Feightner's T-38 flight

Ray Feightner Jr., left, the 2012 Honorary Commander of the 71st Flying Training Wing, at Vance AFB, Okla., gets pre-flight help from Col. Russ Mack, the former commander of the 71st FTW, before Feightner’s orientation ride in the T-38 Talon, Friday, June 8. The flight was also Mack’s fini-flight as the Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/ 2nd Lt. Thomas Barger)

Feightner takes orientation flight in T-38

Published June 13, 2012

VANCE AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Ray Feightner Jr., the 2012 Honorary Commander of the 71st Flying Training Wing at Vance AFB, took an orientation ride in a T-38 Talon Friday, June 8.

Feightner flew with Col. Russ Mack, the former commander of the 71st FTW. The flight was Mack's last as the commander.

Feightner is also the tenth Vance Partner in the Sky, selected for his humble and unwavering support of the men and women of Team Vance, said Mack.

The Partner in the Sky title is a lifelong appointment that honors Vance supporters who go above and beyond to support the base and Team Vance personnel.

The Honorary Commander program brings community leaders of varying backgrounds together in partnership with commanders at Vance for one-year appointments. The goal of the program is to foster a greater understanding of Vance AFB operations by members of Enid and surrounding communities.