• Polishing the details before the inspection begins

    Next week, the Unit Compliance Inspection team from Air Education and Training Command arrives to take an in depth look at how well Vance AFB follows Air Force Instructions in accomplishing the mission of training student pilots. Lt. Col. Stephen Wisser, chief of Plans and Exercises with the 71st

  • Biggest Losers drop half a ton at first weigh in

    Participants in Vance's Biggest Loser weight-loss competition dropped half a ton at the first weigh in Feb. 6. The 245 participants lost an average of 2.07 percent of their body weight, totaling 1,005 pounds, during the first four weeks of the competition. "It was such a fun day, watching the people

  • 32nd FTS takes Commander’s Trophy -- again

    The 32nd Flying Training Squadron has won the Vance AFB Commander's Trophy for the third year in row, with a total of 242 points for participation in intramural and extramural sports throughout the year. The commander's traveling trophy is awarded annually to the squadron with the highest total

  • Vance Warrior of the Week -- Staff Sgt. Danielle Ring

    Name: Staff Sgt. Danielle Ring Duty: NCOIC of Emergency Management, 71st Logistics Readiness Squadron Hometown: Hobart, Ind. Favorite PT regimen: Elliptical trainer Mission contributions: Authored complete revision to Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. Developed key input to wing exercise