• 'Lost boy of Sudan' visits Vance, Enid

    A former "Lost boy of Sudan" toured Vance Air Force Base Sept. 12 while visiting Enid, Okla.Lopez Lomong came to Enid to speak about the value of resiliency at Northern Oklahoma College."We thought he had a great story to share and thought it would be good for the community to hear," said Molly

  • Security Forces Airman earns below-the-zone promotion

    Airman 1st Class Dan Mel, an installation patrolman with the 71st Security Forces Squadron, is the latest Airman at Vance Air Force Base selected for below-the-zone promotion and will sew on his third stripe six months early. Mel competed for the BTZ with a member of the 71st Operations Support

  • Make a kit – be prepared for any disaster

    When a disaster strikes, it seems like the world is caving in around you. It will catch you by surprise and leave you wishing that you had planned better and prepared more.The first step in preparing for disasters is to make a plan.After you make a disaster plan, create a disaster kit. These can be

  • What parents need to know about bullying

    As parents, we worry when our children are teased or pushed around, and for good reason.Almost 30 percent of children in grades 6-12 report being bullied, according to the National Center for Education Statistics' 2008-2009 School Crime Supplement.More than 15 percent of U.S. high school students

  • Vance Airmen mentor students in area schools

    For the last two years, Airmen from Vance Air Force Base have been volunteering in the Waukomis, Chisholm, and Enid School Districts, doing everything from proctoring tests and chaperoning field trips to mentoring students directly.The program is called Airmen Boosting Learning in Enid - or