• Warrior of the Week -- August Schaefer

    Name:  August Schaefer Duty:  Mental Health program assistant, 71st Medical Group Hometown:  San Diego, Calif. Favorite PT regimen:  Elliptical trainer and weight lifting Mission contributions:  Recently, an absent without leave Army soldier came to Vance, seeking help to get back to Fort Lewis,

  • Airman convicted in special court-martial

    A Vance AFB Airman from the 71st Security Forces Squadron was convicted in a special court-martial on Aug. 6 for violating Article 86, Uniform Code of Military Justice, Absence without Leave for less than 30 days; Article 92, UCMJ, Dereliction of Duty, for using her Government Travel Card for other

  • When in the market for a new car – know your rights

    By now you have heard about the government's new cash for clunkers program. It is a program meant to encourage consumers to trade in older less fuel-efficient vehicles by providing a credit of up to $4,500. If you are in the market to purchase a new vehicle, know your choices, know your resources

  • Warrior of the Week - Maj. Ben Merritt

    Name: Maj. Ben Merritt Duty: Assistant chief of Safety, 71st Flying Training Wing, and Reserve pilot with the 5th Flying Training Squadron Hometown: Independence, Iowa Favorite PT regimen: Running and weight training Mission contributions: Major Merritt coordinated and facilitated a week-long visit