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2nd Lt. Katherine Thompson is the officer in charge of airfield systems for the 71st Communications Squadron at Vance Air Force Base, Okla. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Frank Casciotta

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BX sign

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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Fall Fest

Chauncey Jackson, son of Capt. Leroy Jackson, a 71st Operations Group airfield operations flight commander, paints a pumpkin Oct. 1 during Fall Fest at Vance Air Force Base, Okla. Each year, Vance holds the Fall Festival in October. Nearly 500 Team Vance members attended. (U.S. Air Force photo/ 2nd Lt. Alexios Gavrilos)

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Fall Fest

Capt. Leroy Jackson, a 71st Operations Group airfield operations flight commander, inspects his son Damond’s work on a pumpkin he just painted during the Fall Festival Oct. 1 at Vance Air Force Base, Okla. Children painted 200 donated pumpkins before the event ended. Other attractions included bounce houses and free food. (U.S. Air Force photo/ 2nd Lt. Alexios Gavrilos)

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Fall Fest

1st Lt. Michael Pickering, a 71st Student Squadron student pilot, and Lyndee Peterson, wife of 2nd Lt. Aaron Peterson, also student pilot here, paint pumpkins with their children at Vance Air Force Base, Okla., during the base’s annual Fall Festival Oct.1. Each year, Vance hosts the Fall Fest in October as a family friendly event. This year approximately 500 people attended. (U.S. Air Force photo/ 2nd Lt. Alexios Gavrilos)

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Fall Fest

Wes Felber, a Vance Air Force Base Fire Department lead fire fighter, helps Master Sgt. Douglas Bolton, the 71st Security Forces Squadron operations superintendent, lift his son Dylan Bolton out of a fire engine during Fall Fest Oct.1 at Vance Air Force Base, Okla. The Vance Fire Department showcased some of their engines at this year’s annual Fall Festival. Other attractions included bounce houses and pumpkin painting for the children, a beer garden for the adults and free food for everyone. (U.S. Air Force photo/ 2nd Lt. Alexios Gavrilos)

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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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adventure challenge

The 71st Force Support Squadron team “The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything,” represented by, from left, 2d Lt. Jacob Pfannenstiel, Senior Airman Christina Sullivan, Airmen 1st Class James Atwell and Torrence Johnson, won “Best Costume” in the 2013 Adventure Challenge Sept. 29 at Vance Air Force Base, Okla. The 71st FSS won the same title at last year’s Adventure Race when they dressed as Native Americans. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Heather Perez-Conde)

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adventure challenge

Col. John Menozzi, 71st Flying Training Wing vice wing commander, front right to left, Col. Daniels, 71st Mission Support Group commander, left to right back, Colonel Darren James, 71st FTW commander, and Col. David Chiesa, 71st Medical Group commander, paddle a raft in the base pool as team “Grumpy Old Men” at the 2013 Adventure Challenge Sept. 29 at Vance Air Force Base, Okla. They placed ninth out of the 12 teams who participated.(U.S. Air Force photo/ Heather Perez-Conde)

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adventure challenge

The 71st Security Forces Squadron team “The Defenders” won first place in the 2013 Adventure Challenge Sept. 29 at Vance Air Force Base, Okla.” The Defenders” were represented by, from left, Staff Sgt. John King, Senior Airman Scott Brakefield, Maj. Robert Prausa and Capt. Thomas Kellams. Despite the wet weather, 12 teams competed in this year’s Adventure Challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Heather Perez-Conde)

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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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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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T-38 ejection seat upgrade

The Martin-Baker Mk US16T ejection seat features a safer ejection process and built-in parachutes for pilots flying the T-38 Talon. The seats are being installed in all 66 T-38s here and maintenance personnel expect to complete the upgrade to Vance's T-38 fleet by June this year. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Frank Casciotta)

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