• Four graduate from Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals Class 11-GBV

    The 3rd Fighter Training Squadron graduated 1st Lt. Catherine Essner, 1st Lt. Zach Shuler, 1st Lt. Chris Spach and 2nd Lt. Dan Hendren from Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals Class 11-GBV, May 10.The pilots completed this phase of their training on their way to becoming fighter pilots in the A-10

  • Forty-five receive diplomas during commencement

    Forty-five Vance Air Force Base members were recognized for graduating college during a commencement ceremony at the Base Auditorium May 5.Col. Russ Mack, the 71st Flying Training Wing commander, presented diplomas for the Community College of the Air Force, Wayland Baptist University, Ashford

  • Warrior of the Week – Airman 1st Class Yenia Ortega-Flores

    Name:  Airman 1st Class Yenia Ortega-FloresDuty:  71st Communications Squadron Knowledge Operations managerHometown:  Los AngelesFavorite exercise:  Circuit trainingMission contributions:  Airman Ortega-Flores completed staff assistance visits to 25 offices, identified and directed corrective

  • Warrior of the Week – Don Blose

    Name:  Don BloseDuty:  71st Communications Squadron quality assurance evaluatorHometown:  Midwest City, Okla.Favorite exercise:  GolfMission contributions:  Mr. Blose coordinated a reprographics cost saving proposal and contract modification that resulted in an annual savings of $21,500 for the 71st