• Medical Group commander added to elective surgery approval process

    Airmen seeking elective surgery must now add the 71st Medical Group commander to the list of approvals they need before going "under the knife." Elective surgery on active duty members performed off-base and not coordinated or approved by the medical treatment facility and Tricare is prohibited

  • Macedo named March Airman of the Month

    Airman 1st Class Alysia Macedo, an aerospace physiology technician with the 71st Medical Operations Squadron, is the March Airman of the Month for the 71st Flying Training Wing."She has an undeniable drive to learn and a very distinct thirst for knowledge," said Tech. Sgt. Iyendo Manchester, flight

  • Local vendors featured in this year’s health, wellness fair

    The Vance Health and Wellness Center is hosting a health and wellness fair in the Fitness Center gymnasium from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 13.Vance is teaming up with its Enid neighbors for this year's health and wellness fair. Approximately 40 vendors, both on-base and from Enid, will showcase the

  • Air Force Assistance Fund campaign kicks off at Vance

    The Vance Air Force Base 2012 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign kicked off Monday, March 26, with a breakfast for senior leaders at the Community Chapel Activity Center.This year's AFAF campaign will run through May 4.The campaign's primary objective is 100 percent contact with eligible