• Power in personal practice means cost cuts

    The Air Force and particularly Air Education and Training Command have made great progress toward reducing energy consumption and meeting the aggressive goals set by law, but there is still more to be done. In December, Congress passed the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. By law,

  • Base honors Enid hero with tribute

    In the spring of 1941, the Enid Chamber of Commerce opened a letter from the War Department outlining a long list of requirements to have a flying school built here. At the top of the list were: a substantial tract of land; right of way for the Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific Railway Company;

  • Medical Corner: Americans tackling obesity

    It is the start of a new year, and there appears to be an emphasis on fitness, exercise and nutrition. Initial thoughts are that it must be that time of the year, the time of year when New Year's resolutions are underway, or perhaps already a distant memory. Looking a little closer it may be

  • Out with the old, in with the new

    What can you say about 2007, other than it was another busy year for Team Vance and the 71st Flying Training Wing. The Air Force celebrated its 60th year of independent service to the nation, and Vance recognized its 66th year of turning out the world's best pilots for the U.S. Armed Forces and our

  • Be energy-wise for the holidays

    The holidays are a time for lights and decorations--Christmas trees, snowmen and good cheer, but it also can be a time of soaring energy use and high utility costs. Most American households love to decorate for the holidays with yards and yards of stringed, incandescent lights--very

  • Airman 1st Class Alfonso Galan-Reyes in Silver Talon Spotlight

    Hometown: Chicago, Ill. Organization: 71st Communications Squadron Duty title: 3A Information Manager Time on Silver Talon Team: 1 year What do you like about being a member of the base Honor Guard? Being able to pay respect to the brave men and women who served their country with honor and dignity.

  • Finding a healthier way to live

    Oct. 24, I finished my personal behavior-modification program involving 30 days of getting "Fit to Fight." I walked or biked to and from work and around town. There are probably people who think that biking to work would be strenuous, too dangerous and just not fun to do; there were days I would

  • Who will be the Biggest Loser?

    If you are a fan of the hit television show "The Biggest Loser," it is now your turn to get healthy. The Vance Air Force Base Health and Wellness Center and fitness center are bringing the Biggest Loser competition to Vance. Active duty, family members, Reserves, retirees and Department of Defense

  • Senior Airman Amanda Mendoza in Silver Talon Spotlight

    Hometown: Sacramento, Calif. Organization: 33rd Flying Training Squadron Duty title: Aviation Resource Manager Time on Silver Talon Team: 11 months What do you like about being a member of the base Honor Guard? Being able to pay tribute and respect to military members both past and present. What do

  • Medical Corner: Changes in 71st MDG staff

    The 71st Medical Group added staff recently that will improve care for the Team Vance community. Lt. Col. (Dr.) Vincent Tobin, Dr. David Barnard and Dr. William Price joined the medical group within the last two months and have hit the ground running. Dr. Tobin is the new chief of the medical staff