Winter storm coats Vance Published Dec. 11, 2007 By 2nd Lt. Agneta Murnan 71st Flying Training Wing Public Affairs VANCE AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- A measured 2.57 inches of precipitation fell on Vance Air Force base between Saturday at 6 p.m. and Tuesday evening, according to Capt. Paul Koecher, commander of the 71st Operational Support Squadron Weather Flight. The measurement represents the accumulation of precipitation, from rain, to ice pellets, to snow, all melted and measured in water form. Due to the freezing of the precipitation in various forms on roadways, Vance had minimal manning Monday and delayed reporting Tuesday. "We have to use all of the information and data we have available to decide how to keep Team Vance personnel as safe as possible, while still balancing mission requirements," said Col. Richard Klumpp, Jr., 71st Flying Training Wing commander. From 6 p.m. Saturday to 8 p.m. Tuesday, members the Weather Flight were on shifts to provide around-the-clock weather information to commanders. "Our manning depends on what warnings are issued. Our flight went home when the freezing-precipitation warnings were cancelled last night at about 8 p.m.," Captain Koecher said. During inclement weather conditions, Vance personnel can call the Duty Reporting Line at 213-5100 for changes in report times, but should be in contact with their supervisory chain of command for the most complete information regarding unit reporting procedures.