• 10 tips for sticking to fitness goals

    It happens every New Year. The gym fills up and aerobic classes overflow with new faces eager to make a change. Thousands of Americans will decide to get fit and lose weight, and what better time because the New Year is a time for new beginnings. But by the time February rolls around, most of these

  • Good, bad, by choice -- challenges encourage us to succeed

    Alfred Wallace was a famous botanist of the late 1800s. One day he was observing a butterfly struggling to get out of its cocoon. He was curious to know what effect he would have on the butterfly if he helped in its exit. With a sharp knife, Dr. Wallace carefully made an incision the length of the

  • Team Vance garners more honors than snow

    Team Vance - it is good to see everyone survived the snow that rolled through town. I am constantly reminded of the great people we have serving here. For example, if you find yourself around the Aerospace Physiology building, be sure to congratulate MSgt Brad Tucker and SSgt Lori Shackleford. MSgt

  • Some motorcycle mishaps are avoidable

    To all Vance Air Force Base motorcycle riders: A Vance team member recently experienced a motorcycle mishap. This is not the result of a formal investigation, but an interview between the squadron motorcycle safety officer and the "mishap rider." Nevertheless, in the tradition of Air Force safety

  • 2004 exercises test Vance's readiness, include training rounds

    As we begin 2004 the wing begins a new cycle of exercises. The exercise program is critical to maintaining the wing's readiness to deal with crises that may arise as we accomplish our mission of training the next generation of warriors and leaders. Through the hard work and dedication by its

  • Characteristics of true love -- part of spiritual health, fitness

    As we begin a new year full of enthusiasm, courage, motivation and dedication to serve God and country, as part of our spiritual health and fitness I would like to reflect on some characteristics of true love that are applicable to everybody no matter who you are or what you do. This can be between

  • First, finest -- for the new year

    As we enter the new year it's time to reflect on where we have been, what we have accomplished and what our course of action for the next year should be. For example; many of us have officially stated our New Year's resolution; to lose weight, exercise more and to lead a healthier lifestyle. Will

  • Air Force core values exemplified even in Kitty Hawk days

    "We the people" have evolved over the past 227 years into "the land of the free and the home of the brave." Our nation encourages service, personal excellence and progress. We are a people intrigued with the air. Dec 17, 2003, marked the centennial of flight, an incredible journey spanning the

  • HG needs Airmen

    As the Officer in Charge of the Vance Air Force Base Honor Guard, I look at the 18 valuable members of my team. These sharp, highly dedicated, volunteer Airmen and NCOs brave the harsh elements to pay tribute to veterans, retirees and active duty military personnel who have faithfully served our

  • Freedom from, freedom to, freedom for

    In America, we come from a cornucopia of cultures and countries. Our parents, grandparents and others came here seeking lives better for themselves and their children. If you ask the question, "What is the greatest draw to America?," through our 220-year history you might find "freedom" to be the