An F-22 Raptor from Tyndall AFB, Fla., lands Dec. 3 at Vance Air Force Base for refueling. While the aircraft was on base, Team Vance members got a close-up look at the Air Force’s newest fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kyle Osborn)
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor landed at Vance Dec. 3 to refuel while en route to Tyndall AFB, Fla., from Hill AFB, Utah, where the aircraft was in depot maintenance. read more...
Santa and his helpers will be at the Brunch with Santa from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday in Hangar 170 at Vance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joe B. Wiles)
WASHINGTON — Air Force officials launched a new Web site to meet social and informational needs of airmen, civilians, retirees and their families.
The entire Air Force family: all airmen, married and single; spouses; children; Air Force civilians; and retirees are invited to logon to http://www.usafservices.com, the official community Web site of the Air Force. read more...
Nicky Pena and his mom, Sabrina, look on as 47th Security Forces Squadron airmen perform a military working dog demonstration during Nicky’s Pilot for a Day activities Nov. 20 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. (Courtesy photo)
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Air Force senior leaders have taken steps to ensure Air Force dress and personal appearance standards are applied consistently across the service.
“It’s about enforcing and maintaining Air Force standards,” said Lt. read more...
Sarah Markowski receives a certificate of artistic excellence from Diane McCurdy, 71st Force Support Squadron Director, during a reception Tuesday in the Wing Headquarters Building. (Photo Courtesy Elaine Johns, 71st FSS Marketing)
Participants in Vance’s 2009 Artist Craftsman Gallery Showcase were presented certificates for their creative excellence during a reception held Tuesday in the 71st Flying Training Wing headquarters building.
The certificates were presented by Diane McCurdy, the 71st Force Support Squadron director.
Twelve Vance artists submitted 37 various works of photography, painting and woodworking. read more...
• Duty: Chaplain, 71st Operations Group
• Hometown: Milan, Tenn.
• Favorite PT regimen: Weight training
• Mission contributions: Nash led a team of volunteers from base units and Eisenhower Elementary School in planning, organizing and executing the 71st FTW Base Tree lighting ceremony for 148 members of Team Vance and their families. read more...
None of us can do this alone. Along with our wingmen, we get the mission done every day. And behind the scenes are our families, encouraging us, cheering us on, praying for us and loving us no matter what.
In the thick of the holiday season and during the Air Force’s Year of the Family, is a perfect time for all of us to say thanks to those who support us. read more...
TINKER AIR FORCE BASE (AFNS) — I remember back in my Navy days having a boss who managed under the mantra, “If you aren’t measuring it, you aren’t managing it.” We had metrics for everything, and we briefed them on a regular basis. read more...
FORT LEE, Va. — The holidays are here and it is the season to indulge with food everywhere along with an almost endless number of events and things to do. read more...
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Air Force officials here released its new energy plan Wednesday to serve as the framework for communicating Air Force energy goals and further expands a culture shift “where airmen make energy a consideration in everything we do.”
Debra Walker, the assistant secretary of the Air Force for installations, logistics and environment, said “the case for action to reduce our energy consumption and diversify our energy sources is more compelling than ever. read more...
COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. — The holidays have always been a time for exchanging gifts. All DoD personnel, however, should remember federal ethics regulations sometimes restrict these activities. read more...
FORT LEE, Va. — The holidays are fast approaching, and they can be a fun family time as children away at college come home, and other students get their holiday break. read more...
U.S. Air Force Academy quarterback Tim Jefferson evades pressure from the Houston defensive line during the 2008 Armed Forces Bowl. The Falcons will meet the Cougars for a rematch in the 2009 Armed Forces Bowl, which will be held Dec. 31 in Fort Worth, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by David Armer)
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AFNS) — Air Force officials here accepted a bid Sunday as the Mountain West Conference representative to play in the 2009 Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl, scheduled to be held Dec. read more...
Navy will be seeking its eighth straight victory over Army Saturday in the 110th renewal of the football rivalry.
Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m. read more...
The Youth Center is offering “One Page at a Time,” a motivational program where children read books, document their literary accomplishments and earn incentives for each level of their successes.
A list of 15,000 titles is available at www.afyouthprograms.com. read more...
Cyberspace adversaries attack Department of Defense computer networks every day, and Air Force officials have a goal of protecting networks from attack. In August, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz outlined steps the Air Force is taking to centralize this mission. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration)
FORT LEE, Va. – It’s the season of good cheer and best wishes, you know. Regardless of how stressful your corner of the world might be, a slice of homemade banana nut or pumpkin bread can soothe jangled nerves like no other medicine on earth. read more...
DALLAS — Prices inside BXs and PXs will be dropping faster than the temperature outdoors this month as “early bird” shoppers will be rewarded with a flurry of discounts during two limited special events from 7 a.m. read more...
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