• Zombies chase runners, children paint pumpkins during 2012 Fall Fest

    Thirty-six volunteers acting as zombies chased 217 Team Vance runners during the "Zombie Fun Run" 5K, the kickoff event for the 2012 Fall Fest held at the Armed Forces Reserve Center, Oct. 30.In the Halloween spirit, some runners dressed as their heroic icons, like He-man and Tigger. Hungry

  • Spouse's advice: Savor the journey because life is fleeting

    The spouses of military members at Vance AFB gathered for a luncheon Oct. 26 to hear an inspirational message from Cindy Wilsbach, a fellow military wife, accomplished volunteer and former White House employee.The luncheon, arranged by Melissa James, spouse of Col. Darren James, the 71st Flying

  • Central energy control saves Vance $217,000 annually

    Vance saves $217,000 annually in energy costs thanks to a system that had its beginning in 1971.The Energy Management Control System, with its "brain" in Building 288, does a number of interesting things to keeping energy consumption levels low by monitoring and controlling room temperatures across

  • Vance entries win $1,000 scholarships in Air Force Services essay contest

    Three essay contest entries from Vance Air Force Base earned $1,000 scholarships in the 16th annual Air Force Club Membership Scholarship Program essay contest.The Vance winners were 1st Lt. Cindy Thuli, Eduardo Lima III and 1st Lt. Ryan M. Fortney.Thuli is the chief of the Exercise Evaluation Team

  • Mechanical upgrades save energy at Vance

    Dens Mechanical, contractors based in Enid, Okla., started work Sept. 9 on improving the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems in 17 facilities on base. The improvements will save the base $25,000 a year in energy costs."We are doing a lot of things that aren't visible, like replacing