• Reaching for the stars, with a guide

    In the middle of a circle of children at the Vance Air Force Base Youth Center, Eileen Collins, a 1979 Vance Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training (JSUPT) graduate, stood tall on a piece of carpet depicting space - - the frontier she spent over 872 hours exploring. Around her were 16

  • Seventeen at Vance selected for tech, master promotion

    Fifteen current and two former Team Vance members were on the technical sergeant and master sergeant promotion lists released June 26.Those selected for master sergeant are: Craig Brodber, 71st Force Support Squadron Tracy Cabatit, 71st Medical Group Robert Caithaml, 71st Flying Training Wing Mary

  • Focus 5/6 hosts Star Search at Vance club

    More than 50 people attended the Focus 5/6 Star Search talent contest June 20 at the Vance Collocated Club. A harmonica player and a young singer took first places in their age groups. Brittany Lostetter, daughter of Lt. Col. Vincent Lostetter, 71st Operations Support Squadron commander, took first

  • A safe Fourth of July is a fun Fourth of July

    Soon the Fourth of July weekend will be upon us and, like usual, we will celebrate by enjoying outdoor activities, cookouts and fireworks with family and friends. This is a great time of year to take a mid-summer break and get out and enjoy the nice weather. However, this time of year is also the

  • Navy commander takes over Air Force training squadron

    Navy Cmdr. Roger L. Curry assumed command of the 8th Flying Training Squadron June 20 during a ceremony here. He replaced Air Force Lt. Col. Neil E. Woods, who will become the 71st Operations Group deputy commander. Col. Douglas E. Troyer, 71st OG commander, passed the 8th FTS guidon to Commander