• May Warrior of Month makes helping Airmen his mission

    Staff Sgt. Terrell Smith gives 110 percent to Vance Air Force Base with his involvement in the chapel, base honor guard, Traumatic Stress Response team, Monty's and as a unit physical training leader - and Team Vance is blessed to have him as the May Warrior of the Month. As the NCO in charge of

  • Vance AFB honors military retirees

    Honoring and meeting the needs of retirees is nothing new for Vance Air Force Base. But one day a year retirees get extra special treatment at Vance. The special day this year is May 23 when the base hosts Retiree Appreciation Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Vance Collocated Club. "Vance honors

  • Piano burn makes for a night to remember

    Pilot training tradition at Vance Air Force Base encourages graduating classes to celebrate their assignment night, during which student pilots learn their follow-on airframes, with unique flare. Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 08-09's night was no exception, except the unique

  • Team Vance plays disc golf 'fore' fun

    Playing golf at Vance Air Force Base doesn't require a good swing, just a good throw. That's because the new disc golf course here makes having fun a breeze. Disc (Frisbee) golf is good, old-fashioned fun, said Master Sgt. Joe Lawley, 71st Operations Group first sergeant. "Playing this game provides