AETC commander retires after 35 years of service

The commander of Air Education and Training Command retired here today, ending a 35-year career of service and commitment to the U.S. Air Force.General Edward A. Rice Jr., a command pilot with more than 4,000 flying hours, retired after handing AETC's reins over to Gen. Robin Rand in a change of

New cyclist PPE requirements

 The Air Force Safety Center has revised Air Force Instruction 191-207 as of Sept. 12, 2013, which governs traffic safety on installation roadways.The revision to the AFI includes additional requirements for cyclist personal protective equipment. Here is the complete list of new requirements:·

Communication key in protecting security clearance during financial hardships

As the government shutdown continues, Air Force leadership wants their civilian workforce to communicate well and often as possible financial challenges arise -- something that could impact one's security clearance. With such a large number of civilians possessing security clearances, including many

Affordable Care Act will impact federal civilian employees

Starting in January, all individuals must maintain minimum health care coverage for themselves and all dependents claimed on their federal tax return, or must qualify for an exemption. Those who do not will be charged a penalty beginning with their 2014 federal tax return.Under, the Patient

October is Air Force Energy Action Month

October is Air Force Energy Action Month. The theme for Energy Action Month is "I am Air Force Energy" because of the many roles everyone takes to ensure energy security and achieving the mission of fly, fight, and win in air, space, and cyberspace. Energy is embedded into everything the Air Force

Civilians eligible for unemployment claims

Employees affected by the partial government shutdown can file an unemployment claim at the Altus Workforce Center on 1115 N. Spurgeon. Here are some tips for completing the claims process from Jennifer Bogle, 97th Force Support Squadron civilian personnel officer:- Applications can be completed

Facilities close for government shutdown

Facilities on Altus AFB are closed or have limited availability until further notice due to the partial government shutdown Oct. 1.Most of these closures are a result of civilian employees who have been furloughed.The following facilities and will be closed until further notice:-Base

Center prepares families for financial hardship

Airmen are encouraged to have a plan to financially support themselves and their families in the event of a government shutdown Oct. 1.The shutdown could result in service members reporting to work as normal, but without the benefit of a paycheck. Although the pay will be retroactively paid, this

Airmen donate blood through OBI

Update: Altus AFB water quality

The 97th Medical Operations Squadron bioenvironmental engineering flight is required to run tests every quarter for two sets of disinfection byproducts called haloacetic acids and total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) in the base water to ensure the water is not a health risk to personnel.The level of TTHMs