Thank you for 32 incident-free days Published Nov. 28, 2006 By Col. Bryan Benson 71st Flying Training Wing Vance Air Force Base, Okla. -- Team Vance -- people do make a difference! As I write this week's article I am delighted to announce our "No March Madness" campaign has been a success! While today may be April Fool's Day, it is no joking matter Team Vance's daily commitment to being good wingmen has paid off! It's no accident Vance hasn't had an alcohol-related incident in more than a month; it comes from hard work and planning. Thank you for your diligence and for making it through 32 days without incident. Keep in mind our wingman concept extends to our daily lives including any current issues the Air Force may be facing. This month's fresh start should also mark Team Vance shifting its focus to our future events. Since I have taken command, we have already successfully accomplished one milestone together, bringing the T-6 here, along with our daily business of training pilots, flying more than 300 daily sorties and maintaining the support of our important mission in a safe manner. The significant events on our horizon include the continuation of the T-6 transition, watching the Base Realignment and Closure process continue and the fast approaching Operational Readiness Inspection. I am confident we will succeed with the endeavors we'll soon be challenged with. Our inspector general team has been hard at work readying our wing for the pending inspection. The key to receiving that coveted "outstanding" rating is preparation. Our IG Team, led by Lt. Col. David Marshall, is highly experienced and stands ready to assist in any way. The T-6 transition is still taking place and will be for some time. Most of you may have already noticed the change in our T-6 and T-37 flight patterns over Enid and Waukomis. I continue to be amazed at how swiftly and smoothly you tackle changes and still press forward with mission accomplishment. I know there has been a lot of speculation and some people may have even seen a "list" circulating around, naming military bases selected for closure. I remind you that a list does not exist. The selection committee was just announced two weeks ago and the release of potential bases selected for closure is scheduled for May 15. Our role as military personnel is to accomplish our mission as we have for more than 50 years and trust the BRAC committee will make the right choices for America. Thank you for your hard work and all you do for our community and our great country. Ensure you have a safe weekend Team Vance by planning ahead, sticking to your plan and including your wingman in your plan.