• Wing rated Satisfactory by AETC inspection team

    The 71st Flying Training Wing excelled during a Consolidated Unit Inspection held here April 9-11, with no critical or significant findings, resulting in an overall "Satisfactory" rating. The inspection, conducted by the Air Education and Training Command's Inspector General office, evaluated the

  • Marshall takes command of the 5th FTS at Vance

    Lt. Col. Phillip Marshall became the new commander of the 5th Flying Training Squadron during a ceremony held April 16 in the Vance Collocated Club.Marshall, the former director of operations with the 5th FTS, assumed command when Col. Dwain Kuehl, a former commander of the 5th FTS, passed the unit

  • AFSA, Top 3 join forces for base beautification

    More than 50 Team Vance members supported a joint Air Force Sergeants Association and Top 3 initiative to pick up trash on Gott Road leading up to the Hairston Gate April 6.Participants included AFSA and Top 3 members as well as base senior leadership and several family members. "For this event, the

  • 'If it isn't you, it's the person next to you'

    "Hey sexy... you single?"I turned to see a fellow Airman in training; standing about 5 feet 8 inches tall, dark hair and eyes. Over the next four months, I heard this fellow classmate repeat the same line more than a couple dozen times.It wasn't just me he had an eye for; it was a handful of my new

  • Renovations close down temporary living facilities until summer

    Temporary living facilities at Vance will be unavailable until mid June due to renovations.On the menu of improvements are better lighting, raised flower beds with benches and smoother walkways.Those who would normally stay in TLF will stay in the visitor's quarters across the street. Families in