• Airmen -- embrace 'five rights' of information in organization

    The pace of change in the communications and information arena over the course of my relatively short Air Force career has been nothing short of staggering. Most of us can easily remember a day when the concept of individual e-mail accounts was virtually unknown. Now, not only do we have individual

  • Heighten domestic violence awareness during recognition month

    October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. This month is an opportunity for Team Vance to become more aware of the importance of ending domestic violence and abuse in our community. What is domestic violence? According to the Department of Defense, spouse abuse includes, but is not limited to,

  • Assistance fund provides helping hand to Team Vance

    Crises aren't limited to national tragedies like the tsunami in Indonesia or Hurricane Katrina that struck last month; some crises are of a personal nature and require a helping hand to provide needed support. The group first sergeants recognized this need and began the Vance Airman's Assistance

  • Congratulations on fiscal '05 accomplishments

    Team Vance, congratulations on closing out another successful fiscal year. First and foremost, we ended the year with all of our people and aircraft -- continuing our outstanding safety record of no Class A mishaps in more than four years. We initiated construction of the $3.2 million "Baker tract"

  • Vast health care system at fingertips for Vance Air Force Base

    I just returned from temporary duty where I spent 10 days with fellow healthcare executives discussing our flight plan for the future. While surrounded by blue suit doctors, nurses, administrators, biomedical science officers and enlisted medical professionals, it became apparent to me just how vast

  • Caring for yourself requires four wellness dimensions

    Difficult times come to all of us at one time or another. How can we live our lives so we can find fulfillment and also be prepared for life's little storms when they arrive? One way is to look at the concept of wellness, which is often broken down into the dimensions of the physical, emotional,

  • Remember those upholding 'service before self' during difficult time

    The 71st Flying Training Wing held its annual Dining Out Saturday, celebrating the Air Force's birthday while also remembering our fallen comrades and honoring those who work hard to accomplish the wing's mission. It is good we pause in the midst of busy schedules to remember and give thanks; it is

  • Use common sense when responding to relief efforts

    If you watch any television at all, you know the local, national and international support for the victims of Hurricane Katrina has been overwhelming. From huge corporate donations to small contributions from children in base housing selling candy, the call for assistance from those in need

  • Vance loses a friend and Partner in the Sky

    Oscar Curtis, longtime friend to Vance Air Force Base personnel and an original Partner in the Sky designee, passed away Wednesday morning in Oklahoma City. Mr. Curtis worked for many years here in Enid for the J.C. Penney Company. After retiring, he decided to remain in Enid. A civic minded

  • Move forward, relieve stress during inspection recovery

    Congratulations to everyone for their hard work and accomplishments during preparations for the Operational Readiness Inspection, the actual ORI and in the aftermath of a very successful inspection for the wing. As it was as we began our long journey, Team Vance remains an "Outstanding" organization