• Medical logistics technician STEP promoted to E-6

    A staff sergeant with the 71st Medical Support Squadron was promoted to technical sergeant through the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program July 31 at the Wing Recognition Ceremony held in the Vance Collocated Club.The STEP program gives supervisors a chance to get their outstanding Airmen

  • Senate Armed Services Committee staff delegation visits new control tower

    Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee staff took a tour of the new air traffic control tower construction site during their visit to Vance Air Force Base Aug. 5.The five SADC staff members were hosted to lunch at the Woodring Regional Airport and received a 71st Flying Training Wing mission

  • 71st Student Squadron welcomes new commander

    Rank/Name: Lt. Col. William "Yogi" MaherSquadron: 71st Student SquadronDate assumed command: June 26, 2013Previous assignment: 71st Flying Training Wing Plans and ExercisesTime in Service: 18 yearsHobbies: Biking, running, fishing, flying, playing the guitar and reading. Why the squadron is

  • Operations officer takes over the 8th FTS

    Rank/Name: Lt. Col. Troy HendersonSquadron: 8th Fighter Training SquadronDate assumed command: June 21, 2013 Previous assignment: 8th FTS operations officerTime in Service: 19 yearsHobbies: Hunting, fishing, flying, kids' activities and horses.Why the squadron is important to the Air Force mission:

  • Vance Spouse Spotlight: Kaylee Mitchell

    Name: Kaylee MitchellBase affiliation: My husband is Airman 1st Class Lawrence Mitchell in the 71st Medical Operation Squadron Public Health office.Tell us about your family: We have a son named Kai who is 1 year old.What is your educational background? I am working on a Bachelor Degree in Human