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Pinning the new wings

New pilot wings are pinned on a member of Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 23-04 during a graduation ceremony held Jan. 6 at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Sarah Bailey)

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AMF-S First grad

Following undergraduate pilot training in the T-6A aircraft, pilots headed to future service in the air mobility community, leveraged the mid-tier devices alongside traditional T-1A Jayhawk simulators at Vance Air Force Base, Okla., Jan. 1, 2023. The first class of pilots to complete the Air Mobility Fundamentals – Simulator Course logged their final day of training at Vance AFB May 5, 2023.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley Crist)

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Santa arrives in a T-1A Jayhawk

Santa Claus and his elves taxied to Base Operations in a T-1A Jayhawk to visit with Team Vance children Monday, Dec. 19, at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. (Airman 1st Class Kathy Duran)

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Santa visits Team Vance

A young Team Vance member visits with Santa during his time at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 19. Santa and his elves arrived at Base Operations in a T-1A Jayhawk. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Kathy Duran)

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COLONEL (DR.) RICHARD O. SPEAKMAN

COLONEL (DR.) RICHARD O. SPEAKMAN BIO

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Future aviator in virtual flight

An Air Camp student practices flying maneuvers on a virtual reality simulator. Vance Air Force Base instructor pilots attend the all female Air Camp 2022 in Dayton, Ohio, to demonstrate aviation and aeronautics to 43 high school students. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Kathy Duran)

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Finishing at the beginning

Col. Thad Middleton, chief of the Aircraft and Logistics Requirements Division, Headquarters Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, prepares for his final flight in a T-6A Texan II at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec., 2. Middleton completed his first phase of pilot training at Vance in 1998 and returned for his fini flight before retirement. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Kathy Duran).

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Fini flight

Col. Thad Middleton completes his fini flight in the T-6 Texan II at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 2. Middleton received his initial flight training here, and returned as the guest speaker for Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 23-02. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Kathy Duran)

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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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71 CPTS

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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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