• Army Reserve unit practices bridge building

    Members of the 401st Engineer Company, Detachment 1, with the Army Reserve, practiced assembling a dry support bridge Nov. 2 behind the Armed Forces Reserve Center on base.The bridge is used to allow vehicles to pass over gaps of up to 150 feet or to replace damaged segments of bridges.The bridge

  • 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