AFAF breakfast kicks off 2013 fundraiser

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Capt. Eric Hergenroeder, 97th Judge Advocate chief of military justice, speaks to volunteer representatives at the Air Force Assistance Fund kick-off breakfast inside the Galaxy Grill Feb. 28. The meeting gave base leaders an idea of how to support the upcoming program and about the effects it has on Air Force quality of life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dillon Davis/Released)

Altus preps for Military Saves Week

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Oklahoma – Col. Anthony Krawietz, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, signs the Military Saves Week proclamation provided by Eric Thayer, 97th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center section chief, to officially designate Feb. 24 – March 2 Altus’s Military Saves Week. The week provides Airmen and familiy members the chance to participate in a multitude of classes sponsered by the AFRC. For more information about the events or classes contact the AFRC at 481-6761, or visit www.altus.af.mil and click on the Military Saves icon to make a pledge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dillon Davis/Released)

National Children’s Dental Health Month at Rivers Elementary School

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Capt. Alex Hernandez, 97th Medical Group dentist, and Erica Cooksey-Frueh, 97th MDG hygienist, demonstrates L. Mendel Rivers Elementary School students how to properly floss teeth as part of National Children’s Dental Health Month, Feb. 19. The students learned about the importance of taking care of their teeth, watched demonstrations of proper dental care and a short video about dental hygiene. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Levin Boland / Released)

ALTUS AFB hosts STEM Faculty Development Day

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Capt. Breanna McNair, 54th Air Refueling Squadron instructor pilot, speaks with members of Altus AFB and local educators inside a C-17 Globemaster III during the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Faculty Development Day, Feb. 13. McNair gave examples of how the mathematical equations used when flying a KC-135 Stratotanker can be applied to STEM education. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Levin Boland / Released)

National Geographic’s Inside Combat Rescue Panel

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Master Sgt. Anna Nelson, 97th Medical Group NCO in charge of education and training, speaks as a part of a panel during the preview of National Geographic’s television series “Inside Combat Rescue” at the base theater Feb. 12. “Inside Combat Rescue” centers on service members assigned to air rescue units and their selfless displays of heroism. Nelson spoke about six years of experience with aeromedical evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Levin Boland / Released)

Super Bowl Tailgate Party

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Mackenzie Wutz, daughter of Master Sgt. James Wutz, 97th Security Forces Squadron flight chief, has her face painted during the Super Bowl Tailgate Party held at Club Altus, Feb. 3. The Altus Top 3 organized the event, which included a corn hole competition, sumo-suit wrestling, dancing, bouncy houses and free food and beverages. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Klynne Pearl Serrano / Released)