Mission essential – Jon Bravinder, 71st Flying Training Wing Chapel Published April 24, 2013 VANCE AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Chaplain (Capt.) Jon Bravinder, with the 71st Flying Training Wing Chapel staff, can be spotted just about anywhere on Vance Air Force Base. His work takes him to where Team Vance members work, worship and play. Bravinder provides spiritual care for Vance Airmen, their families and other authorized personnel. He also helps them realize their constitutional right to the free exercise of religion. Whether he is providing pastoral care to individuals or advising base leadership on spiritual, ethical, moral and religious accommodation issues, Bravinder is essential to the mission. He is a key player in supporting the Spiritual pillar of Comprehensive Airman Fitness, a critical part of Developing professional Airmen and Deploying combat ready warriors.