Col. Richard A. Klumpp Jr. gestures during an interview earlier this week. Klumpp, who has been commander of the 71st Flying Training Wing since September 2006, says one of the things he will miss most upon leaving Vance Air Force Base is participating in graduation ceremonies every three weeks. (Staff Photo by Billy Hefton)
Since Col. Richard A. Klumpp Jr. took over as commander of 71st Flying Training Wing in September 2006, 27 Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Classes have graduated, representing more than 500 new pilots.
That is a figure Klumpp will look back on with pride as he leaves Vance Air Force Base this week after handing over command of 71st FTW to Col. read more...
Col. Mark C. Nowland will become commander of 71st Flying Training Wing in a ceremony today at Vance Air Force Base.
Nowland will assume command from Col. read more...
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. (AFPN) — As oil prices continue to soar, Air Mobility Command officials here are looking for ways to lower the amount of aviation fuel used by the command’s fleet of airlifters and tankers.
An Air Force study using 2006 data revealed aviation fuel accounts for 82 percent of the Air Force’s total energy consumption, with AMC accounting for 27 percent of that total. read more...
WASHINGTON (AFPN) — As the Air Force transitions from the legacy battle dress to the modern airman battle uniform, questions and concerns are bound to come up, said the head of Air Force uniform and recognition branch. read more...
BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan (AFPN) — A dining facility here was dedicated July 6 to fallen Senior Airman Jonathan A.V. read more...
Spencer Miller hands a pet-carrier containing a Mississippi kite nest and baby kite to his mother, Julie Miller, a state and federally licensed wildlife rehab expert. The nest was removed from a tree near the Youth Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joe B. Wiles)
My mother knelt beside me on the carpet. This is never a good sign. In the past, this behavior usually meant that I was six weeks pregnant. read more...
I’d fly the first half of an out and back on Tuesday. I’d flown second on the previous nav flights, so this would be my first chance to fly a departure out of Vance. read more...
To all Team Vance members and the greater Enid community —
I cannot adequately express how humbled my wife, Kristan, my children, Nicholas, Natalie and Isabella, and I are to join this community as I assume command of the 71st Flying Training Wing. read more...
Change of command Col. Otha L. Solomon Jr. (left), commander of the 71st Medical Group at Vance Air Force Base, passes command of the 71st Medical Operations Squadron to Lt. Col. Royce M. Terry during a ceremony July 3 at the Vance Collocated Club. In the background is the 71st MDG superintendent, Master Sgt. Mitchell Lawrence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Terry Wasson)
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. (AFPN) — Since October 2001, more than 48,000 soldiers, Marines, sailors and airmen have been aeromedically evacuated in support of the war on terrorism for both battle and nonbattle injuries. read more...
Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz addresses the crowd at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, July 2 after assuming command of Air Education and Training Command. Shortly before taking command, the general spoke about the value of effective leadership and the importance of AETC’s mission to the Global War on Terror. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)
Due to commercial airline checked-baggage policy changes, military members and their families making a permanent change of station move on official orders are authorized baggage not to exceed two pieces at 70 pounds each. read more...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Boeing Co. and Northrop Grumman Corp. will submit new offers for a disputed $35 billion Air Force tanker contract, and the Pentagon will pick a winner by the end of the year.
Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Wednesday his office — not the Air Force — will oversee the competition between Boeing and the team of Northrop and Airbus parent European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co.
The plan, which hands control to Pentagon acquisition chief John Young and sets up a dedicated source-selection committee, is the latest illustration of senior Defense Department civilians lack of confidence in the Air Force’s ability to manage the contract.
Many lawmakers embraced the action, but analysts questioned the Pentagon’s aggressive timetable.
The Government Accountability Office last month detailed “significant errors” the Air Force made in the original award to the Northrop team. read more...
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFPN) — Air Force officials here on July 3 completed their investigation of the March 14 F-16 Fighting Falcon accident in Arizona that resulted in the death of the pilot.
2nd Lt. read more...
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AFPN) — Enlisted airmen with eyes on U.S. Air Force Academy appointments may have their chance to become an officer through the Leaders Encouraging Airman Development program. read more...
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