• STUSPENDOUS: 71st Student Squadron is intramurals' best in 2014

    Go back in our intramural sports record books, and two numbers will stand out: 32 and three.The 32 would be for the former 32nd Flying Training Squadron, the predecessor to today's 3rd FTS. Since 2001, the squadron has won 11 of 14 Commander's Trophies and seven of the last eight, yet in 2014,

  • Medical technician named March Airman of the Month

    A 71st Medical Support Squadron staff technician is the 71st Flying Training Wing Airman of the Month for March.Airman 1st Class Austin Wilson was selected by 71st Flying Training Wing group superintendents for his work performance and merit as an Air Force member.An announcement was played over the

  • New Airmen get their bearings

    New Airmen go through a whirlwind of activities during the transformation of civilian to active duty Airman, which can be a confusing process. Lucky for new Airmen, there's the First Term Airmen Center to catch them when they land at their first duty station.FTAC is a five-day program that every

  • 13th CMSAF mentors Team Vance members

    Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Frederick Finch spent a day here discussing leadership and professional development Feb. 11.Finch is the 13th chief master sergeant of the Air Force and served as the command chief master sergeant for the 11th Air Force and Air Command during his 28-year

  • Vance recognizes Annual Award winners

    Outstanding members of the 71st Flying Training Wing and PAE, the base operations support contractor, were recognized during the 2014 Annual Awards banquet Feb. 11 at the Vance Collocated Club.Nominees from each group walked through a sword arch escorted by family or friends.Winners in the enlisted