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Pursuing two dreams

Capt. Kyele Bridel, a T-6A Texan II instructor pilot at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, is a member of the U.S. Armed Forces Women’s Soccer team. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Ashley Crist)

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The basics of aviation

Capt. Veronica Morthorpe, a 3rd Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, teaches students basic flight maneuvers using a paper airplane, Nov. 5, at Air Camp 2022, in Dayton, Ohio. The event was split into four different flying modules where the students learned the basics of flying. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Kathy Duran)

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Mapping the route for future aviator

1st Lt. Jordan Mork, a 3rd Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, demonstrates for a student how to map their flight Nov. 5, at Air Camp 2022, in Dayton, Ohio. The Air Camp attendees learned the basics of flight physics, flight controls, stability, navigation skills and planned their flight. Air Camp promotes STEM education and careers to Ohio youth. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Kathy Duran)

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A family affair

From left, Joanne Thorstenson, 1st Lt. Christy Thorstenson and retired Navy Cmdr. Michael Thorstenson, pose for a family picture in front of Vance Air Force Base's heritage T-38C Talon aircraft at the Joint Base Andrews Air & Space Expo, Sept. 17-18, in Maryland. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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The family-owned T-28 Trojan

The Thorstenson family, from left, retired Navy Cmdr. Michael Thorstenson, Air Force 1st Lt. Christy Thorstenson and Joanne Thorstenson, pose in front of their family-owned T-28 Trojan at the Joint Base Andrews Air & Space Expo, Sept. 17-18, in Maryland. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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1st Lt. Christy Thorstenson

Vance T-38 instructor pilot, 1st Lt. Christy Thorstenson, joined her father at the Joint Base Andrews Air & Space Expo, Sept. 17-18, in Maryland. Her father, Michael Thorstenson, flew the family-owned T-28 Trojan to the airshow. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Ashley Crist)

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Colonel Matthew A. Astroth

Colonel Matthew A. Astroth is the Vice Wing Commander of the 71st Flying Training Wing, Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma

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A legacy of service to country

For 2nd Lt. Jonathan Soferr, his father's experiences in the Israel Defense Force help shape his sense of service and desire to attend the Air Force Academy and fly for the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Christian Soto)

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Thanks for making Spouse Space possible

The organizers of the new Spouse Space at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, acknowledge the individuals who played a vital role in developing the space during the ribbon cutting ceremony held Oct. 12. The Spouse Space, the first in the Air Force, provides spouses an opportunity to become more involved with the Vance mission and creates a sense of community. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Christian Soto)

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The Spouses behind the Space

Some of the Vance spouses who created and organized the new Spouse Space, the first in the Air Force, gather following the grand opening Oct. 12, at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The space provides spouses an opportunity to be more involved with the base mission and creates a sense of community. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Christian Soto)

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Air Force's first 'Spouse Space'

Base and Air Force Association officials cut the grand-opening ribbon on the Air Force’s first Spouse Space, Oct. 12, at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The Spouse Space gives Team Vance spouses a place to work, study and connect. In addition to a physical space, the concept also addresses the isolation that often comes with remote work. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Christian Soto)

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Slingshot puts Vance FAIP into F-15 early

1st Lt. Adrienne DeBauche, a 25th Flying Training Squadron first assignment instructor pilot at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, earned a slot in the Slingshot program this year. She is headed for an F-15E Strike Eagle cockpit a year early. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Kathy Duran)

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Pharmacist earns board certification

Capt. Anh Ison, a pharmacist with the 71st Medical Group at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, passed her board certification on the first try despite the challenges she faced to get there. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Ashley Crist)

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2nd Lt. Sydney Currenti, a T-38 student pilot, utilizes the Comprehensive Readiness for Aircrew Flying Training program at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Sept. 20. CRAFT’s core curriculum focuses on improving strength, conditioning, cognitive performance and performance nutrition. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Kathy Duran)

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CRAFT a better pilot

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Graduation

Gen. Mike Minihan, the Air Mobility Command commander, greets graduates from Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 22-14 at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 26. “This is the first time I’ve been back on a UPT base since I graduated in 1991, if you can believe that,” said Minihan in his speech. “But, I never forgot it takes the efforts of the collective to get these young men and women into the air. It’s a treat to be around people who truly love aviation.” (U.S. Air Force photo/ Sarah Bailey)

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Civic Leader Luncheon

Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command commander, meets with civic leaders from Enid, Oklahoma, at the Crosswinds Club during his visit to Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 26. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Ashley Crist)

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Immersive Training

Gen. Mike Minihan, the commander of Air Mobility Command, flies a Common Immersive Training Device as part of his visit to Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 26. ITDs are a standard part of pilot training, and an integral part of Undergraduate Pilot Training 2.5. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Kathy Duran)

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CRAFT

Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command commander, receives a briefing on the human performance laboratory as part of his visit to Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 26. Comprehensive Readiness for Aircrew Flying Training trains student pilots to perform like professional athletes, improving their performance in academics and flying. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Ashley Crist)

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