• Turning energy awareness into action

    This October, the Air Force is observing Energy Awareness Month. The theme, "Power the Force, Fuel the Fight," encourages everyone to do more than just be "aware." All Team Vance members should take action."The Air Force is making excellent progress toward satisfying federal energy mandates," said

  • Air Force building the future force -- changes are coming

    Changes are coming to the Air Force and officials are working with the Department of Defense to prioritize current and future resources as part of a national priority to reduce spending. In the spring of 2010 the Defense Department began a comprehensive effort to increase efficiencies, reduce

  • Fall Fest 2011 -- through the eyes of a Team Vance Airman

    The whole base had a pleasant air about it during the Fall Fest activities at Vance Air Force Base, Okla., Oct. 6.I volunteered to help this year by serving food provided by the Falcon's Nest Bowling Center. Before my shift began, I wanted to see what Vance's Youth Program had put together to

  • Local control of military pay returns next May

    The 71st Comptroller Squadron will once again be in charge of the military pay system for Team Vance, beginning May 2012.For the past three years, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., has been in charge of the military pay system for the entire Air Force."It was supposed to lower manning requirements and