• Fixed Wing Qualification Training Program departs Vance

    More than 30 years ago after the Vietnam War, the initial version of the Fixed Wing Qualification Training Program represented a refresher course for trained Air Force pilots who had not flown for a long time. Gene Kornman, Vance Air Force Base registrar, said the Air Force had too many trained

  • 19th AF commander speaks to Class 07-06 graduates

    Twenty-eight and a half years ago, 2nd Lt. Irving Halter Jr. earned his wings at Vance Air Force Base, Okla., as a student in Class 79-01. Now, more than 3,200 flying hours later, Major General Halter came back to where his flying career took off to speak to the aviator graduates of Class 07-06

  • Vance children contribute to Hope Trunk

    In 1955, Sadako, a Japanese girl exposed to radiation in Hiroshima, died of leukemia. What makes her story unique is she strove to fold 1,000 paper cranes to be cured of her illness. The symbolic meaning of paper cranes is that of peace and healing.This sentiment is shared by the Vance AFB School

  • Base Offers Free In-Home Childcare Licensing

    If you are interested in owning your own business on base, but want to skip on the start up costs, the Vance Air Force Base Family Child Care Office can help. The Child Care Office is now offering free licensing for those interested in becoming in-home child-care providers, through the 71st Mission