• Drinking, driving don't go well together

    There are a lot of good things that go well together during the holidays - cocoa and marshmallows, snow and sleds, and friends and laughter. But there are two things that should never be associated together during the holidays - drinking and driving. The holiday season between Thanksgiving and New

  • Holiday party or Christmas party?

    While working to accomplish the mission of preparing tomorrow's joint warriors to fly, fight and win, it is important to know that not all Team Vance members share the same religious faith or ideology, especially concerning religious observances or holidays. The Air Force, and the United States as a

  • Bowl for a Thanksgiving turkey

    Before purchasing a Thanksgiving turkey this year, Team Vance members are invited to go to the Falcon's Nest Bowling Center and take a shot at winning one. The Bowling Center is holding their annual Turkey Shoot from Nov. 1 to Nov. 19, when lanes are available. Bowlers who knock down eight pins or

  • Ace your next dental exam by studying tips

    Visiting the dentist doesn't have to be daunting experience. By practicing a few simple and inexpensive steps, people can improve their dental health while making their trip to the dentist chair an uneventful one. After brushing your teeth, don't rinse. This may sound strange, but after spending two

  • Trevino takes a slice out of life

    Have you ever had a love-hate relationship? Maybe it was with a pet, car, person or team. I have a love-hate relationship with golf. When I play well I love it! When I play poorly I hate it! I call golf the bipolar game; most golfers could use a licensed therapist. I asked a golf partner why he

  • Get "Fit to Fight" with human-powered transportation

    A current hot topic in the Air Force now is the new pass or fail change to the fitness program and the fact the new performance reports will document annual fitness scores. It is more important than ever to Get Out and Get Fit! Most of us can relate to the feeling our days are usually off-the-charts

  • Three Vance Airmen complete Air Force Marathon

    Three Team Vance members returned triumphantly home after running the 11th Annual Air Force Marathon Sept. 15 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Capt. Brian Moyer, 1st Lt. Anthony Weedn and Airman 1st Class Brett Polzin competed with more than 5,800 participants in this year's activities. Not all

  • Make a difference – be a school mentor

    Children are the future - that's why mentoring students in need of academic assistance is so important. In the past, Team Vance members volunteered their time at Enid Public Schools, and they helped students tremendously, Beverly James, Adams Elementary School principal said. "Our students benefited

  • More Awards for Team Vance

    What does it take to run the busiest airfield and have the fastest average Radar Approach Control upgrade time in the Air Education and Training Command? How about all the while coordinating and improving aviation resource accountability and improving forecast accuracy? Members of the 71st

  • Flying a Family Affair

    A year ago Timothy Cox was a student at the U.S. Air Force Academy majoring in military history. Now, the second lieutenant and member of Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 08-03 will be making history as the Air Force celebrates its 60th Anniversary this year. When Lieutenant Cox