• Oktoberfest menu featured at SIGMO

    Twenty-two volunteers from the 33rd Flying Training Squadron fed 161 hungry guests a variety of German dishes during the monthly Singles' International Gourmet Meal Opportunity held Oct. 29 in the Community Chapel Activity Center on base.The menu theme was "Oktoberfest," and featured bratwurst,

  • Air Force officials delay personnel data system upgrade

    Air Force officials are delaying the upgrade of the Military Personnel Data System that was originally scheduled for December.Delaying the upgrade is necessary to ensure the new system is thoroughly tested by the Air Force Personnel Center and other Department of Defense and Air Force agencies that

  • 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