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Carol's mural

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Welcome Newcomers

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Facebook

Facebook users may become fans of Vance AFB's Facebook page. (US Air Force graphic)

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Alpena

T-1A Jayhawks from the 32nd Flying Training Squadron sit on the ramp at the Combat Readiness Training Center in Alpena, Mich. During the squadron’s deployment to Alpena Aug. 21-24, the unit had a 100 percent mission rate with 44 of 44 launches. (Photo/ Capt. Anthony Cannone)

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Alpena

The 32nd Flying Training Squadron commander, Lt. Col. Darrell Judy, standing, and the 32nd FTS director of operations, Lt. Col. Brian Hellinger, work together to clear a room during a game of laser tag between the first assignment instructor pilots and the major weapon system instructors while deployed to Alpena, Mich. (Photo/ Capt. Anthony Cannone)

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Alpena

First Lt. Jarrod Judd, left, checks the I.D. card and dog tags of Capt. Brian Trumble before the 32nd Flying Training Squadron deploys to the Combat Readiness Training Center in Alpena, Mich., Aug. 21-24. The squadron participated in air-refueling and precision landings during the deployment. (Photo/ Capt. Anthony Cannone)

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Mississippi Kite

The love of a Mississippi Kite for its chicks poses a threat to humans because of its protective nature. The kites may dive at people to ward them away from their nests. (Courtesy photo)

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Lightning

A lightning strike photographed near Vance during a thunderstorm last summer. (Photo by Master Sgt. Gary Rann)

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Out with the old...

There are more than 47 million fridges more than 10 years old in the U.S. These old fridges each cost on average an extra $150 per year to use. That's more than $7 billion dollars wasted annually in energy costs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Hill)

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Sit up, shape up

Selena Duffy, aerobics instructor at the Vance Air Force Base Fitness Center, cranks out a set of sit-ups on the center's new equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Agneta Murnan)

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Bank closes

The Central National Bank of Enid branch on base is closing its doors for customer service on Dec. 31. The ATM will be removed in late October. The current bank building was constructed in 1986 and will be turned over to the government when the lease terminates Jan. 31. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Iraqi air force pilots take flight into history

Iraqi airmen pass the class flag to the senior class during a graduation ceremony at Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq, Oct. 13. Three Iraqi airmen received their wings during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Randi Flaugh)

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Breaking ground for new homes

Ground was broken for 30 new military-family housing units June 15 at Vance Air Force Base, Okla. Wielding the shovels are (left to right) Elizabeth Kirkpatrick, assistant investment manager for Pinnacle-Hunt Communities; Denise Hauck, investment manager with Pinnacle-Hunt; Col. Jennifer Graham, 71st Mission Support Group commander; Col. Richard A. Klumpp Jr., 71st Flying Training Wing commander; Maj. Darren Gibbs, 71st Logistics Readiness Squadron commander; Ron Hanson, project manager for Hunt Construction; and Kent Plemons, with Pinnacle Development. (U.S. Air Force photo by Terry Wasson)

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Loose lips sink ships

Poor maintenance of operational secuirty, especially on the Internet, could compromise mission success or unit safety.

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Teaming for transition

Maj. Stephen Rau, (right), 8th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot at Vance Air Force Base and Maj. Steven Lygren, (left) instructor pilot with the 89th Flying Training Squadron at Sheppard AFB, Texas, pair up to assist with the transition from T-37 Tweet to T-6A Texan Phase II undergraduate pilot training at Sheppard. For two weeks, a total of eight instructor pilots from Sheppard and 12 from Vance worked to accomplish mission qualification training flights, advanced handling characteristics training and T-6 runway supervisory unit qualification training. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Agneta Murnan)

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Leap of faith

Chaplain Gilbert invites Team Vance to use the extra day in 2008 to explore their faith 7:30-11:30 a.m., Feb. 29 in the Chapel Community Activity Center. The chapel will provide breakfast burritos, coffee, juice and pastries for all at 7:30 a.m.

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Saving green

Lisa Pond, Vance Air Force Base commissary store associate, loads a reusable cloth bag with groceries. Customers can use the bags, which hold up to 30 pounds, in place of disposable paper or plastic bags.

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