• Consolidated Logistics Complex on horizon

    Units within the 71st Logistics Readiness Squadron are preparing for their move to the new Consolidated Logistics Complex, scheduled to be complete in February. The CLC will house several 71st LRS offices currently spread across Vance Air Force Base into one new building. Sections scheduled to move

  • Command of 32nd FTS Jayhawks changes hands

    Command of the 32nd Flying Training Squadron changed hands during a change of command ceremony Aug. 26 in Hangar 170. Lt. Col. John Hokaj, who was serving as the 32nd FTS operations officer, accepted command of the squadron from Lt. Col. Roger Johnson. Colonel Johnson transitions to the 71st Flying

  • 71st MSG under new leadership

    The 71st Mission Support Group came under new leadership during a change of command ceremony at 10 a.m. Monday in Hangar 170. Col. Christopher Thelen took command of the group from Col. Fred Cheney. Colonel Thelen came to Team Vance following his duties as 3rd Civil Engineer Squadron commander at

  • Former VAFB commander speaks at ORI out brief

    Maj. Gen. Edward "Buster" Ellis, 19th Air Force commander, visited Vance Air Force Base to speak at the Operational Readiness Inspection out brief Tuesday. "Today's results were outstanding, even though the overall rating was 'Excellent,'" the former 71st Flying Training Wing commander said. As the

  • Bringing home the green backs

    Team Vance will see more green in the future thanks to the meticulous record keeping of the base Accounting Liaison Office who won $12,500 in the major command's Wing Commanders Incentive Program. "This achievement was only possible through teamwork," said Tech. Sgt. Ben Dalton, NCO in charge of the