A going-away dinner for Chief Master Sgt. Rob Johnson is scheduled at 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 21, at the Greven Crosswinds Club. For more information and to RSVP not later than Friday, May 17, go to https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=450288&k=0664420B735F. For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Lesli Pape, 580-213-6516, or Tech. Sgt. William Hallett, 580-213-7828.

A celebration to recognize Team Vance members selected for promotion to Master Sergeant is scheduled at 3 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, at the Greven Crosswinds Club.

A Memorial Day Retreat ceremony is scheduled at 4 p.m., Thursday, May 23, at the base flag pole. All Team Vance is invited to honor and remember those individuals who died while serving in this country’s armed forces. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Shannon Harris, 580-213-7743.

The United Service Organizations is hosting a “Make Your Own Ice Cream Sundaes” event from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, May 23, at the Community Chapel Activity Center. All active duty, National Guard and Reserve members are invited.

The United Service Organizations is hosting a “Coffee Connection for Military Spouses” at 1 p.m., Thursday, May 23, at the Community Chapel Activity Center. All active duty, National Guard and Reserve spouses are welcome to attend. And yes, you can bring the little ones. For more information and to register, go to http://www.cvent.com/d/c6qqwv.

A retirement celebration for Ken “Moe” Moore is scheduled from 10  to 11 a.m., Thursday, May 23, in Building 200, Room 123. He has served Team Vance for the past 21 years. For more information, contact Brian Mittelstet, 580-213-7948.

The Vance Fitness Center has scheduled a “Murph Challenge” beginning at 9 a.m., Monday, May 27, at the base track. The Murph Challenge, named after Navy Lt. Michael Murphy, is a workout in honor of all the men and women who died serving in the U.S. military. Murphy, a Navy SEAL, lost his life during Operation Red Wings, June 2005. Murph Challenge participants can register for a T-shirt at http://www.themurphchallenge.com. For more information, contact 2nd Lt. Zach Carson, 580-213-7933.

Lt. Col. Deirdre Gurry is scheduled to retire from active duty at 1 p.m., Friday, May 31, in the Base Auditorium. For more information, contact Capt. Lisa Ventura, 580-213-6119.

A retirement ceremony for Lt. Col. Lance Hofer is scheduled at 3 p.m., Friday, June 7, in the 8th Flying Training Squadron auditorium. A reception will follow in the 3rd Flying Training Squadron.

Volunteers are needed to help with this year’s Camp Tomahawk. The camp, a joint partnership between the Enid Chamber of Commerce and Vance Air Force Base, is for local children who might not be able to attend summer camp. Camp Tomahawk include two sessions: June 17-21 for boys and June 24-28 for girls. Each week is filled with activities both on and off base. The campers will spend the night at the Community Chapel Activity Center. For more information and to volunteer, visit https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/2747474/false#/invitation. This year’s Camp Tomahawk POC is Senior Airman Fallen Pete at fallen.b.pete.mil@mail.mil  or 580-213-7920.

The Vance Silver Talon Top-3 has named a new Executive Council: President, Master Sgt. Jamie Hendricks, 71st Installation Support Squadron; Vice President, Master Sgt. Darryl Wright, 71st Security Forces Squadron; Secretary, Master Sgt. Joshua Beach, 71st SFS; Treasurer, Master Sgt. Michael Moran, 71st Operations Support Squadron.

Air Force Connect is a mobile app designed to provide Airmen with streamlined access to information they need for their lives and careers. The app is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. For more information, go to https://www.vance.af.mil/News/Article/1811061/new-mobile-app-enables-engages-empowers-airmen/.

The Wing Safety Office is now scheduling Basic Rider Course and Basic Rider Course II motorcycle safety training. The courses are for beginning riders and a refresher for experienced riders. The BRC class dates are July 27-28. The BRC II class dates are June 22 and Aug. 24. For more information, contact your Unit Motorcycle Safety representative or visit the Wing Safety Office.

The theater equipment is fixed and the theater is back in business!
The movies and show times this week at the PDC Free Theater (Movie schedule subject to change):
“The Prodigy,” R, 7 p.m., Friday, May 17;
“How To Train Your Dragon 3: The Hidden World,” PG, 2:30 p.m., Saturday, May 18;
“Happy Death Day 2U,” PG-13, 4:30 p.m., Saturday, May 18;
“Isn’t It Romantic,” PG-13, 7 p.m., Saturday, May 18;
“The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part,” PG, 2:30 p.m., Sunday, May 19.
Popcorn, candy, sodas, adult beverages and water available for purchase.

“There’s always an element of chance and you must be willing to live with that element. If you insist on certainty, you will paralyze yourself.” – J. Paul Getty

“Be careful how you are talking to yourself because you are listening.” – Lisa M. Hayes