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Zika Virus Update
The Zika virus has been the topic of discussion and on the radar for several months. It is our duty as Altus AFB Public Health to ensure our community is well-educated and protected against the Zika virus. We have experienced numerous days of rainy weather, and mosquitoes thrive in moist environments. Q: What is the Zika virus and how is it
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7/01
2016
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Structural Collapse
Imagine a building collapsing. The walls and the ceiling, once sturdy and strong are now rubble on the ground. Its cold, its dark, its heavy. The air is thin inside and dust is more visible than the old walls of the building. That’s when it happens. A light surges through the darkened haze and firefighters rush inside. They save a life, because
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6/24
2016
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Age Breaks 1,000
The 97th Air Mobility Wing Aerospace Ground Equipment shop exceeded a thousand days without a safety incident, June 2, 2016.
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6/21
2016
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Recharge with Outdoor Rec
With an average of 300 days of flyable weather, open sky and a radius of nearly 10 miles of flat treeless land, Altus, Okla., is a perfect aircrew training environment. But what is there to offer for off-duty time?Altus Air Force Base Outdoor Recreation is equipped with plenty of equipment and knowledge for Altus Airmen and their families to enjoy
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5/18
2016
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5 hours of work; 15 seconds of action
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III flies low, with its cargo door open. In 30 seconds it will drop two tons of much needed food and water to a disaster stricken country, landing safely thanks to two T12 Echo parachutes.The ability to off-load large amounts of supplies from a cargo aircraft without having to ever touch the ground is made possible
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5/09
2016
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Big Blue goes green
Behind every force there is energy; energy propels forces forward to achieve an end goal. The U.S. Air Force is no exception. But with the U.S. Air Force’s need for energy there is also a need to save and be smarter with it.Saving that energy can start with each individual Airman. There are several ways to save energy and resources at work and
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5/06
2016
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Wing Staff; Leading the Way
They help people financially, legally and spiritually. They’re here to make sure everyone’s job is done safely, up to standards and that everyone is given the same opportunities. Though many of these agencies are small, members of the 97th Wing Staff Agencies have an important role here at Altus Air Force Base. The WSA goal is to support the wing
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5/03
2016
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Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson: “Airpower starts here”
Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, visited Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing here, April 25-26, during an immersion tour aimed to give him a better understanding of Altus Air Force Base's training mission. During the tour, the general met with base Airmen and leaders to discuss the U.S. Air Force’s new
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4/28
2016
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AF family shares experience with child’s autism
(This is the sixth AFMS article for the Military Children’s Health Month series) Four year-old Dawson Stock loves music and instruments –his mother says he is obsessed with the violin. He knows the alphabet forwards and backwards and is ready to read. Dawson is teaching himself the sign-language alphabet. He knows his numbers and how to add.
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4/27
2016
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Disaster Preparation
What happens when we lose power and water? It is important to have a backup plan. For this spring’s PrepareAthon the focus is on resilience and being ready. During the recent ice storm that the Altus area experienced some preparation issues appeared in the community. We were resilient, but we can better prepare our families to provide them with
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4/19
2016
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