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Aug. 8, 2022
Team Vance on leading edge of innovation for future of pilot training, Airmanship

“It’s imperative that we don’t view pilot training as simply technical school for officers. The reality is that it is one of the most important leader development programs we have," said Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, 19th Air Force commander.
July 26, 2022
Retired Brig. Gen. Rudolf Peksens revisits Vance as guest speaker for Class 22-11

Vietnam-era student pilot returned to Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, to inspire new aviators at the graduation of Class 22-11, held June 17.
July 25, 2022
Powers retires after career that spanned the analog-to-digital migration

A retirement ceremony celebrating Lt. Col. Nicholas Powers’ 23-year Air Force career was held Friday, July 15, in the Greven Crosswinds Club at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
July 21, 2022
Air Force Spark Tank unleashes AETC's capacity to innovate

Air Education and Training Command has begun accepting innovative submissions that can significantly impact Air Force missions within the next six - 24 months from uniformed and civilian Airmen for the 2023 Air Force Spark Tank competition, now through Aug. 17.
June 28, 2022
Class 23-04 welcomes international students back to Enid

The start of Class 23-04 brings the return of one of Vance’s many Undergraduate Pilot Training traditions -- training international students.

Team Vance on leading edge of innovation for future of pilot training, Airmanship