• AETC commander retiring after 37 years of service

    The commander of Air Education and Training Command, Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz, will retire in the grade of general effective Jan. 1, 2011, Air Force officials announced today, culminating more than 37 years of commissioned service. His retirement ceremony is Nov. 17.Among his many accomplishments as

  • DOD officials unveil smart phone mental health application

    A free smart phone mobile application that will help servicemembers, veterans and family members track their emotional health is now available, Defense Department officials announced this week. The application was developed at the National Center for TeleHealth and Technology at Joint Base

  • 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