• ‘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

  • Vance volunteers make tax preparation a breeze

    It's time again to pay the federal and state governments' annual income tax. And whether you're a Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine, contractor or government civilian there is a program at Vance to help you figure out how much you owe, or if you're lucky, how much you will get back. According to the