• Check your lines: Customs and courtesies

    This week, I ask you to check your lines on some customs and courtesies. What messages are you sending people with your actions, or inactions? What example are you setting for others? Don't forget what you were taught in your initial military training. If a senior-ranking officer is within the

  • Check your lines: Proper carry of backpacks, purses

    As promised, (http://www.vance.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123123807), I want Team Vance to check its lines. This week, I ask you to check your lines on bags. Examine your own, and check your Wingmen. From our dress and appearance guide, AFI 36-2903, there are two main points to remember. If you are

  • Relaxing, taking it easy increases safe holiday driving

    There's a lot of potential danger to avoid out there, but you can steer clear of trouble just by relaxing and taking things easy while driving this holiday season. A good way to ease traffic, both for yourself and other drivers, is to put a large gap in between your car and the one in front of

  • Follow these driving tips to ensure safe holiday travel

    You may be one of the many people who will travel our nation's roadways to see family members or friends this holiday season. When you travel, follow these safe-driving tips. Preplan your trip, including scheduled rest stops and quiet activities that small children can do in the car. Leave your

  • Airman 1st Class Alfonso Galan-Reyes in Silver Talon Spotlight

    Hometown: Chicago, Ill. Organization: 71st Communication Squadron Duty title: Knowledge Operator (formerly Information Managers 3A's) Time on Silver Talon team: 23 months What has been the best part of serving on the Silver Talon team? Free haircuts ...just kidding! The best part is being able to

  • Inspect your vehicle before cross-country trips

    The holidays are a fine time to visit family and friends. If that visit involves a cross-country drive, take time to inspect your vehicle before departing. Here is a beginning list of things you, or a qualified mechanic, should check. You can add more items depending on your vehicle's make and

  • Winter driving is here - get prepared

    With Halloween behind us, I'm sure many of you are looking ahead to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays and planning to visit family and friends. These holidays are a great opportunity to spend quality time with the special people in our lives. However the holidays also pose a threat to us as we

  • President proclaims November National American Indian Heritage month

    During National American Indian Heritage Month, we celebrate the rich ancestry of American Indians and Alaska Natives and recognize their many contributions to our national story. Native Americans have enriched our heritage and added to all aspects of our society. Our country is blessed to have

  • Preventing a 911 call is illegal under new Oklahoma law

    Picture the scene: a quiet Midwest military base. A brick home with a nicely manicured lawn. Inside the home is a couple in their tidy living room. The couple begins to argue. The tension builds -- a fist lashes out and one partner is hurt. The injured party runs to the kitchen and picks up the

  • Medical Corner: Know your medications for better health

    To promote patient safety, the 71st Medical Group is doing a complete review of all medications, both over the counter and prescription, every time a patient visits the facility. Patients can ensure a safer experience within the global health-care system by ensuring both they and their medical