• A night of freedom for parents – every month

    The Child Development Center at Vance Air Force Base hosts a Parents Night Out every month on a Saturday evening giving parents a chance to enjoy doing something of the adult variety. Saturday, Sept. 17, the center will host the next one from 6-11 p.m., which will give parents the opportunity to

  • Duty -- a moral obligation imposed by history, honor

    Ten years ago this month I was commissioned as an officer in the world's greatest Air Force. I joined because a sense of duty called me to service, and the Air Force offered challenges unlike any other military branch.Upon commissioning, I, like every United States military officer, took an oath to

  • Pediatrics Clinic introduces reading program for Team Vance’s youngest

    Getting books from the doctor is a routine part of regular pediatric checkups at the Vance Air Force Base Pediatrics Clinic. Capt. (Dr.) Kimberly Milford and her clinical team have added the "Reach Out and Read" program to the 71st Medical Group here.Vance joins 4,688 programs nationwide that are

  • Adventure Race 2011 set for Sept. 10, register now

    The 5th annual Vance Air Force Base Adventure Race is set to take place Sept. 10. Teams should register as soon as possible to take part in this great challenge. The race includes a 4.2-mile run, 2-mile row and 12-mile bike ride. Registration fee is $10 per team member and a T-shirt. Early

  • The dual meaning of purpose

    Often during my time as an instructor pilot I have had the opportunity to meet and speak with the parents of our student pilots and graduates. Through the course of conversation I have been asked numerous questions about the details of the student pilot training mission at Vance.Questions vary from,