• Vance students see operational AF aboard KC-135

    Officers awaiting pilot training at Vance had the opportunity to see the operational Air Force during flights aboard two KC-135 refueling aircraft with the 22nd Air Refueling Wing at McConnell AFB, Kan. Twenty-six OAPTs, along with Capt. Matthew Cummins of the 5th Flying Training Squadron and Capt.

  • AAFES deputy commander tours Vance exchange

    Brig. Gen. Francis Hendricks is second in charge of the 37th largest retailer in the world, with $10 billion in annual sales. The most interesting part of his job, said the general, is meeting the customers and sales associates that make it all possible.Last week, General Hendricks, the Army Air

  • Patton takes final match in singles racquetball tournament

    Playing in his 10th Vance singles racquetball tournament since taking up the sport 15 years ago, Jeff Patton defeated Darin Booth, 15-9, 15-8, to win the title, April 2, at the base Fitness Center.Mr. Patton is the chief quality assurance evaluator for Community Services and lodging. Lt. Col. Darin

  • Kickball tournament teams open to more players

    The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office will host a "Kick the Silence" kickball tournament April 23 at the base softball fields at 3 p.m. as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month here at Vance.The four teams competing in the tournament are Rising 4, Focus 5/6, Company Grade Officers'

  • Eisenhower students enjoy National Library Week

    Students from Eisenhower Elementary School are visiting the Vance Library for a series of guest readers this week in celebration of National Library Week. Guest readers include Chaplain (Capt.) Zachary Nash, Vance Chapel, Col. Tim Gibson, 71st Mission Support Group commander, Dr. Cheryl Evans, dean