• Twin brothers' paths take them to the skies

    First Lieutenants, and twin brothers, Jared and Andrew Scherff accomplished a shared life dream of becoming military pilots at Vance Air Force Base, Friday, Oct. 23, when 1st Lt. Andrew Scherff crossed the stage to receive his Air Force wings."It's been a long process," said Lt. Andrew Scherff, who

  • Retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Paul E. Williamson

    Congratulations and good luck on your retirement Master Sgt. Paul E. Williamson. Thank you for your service. Time in service:  24 years Retirement ceremony:  3 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19, at the Vance Collocated Club. A reception will follow.

  • H1N1 vaccinations available for non-active duty members

    H1N1 vaccinations are scheduled to be provided by the Garfield County Health Department 8 a.m. to noon, Nov. 7, in the old Steven Barry's store at the Oakwood Mall, for the following groups: - Children who are 6 months to 18 years old (children 9 years and under are required to have two shots) -

  • Lewis named Wing Airman of the Month for October

    Senior Airman Joshua Lewis, an administrative services technician with the 71st Medical Support Squadron, is the Wing Airman of the Month for October.From La Grange, N.C., Airman Lewis has been in the Air Force for almost three years and Vance is his first assignment.To become Airman of the Month,

  • Vance to receive 'Spirit of the Family' Award

    Vance Air Force Base is the 2009 recipient of the Spirit of the Family Award, presented by Smart Start Northwest Oklahoma, a Community Development Support Association program. "Vance will be honored for contributions to Air Force families and the Enid community for over 60 years. It is a privilege