• 3rd FTS to stand up Thursday

    A new fighter training squadron will be stood up during an assumption of command ceremony at Vance Air Force Base at 2 p.m., Thursday in Hangar 199. Lt. Col. Tom Tyson will assume command of the 3rd Fighter Training Squadron consisting of more than 20 instructor pilots who will teach Introduction to

  • A goal achieved

    At least one Team Vance member checking out the C-20 in front of base operations Tuesday during a visit by the aircraft and its crew from the 89th Airlift Wing, Andrews AFB, Md., will have thoughts like Capt. Ian Laughrey did on a similar occasion a few years ago. Only time will tell if results will

  • USDA banishes birds outside Vance

    The open areas that make northwest Oklahoma a great location for a flying training base also are very inviting to some natural fliers. Unfortunately, the two groups of fliers can't safely share the same air space, especially when geese are using the fields just outside Vance Air Force Base for their