Latest "71st Flying Training Wing" stories

Thunderstorm damage to Vance’s T-6 fleet will slow pilot training

At least 12 T-6s require intensive repairs before they can return to flight, base spokesperson Terri Schaefer said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 months ago

Dyess, Charleston officers latest to go in string of Air Force firings

A bomber maintenance squadron commander recently lost her job at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, just two days before a mobility wing commander at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., lost his.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

Commander of 71st Flying Training Wing at Vance AFB relieved

Col. Jay Johnson, 71st FTW’s vice commander, has temporarily assumed command.

By Air Force Times staff

3 years ago

Two Vance AFB airmen killed in crash during landing phase of training exercise

Two airmen were killed Thursday in an accident involving two jets during the landing phase of a training exercise at Vance Air Force Base.

4 years ago

T-38 pilot who saved two lives and an aircraft receives top safety award

Capt. Matthew Heath, a T-38 instructor pilot, was guiding a student during a landing in Amarillo, Texas, on Nov. 18, 2017, when the aircraft suddenly lost thrust in both engines.

4 years ago

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