• Spiritual dimension transformation spreads throughout well being

    As I put these thoughts together, a strong wind is blowing through the leaves outside my office window and floodwater is rushing through downtown Kingfisher, Okla. Our world is being transformed by giant forces beyond our control while our efforts to hold back the changes seem so small. The

  • First commander provides career success guidelines

    The most difficult part of writing a commentary is choosing the appropriate topic. I've racked my brain trying to come up with some nugget of wisdom that will help make you better Airmen, and possibly, enrich your lives. I immediately ruled out a discussion on the Air Force's Core Values. Even

  • Program Budget Decision 720, Force Shaping: Why Now??

    Over the past year, the terms "PBD 720" and "force shaping" have been used extensively when discussing the drawdown of 40,000 troops currently underway in the Air Force. Questions often asked when discussing PBD 720 include: "Why would the Air Force cut manning when we are in the middle of a long

  • Get rid of credit card debt, improve your financial future

    Some average Americans dream of one day reaching financial freedom, but many of them it's just that - a dream. Only the lucky or well disciplined ones actually obtain the financial freedom they've dreamed of for so long. However, for the not so lucky or disciplined ones their dream can become a

  • Fraternization, unprofessional relationships: end of a career?

    It is easy to become involved in an unprofessional relationship. It has happened here at our own base, as well as bases at deployed locations. Many times people have the mentality that it is okay for an officer and an enlisted member to be involved as long as no one finds out, or because they are in

  • Driving Under the Influence - can you afford it?

    We've all heard the statistics and dangers about driving while intoxicated, but do we really realize what these actions could cost us? Here are three examples, using individuals apprehended by the security forces for a driving under the influence arrest following the consumption of a six-pack of

  • Now is time to prepare readiness health plan

    Readiness applies to every aspect of your life! As Air Force members we are part of a fitness focused and, generally, very healthy active population. However, our population is largely made up of young adults who may not think about or plan for the what ifs and curves of life. What if an accident

  • It wasn't an accident, it was carelessness

    It wasn't an accident, it was carelessness How many of you remember when you were a kid telling your parents "sorry it was an accident?" They probably replied "no it wasn't, it was carelessness" and you may have had the same comment for your children. Welcome to the world of the safety office and

  • Vance uses AFSO21 to work smarter, not harder

    A group of Team Vance members recently sat down and put their heads together to figure out if there was a better way to do business. In three days, the team streamlined a process, saved themselves many hours of duplicated work and trimmed more than 75 percent of the waste from a process. That's Air

  • StraightScoop

    The Straight Scoop action line is your direct link to Col. Richard Klumpp, Jr., 71st Flying Training Wing commander, and Col. Rod Gillis, 71 FTW vice commander, for comments or suggestions to improve Vance Air Force Base. Although the Straight Scoop is available, you should always try to resolve