• Remembering the cattle drives of the 1800s

    A 3,260-pound piece of limestone is centered on a concrete slab next to the Visitors Control Center at Vance Air Force Base, Okla., by John Henry, foreground, and Shawn Miller, members of the CSC Applied Technologies Civil Engineering Pavements and Grounds. The loader was operated by Tom York, also

  • New T-1 flight simulator delivered to Operations Group

    Vance's newest T-1A Jayhawk operation flight trainer was delivered through a hole in the side of the 71st Operations Group building via a 120-ton crane Feb. 22.The T-1 simulator is the second new one Vance has received in the past two years as part of a contract with L-3 Communications. The

  • A culture of resiliency

    In recent months, the terms resiliency and comprehensive Airman fitness have become focus points within our Air Force.Resiliency is something that can be innate, meaning you are born with it. However, it can also be learned. Resiliency is much more than just another faddish "buzz" word being thrown

  • New name, new sign for an old friend

    Eric Bailey and Steve Smith with General Lighting and Sign Services in Oklahoma City, Okla., installed a new sign for the Exchange at Vance Air Force Base, Okla., Jan. 23. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service, serving America's armed forces for more than 115 years, has traded in the old name, "base

  • Singles enjoy home-cooked meal served by Mission Support Group

    Col. Michael McDaniel, the commander of the 71st Mission Support Group, served potatoes with vegetables during the monthly Singles' International Gourmet Meal Opportunity at Vance Air Force Base, Okla., Jan. 30. Each month SIGMO is held at the Community Chapel Activity Center and the menu is