• Air Force announces fighter training mission preferred basing decision

    Air Force officials announced May 3 that Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals' training units at Vance Air Force Base, Okla., and Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, are closing as part of actions to consolidate the IFF mission from five locations to three.The officials named Randolph Air Force Base,

  • Military children recognized as home-front heroes

    Almost 80 children were recognized for their roles as part of a military family during the 71st Flying Training Wing Military Child Recognition Ceremony April 28 at the Base Auditorium.Col. Russ Mack, 71st Flying Training Wing commander, awarded every child with celebratory dog tags provided by the

  • Team Vance members lose more than half a ton in Biggest Loser competition

    More than 1,080 pounds were lost by competitors in Vance's fourth annual Biggest Loser competition that ended April 26 with a reveal ceremony held in a packed Base Auditorium.Thirty-eight teams consisting of 146 Team Vance members began the competition in January.The first place team, "Fattastic 4,"

  • Vance volunteers recognized during appreciation ceremony

    Amy Cummins was named the 2011 Vance Volunteer of the Year during a volunteer appreciation awards ceremony at Eisenhower Elementary School at Vance AFB, April 14. The theme of the night was, "Celebrating People in Action."A Longevity Award was also presented to Don and Shirley Marquardt for their

  • Mouth guards: Smart choice for protecting teeth

    As the weather gets nice and people become more active it may be time to consider a mouth guard while playing different sports.Every year, thousands of people are injured on the playing field, the basketball court or while skateboarding, biking or during other activities. Blows to the face in nearly