• Who will be the Biggest Loser?

    If you are a fan of the hit television show "The Biggest Loser," it is now your turn to get healthy. The Vance Air Force Base Health and Wellness Center and fitness center are bringing the Biggest Loser competition to Vance. Active duty, family members, Reserves, retirees and Department of Defense

  • Senior Airman Amanda Mendoza in Silver Talon Spotlight

    Hometown: Sacramento, Calif. Organization: 33rd Flying Training Squadron Duty title: Aviation Resource Manager Time on Silver Talon Team: 11 months What do you like about being a member of the base Honor Guard? Being able to pay tribute and respect to military members both past and present. What do

  • Medical Corner: Changes in 71st MDG staff

    The 71st Medical Group added staff recently that will improve care for the Team Vance community. Lt. Col. (Dr.) Vincent Tobin, Dr. David Barnard and Dr. William Price joined the medical group within the last two months and have hit the ground running. Dr. Tobin is the new chief of the medical staff

  • Drinking, driving don't go well together

    There are a lot of good things that go well together during the holidays - cocoa and marshmallows, snow and sleds, and friends and laughter. But there are two things that should never be associated together during the holidays - drinking and driving. The holiday season between Thanksgiving and New

  • Holiday party or Christmas party?

    While working to accomplish the mission of preparing tomorrow's joint warriors to fly, fight and win, it is important to know that not all Team Vance members share the same religious faith or ideology, especially concerning religious observances or holidays. The Air Force, and the United States as a

  • Bowl for a Thanksgiving turkey

    Before purchasing a Thanksgiving turkey this year, Team Vance members are invited to go to the Falcon's Nest Bowling Center and take a shot at winning one. The Bowling Center is holding their annual Turkey Shoot from Nov. 1 to Nov. 19, when lanes are available. Bowlers who knock down eight pins or

  • Ace your next dental exam by studying tips

    Visiting the dentist doesn't have to be daunting experience. By practicing a few simple and inexpensive steps, people can improve their dental health while making their trip to the dentist chair an uneventful one. After brushing your teeth, don't rinse. This may sound strange, but after spending two

  • Trevino takes a slice out of life

    Have you ever had a love-hate relationship? Maybe it was with a pet, car, person or team. I have a love-hate relationship with golf. When I play well I love it! When I play poorly I hate it! I call golf the bipolar game; most golfers could use a licensed therapist. I asked a golf partner why he

  • Hispanic Heritage Month honors a proud people, heritage

    Remembering the heritages and histories by acknowledging the challenges and struggles of all people in the United States is essential to understanding various cultures, gaining respect, moving forward towards acceptance, and building a stronger mission-ready military. America's cultural diversity

  • Get "Fit to Fight" with human-powered transportation

    A current hot topic in the Air Force now is the new pass or fail change to the fitness program and the fact the new performance reports will document annual fitness scores. It is more important than ever to Get Out and Get Fit! Most of us can relate to the feeling our days are usually off-the-charts