• Base collecting food for Feds Feed Families annual drive

    The fifth annual federal government-wide Feds Feed Families food drive kicked off July 12 at Vance Air Force Base and runs through Aug. 30.This year's collection goal at Vance is 1,500 pounds of food, said 1st Lt. Christopher Hall, the point of contact for the food drive. "That equals almost 1,250

  • Air Force encourages Airmen to be key part of SAPR solution via blog

    In an effort to address the growing concern of sexual assault in the Air Force, the service has kicked off an initiative to give Airmen the capability for their voice to be clearly heard called "Every Airman Counts.""I believe Airmen are a key part of the solution to this," said. Maj. Gen. Margaret

  • Pilot training – five common spouse questions

    When a student begins undergraduate pilot training, their significant others are left with a lot of questions. Here are some of the most common questions asked by student pilot spouses -- and future spouses.Should we get married during pilot training?It's up to you, of course, but here's my take:

  • First impressions can make or break you

    We've all heard the saying, "First impressions last a lifetime."Although this saying may not be 100 percent true, it is close. First impressions last a long time and they are extremely difficult to change.A first impression is simply a mental image of you, your character, your work ethic, your

  • 71st Logistics Readiness Squadron welcomes new commander

    Rank/Name: Maj. John "Mark" KlohrSquadron: 71st Logistics Readiness SquadronDate assumed command: July 12, 2013Previous assignment: Student at Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.Time in Service: 20 yearsHobbies: Avid sports fanatic rooting for the Steelers, Penguins, Braves