• 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

  • Mission essential -- Nicola DeJesus, dental technician

    Senior Airman Nicola DeJesus is one of five dental technicians who clean the teeth of more than 90 Team Vance members each month at the Dental Services Flight, part of the 71st Medical Operations Squadron at Vance Air Force Base.By helping patients keep their teeth healthy, DeJesus is ensuring the

  • Annual award winners for 2012 honored at banquet

    Outstanding members of the 71st Flying Training Wing and CSC Applied Technologies were recognized during the 2012 Annual Awards banquet held Feb. 7 at the Vance Air Force Base Collocated Club.The evening was organized around a boxing theme which included gloves, a championship belt and a flash dance

  • Airfield systems technician named Airman of the Month

    Senior Airman Anthony Marple, an airfield systems technician with the 71st Communications Squadron, is the 71st Flying Training Wing Airman of the Month for January.Each month Airmen are selected by their supervisors to represent their squadrons as Airman of the Month. They face a board consisting