Vance Air Force Base

'Shortfinger' rides again

Vietnam War combat pilot takes flight

Back to the Beginning

Under Secretary Donovan visits pilot-training

Paws for joy

Army therapy dog visits deployed Airmen

The A-Team

Annual Award winners honored at banquet

Til Valhalla

Combat controller laid to rest at Arlington

Vision ready is mission ready

Keeping watch on Team Vance's sight

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NOTE'EMS
- African-American History Month luncheon
  An African-American History Month luncheon is scheduled for 11:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 22, at the Greven Crosswinds Club. Guest speaker will be Jonathan Waddell, Enid City Councilman from Ward 4. For more information, contact Staff Sgt. Sarah Pechac, 580-213-7404.
- Dads 101, Feb 23
  The Family Advocacy Program is hosting “Dads 101,” from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Feb. 23, in the Bradley Sports & Fitness Center conference room. The class is for new and expecting dads, and will be taught by experienced dads. Participants will learn the art of diapering, swaddling and bathing a newborn. Registration is required 48 hours in advance. For more information, call 580-213-7419.
- SIGMO, Feb 25
  The February Singles’ International Gourmet Meal Opportunity is scheduled for 4:45 p.m., Monday, Feb. 25, in the Community Chapel Activity Center. The free meal will be hosted by the Vance Spouses’ Club and the 71st Student Squadron. The Mardi Gras menu will feature gumbo, green beans and much more. SIGMO is open to all Vance single and geographically-separated Airmen of all ranks, and the families of TDY or deployed Airmen. For more information, call the Chapel at 580-213-7211.
- Join-Spouse panel, Feb 28
  A Join-Spouse panel, hosted by Vance Lean In, is scheduled from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 28, in the 8th Flying Training Squadron auditorium. The event is open to anyone interested. Panelists will include rated and non-rated officers and enlisted members. A one-on-one question session will follow. For more information, contact Capt. Julia Sunnekalb, julia.sunnekalb@us.af.mil.
- Dodgeball tourney, March 2
  The 13th Annual Dodgeball Tournament is scheduled at 9 a.m., Saturday, March 2, at the Bradley Sports and Fitness Center. Teams of six to 10 players are eligible. The tournament is open to all Team Vance. For more information, contact 580-213-7670.
- Special Olympics, March 7
  Team Vance is scheduled to host the Cherokee Strip Area 6 Special Olympics Track & Field competition March 7. The event needs lots of volunteers. To sign up, go to http://signup.com/go/LokkDvk, enter your email address and choose the times you would like to help the Special Olympians have a successful track & field meet. See attachment for Wing volunteer guidance. The Special Olympics is an international organization providing competitive opportunities for people with intellectual challenges. For more information, contact Senior Airman Brianne Edwards, brianne.edwards@us.af.mil.
- 8th FTS change of command, March 8
  The 8th Flying Training Squadron has scheduled a change-of-command ceremony at 1:08 p.m., Friday, March 8, in Hangar 170. For more information, go to https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=433605&k=0662410F7B52.
- Motorcycle Safety Courses
  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 March 23-24, April 20-21 and July 27-28. The BRC II class dates are May 18, June 22 and Aug. 24. For more information, contact your Unit Motorcycle Safety representative or visit the Wing Safety Office.
- Free income tax service
  Free help filing your income taxes is available at the Retiree Activity Office on base. Tax assistance will be available from 8 a.m. to noon, Jan. 2 through 17; and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Jan. 21 through April 15. Contact the RAO for information, to pick up advance forms, receive list of needed documents and to schedule an appointment at 580-213-7859. The free service is available to all active duty, retirees, government civilians and contractor employees at Vance.
- Lost & Found at gym
  The Bradley Sports & Fitness Center has a full Lost & Found Box. If you’re a gym patron and you’re missing something, go by and check the box or call 580-213-7670.
- Movies at PDC Free Theater
  The movies and show times this week at the PDC Free Theater (Movie schedule subject to change):
  “Aquaman,” PG-13, 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 22;
  “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” PG, 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 23;
  “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” PG, 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 23;
  “Bumblebee,” PG-13, 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 23;
  “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” PG, 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 24;
  “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” PG, 4:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 24.
  Popcorn, candy, sodas, adult beverages and water available for purchase.
- Innovation
  “The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers. But above all what the world needs most are dreamers that do.” – Sarah Ban Breathnach
- Resilience
  Don't be ashamed to need help. Like a soldier storming a wall, you have a mission to accomplish. And if you've been wounded and you need a comrade to pull you up? So what? – Marcus Aurelius

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VAFB Information Line: (580) 213-5000

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- 71st Flying Training Wing Public Affairs
  Provides social media and Visual Information (VI) products to support the wing commander's information objectives.
- - Marquee Request
  SUBMIT requested information to include who, what, when, where, why and photo
- - Hometown News Release
- Visual Information
  Customers requiring VI services must fill out an AF Form 833 and SUBMIT at least 48 hours prior to any event.
  It is the customer’s responsibility to confirm emailed request by calling Photo 213-7659, Graphics 213-7458 or Video 213-7735.
- - Photo
  Appointments are required for all on-site photo assignments, official portraits to include full length and passport photos.
  To schedule your appointment, call 213-7659. Our studio hours are Monday and Friday 7:45 - 11 a.m. and 1 - 4:15 p.m. We do our best to ensure we keep our studio open during hours, however they are subject to change based upon mission requirements.
  It's the customer's responsibility to ensure they arrive on-time to their appointments and prepared with proper uniforms and/or necessary clothing. Late arrivals, no-shows, and those unprepared will be rescheduled.
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