When former 71st Flying Training Wing commander Michael Callan pinned on a brigadier general’s star upon his promotion in August 2007, his life changed drastically.
Despite the fact he has more than 4,300 flying hours in aircraft ranging from T-37s to C-130s, Callan could no longer fly without an instructor pilot in the cockpit with him.
“Friday I was a fully qualified (MC-130P) Combat Shadow pilot, Monday I’m an idiot,” Callan said. read more...
The Type A H3-Brisbane influenza virus is currently causing illness in many U.S. communities. The following information involves beneficial activities in combating this seasonal flu epidemic. read more...
Taking care of airmen, the Airman’s Creed and what the Air Force brings to the fight were topics the 19th Air Force’s top enlisted leader focused on during his visit with Team Vance members Feb. read more...
There is something very American about the way we support our troops these days, have you noticed? Only in America would a national bowling organization send portable carpet bowling lane kits to military hospitals. read more...
Five members of Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 08-05 were honored Feb. 15 at the class graduation dinner.
In the T-38 track, 2nd Lt. read more...
This is a journal from 2nd Lt. James Justice, Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 08-15, who provides an inside look at JSUPT training at Vance. read more...
The long asked question, “paper or plastic?” is quickly being answered with reusable bags. The Vance Commissary sells reusable cloth bags for 70 cents. read more...
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFPN) — Environmental Protection Agency officials recently named the Air Force to the agency’s National Top 25 List of green power purchasers. read more...
FORT LEE, Va. – Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, yet a healthy heart may be an even better gift to share. read more...
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