• Sports injuries costly to AF readiness

    I hope everyone had the opportunity to relax a bit and enjoy the long Memorial Day weekend with family and friends. Thanks to all of you for returning safely!!!As we enter week 2 of the "Critical Days of Summer" campaign, I want to highlight the risk that sports pose to you and your family. Over the

  • Buckle up for safety

    The national Click it or Ticket campaign kicked off May 19, and the members of the 71st Security Forces Squadron are doing their part to promote the program here."The purpose of the program is to spread awareness about safety, not just writing tickets," said Tech. Sgt. Christopher Weathers, the 71st

  • AF updates motorcycle safety regulations

    Many Vance riders have already prepared their motorcycles for summer. Most of them have already taken their first ride. But, before putting on a jacket and jumping into the seat of your new two-wheeled toy, officials at the 71st Flying Wing Safety Office want to share some changes to Air Force

  • Joint Service teams run gauntlet during Defenders Challenge

    The 71st Security Forces Squadron hosted a series of events In honor of National Police Week, which kicked off May 12.For the past three years the 71st SFS has put together an obstacle course they dubbed the "Defender's Challenge."The challenge this year consisted of four events.At the first station

  • PAE lightning bolt award presented to base mailman

    One of the mail carriers here earned the PAE Lightning Bolt award April 8 for saving the Air Force $1,900.Norris Williams is the postal administration and official mail center chief and a Camilla, Georgia, native. The Lightning Bolt Award recognizes PAE employees who demonstrate exceptional efforts