2 Nov 2006

Crowell named Vance Youth of the Year

Taking a glimpse at Vance Air Force Base's recently named Youth of the Year, Matthew Crowell's past, it's easy to believe he will fulfill his hopes for his future. The Vance Youth of the Year is selected each year by the Air Force Services Youth of the Year Program committee, in conjunction with the Boy's & Girl's Clubs of America Youth of the Year

2 Nov 2006

Fire damages new base home

A small fire burned a lawn and damaged a new home on Black Avenue in base housing March 16. The Vance Fire Department quickly responded to the fire and believes it may have been caused by smoking materials. "It could have easily been prevented," said Eric Smith, fire department assistant chief. "Recently, Vance has actually experienced three other

2 Nov 2006

AFAF provides winter warmth

It was 5 degrees and the furnace was out. The husband was deployed to Iraq. The situation could have been hopeless if not for the Team Vance family and Air Force Assistance Fund. Staff Sgt. Garrett Miller, 71st Operations Support Squadron, was deployed to Iraq from September to January. During one phone call with his wife, Tiffani, in December, she

2 Nov 2006

Minimizing work conflict makes missions fly

It takes many people to make a mission fly, but without good teamwork a mission may never get off the ground. Twenty-five Team Vance members attended a workshop Tuesday to minimize conflict within the workplace and foster positive work relationships to help get Vance missions airborne. People should look at themselves to see how their behavior

2 Nov 2006

Women encompass more than 40 years of Vance AFB history

Almost 30 years of Team Vance history flowed out of a 1977 time capsule when it was opened in the wing commander's office Monday, but one woman present could account for a time even 21 years prior. Judy Ecker joined the Vance workforce in 1956, right after graduating from high school in Enid, Okla. "Enid was home, and I knew Vance offered a great