The year just past was “very successful” for the men and women of Vance Air Force Base, according to 71st Flying Training Wing commander Col. read more...
An uncovered T-1A Jayhawk engine with an engine hoist replicates the position of a failing hoist and falling engine Dec. 1 during a routine engine removal. Quick reactions and teamwork on the part of eight contractor maintenance employees prevented damage to the engine, or injuries to nearby personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Paul Whittaker)
Quick reactions and teamwork on the part of eight contractor maintenance employees ensured that a costly T-1A Jayhawk Beech 400 engine and all nearby personnel were unharmed when a hydraulic engine hoist failed Dec. read more...
In February of 2008, I was the executive officer at Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light FOUR ZERO (HSL-40) based out of Naval Station Mayport, Fla. read more...
• Contemporary Worship Service — Sundays, 11 a.m. at Base Chapel.
• Children’s Church — Sundays, 11 a.m. read more...
Ahead of schedule Construction on the $20 million Armed Forces Reserve Center on the south end of Vance Air Force Base is ahead of schedule, said Braven Dyer, project engineer with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joe B. Wiles)
• Hometown: Macon, Ga.
• Organization: 71st Comptroller-Contracting Squadron
• Duty title: Budget analyst
• Time on Silver Talon Team: One year
• What has been the best part of serving on the Silver Talon team? “The awesome feeling that I get after any detail — funeral or retirement ceremony — where the family comes to us and tells how much they appreciate what we are doing for their family member. read more...
The Enid Local Census Office is seeking applicants to support the U.S. Census Bureau’s goal of a complete count.
The Enid Local Census Office is currently looking for friendly and outgoing people to work in the local office or to conduct in-person interviews with community residents who do not return their 2010 Census questionnaire. read more...
LAW ABIDING CITIZEN — A frustrated man decides to take justice into his own hands after a plea bargain sets one of his family’s killers free. read more...
DALLAS — The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Dr. Pepper have teamed up to offer a boot-scootin’, star-studded weekend getaway for one lucky shopper or a chance to win one of ten acoustic guitars.
The Dr. read more...
Senior Master Sgt. Wayne E. Andersen, 5th Flying Training Squadron superintendent, is the Air Force Reserve Command resource adviser of the year. read more...
Navy Lt. Ryan Tomkins and Toni Mastrianni became engaged in August and will marry in June. They are among the many couples at Vance who are planning weddings this year. (Photo provided)
Riding horseback down a beach in Costa Rica, Navy Lt. Justin Hoes, an instructor pilot with the 8th Flying Training Squadron, stopped with his girlfriend Lauren Peña to look at the sunset.
As his buddy, and accomplice, held the group back he pulled out a diamond ring and asked the woman of his dreams to make this birthday the first of many they spend together. read more...
Operations manager Zachary Beck said those attending the Dillard’s Bridal Fair can expect “a lot of great ideas.”
“It’s a one-stop shop for bridal needs,” Beck said of the annual event, which is 1-5 p.m. read more...
A model wears a bridal dress by Sassi Holford at a bridal fashion show in New York. (AP Photo)
NEW YORK — Many brides positively know what their wedding gown will look like long before they meet their groom, and they’re not going to let a little thing — OK, actually a huge thing — known as the economy dash their dream dress.
They are seeking out gowns with smaller price-tags, according to industry experts, but their expectations haven’t shrunk accordingly.
What’s a gown designer to do?
Give these women what they want and bundle it up in a big white bow. read more...
Bride Liliana Galicia is shown with a couple of her little guests while riding in a Hummer limo. (AP Photo)
As a babysitter and church school teacher, Liliana Galicia had no qualms about having children attend her September wedding.
In fact, Galicia, a 23-year-old from New Rochelle, N.Y., embraced the idea, incorporating about 40 young guests, mostly relatives, in the festivities. read more...
Five members of Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 10-03 were honored at the class graduation banquet Dec. read more...
10-03 grads honored Five members of Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 10-03 were honored at the class graduation banquet Dec. 18 at Vance Air Force Base. 2nd Lt. Dustin Duke was named T-38 distinguished graduate and was awarded the Air Education and Training Command Commander’s Trophy. Duke also received the academic excellence and flying training awards. Duke will next go on to fly the B-2 at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo.
10-03 grads honored Five members of Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 10-03 were honored at the class graduation banquet Dec. 18 at Vance Air Force Base. In the T-1 track, 2nd Lt. Christopher Harris was named distinguished graduate and was awarded the AETC Commander’s Trophy. Harris also was presented with the flying training award. He will next fly the C-17 at McChord Air Force Base, Wash.
10-03 grads honored Five members of Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 10-03 were honored at the class graduation banquet Dec. 18 at Vance Air Force Base. 1st Lt. Nathan Valle earned the T-1 academic excellence award. Valle will now fly the C-17 at Charleston Air Force Base, S.C.
10-03 grads honored Five members of Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 10-03 were honored at the class graduation banquet Dec. 18 at Vance Air Force Base. Capt. Stephen Rohrbacher earned the T-1 leadership award. Rohrbacher will fly the RC-135 at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb.
10-03 grads honored Five members of Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 10-03 were honored at the class graduation banquet Dec. 18 at Vance Air Force Base. In the T-38 track, 1st Lt. Eric Antonietti received the leadership award. He will return to Vance as a First Assignment Instructor Pilot in the T-6.
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