• TSA speeds up security check for military at 100 airports

    Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard, as well as reservists and National Guard members are eligible for expedited Transportation Security Administration screening beginning Dec. 20.As part of the ongoing effort to move away from a one size fits all security approach and provide more

  • Dance lessons prepare Team Vance for Masquerade Ball

    Nearly 40 Team Vance members attended the first of three Vance Masquerade Ball dance lessons Nov. 14 at the Armed Forces Reserve Center on base. The event, which was sponsored by the Chief's Group, featured two-step and country line dancing. It was taught by Tom Drennan, a 71st Security Forces

  • Working-dog kennel gets new floors

    "Take a big whiff gentlemen because this is as nice as it's going to smell in here for a long time," said Col. Darren James during an inspection of the new floors in the 71st Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennels, Nov. 20.James, the 71st Flying Training Wing commander, and Col.

  • 'First Faces' recognizes mission contributions of Vance Airman

    Staff Sgt. Nicholas Gallo is a "First Faces" recipient -- recognition for contributing to the Air Force mission. First Faces is an Air Education and Training Command Chaplain Corps program that honors Airmen who make important contributions to AETC without attention or fanfare.Gallo is the NCO in

  • Singles served a Thanksgiving feast by Med Group volunteers

    The 71st Medical Group served 173 diners a Thanksgiving dinner during the Singles' International Gourmet Meal Opportunity Nov. 25 at the Community Chapel Activity Center on base.Twenty-five volunteers with the 71st MDG served eight turkeys, four hams, mashed potatoes, shrimp, green beans, corn and