• Warrior of the Week - Capt. Mark Murphy

    Name:  Capt. Mark MurphyDuty:  T-1 Instructor Pilot, 32nd Flying Training SquadronHometown:  Emporia, Kan.Favorite PT regimen:  RunningMission contributions:  On his final supervisor-of-flying tour before moving to Randolph AFB, Texas, Captain Murphy ended his tenure with a bang. It was the coldest

  • Lose weight through lifestyle changes, not diet

    In preparation for Vance's Biggest Loser competition, I read an article by David Zinczenko called "7 Habits That Make You Fat." Mr. Zinczenko is editor of "Men's Health" and co-author of the national bestselling series, "Eat This, Not That!"As I started my Biggest Loser adventure, I thought I would

  • Spiritual recharging available at National Prayer Breakfast, Feb. 3

    Many, if not most, of life's challenges require us to reach outside of ourselves for help. Such help enables us to recharge and renew our spiritual fuel cells. Subsequently, we're able to get back out there and face life's challenges anew.Vance's National Prayer Breakfast at 7:30 a.m., Thursday,

  • The dos, don’ts of recycling at Vance

    By As Vance enters another year of operations it is important to emphasize the need to recycle properly. The Vance Recycling Center collects and recycles four types of materials. Here's how to help them get the job done right. CardboardDo recycle any cardboard boxes, brown paper bags and even cereal

  • Retirement ceremony for Tech. Sgt. Ken McDaniel

    Congratulations and good luck on your retirement Tech. Sgt. Ken McDaniel. Thank you for your service.Time in service:  23 yearsRetirement ceremony:  3:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 21, at the Professional Development Center auditorium in Bldg. 455. A reception will follow at the Landings at Vance community