In keeping with the Air Force tradition of naming bases for deceased Air Force flyers, on July 9, 1949, the base was renamed after a local World War II hero and Medal of Honor winner, Lt. Col. Leon Robert Vance, Jr. The 71st Flying Training Wing conducts undergraduate pilot training for qualified United States military officers and also international officers.
Vance AFB
Contact Information
Address:
200 Fields Street Enid, OK 73705
Main:
580-213-5000
Other:
580-213-7204 | Base Postal Service Center