• Installation patrolman named Airman of the Month

    Airman 1st Class Kimberly Ross, an installation patrolman with the 71st Security Forces Squadron, is the 71st Flying Training Wing Airman of the Month for September.This was Ross' first time meeting an Airman of the Month board since her arrival at Vance in February 2012."I was nervous because I

  • Energy Action Month – every dollar counts

    "We need the continued commitment of every Airman and family member to help us continue to drive innovation, and ensure we efficiently use every gallon of jet fuel, every watt of electricity and every drop of gasoline," stated Acting Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning, U.S. Air Force Chief of

  • Vance Spouse Spotlight: Elisa Maher

    Name: Elisa MaherBase affiliation: My husband, Lt. Col. William "Yogi" Maher, is the 71st Student Squadron commander and also flies with the 25th Flying Training Squadron.Tell us about your family: Will and I knew each other for 13 years before falling in love and marrying in 2005. Will and my

  • Airmen urged to heed FDA warning about dietary supplement

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration advises consumers to stop using OxyElite Pro, a dietary supplement, because of suspected links to acute hepatitis.The FDA, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Hawaii Department of Health are investigating reports of acute non-viral

  • Character will always carry you through

    Don't forget where you came from.Keep your feet on the ground.Remember your roots.Clichés? Yes.Devoid of meaning? No.The white noise of everyday living can cloud the meaning of these long-standing phrases. But their essence reminds us that as we progress in life and careers, we should never lose our