• Cooking class offered based on survey results

    Airman & Family Readiness Services held the first of six cooking classes geared toward single Airmen March 12 at the Health and Wellness Center here.The two-hour class is part of the Single-Airman Initiative, an Air Force-wide program intended to reacquaint Airmen with available services and to

  • ‘Soar into Shape’ urges competitors to adopt healthy lifestyles

    The "Soar into Shape" contest, sponsored by the Health and Wellness Center here, concluded its six-week challenge and left participants with a better understanding of healthy choices and winners all around.The HAWC sponsored the "Biggest Loser" competition in the past but decided to focus the

  • Vance hosts Area 6 Special Olympics track, field competition

    Vance Air Force Base is scheduled to host the 43rd Cherokee Strip Area 6 Special Olympics track and field competition March 15, beginning at 9 a.m.Approximately 200 local athletes will compete in 13 track and field events. Guest speaker Brent Price, who played for the National Basketball Association

  • Commentary: Why is there an A-10 on display at Vance AFB?

    Even though A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft have never been stationed at Vance Air Force Base, there is one here now. Why?Some might say because the current wing commander flew one in combat. And yes, the sight of a Warthog does give me a strong sense of pride. But that's not the main reason we have a

  • DMAA under review by DOD medical authorities

    Products containing the dietary supplement dimethylamylamine, more commonly known as DMAA, have been removed from stores on U.S. military installations.Due to recent reports of U.S. service members suffering significant illnesses, and at least one death, which may be related to DMAA, the Department