• OSC awards $16,000 in scholarships

    Fifteen Team Vance members were presented college scholarships totaling $16,000 by the Officers' Spouses' Club during a dinner at the Vance Collocated Club, May 12.Eight spouses and seven high school seniors received $500 to $2,000 to pursue a higher education."I decided to become more involved in

  • General Benson speaks to Class 15-09

    A former commander of the 71st Flying Training Wing was the key note speaker at the graduation ceremony for Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 15-09, May 21.Retired Brig. Gen. Bryan Benson, who served as the Vance base commander from February 2005 to September 2006, shared his

  • 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