• Vance Warrior of the Week -- Airman 1st Class Dan Ackeret

    Name: Airman 1st Class Dan Ackeret Duty: Airfield Systems, 71st Communications Squadron Hometown: Milwaukee, Wis. Favorite PT regimen: Running Mission contributions: Airman Ackeret contributed to repairing the VORTAC navigation system, preventing the system from exceeding critical safety parameters

  • Steady-tone sirens can save your life in a tornado

    Just before a tornado touched down in north Enid last Saturday night, a series of three-minute steady warning sirens alerted residents it was coming. Although the tornado ripped off roofs, tipped over trailers and downed power lines, there were no serious injuries reported, according to local news

  • Planning, hard work makes a successful move

    A successful permanent change of station move is not a matter of chance. It is the result of planning and hard work. Military members expecting a good move must play an active role in planning the move. When you receive PCS orders, contact the Traffic Management Office, 213-7470, to schedule an

  • Caution, information provide best defense against Swine Flu

    Stories on the Swine Flu are leading news reports the past few days. Cases of the flu were recently confirmed in California, Ohio, New York, Texas and Kansas. "Caution is necessary -- alarm is not," said Col. Richard Murphy, 71st Flying Training Wing vice commander. "We just need to educate our

  • New records viewing system improves access to unit records

    Air Force Personnel Center officials will release the new Personnel Records Display Application -- or PRDA -- in early April.PRDA is an electronic viewer for the Automated Records Management System, facilitating search, retrieval and management of personnel records in ARMS through a role based