Vance MWD put through paces during routine training
71st Security Forces Squadron MWD Rea gets loose on the kennel section obstacle course at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 11. Obstacle work helps teach MWDs obedience and how to handle real-world obstacles... More
Vance Airmen Remember Fallen Comrade During 5K
Elaine LaBarge stretches before the first 1st Lt. Dale Shillington Memorial 5K at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, July 21. Exactly one year ago, Shillington, a 25th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, di... More
Airman arms up, US Air Force Photo
Airman 1st Class Craig Smith, an installation patrolman assigned to 71st Security Forces Squadron, retrieves his weapons from the armory Nov. 27, on Vance Force Base, Oklahoma. Vance Defenders are trained in a ... More
Staff Sgt. Jose R. Fernandez, a K-9 handler assigned
Staff Sgt. Jose R. Fernandez, a K-9 handler assigned to the 71st Security Forces Squadron, is reenlisted by his commander, Maj. Christopher Osborne, Jan. 23, 2019, on Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. His militar... More
Members of the 71st Flying Training Wing participated
Members of the 71st Flying Training Wing participated in a 5K ruck march May 13, 2019, around Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The ruck march was one of several events conducted in honor of Police Week. (U.S. Ai... More
Tech. Sgt. Eric Aber, the NCOIC for the Security Forces
Tech. Sgt. Eric Aber, the NCOIC for the Security Forces Operations, Staff Sgt. Sheryl Aber, a training instructor for the 71st Security Forces Squadron, and Master Sgt. Tonita Sealy, a Career Assistance Advisor... More
Airmen participate in 24 hour walk for Police Week
For Police Week, the Airmen of the 71st Security Forces Squadron participated in a 24-hour memorial march honoring fellow defenders with the thin blue line flag on May 14, 2019 at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma... More
An Airman from the 71st Security Forces Squadron renders
An Airman from the 71st Security Forces Squadron renders a salute to honor the fallen on May 17, 2019, during a final guard mount ceremony held on Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The final guard mount ceremony ... More
Staff Sgt. William G. Dubord, a K-9 handler assigned
Staff Sgt. William G. Dubord, a K-9 handler assigned to the 71st Security Forces Squadron, practice bite training with Akim, a German Sheperd, June 6, 2019, at Vance Air Force Base. The military working dogs he... More
Staff Sgt. William G. Dubord, a K-9 handler assigned
Staff Sgt. William G. Dubord, a K-9 handler assigned to the 71st Security Forces Squadron, and Tech. Sgt. Ian Porter, kennel master assigned to the 71st Security Forces Squadron, practice bitework training with... More
K-9 bite training - A man and a dog playing with each other
Staff Sgt. William G. Dubord, a K-9 handler assigned to the 71st Security Forces Squadron and Tech. Sgt. Ian Porter, a kennel master assigned to the 71st Security Forces Squadron, practice bite training with Ak... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mason Bright, an entry
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mason Bright, an entry controller assigned to the 71st Security Forces Squadron, stands ready at the main gate March 30, 2020, on Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The main job of ... More
Staff Sgt. Jose R. Fernandez, a K-9 handler assigned
Staff Sgt. Jose R. Fernandez, a K-9 handler assigned to the 71st Security Forces Squadron, poses with his wife, Sabrina, their two children and his military working dog, Akim, following his reenlistment ceremon... More
Airmen from the 71st Security Forces Squadron participate
Airmen from the 71st Security Forces Squadron participate in a 5K ruck march May 13, 2019 around Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The ruck march was one of several events conducted in honor of Police Week. (U.S.... More
Airman from Vance Air Force Base take turns holding
Airman from Vance Air Force Base take turns holding the Thin Blue Line American Flag for Police Week to honor all who serve and have served in the law enforcement career field, May 14, 2019, at Vance Air Force ... More
Airmen from the 71st Security Forces Squadron capped
Airmen from the 71st Security Forces Squadron capped off the end of Police Week with a final guard mount and retreat ceremony May 17, 2019, at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The ceremony was to honor all Secur... More
Staff Sgt. William G. Dubord, a K-9 handler assigned
Staff Sgt. William G. Dubord, a K-9 handler assigned to the 71st Security Forces Squadron, and Tech. Sgt. Ian Porter, kennel master assigned to the 71st Security Forces Squadron, practice bitework training with... More
Staff Sgt. William G. Dubord, a K-9 handler assigned
Staff Sgt. William G. Dubord, a K-9 handler assigned to the 71st Security Forces Squadron, practice bite training with Ares, a German Sheperd, June 6, 2019, at Vance Air Force Base Okla. The military working do... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mason Bright, an entry
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mason Bright, an entry controller assigned to the 71st Security Forces Squadron, scans an I.D. card March 30, 2020, at the main gate at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The main j... More
Airmen from the 71st Security Forces Squadron participate
Airmen from the 71st Security Forces Squadron participate in a 5K ruck march May 13, 2019 around Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The ruck march was one of several events conducted in honor of Police Week. (U.S.... More
Airman from Vance Air Force Base take turns holding
Airman from Vance Air Force Base take turns holding the Thin Blue Line American Flag for Police Week to honor all who serve and have served in the law enforcement career field, May 14, 2019, at Vance Air Force ... More
Staff Sgt. Roger Shaw, a military working dog handler
Staff Sgt. Roger Shaw, a military working dog handler assigned to the 71st Security Forces Squadron, helps fold the American flag May 17, 2019, during a retreat ceremony held on Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. ... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Bacon, a patrolman
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Bacon, a patrolman assigned to the 71st Security Forces, patrols a fence line march 30, 2020, at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The main job of Security Forces is to provide... More
Airmen from the 71st Security Forces Squadron participate
Airmen from the 71st Security Forces Squadron participate in a 5K ruck march May 13, 2019 around Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The ruck march was one of several events conducted in honor of Police Week. (U.S.... More
Master Sgt. Darryl Shaw, a flight chief assigned to
Master Sgt. Darryl Shaw, a flight chief assigned to the 71st Security Forces Squadron, stands at parade rest May 17, 2019, during a final guard mount ceremony held at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The final g... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Bacon, a patrolman
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Bacon, a patrolman assigned to the 71st Security Forces, monitors the flightline March 30, 2020, at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The main job of Security Forces is to prov... More
Airmen from the 71st Security Forces Squadron fold
Airmen from the 71st Security Forces Squadron fold an American flag May 17, 2019, at a retreat ceremony held at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The retreat ceremony was a part of a final guard mount ceremony he... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joy Becker, an entry
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joy Becker, an entry controller assigned to the 71st Security Forces Squadron, searches a vehicle March 30, 2020, in the search pit at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The main jo... More
Team Vance members and the 71st Security Forces Squadron
Team Vance members and the 71st Security Forces Squadron participated in a silent 5k ruck march around the base in memory of the events of 9/11, Sept. 11, 2019 at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. "Some of you we... More
Team Vance members and the 71st Security Forces Squadron
Team Vance members and the 71st Security Forces Squadron participated in a silent 5k ruck march around the base in memory of the events of 9/11, Sept. 11, 2019 at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. "Some of you we... More
Team Vance members and the 71st Security Forces Squadron
Team Vance members and the 71st Security Forces Squadron participated in a silent 5k ruck march around the base in memory of the events of 9/11, Sept. 11, 2019 at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. "Some of you we... More
Team Vance members and the 71st Security Forces Squadron
Team Vance members and the 71st Security Forces Squadron participated in a silent 5k ruck march around the base in memory of the events of 9/11, Sept. 11, 2019 at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. "Some of you we... More
Team Vance members and the 71st Security Forces Squadron
Team Vance members and the 71st Security Forces Squadron participated in a silent 5k ruck march around the base in memory of the events of 9/11, Sept. 11, 2019 at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. "Some of you we... More
Team Vance members and the 71st Security Forces Squadron
Team Vance members and the 71st Security Forces Squadron participated in a silent 5k ruck march around the base in memory of the events of 9/11, Sept. 11, 2019 at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. "Some of you we... More
Team Vance members and the 71st Security Forces Squadron
Team Vance members and the 71st Security Forces Squadron participated in a silent 5k ruck march around the base in memory of the events of 9/11, Sept. 11, 2019 at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. "Some of you we... More
Team Vance members and the 71st Security Forces Squadron
Team Vance members and the 71st Security Forces Squadron participated in a silent 5k ruck march around the base in memory of the events of 9/11, Sept. 11, 2019 at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. "Some of you we... More