Retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. John E. Lutes Published Dec. 15, 2009 VANCE AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Congratulations and good luck on your retirement Master Sgt. John E. Lutes. Thank you for your service. Time in service: 25 years, one month Retirement ceremony: 3:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 8, in the 71st Operations Support Squadron, Room 29, Bldg. 690. A reception will follow the ceremony in the Empey Room.