• AAFES deputy commander tours Vance exchange

    Brig. Gen. Francis Hendricks is second in charge of the 37th largest retailer in the world, with $10 billion in annual sales. The most interesting part of his job, said the general, is meeting the customers and sales associates that make it all possible.Last week, General Hendricks, the Army Air

  • Patton takes final match in singles racquetball tournament

    Playing in his 10th Vance singles racquetball tournament since taking up the sport 15 years ago, Jeff Patton defeated Darin Booth, 15-9, 15-8, to win the title, April 2, at the base Fitness Center.Mr. Patton is the chief quality assurance evaluator for Community Services and lodging. Lt. Col. Darin

  • Kickball tournament teams open to more players

    The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office will host a "Kick the Silence" kickball tournament April 23 at the base softball fields at 3 p.m. as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month here at Vance.The four teams competing in the tournament are Rising 4, Focus 5/6, Company Grade Officers'

  • Eisenhower students enjoy National Library Week

    Students from Eisenhower Elementary School are visiting the Vance Library for a series of guest readers this week in celebration of National Library Week. Guest readers include Chaplain (Capt.) Zachary Nash, Vance Chapel, Col. Tim Gibson, 71st Mission Support Group commander, Dr. Cheryl Evans, dean

  • Retirement ceremony for Chief Master Sgt. Richard Johnston

    Congratulations and good luck on your retirement Chief Master Sgt. Richard Johnston. Thank you for your service.Time in service:  30 years active duty and three years ReservesRetirement ceremony:  2 p.m., Friday, April 23, at the Vance Collocated Club. A reception will follow the ceremony in the