• Security forces to answer questions about new security system

    Starting in November, members of the 71st Security Forces Squadron will be visiting individual squadrons giving Vance personnel the opportunity to ask questions about the Defense Biometric Identification System and how to register.The system, which is being implemented Air Force wide, allows

  • Prescription pill turn-in nets Warrior of the Week honors

    Name: Rob BodickJob title: drug testing program administration manager Hometown: Springdale, Penn. Time at Vance: two yearsName: Yvonne Lewis-OdomJob Title: drug testing program administration managerHometown: North Terrytown, N.Y.Time at Vance: 14 years Mrs. Lewis-Odom and Mr. Bodick of the Drug

  • Bowling Center hosting Boo Bowling this weekend

    The Falcon's Nest Bowling Center is hosting Boo Bowling Oct. 30 and 31. Scary music, Halloween decorations and goody bags are included Saturday night.On Saturday, when a ghost pin is in the head-pin position and a bowler knocks down eight or more pins, it counts as a strike. Kids can boo bowl from 4

  • Vance team grabs first place at Randolph Rambler 120

    A seven-man team from Vance AFB took first place in the all-male relay division at the Randolph Rambler 120 triathlon Oct. 16 in Texas. This is the second year in a row Vance took the prize.Led by Capt. Jason Jones, the Vance team included Capt. Matt Gjertsen, 1st Lt. Chris Huckins, 1st Lt. Wade

  • Adkinson selected Wing Airman of the Month for October

    Senior Airman Tommy Adkinson, a customer support journeyman with the 71st Force Support Squadron, is the Wing Airman of the Month for October.From Troy, Ala., Airman Adkinson has been in the Air Force for 20 months and Vance is his first assignment.To become Airman of the Month, Airman Adkinson was