• The flight lead concept

    We -- as an Air Force -- preach the Wingman concept. The notion of always looking out for our Wingman is the foundation of the teamwork and mutual support that makes our Air Force capable of great things. It is also frequently a reminder we hear before a holiday or a long weekend.That said, I think

  • New life-saving devices for heart-attack victims installed on base

    The 71st Medical Operations Group has added 12 new heart attack rescue devices called automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, in seven buildings on base."Having the AEDs more readily available improves the overall safety of base personnel," said Oscar Jacobs, the training manager and basic life

  • Violate new traffic rules, lose base driving privilege

    On Feb. 1 the 71st Security Forces Squadron implemented 19 changes to base driving regulations. The new regulations not only add points to base driving records, they can result in revocation of base driving privileges for seven days to a year."These new regulations are meant to increase safety and

  • 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.