• Instructor pilot's son spends summer launching jets

    Most young folks wouldn't apply for a summer job so they could see their father at work. But Blake Grimwood isn't like most young folks.Tall, slender and half way through an engineering degree, Blake spent the summer launching T-38 twin-engine trainer aircraft here.One of those T-38s he launched

  • Vance IT specialist captures participation award in 'King of the Hill' game

    The "King of the Hill" game has ended, and Vance Air Force Base, Okla., is one of three Air Education and Training Command bases spotlighted for best idea, individual participation, and wing participation.Tom Wade, an information technology specialist with the 71st Force Support Squadron at Vance

  • Leadership Pathways -- Cultivating the Four Pillars

    More than 30 years ago the Air Force started tracking prisoners of war to learn what skills helped them successfully survive captivity, said Maggie Laws, the community support coordinator at Vance. "The Air Force also studied professional athletes and professional businessmen to see what made them

  • Sharing your religious faith in the workplace

    The chapel recently accomplished its annual spiritual needs assessment, receiving 217 responses. Thank you for your participation. The assessment revealed your concern regarding the free exercise of religion in the military environment.The question is, "Can I share my religious faith or personal

  • Back to school: Eisenhower ready to rock

    Back-to-school season brings mixed feelings for students, parents and educators. Some are ecstatic about the new school year while others are disappointed to see summer pass so quickly.Whether you're pleased or disappointed, there are a few things going on at Eisenhower Elementary School on base