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The Vance Exchange has remained open throughout the government shutdown. Government civilian paychecks and PCS moves have not fared as well. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Frank Casciotta)

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Gas station changes

The retail area of the Vance Air Force Base gas station will close next week, but the gas pumps will continue operating for card holders only. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Frank Casciotta)

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Colonel Menozzi receives FluMist

Col. John Menozzi receives his annual FluMist vaccination from Tech. Sgt. Allison Turner, NCO in charge of Immunizations at the 71st Medical Group. Menozzi, the 71st Flying Training Wing vice commander at Vance Air Force Base, Okla., is among the 68 percent of Vance active duty members who have received their flu vaccination so far this year. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Megan Lunderman)

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CFC breakfast

Senior Airman Tynisia Hains, a 71st Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, reads through a Combined Federal Campaign catalogue during the CFC-kick off breakfast Oct. 3 in the Community Chapel Activity Center at Vance Air Force Base, Okla. The CFC kicked off Sept. 30 and runs until Nov. 8. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Frank Casciotta)

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CFC breakfast

Col. Darren James, the 71st Flying Training Wing commander, signs his Combined Federal Campaign donation form during the CFC breakfast kick off Oct. 3 in the Community Chapel Activity Center at Vance Air Force Base, Okla. More than 180 Airmen attended the 7 a.m. breakfast for free food and the opportunity to donate to charity organizations of their choice. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Frank Casciotta)

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CFC breakfast

2nd Lt. Geri Veilleux, with the 71st Student Squadron, pours mixed pancake batter into a bowl for the volunteer cooks during the Combined Federal Campaign breakfast kick off Oct. 3 in the Community Chapel Activity Center at Vance Air Force Base, Okla. Unit representatives for the CFC hosted the breakfast to give Airmen a convenient opportunity to make their donations. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Frank Casciotta)

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Cmdr Narducci

Cmdr. Christopher Narducci, 33rd Flying Training Squadron commander

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Chaplain Singleton

Chaplain (Capt.) Rashaundra Singleton was the chaplain for the 71st Mission Support Group. Singleton is in the Air Force Reserve and spent the last six months at Vance building programs to improve morale for Airmen. She is now stationed at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Frank Casciotta)

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SIGMO

Airmen pass through the serving line for a free monthly meal during the September Singles’ International Gourmet Meal Opportunity Sept. 30 in the Community Chapel Activity Center at Vance Air Force Base, Okla. Each month, the chapel staff funds a free meal for single Airmen and families of deployed Airmen. Squadrons around Vance rotate serving and cooking for the event. The 3rd Flying Training Squadron provided 22 volunteers for the Mexican themed meal. (U.S. Air Force photo/ 2nd Lt. Alexios Gavrilos)

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SIGMO

Capt. Jon Yates, left, a 3rd Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, and Senior Airman Jose Rosillo, a 3rd FTS resource manager, prepare a Mexican themed dinner for the Singles’ International Gourmet Meal Opportunity Sept. 30 in the Community Chapel Activity Center at Vance Air Force Base, Okla. On the last Monday of each month, the chapel staff provides a free meal for single Airmen and families of deployed Airmen..(U.S. Air Force photo/ 2nd Lt. Alexios Gavrilos)

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SIGMO

Maj. Ryan Schmid, a 3rd Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, prepares salad for Airmen attending the monthly September Singles’ International Gourmet Meal Opportunity Sept. 30 in the Community Chapel Activity Center at Vance Air Force Base, Okla. Twenty-two volunteers from the 3rd Flying Training Squadron served 175 meals for Single Airmen and families of deployed Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Frank Casciotta)

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Fall Fest poster

The Fall Festival/Oktoberfest is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 1, at the Vance Collocated Club. (Courtesy artwork)

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The Helmer family

Jill Helmer, right, her husband Army Staff Sgt. Jeremy Helmer, and their three children. (Courtesy photo)

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POW/MIA

R.D. Bland, of Enid, Okla., attends a National POW/MIA Recognition Day retreat ceremony held Sept. 20 at Vance Air Force Base, Okla. Bland was a World War II prisoner of war in Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Frank Casciotta)

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POW/MIA

The Silver Talon Honor Guard lowers the flags during a National POW/MIA Recognition Day retreat ceremony held Sept. 20 at Vance Air Force Base, Okla. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Frank Casciotta)

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Students marching

Members of the 71st Student Squadron at Vance Air Force Base, Okla., march in the Cherokee Strip Parade, Sept. 14, in Enid, Okla. The parade celebrates the Land Run of 1893 when more than 100,000 settlers rushed to claim land in the Oklahoma Territory. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Frank Casciotta)

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Lt Chorney, marathon runner

Second Lt. Christopher Chorney, a student pilot in Class 14-04, is joining the Air Education and Training Command marathon team in the 17th running of the Air Force Marathon, Sept. 21, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Frank Casciotta)

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Lopez Lomond tours Vance

1st Lt. Jonathan Taylor, an instructor pilot with the 33rd Flying Training Squadron, front, explains the ins and outs of a T-6A Texan II to Lopez Lomond, an Olympian and public speaker, at Vance Air Force Base, Okla. Lomond came to the local area to speak at the Northern Oklahoma College about the importance of resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Frank Casciotta)

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A1C Mel, BTZ

Airman 1st Class Dan Mel, an installation patrolman with the 71st Security Forces Squadron, was selected for below-the-zone promotion Sept. 12 at Vance Air Force Base, Okla. Airmen selected for BTZ put on their next stripe six months early. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Frank Casciotta)

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Lt Vu and students

Second Lt. Stephen Vu, with the 71st Student Squadron, at Vance Air Force Base, Okla., explains the ins and outs of the Airmen Boosting Learning in Enid program to students at Taft Elementary School in Enid. The ABLE program provides Airmen opportunities to get involved with the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Frank Casciotta).

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