• Camp Tomahawk boys’ week

    Vance hosted its first week of camp for local children June 2-6.Camp Tomahawk, a free summer camp for children between 9 and 11 years old who may not otherwise have the chance to attend a summer camp, is funded by the Enid Chamber of Commerce.This is the 40th year Vance hosted the camp."The Enid

  • Vance volunteer crossing guard named "Friend of Education"

    A flight commander with the 71st Operations Support Squadron received the Dewitt Waller Middle School "Friend of Education" award May 22. 1st Lt. Dan Venable spent nearly every morning of the school year at Dewitt Waller Middle School as a crossing guard for students."Normally, this award goes to a

  • 0-0-1-3 campaign kicks off

    Most of you have probably heard of "0-0-1-3" campaign, but you may not remember what the numbers mean. "0-0-1-3 is an initiative adopted by the Air Force that defines responsible drinking: '0' incidents of underage drinking; '0' alcohol related incidents such as DUIs, sexual assaults, accidents; '1'

  • Take the time for summer vacation

    Many of you are planning vacations this summer, and I highly encourage you to take the full amount of leave you are authorized each year. You definitely work hard and deserve the time off. For many reasons, summer vacations present special risks to you and your family. You may be traveling to