• Camp Tomahawk wraps up girls week at Vance

    Vance wrapped up the last day of Camp Tomahawk for local, under-privileged children June 13.Camp Tomahawk, a free summer camp for children ages 9 to 11 years old who may not otherwise have the chance to attend a summer camp, is funded by the Enid Chamber of Commerce.This year 14 girls attended the

  • New Zealand AF visits Team Vance

    Several members of the New Zealand Air Force visited Vance Air Force Base June 16 to learn about the T-6A Texan II. The New Zealand Air Force is replacing the CT-4E with the T-6 as a primary training aircraft.The members attended a T-6 operations and maintenance brief, observed a simulator flight

  • 71st FTW gets new commander

    Col. Clark J. Quinn assumed command of the 71st Flying Training Wing from Col. Darren V. James in a change-of-command ceremony June 18 at Hanger 199. Gen. Robin Rand, the Air Education and Training Command commander, presided over the ceremony. He took control of the unit flag from James and

  • Camp Tomahawk boys’ week

    Vance hosted its first week of camp for local children June 2-6.Camp Tomahawk, a free summer camp for children between 9 and 11 years old who may not otherwise have the chance to attend a summer camp, is funded by the Enid Chamber of Commerce.This is the 40th year Vance hosted the camp."The Enid