• AETC commander visits

    "I love Vance and I love Enid. They represent the absolute best of the Air Education and Training Command in the relationship of the community and they also represent the best of the Air Force. It's a great part of America," said Gen. William Looney, AETC commander during a recent visit here. This

  • The Scoop: different name, same coverage

    Later this month, after more than 55 years, the printed version of the Vance Airscoop will cease to exist. That doesn't mean, however, that Vance Air Force Base will be without a newspaper. Beginning next month the Enid News & Eagle, the contracting publisher for Vance Airscoop for a number of

  • VAFB tops in duty status reporting

    Good teamwork leads to number one standings in most endeavors and duty status reporting is no exception. Good teamwork has put Team Vance at number one in the Air Force. "From July through December 2003, Vance Air Force Base was number one Air Force-wide in (temporary duty) reporting," said Capt

  • Team Vance master sergeant best QAE in command

    A Team Vance master sergeant earned the Air Education and Training Command Maintenance Quality Assurance Evaluator of the year award for 2003. MSgt Manni Nejade, 71st Flying Training Wing QAE, was a key player in aircraft maintenance management receiving an "Outstanding" rating during the 2003

  • 8th FTS celebrates birthday

    The 8th Flying Training Squadron marked its 62nd birthday March 18 with a celebration of the squadron's past, its present and a look toward the future. Instructors and staff relived the 8th's history as Capt Lance Benson delivered a look at the formation, development and achievements of the squadron