• Kickball tournament scheduled Friday afternoon

    A "Kick the Silence" kickball tournament is scheduled from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Friday, April 15, at the base softball fields."Kick the Silence is a program designed to increase sexual assault awareness," said Savannah Lohn, a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator victim advocate at Vance. "It will be a

  • Academy releases new app for iTunes, Android

    The U.S. Air Force Academy released its new app today for iTunes and Android. The app is a free download and is a one-stop-shop for Academy news, photos and videos on Android and iTunes enabled devices. It is the first official Air Force-related app released on either network."We're thrilled to be

  • Dispelling myths about child abuse

    In observance of National Child Abuse Awareness Month during April, the Family Advocacy Program would like to correct some common Myths associated with child abuse.Myth -- It's only abuse if it's violent.Fact -- Physical abuse is just one type of child abuse. Neglect and emotional abuse can be just

  • Potential government shutdown will not impact Vance Exchange or Commissary

    In the event of a partial government shutdown, the Base Exchange at Vance is planning to continue operations, said Rosalina Johnson, with the AAFES regional general manager's office. The office is responsible for exchanges at Tinker AFB, Tulsa, McAlester, Camp Gruber and here.The Vance Commissary

  • Vance contributes more than $43,000 to AFAF campaign

    The 2011 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign closed with a total of $43,402 donated by Team Vance members, said Capt. Todd Gibbs, the campaign project officer. "We smashed our goal, contributing 132 percent of the Wing target."Vance also had an excellent participation rate, with more than 46 percent