Five Team Vance members are scheduled to graduate from the Community College of the Air Force during a ceremony from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Greven Crosswinds Club. Mask wear and social distancing will be exercised. Team Vance is invited to support the graduates. For more information, contact Staff Sgt. Toni Kincaid, toni.kincaid@us.af.mil.

A blood drive is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30, in the Community Chapel Activity Center.

Oct 23 -- Halloween Party from 7 p.m. to midnight, Friday, Oct. 23, at the Greven Crosswinds Club. There will be music, free food, games and prizes. Costume contest categories are single, couple and group. Judging starts at 10 p.m. Reservations required. For more information, call 580-213-7881 or 580-213-6610.

Oct 29-30 -- Defenders’ Halloween Bash -- The 71st Security Forces Squadron is planning a Haunted House and Truck-or-Treat for this Halloween season. Masks, social distancing and gloved-hands passing out treats will ensure safe and enjoyable events. The Defenders invite all Team Vance for some holiday fun.

Oct 31 -- The Redeemer Lutheran Church in Enid is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31. The church is at 215 South Cleveland Street. The Garfield County Health Department has scheduled a free Flu-shot clinic at the event. For more information, call 580-234-6622.

Oct 31 – Halloween Fun Run is scheduled at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 31, beginning at Base Operations, Building 155. The run includes a 2K, 5K and 10K course. Costumes are encouraged. For more information, contact the 71st Force Support Squadron, 580-213-7245.

In the past two years, the Air Force has had a staggering rise in the suicide rate. Because Airmen report a greater willingness to talk to an intimate partner, friend or family member, the Air Force has developed new suicide prevention training to give families the necessary skills to help prevent suicide. The training is available at https://www.resilience.af.mil/Programs/Equipping-Families/. The training also provides strategies for strengthening relationships and connectedness among family members and loved ones. For more information, contact Andy Ridenhower, 580-213-5591 or andrew.ridenhower.1@us.af.mil. 

Volunteers are needed for the 2020 tax preparation season. Training is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Oct. 20, in Room 102, Building 200. Additional training dates will be scheduled as needed. For more information, call 580-213-7859.

It is natural for all relationships to feel tested during an emergency or crisis. If your spouse or partner has made you feel unsafe or afraid, help is available through the Family Advocacy Program. Speak to a victim advocate at Military OneSource, 800-342-9647, or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline 24/7, at 800-799-7233 or http://www.thehotline.org.

The Department of Defense has a longstanding policy of encouraging DoD personnel, both military and civilian, to carry out the obligations of citizenship. However, they should not engage in partisan political activities that imply or appear to imply DoD sponsorship, approval, or endorsement.  Reference DoDD 1344.10, “Political Activities by Members of the Armed Forces” and 5 C.F.R. Parts 733-734, “Political Activities of Federal Employees.”

The Hairston (Main) Gate closed Oct. 12 and will remain closed until further notice. Normal traffic will use the Baker (West) Gate for entering and leaving Vance. Commercial traffic will use the Commercial Gate to enter the base and the Baker Gate to exit the base.

The 71st Student Squadron’s Airmen Against Drunk Driving contact number is 580-491-4335. Save a career. Save a life.

The Vance Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Office is available 24/7. If you need help or have questions, call 580-541-7095.

The movies and show times this week at the PDC Free Theater (Movie schedule subject to change):
“Backdraft (1991),” R, 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23;
“The Call of the Wild,” PG, 12 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24;
“Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020),” PG-13, 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24;
“Major Payne,” PG-13, 12 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 25;
“Fury (2014),” R, 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 25.
Popcorn, candy, sodas, adult beverages and water available for purchase. Masks required for access and while purchasing snacks. Mask can be removed once seated. Every other row of seating is closed. May sit as a group/family, with distance from other groups. Seats will be disinfected/cleaned after each movie. Snack bar/customer areas frequently cleaned. Employees are wearing masks/gloves.

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