• Spouses: Are you prepared for an emergency?

    September is National Preparedness Month, which has me thinking about the importance of being prepared.As spouses, we prepare for deployments and we prepare for the school year with our kids. We prepare the budget and sometimes we even prepare dinner. But do we prepare for emergencies? Our active

  • Air Force offers officers opportunity to attend law school

    Eligible officers wanting to become Air Force lawyers can submit applications for the Funded Legal Education Program and Excess Leave Program between Jan. 1 and March 1, 2013.The number of FLEP and ELP applicants selected in any academic year is determined based on the needs of the Air Force. "Our

  • Patriot Day retreat ceremony honors those lost in 9/11 terrorist attacks

    Members of the 71st Mission Support Group at Vance hosted a Patriot Day retreat ceremony at 4 p.m., Sept. 11, in honor of those who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001.Formations of Airmen representing all four squadrons in the 71st MSG stood at attention while the U.S. flag, which had flown

  • Hantavirus causes flu-like symptoms, early treatment is essential

    Due to recent public media attention regarding the Hantavirus outbreak in Yosemite National Park, it is prudent to provide information regarding the disease to include symptoms, treatment and prevention.Hantaviruses are a group of viruses that may be carried by some rodents. Some hantaviruses can

  • Comm Squadron leads the way in 2012 ‘Feds Feed Families’ food drive

    The 71st Communications Squadron epitomized the true Wingman concept in support of President Barack Obama's "Feds Feed Families" campaign this year, collecting 1,122 pounds of non-perishable food items, double last year's total.All of Team Vance donated a total of 2,001 pounds of food.During the