• Force shaping briefing urges thoughtful actions

    "Take your time, discuss the options with your peers and your leaders, gather as much information as you can and then decide how you want to proceed." Brig. Gen. James Whitmore, commander of the 82nd Training Wing, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, provided that advice to a audience of junior officers

  • 71st MDG conducts readiness training

    The 71st Medical Group treated "patients" amid small explosions and flare light during an exercise Nov. 10 at the softball complex. The exercise concluded the group's full day of medical unit readiness training. The 71st MDG's annual MURT covers many different scenarios medics may find themselves in

  • Wing announces 2005 Resource Advisor of the Year

    The 71st Flying Training Wing recently announced its 2005 Resource Advisor of the Year. Kim Patton, 71st Operations Group, received the award. "I was very excited (to get the award)," Ms. Patton said. "I couldn't have done it without my cost center managers or Col. (Kevin) Kriner (71st OG

  • First sergeant program helps Vance military families

    Vance Air Force Base first sergeants are preparing for their annual donations to military families on base. A donation fundraiser Saturday and Sunday raised more than $700 towards Operation Warm Heart, said Master Sgt. Joe Lawley, 71st Operations Group first sergeant. The Air Force established

  • Vance Families gather for a 'Daze in a Maze'

    Vance AFB families gathered for fall goodies and fun during the annual chapel-sponsored visit to "Daze in a Maze" Sunday. More than 80 Team Vance family members and friends joined in the festivities including gigantic cornfield mazes, hayrides and s'mores. The trip to the family-oriented cornfield,