• Gen Rand visits Vance pilot Class 14-14

    Twenty-two new pilots received their silver wings during a ceremony in the base auditorium Sept. 5.General Robin Rand, the Air Education and Training commander spoke at Class 14-14's graduation ceremony, and for the first time, the graduation included a flyover of four T-6A Texan IIs.Thirteen of the

  • Vance kicks off National Preparedness Month

    "If you don't like the weather, just wait five minutes," is a popular reference amongst Oklahomans referring to the diverse an unpredictable weather patterns they experience. In acknowledgment of the unpredictable weather that exists not only in Oklahoma, but around the U.S., September is recognized

  • Airfield systems, ground radar Airmen join 71st OSS

    The 71st Communications Squadron transitioned to a flight Sept. 1. The down size is a result of the airfield systems and ground radar Air Force Specialty Codes realigning to the 71st Operations Support Squadron.The process realignment of airfield systems and ground radar began in November 2012

  • 4 new master sergeants recognized

    Team Vance recognized four new master sergeants during a ceremony Aug. 28 at the Vance Collocated Club. Senior NCO-Recognition ceremonies are annual Air Force traditions where master sergeant selects are welcomed to the Senior NCO tier and recognized for their accomplishments. This year, Vance

  • Campaign against DWI begins at Vance

    Labor Day weekend is one of the deadliest holidays in America due to drunk drivers on the road causing fatal accidents, which is why police nation-wide kicked off their Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign Aug. 13."It's tragic how many people lose their lives to drunk drivers," said Tech. Sgt.