• IFF takes to the skies

    The first Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals sortie took flight Wednesday, one of many scheduled for the eight-week course, as part of the inaugural Vance IFF class. The class of six students, all recent Vance graduates of Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training, started class Aug. 13 in

  • Southgate opens for main entrance traffic

    The Southgate Road entrance to Vance Air Force Base opened Wednesday for 24-hour base traffic as part of Vance's force protection enhancement project. The inbound and outbound traffic both run through a traffic circle when passing by the new gatehouse currently in construction. (U.S. Air Force photo

  • Honorary Commanders deploy from Vance

    Eight Vance honorary commanders visited the base Tuesday for an insider's look at the 71st Mission Support Group's operations. Hosted by Col. Jennifer Graham, 71st Mission Support Group commander, the civic leaders were given deployment orders to the fictional country of Tarzanistan and went through

  • 15 Vance Airmen selected for promotion

    Fifteen Vance senior airmen were part of the 15,130 Air Force-wide recently selected for promotion to staff sergeant. The Air Force selected 15,130 of 36,608 eligible senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant, with all being notified during the first duty hour Wednesday. One Vance selectee was