Former astronaut John Herrington poses with Karin Myer (right) with the 71st Comptroller-Contracting Squadron at Vance Air Force Base, after she presented him with a print of the official Department of Defense poster recognizing Native American Heritage Month Nov. 6 at the Vance Club. Herrington, whose likeness is included on the poster, spoke to Vance’s annual National American Indian Heritage Luncheon. (Staff Photo by Jeff Mullin)
John Herrington learned to fly when he was a sophomore in high school, but he had never thought of making a living at it.
He hadn’t that is, until a retired Navy captain he was tutoring in calculus urged him to consider aviation as a career.
“He said, ‘Go see that movie An Officer and a Gentleman, and that’s what you have to do,’” Herrington said. read more...
2nd Lt. Andrew Scherff (left) visits his twin brother, 2nd Lt. Jared Scherff, at Dover AFB, Del., May 26, 2008, while both awaited pilot training. During that time, Andrew worked as a B-2 simulator scheduler for the 394th Combat Training Squadron at Whiteman AFB, Mo. Jared worked as a 3rd Airlift Squadron executive officer. (Courtesy photo)
First Lieutenants, and twin brothers, Jared and Andrew Scherff accomplished a shared life dream of becoming military pilots at Vance Air Force Base, Friday, Oct. read more...
Every day there are emergencies that occur, but some hit closer to home and make the headline news. Last week came to a close with a shooter at Fort Hood in Texas and one in Orlando, Fla.
I believe the one at Fort Hood hit closer to home because it occurred on a military installation. read more...
During last week’s meeting at the Veterans Administration Regional Office in Muskogee, members of the Oklahoma Veterans Council were told World War II Honor Flights are scheduled to start in Oklahoma during 2010. read more...
As a military command with a mission to provide quality merchandise and services at competitively low prices and generate earnings in support of quality of life programs, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service sometimes is called upon to operate facilities that support limited customer bases. read more...
During their meeting last week in Muskogee, Oklahoma Veteran Council members were told Gov. Brad Henry is proclaiming 2010 as the Year of the Vietnam Veteran.
Henry said “it is important to honor the sacrifices made by all veterans. read more...
A four-ship formation of T-6A Texan IIs from Vance Air Force Base flies over the downtown Enid Square to herald the start of Enid Veterans Day Parade. (Staff Photo by Shawn Yorks)
Multi-colored leaves floated through the breeze and sunshine Nov. 7 as a parade honoring this country’s veterans moved around Enid’s downtown Square.
The Veterans Day observance was attended by a small crowd that was made up of people of all ages. read more...
DALLAS — The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Hershey’s are joining culinary forces to determine which AAFES shoppers have the most talent in the kitchen. read more...
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — To reduce reliance on military specification products, simplify the fuel supply chain and save money, Air Force Petroleum Agency researchers will conduct demonstrations to use commercially available jet fuel instead of military standard JP-8 fuel. read more...
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local Lodge 898 President Rick Boardman, CSC Applied Technologies LLC Deputy Program Manager James Duke and 71st Flying Training Wing Commander Col. Chris Nowland sign a statement of commitment Oct. 27 to the principles of the Voluntary Protection Program at Vance Air Force Base. The VPP was launched at Vance in the summer of 2009 and is programmed to continue through several implementation phases in the next two years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Terry Wasson)
Col. Chris Nowland, 71st Flying Training Wing commander, James Duke, CSC Applied Technologies LLC deputy program manager, and Rick Boardman, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local Lodge 898 president, signed a statement of commitment Oct. read more...
Max, a 21-pound gray tabby cat, and Kisma, 56th Security Forces military working dog, greet each other at the Luke Air Force Base Veterinary Clinic in Glendale, Ariz. Max is on official Army orders to the clinic, and provides “Fat Cat Security and Pest Control” as well as providing morale boosts to the clinic workers and visitors. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — During the past 10 years, the Luke Air Force Base Veterinary Clinic has seen six civilian and military veterinarians come and go, as well as countless veterinary technicians and other workers. read more...
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — President Barack Obama pledged his support of military members and their families and said Americans have a “solemn obligation” to preserve their well-being in his proclamation declaring November as Military Family Month. read more...
President Obama pauses during his address Tuesday during a memorial service for the 13 men and women killed Nov. 5 in the shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas. Earlier this month, Obama proclaimed November Military Family Month. (AP Photo)
FORT LEE, Va. — November has been proclaimed Military Family Month by President Barack Obama, and the Defense Commissary Agency is joining the president in saluting military families for their unyielding support of America’s courageous men and women in uniform. read more...
Falcons cornerback Anthony Wright Jr. returns a punt for a touchdown during action against Army Nov. 7 at Falcon Stadium. Air Force rolled past Army 35-7. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mike Kaplan)
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — A linebacker’s halftime rant and an unexpected aerial attack gave the Air Force Academy Falcons a 35-7 win over the Army Black Knights Nov. read more...
Navy running back Bobby Doyle (33) and defensive end Thomas Batchelder (79) react to the crowd after Navy defeated Notre Dame Nov. 7 in South Bend, Ind. Navy won 23-12. (AP Photo by Darron Cummings)
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Navy did it to Notre Dame again — and this loss to the Midshipmen is even more costly.
Craig Schaefer sacked Jimmy Clausen in the end zone with 60 seconds left Nov. read more...
DALLAS — Promotions, prizes and popular name brands will anchor the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s efforts to invite military families to “rediscover the value” their exchange is offering this holiday season. read more...
THE GOODS: LIVE HARD, SELL HARD — Used-car liquidator Don Ready (Jeremy Piven) is hired by a flailing auto dealership to turn its Fourth of July sale into a majorly profitable event. read more...
Daze in a Maze, two miles north of Oklahoma 51 on Oklahoma 74, is open 10 a.m. read more...
Scouts say thanks Dear Vance Honor Guard, the Cub Scouts and parents of Den 8 Pack 1 Wolves would like to extend our deepest respect and thank you for allowing us to participate in the flag ceremony at Vance Air Force Base. It meant a great deal to our boys to be a part of that honored tradition. All the boys earned a respect for the flag and the ceremony that evening. That was exactly our hope as parents and what the Scouting program is all about. We hope to raise and teach our boys amazing citizenship and respect for our country. Thank you again from the Wolves of Den 8 Pack 1.
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