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.
April 28, 2026 AETC Lines of Effort Power the Force Behind the 2026 National Defense Strategy Air Education and Training Command has revamped its Lines of Effort, establishing the strategic framework guiding how the command recruits, trains and educates Airmen and Guardians to deliver combat-credible forces capable of deterring aggression and winning in a high-end fight.
April 21, 2026 U.S. Air Force senior leaders meet with Vance Airmen Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach, his wife, Mrs. Cindy Wilsbach, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe, and his wife, Dr. Doniel Wolfe, visited Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, home of the 71st Flying Training Wing, April 15.
April 20, 2026 Scarlet Hawk 26-02 -- exercising for the 'road to war' Exercise Scarlet Hawk 26-02 tested Airmen’s readiness at Vance Air Force Base, March 23–27, through a series of escalating “road to war” scenarios designed to mirror real-world threats.