• Vance named Tree City U.S.A. during ceremony April 11

    Vance was presented with its 18th consecutive Tree City U.S.A. honors during a ceremony at the Base Auditorium, April 11.Col. Roger J. Witek, 71st Flying Training Wing vice commander, was presented the Tree City U.S.A. flag by Dan Stidham, an Oklahoma State Forester. Colonel Witek accepted the award

  • 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