• Mission essential – Jon Bravinder, 71st Flying Training Wing Chapel

    Chaplain (Capt.) Jon Bravinder, with the 71st Flying Training Wing Chapel staff, can be spotted just about anywhere on Vance Air Force Base. His work takes him to where Team Vance members work, worship and play.Bravinder provides spiritual care for Vance Airmen, their families and other authorized

  • Community survey gives voice to base concerns

    The Air Force has launched the 2013 Community Assessment survey that will run through May 31."Only a portion of the Team Vance population will receive an invitation to participate in this survey," said Maggie Laws, 71st Flying Training Wing community support coordinator.The survey is sponsored by

  • Vance Spouse Spotlight: Danell Harrison

    Name: Danell HarrisonBase affiliation: My husband, Capt. Michael Harrison, is the international military student flight commander for the 71st Student Squadron and a T-6A instructor pilot with the 33rd Flying Training Squadron.Tell us about you and your family: I love humanity, animals, nature,

  • Who is your mentor?

    Who is your mentor?You undoubtedly have one, or several, or had a couple along the way.Mentorship is vital in one's development. My philosophy is that one must seek out a mentor based on personality, knowledge and willingness to mentor.You must also be ready to mentor those that come after you. I

  • Rules for safely navigating Vance traffic roundabouts

    Roundabouts are the safest form of traffic control available. They are cheaper, more efficient and have a higher traffic capacity than normal four-way intersections.Vance has four roundabouts - three at the Hairston Gate and one at the Baker Gate.The roundabouts are circular intersections that slow