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Staff Sgt. John Snyder

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Major Nguyen

Maj. Tina Nguyen, 71st Comptroller-Contracting Squadron commander

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Vance Patriot Day

More than 1,000 Team Vance members gathered at the base flag pole Friday, Sept. 11, at Vance AFB, Okla., to observe Patriot Day on the eighth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, D.C. Following the ceremony at the flag pole, the military members, and a few civilians, ran a 1.5 mile course from the wing headquarters to the Fitness Center, followed by push-ups and sit-ups. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Terry Wasson)

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Vance Patriot Day

Jeff Mullin, a reporter for the Enid News & Eagle newspaper in Enid, Okla., photographs members of Team Vance participating in a 1.5 mile run on Patriot Day, Sept. 11. The run was part of the base observance to remember those who were injured or died during the terrorist attacks in the United State on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Joe B. Wiles)

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Vance Patriot Day

Children from Eisenhower Elementary school at Vance AFB, Okla., lead those attending the Patriot Day ceremony Sept. 11 in the Pledge of Allegiance. More than 1,000 Team Vance members gathered at the base flag pole at 7:30 a.m. for the ceremony and a 1.5 mile run. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Bob Farrell)

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Flu vaccination

“A minty fresh taste,” says Col. Chris Nowland, left, after receiving the FluMist influenza vaccination Sept. 4, at Vance AFB, Okla. Colonel Nowland, the 71st Flying Training Wing commander, received the 2009 seasonal flu vaccination by nasal mist from Staff Sgt. Travis Sullivan, assistant NCO in charge of the 71st Medical Group’s immunization clinic. Flu vaccinations begin for Vance military members Sept. 18. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Terry Wasson)

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Col Gibson

Col. Tim Gibson, 71st Mission Support Group commander

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Chaplain (Maj.) Mike Martin

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Elaine Johns

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JAG

2nd Lt. Andrea Delosreyes

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Adventure Race 2009

Vance AFB is hosting the third annual Adventure Race Sept. 19. The race consists of a 4.2-mile run, a 2-mile raft paddle and a 12-mile bike ride. (Artwork designed by Jillian Straub)

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Drunk driving

Oklahoma and Vance law enforcement are cracking down on drunk drivers through the Labor Day weekend.

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Honor Guard

Master Sgt. Robert Rodriguez

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Master Sgt. Steven Wilkins

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Andy Pyper

Andy Pyper clears weeds away from one of 28 Chisholm Trail markers that follow the historical cattle-drive route through Grant County, Okla. Andy, son of Maj. Vaughn Pyper of the 25th Flying Training Squadron at Vance AFB, organized the service project to fulfill a requirement for Eagle Scout. Grant County is north of Garfield County where Vance AFB is located. (Photo by Liesl Maloy)

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Andy Pyper

One of the 28 markers following the Chisholm Trail, the historical cattle-drive route, through Grant County after Andy Pyper and 32 volunteers cleared weeds and repainted the markers. Andy, the son of Maj. Vaughn Pyper of the 25th Flying Training Squadron at Vance AFB, is working toward Eagle Scout. Grant County is north of Garfield County, where Vance AFB is located. (Photo by Liesl Maloy)

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Andy Pyper

Andy Pyper, left, and Jacklyn Maloy paint one of 28 Chisholm Trail markers that follow the historical cattle-drive route through Grant County, Okla. Andy, son of Maj. Vaughn Pyper of the 25th Flying Training Squadron at Vance AFB, organized the service project to fulfill a requirement for Eagle Scout. Jacklyn is the daughter of Maj. Dan Maloy with the 8th Flying Training Squadron at Vance. Grant County is north of Garfield County where Vance AFB is located. (Photo by Liesl Maloy)

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Drunk driving

Driving under the influence can have a major impact on your Air Force career. It can also get you, or someone else, killed. Drunk driving -- over the limit, under arrest.

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Energy party

Vance is a “lean, green, energy saving machine,” as evidenced by the Airmen, civilians and contractors gathered Aug. 20 at the base fitness center for an Energy Conservation Celebration. The party celebrated the end of the Air Education and Training Command Energy Management Incentive Award program. The program measured the energy usage of 12 Air Force bases, including Vance, from July 2008 to June 2009. Vance is in the running for the $1.5 million first prize in the program. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Danielle Lutes)

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Energy party

Family member Anthony Vanzo inspects the fan he will use to propel a rubber duck along a trough of water to win a duck race at the Energy Conservation Celebration Aug. 20 at the base fitness center. The party celebrated the end of the Air Education and Training Command Energy Management Incentive Award program, which lasted from July 2008 to June 2009. The program measured the energy usage of 12 Air Force bases, including Vance. The base that saves the highest percentage of energy will earn $1.5 million. There were games, food and music. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Danielle Lutes)

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