• Four Vance Airmen receive Articles 15

    Four military members assigned to Vance Air Force Base received Articles 15 non-judicial punishments during the fourth quarter of 2013.An Article 15 is a disciplinary measure used to promote positive behavioral changes in service members without the stigma of a court-martial.A senior airman was

  • How Clarence got his wings - and a forever home

    His name is Clarence because just like the angel in "It's a Wonderful Life," he was waiting outside the gates to get his "wings."Clarence is the infamous Vance Air Force base "gate dog" who, until recently, made his home in the field outside the Baker Gate back in November and December.The dog now

  • Force management programs impact Team Vance

    "It is a tense time to be a member of the U.S. Air Force if you are planning on a career," said Senior Master Sgt. Johnny Horton, the career assistance advisor at Vance Air Force Base.Enlisted and officers at Vance are facing a variety of programs designed to reduce Air Force manning by as much as

  • SIGMO diners celebrate the new year

    The 71st Mission Support Group fed more than 165 people with a traditional New Year's menu during the January Singles' International Gourmet Meal Opportunity Jan. 27 at the Community Chapel Activity Center on base.SIGMO is hosted by the Vance Chapel and operated by unit volunteers the last Monday of

  • Airman's Attic gets a makeover

    The Airman's Attic opened its doors Jan. 22 to show off newly designed layout and customer service features."We changed the layout to make better use of the space and look more inviting," said Stephanie Harbuck, the Airman's Attic liaison. "This is an amazing program. Our goal is to revitalize it