• Combined Federal Campaign 2010

    The 2010 Combined Federal Campaign kicks off on Altus Air Force Base on October 4. The CFC allows members of the military and government employees to donate money to worthy causes and help those less fortunate than themselves. The base's campaign goal is $100,000 this year. "We have set a lofty

  • The Good, The Bad, The Cholesterol

    September is cholesterol awareness month. "The truth about cholesterol is that it is necessary to life. It is found in body tissues of all living beings and plays an important role in the process of maintaining health. Yet cholesterol is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke," said Gayle

  • Altus Airman part of RPAT: Responsibly moving equipment out of Iraq

    Airmen assigned to RPAT here have been working alongside Soldiers, contractors and Department of the Army civilians to ensure equipment leaving Iraq gets to its proper location, and in a usable condition as U.S. Forces continue to drawdown forces as well as equipment in Iraq.First Lt. Kimberly

  • Military Voters News

    September 18 was the "45 day prior to a general election" mark; this year, states must send traditional and electronic ballots to military voters 45 days before the election.To promote awareness of military voting rights and issues, Absentee Voters Week, set for Sept. 27 - Oct. 4, has a dual focus.

  • AETC welcomes new vice commander

    Air Education and Training Command recently welcomed its new vice commander into its fold. Lt. Gen. Douglas H. Owens arrived in San Antonio Sept. 8, received his third star the next day, and immediately began the task of learning everything he could about AETC's mission and its people. "It's

  • Altus responders save chief's life

    Airmen and staff at the Altus Fitness Center saved a life Aug. 9.Chief Master Sgt. Bruce Zahn, 97th Operations Group, was on a treadmill when he collapsed at the base gym. Airmen in the cardio room with him and staff members at the fitness center were quick to respond."I was riding the recumbent

  • Altus AFB Youth Center "Youth Employment Skills Program"

    High school students on Altus Air Force Base have an opportunity to earn grant money for college while contributing to the local community.The Youth Employment Skills program at the youth center on Altus AFB is an on-base volunteer program for high school students. The program, underwritten by the

  • Altus welcomes newcomers with Newcomers Bus Tour

    The Armed Services Young Men Christian Association and the Airman and Family Readiness Center have teamed up to present Altus newcomers with a Newcomers Bus Tour. "At the Airman and Family Readiness Center, we believe in listening to our customers. Newcomers had commented on how they would like to

  • Airmen from 97th Civil Engineering render aid at accident

    Three Altus Airmen rendered aid at the scene of a vehicle accident Sept. 8.Staff Sgt. Adam Hills, Airmen 1st Class Bryan Foley and Arryawana Saldana of the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron, Altus AFB, Okla., were on Highway 62, returning to Altus AFB from Lawton, Okla., after reconfiguring two Altus AFB