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  • Firefighting 101: Vance Fire Department heats things up for wing leaders

    It's the middle of the day and a klaxon bell rings out signaling a firefighter response is needed immediately because an airplane on the ramp is engulfed in flames. Like a shot, firefighters race to put their personal protective equipment on and head to their vehicles. Each looks over at the other firefighters and ensures they are putting the

  • Medical group helps Airmen ADAPT to life's difficulties

    Maybe it's a home, work or financial situation. Maybe it's peer pressure. For many, it's simply boredom leading them to drink a little more than usual, then maybe a little more and maybe a little more. September is Alcohol and Drug Abuse Recovery Month. Through the Air Force's Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment program, any military

  • Warrior of the Week: Staff Sgt. Gilbert Martinez

    Staff Sgt. Gilbert Martinez, 71st Medical Support Squadron diagnostic imaging journeyman, "is a crafty, professional NCO who ensures diagnostic imaging customers receive the top-quality healthcare they expect and deserve," said Master Sgt. James Moore, 71st MDSS superintendent. "He possesses leadership qualities, most notably loyalty, through his

  • Wanted: Forever homes for forever friends

    Could now be the right time? The move to Vance is complete or summer vacation's over and schedules are back to a more familiar routine. This may be the right time to add a dog to the household. From breeders to mall pet stores to crates in a parking lot, there are many sources that can provide a canine companion. One source often overlooked when

  • Fall into September observances

    September often stirs images of children on school buses, falling leaves and meats on a barbecue one last time. September may also bring somber thoughts to those who remember our Prisoners Of War, those Missing In Action and the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001. But as the Autumn equinox begins Sept. 21, fans of the first month of Fall know there's

  • Remembering Vance, Air Force heroes, their families

    It has been more than 15 years since a story of Maj. Daniel Elam last appeared in print. Elam Road, running from the Industrial gate down to Hangar 195, bears his name. This was supposed to be the story of how his courage and leadership saved the lives of American paratroopers in Operation Market Garden. When approaching the drop zone during a

  • Warrior of the Week: Andy Shelton

    Andy Shelton, 71st Logistics Readiness Squadron civil engineer flight budget technician, was nominated as Warrior of the Week because he "truly values the Vance team concept. Whether providing customer support in funding housing orders, helping members with Defense Travel System issues or processing financial documents for the CE flight, his

  • Security forces trio nab triathalon trophy

    Physical training is a high priority for the 71st Security Forces Squadron, but the results don't have to be just better conditioned warriors meeting their missions here and on numerous deployments around the globe. Three SFS warriors demonstrated their fitness Aug. 5 when they joined more than 200 competitors at the 23rd Annual YMCA Willow Lake

  • Warrior of the Week: Navy Lt. Kurt Bair

    Navy Lt. Kurt Bair, 8th Flying Training Squadron C Flight assistant flight commander, was submitted as a Warrior of the Week because of his selection as the squadron's Company Grade Officer of the Quarter. "He has put in the extra effort in all aspects of his duties here, from leading a flawless joint change of command ceremony, to leading

  • IA provides umbrella for computer security

    Too hot to go out for lunch, time for a sandwich at the desk and a little Internet surfing. No problem with that, right? Actually there is. Amanda Loveless, Information Assurance manager for Vance Air Force Base, said surfing the Internet is one of the biggest computer security risks. "Although Air Force computers are supposed to be used for
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