Aug. 26, 2026 An autographed T-1A launches from Vance – ending a training legacy The last T-1A Jayhawk training aircraft left Vance Air Force Base destined for the bone yard at Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona.
Aug. 21, 2026 Air Force Awards Production Contract for Next-Gen Aerospace Readiness Enterprise System The Department of the Air Force’s initiative to overhaul its aircrew management systems has reached a critical milestone following extensive operator testing, officially awarding the Aerospace Readiness Enterprise System, or ARES, production contract to VivSoft.
Aug. 11, 2026 Forty-four students receive their wings during landmark graduation Forty-four students in pilot training here graduated during a ceremony held Aug. 7 at the Stride Bank Center in Enid, Oklahoma.
May 19, 2026 T-38 Talon operational pause The Air Force is implementing a fleet-wide operational pause for all T-38 Talon aircraft, ensuring the continued safety of Air Force personnel and equipment during an ongoing investigation.
May 19, 2026 AFAS chief officer stresses importance of financial support systems available to Airmen Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Edward Thomas, chief executive officer of the Air & Space Forces Aid Society, visited Vance Air Force Base in May 2026 to discuss financial readiness resources available to Airmen and reconnect with a base tied closely to his family’s military history.