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April 21, 2026
U.S. Air Force senior leaders meet with Vance Airmen

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach, his wife, Mrs. Cindy Wilsbach, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe, and his wife, Dr. Doniel Wolfe, visited Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, home of the 71st Flying Training Wing, April 15.
April 17, 2026
Month of the Military Child: 2026

Military children across various high schools shared personal experiences about growing up in military families during Month of the Military Child interviews in Montgomery and River Region, Alabama, April 2026. The series highlights the resilience, adaptability and unique perspectives of children
April 15, 2026
Laughlin and SFDR-CISD expand partnership, bolstering CTE

Laughlin and community partners recently expanded their on-going collaboration with the San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District (SFDR-CISD) Career and Technical Education (CTE) program providing high school juniors and seniors with invaluable hands-on learning experiences.
April 3, 2026
Purple Up and Parade On: Honoring Military Children at Altus AFB

The Altus Air Force Base command team and senior leaders joined Altus Vice Mayor Roberta Brady-Lee in signing a proclamation recognizing the Month of the Military Child at the Child Development Center, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, April 3, 2026.
March 22, 2026
Luke Days 2026 showcases community, innovation and heritage through airpower

Hundreds of thousands of visitors filled Luke Air Force Base during Luke Days 2026, where aerial demonstrations, historic aircraft and interactive exhibits brought the pillars of community, innovation and heritage to life for an estimated 200,000 attendees over the two-day event.
March 18, 2026
Maxwell launches plan to ‘RISE’

Maxwell has initiated a comprehensive campaign to address long-standing challenges and “Reflect the Installation as a Standard of Excellence.”The "Installation Excellence Campaign Plan 2026," directed by 42d Air Base Wing Commander Col. Shamekia Toliver, outlines a coordinated effort to "Fight the
March 17, 2026
Team Vance hosts the Area 6 Special Olympics track and field event

On a warm Oklahoma morning athletes, volunteers and military members gathered at Vance Air Force Base to celebrate teamwork and perseverance during the Area 6 Special Olympics track and field event March 10, 2026.
March 16, 2026
2025 Annual Awards: Honoring Excellence Across the 82nd Training Wing in the Ring

The 82nd Training Wing honored its top performers during the 2025 Annual Awards Banquet Feb. 27, 2026, celebrating a year of achievement, resilience, and mission focus across the wing.
March 16, 2026
Fueling the Force

Through collaboration with the Department of Defense, Irvine is working with base leadership and local colleges to synchronize dining facility standards with the requirements of today’s military. The visit highlights a shift toward a modern, performance-driven dining experience designed to fuel the
March 16, 2026
Love, service and 50 years: Couple returns to Keesler to renew vows where their Air Force journey began

Fifty years after saying “I do” inside Keesler Air Force Base’s Triangle Chapel, Burt and Christy Newsome returned to the same place where their Air Force journey and life together began.