Electronic cigarette use increasing among Airmen

Electronic cigarette use is becoming a popular alternative to traditional cigarettes, but the upward trend is becoming a concern for health care providers.The battery-operated products, known as e-cigarettes, are designed to deliver nicotine, flavor, and other chemicals as a vapor that is inhaled by

Bump, Set, Spike!

There is nothing wrong with a little friendly competition, and intramural sports are a way for everyone at Altus AFB to join with their respective squadrons and have healthy fun competing against each other.When it comes to intramurals, it does not matter the individual's skill level or experience

Base and community garner viability through partnership

Altus Air Force Base and the city of Altus signed the Air Force Community Partnership Initiative, an outline which installation and community leaders can cultivate innovative ways to influence their capabilities and resources to reduce costs and risks by finding common value. "I think this is going

New agreement aids lifesaving efforts

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Feb. 11, 2014, at the Air Evac Lifeteam hangar to celebrate the grand opening of its new base at Altus Quartz Mountain Regional Airport.Members of the 97th Air Mobility Wing attended the event in conjunction with an agreement made between the Air Evac Lifeteam and

Altus AFB to implement new AF inspection system

 The 97th Air Mobility Wing has begun implementing the new Air Force Inspection System and will be fully functional by Oct. 1, 2014.The new in-house inspection system will help alleviate some of the costs associated with inspection teams traveling to bases to complete biannual inspections and ensure

730th makes room for future operations

The 730th Air Mobility Training Squadron recently moved into another building through a cost-savings, self-help project.The 730th originally shared a building with the 97th Operations Group commander and vice commander, but in anticipation of the proposed KC-46 mission, the 730th was proactive and

Communications Squadron ensures network security

The 97th Air Mobility Wing completed its first ever Phase Three Command Cyber Readiness Inspection Jan. 31 2014, with and overall grades of "Acceptable on a normal network and Excellent on a secured network".The 97th Communications Squadron underwent a Phase Three CCRI which is a formal inspection

Leaders seek suggestions for IEA money

Leaders at Altus Air Force Base are looking for suggestions on how to spend the money awarded for being a finalist for the Commander-in-Chief's Installation Excellence Award.All ideas must be submitted by Feb. 21, and voting on the final ideas will be Feb. 28 - March 7. The money must be spent on

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Altus AFB preparing to be evaluated in a CCRI

The 97th Air Mobility Wing is scheduled to undergo its first phase three Command Cyber Readiness Inspection during the week of Jan. 27, 2014.The CCRI is a formal inspection conducted under the direction of U.S. Cyber Command's Enhanced Inspection Program and requires an overall grade of at least 70