• Travel to parts of Mexico prohibited for Vance military

    An increased risk of violence along the United States-Mexico border and in border towns, the 71st Flying Training Wing commander has prohibited all Wing and tenant unit military members from traveling to or through any portion of Mexico within 50 miles of the border."My top priority is the safety

  • Air Force claims center may reimburse for recent hail damage

    The local Oklahoma weather is often severe. Occasionally, it is severe enough to do damage to personal property. Although the Air Force is not typically responsible for payment of repairs in these situations, there are occasions when a claim can be filed.The Military Personnel and Civilian Employees

  • Warrior of the Week – Staff Sgt. Dennis Sierens

    Name:  Staff Sgt. Dennis SierensDuty title:  Flight chief, 71st Security Forces SquadronHometown:  Jacksonville Beach, Fla.Favorite PT regimen:  RunningMission accomplishments:  Sergeant Sierens established and controlled a flightline Free Zone for the 71st Flying Training Wing change of command

  • Fit Family Fun Run

    Members of Team Vance participated in the "Get Up, Get Out and Get Fit" Family Fun Run at the base fitness center Thursday, May 27, as part of the Year of the Air Force Family's "Fit Family" campaign.The event included distances of five kilometers, one-mile, half-mile, and quarter-mile for