58th Airmen uphold squadron legacy

The 58th Airlift Squadron carries on a proud heritage that dates back to the early days of World War II. The squadron came into existence as the 58th Troop Carrier Squadron at Bowman Field, Ky., which is now Louisville Regional Airport, in November 1942. In July 1943, the squadron deployed to New

Critical Days of Summer campaign begins

Altus AFB kicks off the Critical Days of Summer campaign May 23, 2014. The campaign, scheduled to run through Sept. 2, 2014, is themed "Double Checks, Not Second Thoughts" to emphasize the importance of taking care of yourself and your wingman.The campaign educates Airmen and their families on how

Seventeen Altus technical sergeants selected for promotion

The Air Force released the names of technical sergeants selected for promotion to master sergeant May 22, 2014.Seventeen Airmen from Altus Air Force Base were among those selected for promotion:Edward Abell, 97th Civil Engineer SquadronJon Adams, 54th Air Refueling SquadronRichard Bernard, 97th

Rest and recuperation program affected by loss of imminent danger pay

Defense officials are urging service members to fully understand the Rest and Recuperation Leave Program, also known as R&R, when deploying to the U.S. Central Command area of operations.Starting June 1, nine countries in the theater of operations including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi

Pentagon announces upcoming changes to imminent danger pay

The Defense Department announced today changes in imminent danger pay that will go into effect June 1, DOD spokesman Army Col. Steven Warren told reporters here."This is a process that began [in 2011]," he said, and "included in-depth threat assessment from the combatant commands. It was made in

Cancer survivor becomes pilot for a day

John Austin survived infant leukemia, seven surgeries, chemotherapy, respiratory failure and dozens of blood transfusions. He can now add U.S. Air Force pilot to that list.Thanks to the 58th Airlift Squadron and the Altus Air Force Base Pilot for a Day program, John spent the day exploring

Altus AFB Airmen share survival skills with local Boy Scouts

 Airmen from Altus AFB shared knowledge of survival and life skills with a Boy Scout from Altus and helped him complete a 5-mile wilderness hike to earn his next rank."I was working in the aircrew flight equipment shop when Mrs. Donahue came into the shop looking for help teaching Boy Scouts about

Altus AFB Police Week 2014

Five things you need to know about Mississippi Kites

Mississippi kites are medium-sized hawks that tend to build nests around base, particularly in base housing and around the golf course.They aren't the largest predatory birds in Oklahoma, but they are very protective of their offspring and may "dive bomb" perceived threats to their nests. This

SGLI premium adjustment effective July 1, 2014

The Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program will adjust its monthly premium rate from 6.5 cents per $1,000 back to the 2006 rate of seven cents per $1,000 of insurance, a modest increase to ensure the SGLI program remains in a strong financial position.The Department of Veterans Affairs