Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Remembering Don McCombs

     Don McCombs, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron service contract monitor, passed away at his home May 14, 2014. He was 60 years old. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, four grandchildren and two brothers.McCombs selflessly served Altus AFB from 2005-2014 in the 97th CES as a contract specialist

  • Base Safety Office prepares Airmen with "Street Smart" briefings

    Three "Street Smart" briefings, hosted by the wing safety office, will be held in the base theater at 7 a.m., 9 a.m., and 11 a.m. June 11, 2014. These briefings address the dangers of distracted driving.Volunteer emergency responders will give these briefings to Airmen. The volunteers travel around

  • Adequate sleep critical to healthy living

    In our fast-paced, over-worked and multi-tasking society, sleep problems are a commonality many of us share. In fact, the first signs of stress are appetite changes and sleep problems, followed by physical complaints and changes in intimacy. When our stressors persist or become unmanageable, the

  • Airmen honor veterans at Altus cemetery

    Airmen placed U.S. flags next to veterans' tombstones at the Altus City Cemetery May 24, 2014, in recognition of Memorial Day.Memorial Day, held May 26 this year, is an annual U.S. federal holiday in remembrance of service members who died while serving in the Armed Forces. Airmen place flags next

  • 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