• Woods takes reins of 8th Flying Training Squadron

    Lt. Col. Neil Woods took command of the 8th Flying Training Squadron from Navy CDR Todd Rader in a change of command ceremony today in Hangar 199. Colonel Woods was formerly the 8th FTS director of operations. "I am very blessed to have this opportunity, and I thank the Vance leadership team for

  • Training required for motorcyclists to ride on base

    Summer isn't bringing just warmer weather to Vance Air Force Base. Rising temperatures and gas prices have also brought a dramatic increase in the number of motorcycle riders. "We've seen about a twofold increase in the number of riders we have attending our safety course," said George Wagner, 71st