• FAIPs energize Vance AFB squadrons

    Vance AFB's primary mission is to train pilots. The majority of instructor pilots acquire experience during their assignments at other bases by learning how to fly different types of aircraft. First assignment instructor pilots, on the other hand, graduate here, attend Pilot Instructor Training at

  • Clinic’s facelift is a year long operation

    Vance AFB clinic is going through a year-long renovation process to improve work areas and provide an aesthetically pleasing facility for customers and employees. The clinic encompasses family, flight, and optometry medicine, immunization, public health, dental, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, life

  • Summer Hire Program applications being accepted

    The Appropriated Fund Summer Hire Program will be accepting applications beginning April 1 through April 20, 2007, for the following position: GS 0303-03, Support Clerk. These are temporary, 40-hour per week positions, not-to-exceed 30-Sep-2005. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age at the

  • Rabid animal confirmed on base

    A recent report of a suspected rabid wild animal at Vance Air Froce Base has been confirmed positive for the viral disease Rabies. Rabies is a zoonotic disease, meaning that it can be transmitted from animals to humans. Transmission occurs when infected saliva enters the body through a wound or a

  • Chapel Connections multiplies worship opportunities

    Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Michael Gilbert, active-duty chaplain since 1992, came from Nellis AFB to Vance AFB four months ago. He explains that his duties as Wing Chaplain include spiritual care such as pastoral counseling and visitations. At the same time he conducts religious observances, advises