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T-1 Simulator

The new T-1 simulator allows students to more realistically experience flying in a simulated environment. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ 2nd Lt. Tyler Gross)

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POW/MIA ceremony

Daniel Koch, a Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet, plays the bagpipe during a prisoner-of-war and missing-in-action ceremony Sept. 17 here. The ceremony honored some of the nation’s most respected heroes. More than 200,000 American soldiers have been listed as a POW or MIA since World War I.

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POW/MIA ceremony

Col. Roger Witek, the 71st Flying Training Wing vice commander, speaks about the sacrifices made by prisoners of war and servicemembers who are missing in action at the POW/MIA ceremony Sept. 17 here. The ceremony honored some of the nation’s most respected heroes. More than 200,000 American soldiers have been listed as a POW or MIA since World War I.

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POW/MIA day ceremony

Former prisoner of war Francis Hoad of Enid, Oklahoma is the honored guest at the POW/MIA day ceremony. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ 2nd Lt. Tyler Gross)

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POW/MIA day ceremony

The Vance honor guard folds the flag in honor of missing and captured servicemembers during a POW/MIA Day ceremony Sept 17 at Vance AFB. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ 2nd Lt. Tyler Gross)

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POW/MIA day ceremony

T-38 Talons from the 25th Flying training Squadron perform a missing man formation in honor of POW/MIA day Ceremony Sept 17 at Vance AFB . (U.S. Air Force Photo/ 2nd Lt. Tyler Gross)

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POW/MIA day ceremony

Navy, Marines and Air Force members form up to honor missing and captured comrades during a POW/MIA Day ceremony Sept 17 at Vance AFB. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ 2nd Lt. Tyler Gross)

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Air Force's 63rd Birthday

A slice above the rest, Col. Roger Witek, the 71st Flying Training Wing vice commander, and Airman George Peters, a 71st Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, cut a cake together to commemorate the Air Force's 63rd birthday at the Vance Collocated Club Sept. 17. The two Airmen represent the highest and lowest ranking members on the base.(Air Force photo/Senior Airman Wes Carter)

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Capt Biller

Capt. Jeff Biller, Vance’s deputy Staff Judge Advocate, was recently selected for the Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Master of Laws degree program. He will attend the George Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C., beginning next August. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Hains

Airman 1st Class Tynisia Hains, during her recent deployment to Iraq, was a member of patrol and response team. Here, she is part of a group that dismounted their HUMVEE and interacted with local residents on a regular basis. Airman Hains is assigned to the 71st Security Forces Squadron at Vance. (Photo contributed by Airman 1st Class Tynisia Hains)

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Hains

Members of the unit two Vance security forces Airmen deployed to support in Iraq pose for a group photo. Airman 1st Class Tynisia Hains, holding the left corner of the flag, and Airman 1st Class Jordan Brown, kneeling in front of the stars on the flag, recently returned from their deployment. Both are assigned to the 71st Security Forces Squadron at Vance. (Photo contributed by Airman 1st Class Tynisia Hains)

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Warrior of the Week

Congratulations to Maj. Monyca Uecker and Maj. Dave Hill for being recognized as Warriors of the Week.

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By Lt. Col. Dwain Kuehl

Lt. Col. Dwain Kuehl, 5th Flying Training Squadron commander

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Warrior of the Week

Congratulations to Senior Airman Daniel Ackeret for being recognized as Warrior of the Week.

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Warriors of the Week

Congratulations to Tech. Sgt. Michael Reed and Staff Sgt. Jamal Grier for being recognized as Warriors of the Week.

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Construction of Vance's air park nears completion

The BT-13 Valiant recieves its primer coat of paint. [US Air Force Photo]

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OG Change of Command

VANCE AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Col. Kurt Meidel, right, accepts command of the 71st Operations Group from Col. Russ Mack, 71st Flying Training Wing commander, during a ceremony held Friday, Aug. 20, in Hangar 199. Colonel Meidel comes to Vance from the U.S. Transportation Command at Scott AFB, Ill. The Operations Group is directly responsible for graduating more than 425 new pilots every year. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Terry Wasson)

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James L. Bottomlee

James L. Bottomlee, grandfather of Lt. Col. James D. Bottomlee, 3rd Fighter Training Squadron commander at Vance AFB, served in the U.S. Army Air Forces throughout World War II loading bombs on the B-26 Marauder. When Colonel Bottomlee entered the Air Force, his grandfather told him, “Remember son, take care of your Airmen and they will take care of the mission.” (Courtesy photo)

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AFIT Symposium

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Bernie McGrenahan

VANCE AIR FORCE BASE, Okla -- Comedian Bernie McGrenahan is scheduled to perform at Vance Air Force Base Sept. 7, 2010. McGrenahan will use comedy to speak to Vance's young adults about the responsibility that comes with drinking alcohol.

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