, military Families can count on the Army & Air Force Exchange Service to deliver tax-free savings to help them stock up on everything they’ll need to take care of their newest recruit.
AAFES’ “Congratulations Baby!” booklet includes a variety of coupons for baby products including disposable diapers, infant formula and baby shampoo. read more...
Army National Guard Pvt. Corey Conrady of the 1345th Transportation Company watches as his son, Archer Conrady, pulls a Frisbee out of the backpack he received earlier for being a participant of Operation KIDS, Aug. 6 at Vance. The event was a hands-on activity for children of military families to learn about their parents’ deployment process. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Agneta Murnan)
Vance Air Force Base is the 2009 recipient of the Spirit of the Family Award, presented by Smart Start Northwest Oklahoma, a Community Development Support Association program. read more...
Falcons fullback Jared Tew bulls his way through the Colorado State defense for a gain Oct. 31. Tew was a mainstay of the Air Force Academy rushing game, carrying the ball for 20 of the Falcons’ 59 rushing attempts in a 34-16 win over CSU. (U.S. Air Force photo by Denise Navoy)
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — The Falcons’ offense got back on track Halloween night, gaining 382 yards in a convincing 34-16 win over the Colorado State University Rams. read more...
Navy’s Vince Murray is brought down by Temple's Andre Neblett (2) Oct. 31. Temple won 27-24. (AP Photo by Gail Burton)
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Bernard Pierce rushed for 267 yards, including a 41-yard touchdown with 2:41 left, and James Nixon returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown as Temple became bowl eligible Saturday with a 27-24 victory over Navy.
The Owls (6-2) won their sixth straight game, their longest streak since 1974. read more...
Sumner Winter Roundup series begins at 8 p.m. Saturday at Chisholm Trail Pavilion. read more...
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