• Vance TRICARE service center closing April 1

    The TRICARE Service Center at the Vance Clinic is scheduled to close April 1, along with approximately 200 other service centers across the nation. As TRICARE customer service increased in the form of telephone centers and website assistance, the need for walk-in customer care has become

  • 71st MDG Amn named Air Force aerospace physiology Airman of the Year

    A 71st Medical Operations Squadron senior airman was selected as the aerospace physiology Airman of the year for the Air Force.Senior Airman Bill Ensrud was presented the award by Col. John J. Menozzi, the 71st Flying Wing vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Aman, the 71st FTW command chief,

  • AF announces new weight limit for certain household goods

    The Air Force has announced a new weight limit of 2,000 pounds for professional books, papers and equipment effective May 1. Previously, member entitlement for PBP&E was unlimited. The shipment of PBP&E/Pro-Gear for a member is handled in the same manner and under the same conditions as other

  • Vance Kicks Off Encroachment Management Project Efforts

    Vance Air Force Base will kick off the development of an Installation Complex Encroachment Management Action Plan Feb. 10 with a workshop and installation personnel interviews.These activities will provide a greater understanding of the installation's mission and operation requirements as well as

  • Vance dentist, dental assistants will attend Mission of Mercy

    Four dental assistants and a dentist from Vance are volunteering at the Oklahoma Mission of Mercy scheduled to take place Feb 7 and 8 in the Chisholm Trail Expo Center.The two-day event provides dental care for Americans who otherwise would not receive dental care and is running for the fifth