22 Aug 2007

Altus AFB Scout Troop 212 at it again

It is the mission of the Boy Scouts of America to serve others by helping to instill values in young people and to prepare them to make ethical choices during their lifetime in achieving their full potential. Nine Altus Airmen led 19 base youth in doing just that. Scoutmaster, Maj. Rich Weaver, and Assistant Scoutmaster, Master Sgt. Stan Knutelski

22 Aug 2007

97th LRS takes home softball championship

The 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron recently defeated the 97th Security Forces Squadron 14 to 4 to be crowned the 2007 Altus AFB softball champions. The 97th LRS finished the regular season 9-0 and went 3-0 in the playoffs.

9 Aug 2007

New commander takes reins of 97th AMW

Col. David W. Allvin, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, challenged the men and women of Altus Air Force Base during the 97th AMW change of command ceremony Aug. 3. Colonel Allvin, who comes to Altus after serving as the 12th Flying Training Wing vice commander, asked Airmen to continue to persevere as they conquer challenges the Air Force faces. He

9 Aug 2007

Main gate outbound lanes undergo repair project

A roadway construction project on Altus Rd. past Bldg. 16, may cause slight traffic delays at peak traffic times. The estimated completion day of construction is Aug. 27. For more information, call the 97th Civil Engineer service desk at 481-6606.

9 Aug 2007

Duck Derby raises $1,200 for youth

The Altus Air Force Base Youth Center raised $1,200 through the annual Duck Derby fund-raiser held last Saturday. Col. David Allvin netted rubber ducks and ducklings to select winning numbers for prizes. This was his first official function as 97th AMW commander. Winners of the event were: Grand Prize $300 winner - T.O. Hilley, Director 97th

9 Aug 2007

Oklahoma and the great outdoors Preventing tick-borne illness

It's finally summer, and when it's not too hot, most of us enjoy the chance to get outside and do those things we love to do: bicycling, hiking, fishing, camping. You name it, and there are people out there taking advantage of the long summer days. When you're packing up the gear, don't forget that summer weather also brings our little friends out

9 Aug 2007

Colonel Gregorio assumes command of the 97th Medical Group

Col. Cheryl E. Gregorio assumed command of the 97th Medical Group, Altus Air Force Base, Okla., from Col. Dawn M. Harl during a ceremony, July 11. Colonel Gregorio has been the Director of Health Service Operations at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., since 2005. She is prior enlisted and was commissioned in 1982 as a Physician Assistant. She is

9 Aug 2007

Airmen contribute 2,320 hours to Habitat for Humanity home

The fourth Habitat for Humanity house built in Altus, Okla., was turned over to it's new owners in a ceremony July 14. Barbara Burleson, City of Altus planning director, presented Bobby and Kellie Robinson a certificate of occupancy. "A house isn't a home without this document," Ms. Burleson said. "Now it's official." About 200 friends and well

9 Aug 2007

Final Flight

Col. Carlton D. Everhart II, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, gets a final soaking from family and friends after flying his last sortie as 97th AMW commander. Col. Everhart will be moving on to serve as Air Education and Training Command's Inspector General at Randolph Air Force Base.

9 Aug 2007

97th CES to supply needed base facilities

An old dilapidated county road, a maintenance building to cut composite sheet metal and a new open bay coin operated car wash. What do these three things have in common? The Defense Access Road, the Composite Sheet Metal Shop and the new 97th Services Car Wash are all projects the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron is working on to make life easier for