Earth Day 2014 - Conserve today, secure tomorrow

 This year the U.S. Air Force's Earth Day theme is "Conserve Today - Secure Tomorrow" and concentrating on sustainability.Earth Day recognition gives individuals an opportunity to focus on the things they do every day, how those things impact the earth and what they can do to improve the

Civilian Airman earns 2013 Volunteer Excellence Award

A member of the 97th Medical Operations Squadron was recognized for her years of volunteer work during an awards ceremony at the Airman and Family Readiness Center April 11, 2014. Mili Stallings, 97th MDOS executive assistant, was awarded the 2013 Altus AFB Volunteer Excellence award for her

Public Health inspects base commissary

 The 97th Medical Group public health office conducted a public health inspection inside the base commissary April 9, 2014.The inspection helps ensure the safety of Airmen, veterans and family members by properly storing perishable groceries and checking for health hazards."We inspect 22 facilities

Civilian Airman celebrates 30 years of federal service

Spending time in the military and time in civil service, Leonard Ashley, 97th Air Mobility Wing supply technician, celebrated 30 years of federal service April 4, 2014. Ashley researches and requisition parts for the U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft."If they need a part, I am going

AF updates officer, enlisted voluntary force management eligibility lists

Select Airmen in specific categories who were not formerly eligible for fiscal year 2014 force management voluntary separation are now being offered voluntary separation. These individuals will not be subject to involuntary programs in FY14.Officers from 33 Air Force specialty codes by year group

AFPC expands voluntary FM program waiver authority

The Air Force Personnel Center has been granted expanded waiver authority to waive some active-duty service commitments, or ADSCs, for Airmen interested in voluntary separation under the fiscal year 2014 force management program, AFPC officials announced April 3. "For example, we now have the

Housing survey available for employees of Altus AFB

All military members and Department of Defense civilians assigned to Altus Air Force Base are instructed to complete an online housing requirements and market analysis survey by April 18, 2014.The survey, which will help housing experts determine future housing market trends on Altus AFB and the

5K awareness run kicks off Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Altus AFB to host Lunch & Learn in Club Altus

The Top 3 is scheduled to host a Lunch & Learn in Club Altus March 28, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. Tom Blair, a Veterans Administration liaison for the Altus area, will discuss disability compensation through the VA. Some of the topics being briefed include the life cycle of a claim, disability

Altus to provide Sexual Assault Awareness Month events

 U.S. Air Force Col. Bill Spangenthal, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, signed a proclamation March 26, 2014 that officially designates April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month here at Altus AFB.Sexual Assault Awareness Month is recognized nationally and is intended to raise awareness about sexual