• Fall Fest 2007 brings family fun to Vance

    More than 800 Team Vance members high-tailed it to Fall Fest 2007 to partake of the food, frolic and family fun Oct. 4 at the youth center grounds. "We focused on a western theme to celebrate the Oklahoma centennial," said Brittany Summers, 71st Mission Support Squadron Services Marketing. "This

  • October warrior of month makes history

    You may not want to pick a fight with Wing Historian Jim Malachowski. He documents meticulously, holds his ground on his objectives and remembers a fearsome number of things. Not to mention he was an Army Ranger and close quarters combat instructor. He recalled a disagreement he had with former wing

  • Cops' corner--new gate, new changes

    Vance strengthened its force protection stance Friday with the opening of the new Hairston Gate and Visitors Center complex on Gott Road. In numerous ways, these facilities and those who operate them will better serve those who live and work on Vance. With anything that is new, there will be a

  • Vance, Enid celebrate Air Force's 60th

    More than 390 people from Vance and the City of Enid turned out Saturday to the Cherokee Strip Conference Center to celebrate the Air Force turning 60 years old. Top officials from the base, the State of Oklahoma and the City of Enid attended the gala in downtown Enid to commemorate 60 years of an