• Positive psychology – learning to dance in the rain

    "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It is about learning to dance in the rain."With those words, Vivian Greene summed up the field of positive psychology. There is always pleasure in the midst of hardship. Just develop within yourself a resilient, helpful, loving and optimistic

  • Mobile app helps iPhone users 'Be Ready'

    The "Be Ready" mobile application is now available for download on most Apple devices like the iPhone and iPad. Previously offered for Motorola Android products only, this app was developed by the Air Force Civil Engineer Center's Emergency Management Division, as an on-the-go emergency preparation

  • Varsity Softball team sweeps ASA district tournament

    The Vance Varsity Slow Pitch Softball team swept the Oklahoma Northwest District Amateur Softball Association tournament this past weekend in Enid."We claimed the title of Oklahoma Northwest District champions by winning four games and losing zero," said Capt. John Stock, the team's head coach.A

  • Medical Group gains new commander during ceremony July 16

    Col. David Chiesa received his first salute as the new commander of the 71st Medical Group during a change of command ceremony held July 16 in Hangar 199.A formation of members of the 71st Medical Support Squadron and the 71st Medical Operations Squadron rendered a hand salute moments after Chiesa

  • 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