• Martin takes command of the Jayhawks

    Rank/Name: Lt. Col. Sean P. MartinSquadron: 3rd Flying Training SquadronDate assumed command: June 13, 2013Previous assignment: Executive officer to the deputy director of Global Operations, U.S. Strategic Command, Offutt AFB, Neb.Time in Service: 17 yearsHobbies: Triathlons, running, swimming and

  • Vance mud volleyball teams support Enid’s Miracle League

    Team Vance members were knee-deep in mud July 13 participating in the 2013 Miracle League Mud Volleyball tournament held at the Chisholm Trail Expo Center in Enid.Twenty-one teams, including two from Vance, competed in the mud volleyball tournament.The tournament, hosted by the 4RKids Foundation and

  • Dragons’ director of operations takes command of unit

    Rank/Name: Navy Cmdr. Christopher NarducciSquadron: 33rd Flying Training SquadronDate assumed command: June 25, 2013Previous assignment: 33rd FTS director of operationTime in Service: 17 yearsHobbies: Spending time with family, coaching and supporting my children's sports, cheering on Philadelphia

  • New commander leads 71st Operations Support Squadron

    Rank/Name: Lt. Col. David B. WoodleySquadron: 71st Operations Support SquadronDate assumed command: June 7, 2013Previous assignment: 71st OSS operations officerTime in Service: 15 yearsHobbies: Martial arts, Los Angeles Lakers fan and history buff.Why the squadron is important to the 71st Flying

  • Deadline approaching for Post 9/11 education benefits transfer

    Airmen wanting to transfer Post 9/11 GI Bill education benefits to qualifying family members need to get it done by Aug. 1 to retain reduced service obligation options, said Master Sgt. Joseph Cumming, Air Force Personnel Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.After July 31, all active-duty