Strait retiring after 24 years active-duty service Published March 22, 2012 VANCE AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- A retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Anthony Strait will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, March 29, at the Vance Collocated Club. Sergeant Strait, the NCO in charge of the 71st Force Support Squadron Manpower and Organization section, has served 24 years with the U.S. Air Force. A reception will follow the retirement ceremony. For more information, contact 1st Lt. Jordan Tribble, 213-7546.