• Team Vance athletes compete in Adventure Race 2009

    Teams "Jayhawk Extreme" and "Warbird 1" took first place in the Extreme Team and Relay Team categories, respectively, in the 2009 Adventure Race held Sept. 19 at Vance AFB, Okla., and Meadowlake Park in Enid, Okla. The race began at 9 a.m. at the base park with a 4.2 mile run to Meadowlake Park in

  • Vance, Main Street receive state volunteer award

    The "Main Street Enid" partnership with more than 20 Vance Air Force Base volunteers led by Capt. Matt Gjertsen, an instructor pilot for the 32nd Flying Training Squadron, was named the 2009 Oklahoma Main Street Best Volunteer Development Program in August. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce's Main

  • Warrior of the Week -- Senior Airman Kristian Scott

    Name:  Senior Airman Kristian ScottDuty:  Air traffic controller, 71st Operations Support SquadronHometown:  Corsicana, TexasFavorite PT regimen:  SoftballMission contributions:   Airman Scott led seven trainees in front-load training, creating a 35 percent increase in training capability. She

  • Team Vance remembers prisoners of war, those still missing in action

    A wreath was placed at the Vance base flag pole in memory of those held as prisoners of war and those still missing in action, during a retreat ceremony held in honor of POW/MIA Recognition Day Sept. 18. Placing the wreath were Col. Chris Nowland, the 71st Flying Training Wing commander here, and

  • Retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Katherine Johnson

    Congratulations and good luck Master Sgt. Katherine Johnson. Thank you for your service. Time in service:  21 years Retirement ceremony:  At 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2, in the Professional Development Center, Bldg. 455. A reception will follow.