• Changes in command bittersweet

    The former director of operations for the 71st Logistics Readiness Squadron, Capt. Sean Papworth became the new 71st Logistics Readiness Squadron commander in a relinquishment of command ceremony March 2. Captain Papworth accepted command of the squadron from Lt. Col. Daryl Cunningham, who will

  • Vance QAE wins command-level award

    Richard Smith has only been at Vance Air Force Base for a year and a half, but he's been on the job for more than 24 years. Mr. Smith used his vast Air Force skills and experience to garner the 2006 Air Education and Training Command Fuels Civilian Leader of the Year Award. As a quality assurance

  • Anthrax vaccinations are mandatory again

    The deputy Secretary of Defense ordered mandatory anthrax vaccinations to resume Oct.12, 2006. The vaccinations are required for military and emergency-essential personnel, comparable Department of Defense civilian employees and certain contractor personnel deployed (or deploying within 60 days) to