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Fight the Bite!
The City of Altus has experienced a surge in rainfall in recent weeks, and you may have noticed an increase in the mosquito population.In addition to the annoyance factor, mosquitos carry the potential to spread infectious diseases such as the West Nile Virus. The West Nile Virus has been detected in 48 states, and outbreaks have occurred every
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6/02
2015
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Altus AFB ranks third in Air Force Assistance Fund campaign
Altus AFB raised $39,433 during the 2015 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign.The campaign, which ran March 2 - April 10, saw Altus AFB surpass its intended goal of $30,000."This year, Altus raised well above what we've done in previous years," said U.S. Air Force Capt. Jordan Birt, the installation project officer for the 2015 campaign. "In recent
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5/29
2015
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iMatter site gives AETC Airmen voice to share innovations
Air Education and Training Command's new iMatter website gives all command Total Force Airmen access to an AETC-specific tool for sharing innovations and improvement ideas.The concept took hold based on Gen. Robin Rand, AETC commander, hearing ideas directly from Airmen during his command site visits."Air Education and Training Command has great
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5/28
2015
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Air Force moves to bring about RPA mission relief
The Air Force is pursuing a range of options that will, in combination with a reset in the number of sustainable combat air patrols, help alleviate long-term stress on Remotely Piloted Aircraft crews.Initial efforts were announced by the Air Force Secretary and Chief of Staff earlier this year; new initiatives include incentive pay increases and
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5/21
2015
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Health Promotion to host free running class on base
An efficient running class is scheduled for June 3.The class will be held 1-3 p.m. in the Cimarron room of the Freedom Community Center and will be led by U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Antonio Eppolito, Chief of Air Force telehealth and telemedicine. Eppolito is a five-time Air Force Half-Marathon Masters champion and a 19-year member of the United
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5/19
2015
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Storytellers event helps Altus Airmen connect
Airmen from Altus Air Force Base came together to share and listen to fellow Airmen's stories at the Freedom Community Center on May 13.The event gave Airmen a look into lives of others and their stories of hope and resilience.Four speakers came together to share parts of their life stories in front of a full audience."What we're trying to do is
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5/15
2015
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Altus Airmen train with city’s first responders
Airmen from the Altus Air Force Base fire department and members of the City of Altus fire and police departments trained with the local Air Evac Lifeteam May 11 - 12 at Altus Fire Station #1.The training allowed the local responders to speak with the air evacuation team and review how groups work together. During the training, the air evacuation
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5/13
2015
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Chaplains promote spiritual resilience at Altus AFB
Military members serve in defense of the United States and make up roughly one percent of the population. As voluntary defenders of the nation, the potential stressors are virtually endless. Resilience is the term used to describe the ability an Airman has to handle any situation thrown at them, or to bounce back from hardship.With such a great
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5/12
2015
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Training staff prepares students for learning
Each year, around 2,200 pilot, loadmaster and boom operator students cycle through Altus Air Force Base to receive initial and advanced training.The 97th Training Squadron aids students with their academics throughout their training. Majority of the students' in- and out-processing needs are completed at the student administration flight to get
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5/11
2015
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Altus AFB hosts bone marrow registration drive
The 97th Air Mobility Wing will be hosting a bone marrow registration drive May 11 - 14 for Department of Defense members ages 18 - 60.The drive is intended to register possible donors to aid people of all ages who are in need of bone marrow."I think it's a really good cause," said U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeannette Warr, 97th AMW equal
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5/08
2015
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