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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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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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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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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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71 CPTS

71 CPTS Logo
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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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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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American Legion Auxiliary Award winner

Senior Airman Hannah Luker, a systems technician with the 71st Medical Group at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, prepares her work station for the start of the day. Luker received the American Legion Auxiliary Salute to Servicemember Award at the ALA national convention, Aug. 30, in Milwaukee. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Kathy Duran)
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Senior Airman Hannah Luker

Senior Airman Hannah Luker, a systems technician with the 71st Medical Group at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, was awarded the American Legion Auxiliary Salute to Servicemember Award at the ALA national convention, Aug. 30, in Milwaukee. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Kathy Duran)
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CRAFT a better pilot

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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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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T-28 Trojan

The T-28 Trojan, a trainer aircraft used at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, in the early 1950s, is on static display near the main gate. An unreliable engine limited its time used to train pilots at Vance. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Christian Soto)
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T-6 Texan

Vance Air Force Base student pilots flew the T-6 Texan as an initial training aircraft from 1948-1953. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Vultee "Valiant” B-13

The first aircraft used to train pilots at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, was the Vultee "Valiant.” There were two models flown -- the B-13 (in photo) with a Pratt & Whitney engine and the B-15 with a Wright engine. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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New Senior NCOs

Senior NCOs
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Tech. Sgt. Steven Holland

Tech. Sgt. Steven Holland, center, receives his senior NCO induction plaque from Col. Jay Johnson, left, 71st Flying Training Wing commander, during a ceremony held Aug. 26, at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Chief Master Sgt. Brandon Smith, right, the 71st FTW command chief, was the guest speaker for the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Kathy Duran)
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