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  • Tiger for a day with the 85th Flying Training Squadron

    The 85th Flying Training Squadron (FTS), also known as the ‘Tigers’, hosted a unique, hands-on aviation experience for 25 local children aptly called Tiger for a Day. The fifth of August, 8/5, is special to the Tigers, and this year they got to share the joy with the local community.

  • Laughlin maximizes T-6 operations during surge week

    The 434th and 85th Flying Training Squadrons conducted a T-6 Texan II “Surge Week” Sept. 25-29. Surge week consisted of a large increase in flights that tested new operational concepts while also increasing synchronization with maintenance, all to maximize T-6 training flights.

  • Air Force announces FY23 Legacy Aviation Bonus Program

    The Legacy AvB Program builds upon the previous years' offers to decisively shape and retain experienced rated officers to meet Air Force retention, training and mission-readiness requirements to maintain lethality of the force.

  • Vance | How to 'CRAFT' a more effective, resilient pilot

    Vance Air Force Base continues to lead the way in 19th Air Force’s pilot training transformation initiatives, the latest being the Comprehensive Readiness for Aircrew Flying Training program. CRAFT looks at training in a different way, tackling physical, mental and nutrition education by treating