• Airman Leadership School class comes to Vance

    For the first time ever, Vance has its own Airman Leadership School class.Sixteen senior airmen from squadrons around the base began their 24 days of training at the Professional Development Center here Feb. 19. The course is their first level of professional military education required for

  • 3rd FTS schools 71st STUS 'A' in hoops, 63-40

    The 71st Student Squadron 'A' basketball team (7-1) didn't even have to wear their brightly colored jerseys, Feb. 25, because the 3rd Flying Training Squadron (8-0) saw them coming.Jayhawk Rob Rogers scored 18 points as the 3rd FTS handled their hardwood rival, 63-40, at Bradley Fitness and Sports

  • Putting face on prevention training

    The Air Force recently changed its annual suicide prevention training from a computer-based course to face-to-face training.The new, in-person training, which went into effect Feb. 11, 2015, replaces the annual computer-based training for active-duty and Reserve Airmen, while civilians have the

  • Service before self: Team Vance digs deep for Special Olympics

    Team Vance's more than 25-year relationship with Special Olympics Oklahoma continued Feb. 21.Runners, plungers and volunteers hit the streets and a chilly pool for the seventh annual 5K Warren Edds Memorial Fun Run/Walk and the 2015 Polar Plunge at Splash Zone, a local Enid water park. Both events

  • 7 tips to keep your child’s teeth healthy

    February is National Children's Dental Health Month, which is sponsored by the American Dental Association to raise awareness about the importance of oral health.The goal is to help children start a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums by developing good habits at an early age. With regular dental