• Air Force moves to bring about RPA mission relief

    The Air Force is pursuing a range of options that will, in combination with a reset in the number of sustainable combat air patrols, help alleviate long-term stress on Remotely Piloted Aircraft crews.Initial efforts were announced by the Air Force Secretary and Chief of Staff earlier this year; new

  • SFS secretary named AETC Spouse of the Year

    For the second straight year, a Team Vance spouse is the Air Education and Training Command Key Spouse of the Year."I have no idea how I won this award," Raedawn Davis, the wife of Tech. Sgt. Cory Davis, from the 71st Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight, modestly said. "I just do what I

  • Increased mission requirements open doors for continued service

    The Air Force is introducing several personnel and manpower initiatives to meet increased mission requirements outlined in the fiscal year 2016 President's Budget.In order to enhance operational and mission capacity in support of combatant commanders, and to maintain readiness, the Air Force is

  • My Body…My Life…: Vance Airmen teach sexual assault prevention

    Team Vance Airmen and family members developed a distinctive set of resiliency tools during an offering of "My Body...My Life...," a women's empowerment program, at the Community Chapel Activity Center, April 28.The class, offered through the 71st Security Forces Squadron, is taught by Vance Airmen

  • Flight of Dreams lands at Vance

    "If birds can glide for long periods of time, then ... why can't I?"This pondering by Orville Wright bridges the gap between youthful wonderment and scientific analysis - likely tenets of the 5th Flying Training Squadron's "Flight of Dreams" program.In its 10th year, Flight of Dreams helped Enid