• Military personnel actions unavailable during software upgrade

    The Air Force is scheduled to upgrade the Military Personnel Data System and transfer it to the Defense Information System Agency's Defense Enterprise Computing Center March 13.During the transfer and upgrade period, the Military Personnel Section at Vance AFB will not have the capability to perform

  • Raffles legal in Oklahoma -- under strict conditions

    Raffling and games of chance are very popular during social events on or off base. Although gambling may be legal elsewhere in the military, it is generally prohibited in Oklahoma.Under Air Force rules, each installation follows the gambling rules in effect for the state where the base is located.

  • Check here for inclement-weather duty-reporting information for Feb. 13

    Due to winter weather conditions and potential ice on roadways tomorrow morning, Feb. 13, expect a reporting status update by 6:30 a.m.Personnel are discouraged from taking undue risk by reporting to base prior to this time. The following are potential outlets for reporting status information:1)

  • Showing up alone: A challenge for spouses

    One of the most challenging things a spouse faces when moving to a new base is getting involved and making friends. It can be difficult to get involved because as the new person, you're stuck showing up to functions alone, which can be intimidating.Why is showing up alone so hard?In my opinion, it's

  • Command post controller earns Levitow award at ALS graduation

    Senior Airman Kristabel Hibbard received the John Levitow award during the Airman Leadership School graduation Feb. 8 at Altus Air Force Base, Okla.Hibbard, an emergency action controller in the 71st Flying Training Wing command post, was one of 16 Airmen in Class 13-B.Two more Team Vance members