• 2011 Combined Federal Campaign kicks off at Vance

    The 2011 Combined Federal Campaign at Vance Air Force Base kicked off Oct. 3 and will run through Nov. 10.Since 1971, CFC has been the sole authorized workplace charitable campaign for the federal service. There are more than 20,000 charities a contributor can give to, including organizations in the

  • It may not be December but it’s Christmas time at Vance

    Every year, as September winds down, the staff of the Vance Air Force Base Comptroller's office sees green. That is when the "end-of year" fallout funds become available from the east coast to the west with a stop here.In the end of year spirit, the Comptroller's office is decorated like a winter

  • Spandex in PTUs requires color coordination

    Blue or black? White or grey? These may seem like simple questions when an Airman is deciding which color of form-fitting undergarments to purchase for use with the Air Force physical training uniform.But, if that Airman hasn't read Air Force Instruction 36-2903, she may make the wrong choice and

  • Commentary: It was just an accident

    How many of us have heard a conversation between a parent and a child that involved the phrase, "It's alright, it was just an accident."Unfortunately, accidents in our business are not alright. They often involve injury, pain, loss of equipment and ultimately the loss of duty and dollars. Not only

  • Communications technician named September Airman of the Month

    Airman 1st Class Zachary Krotzer, an airfield systems technician with the 71st Communications Squadron, from Princeton, Minn., was named Airman of the Month for September for his performance on and off duty."He has been doing an excellent job at work and volunteers when he's not on duty," said Tech.