6 Nov 2006

Comptrollers bring home AETC award

The 97th Comptroller Squadron recently took top honors receiving the Air Education and Training Com-mand's Special Acts and Services award for their part in supporting relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina. "It's an honor to get this award for the second straight year," said Lt. Col. Christine Wasdin, 97th CPTS commander. The men and women of 97th

6 Nov 2006

Altus Airmen depart for AOR

Thirty-six Airmen from the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron, departed by bus Saturday morning for Ft. Carson, Colo., and four weeks of advanced combat skills training before deploying to undisclosed locations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Families had been invited by Lt. Col. Karl Freerks, 97th CES commander, to spend final moments with their loved ones and

6 Nov 2006

97th LRS wins Gerrity award two year straight

For the second year in a row, the 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron was recently awarded Air Education and Training Command's Thomas P. Gerrity Logistics award. They received the award for their outstanding work during 2005. The squadron will now compete for the Gerrity award at the Air Force level. The Gerrity award recognizes the 97th LRS's

6 Nov 2006

Kites make annual appearance at Altus

It's the time of year again when the Mississippi kites pay a visit to Altus Air Force Base. Perhaps a little misunderstood, these yearly visitors are only doing what every loving parent would do: protecting their young. Mississippi kite birds are very protective of their chicks and will become aggressive if they perceive a threat to the nest, said

6 Nov 2006

A-Team members wins volunteer award

Colonel Keith Moncrief, 97th Mission Support Group commander, presented Wayne Riddick the 2005 Volunteer Excellence Award in a ceremony Monday in the 97th MSG conference room. Mr. Riddick saluted the colonel as he received the same award Paula Riddick, his wife, had earned at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. Mr. Riddick, fuel systems technician at

6 Nov 2006

Security Forces sacrifices remembered

Fitness and awareness activities marked national Police Week at Altus Air Force base this week. Even after 13-hour work days protecting the people and resources on base, several members of Security Forces readily volunteered time to teach and hold entertaining demonstrations of what their work entails. 'Absolutely amazing' "Many troops are on their

6 Nov 2006

Operations Group changes hands

Col. Mark "Marshall" Dillon relinquished command of the 97th Operations Group to Col. John "Red" Millander in a ceremony held at Hangar 517 Tuesday. Colonel Dillon will remain at Altus Air Force Base and assume the position of 97th Wing vice commander. Colonel Millander arrives at Altus after a two year tour in Germany. Col. Carlton "Dewey"

6 Nov 2006

Entitlements available for Airmen on 'Indeterminate TDY"

Ever been given temporary duty orders without a return date? Are you wondering what type of extra pay and benefits you may be entitled to while on the TDY? Who qualifies? Air Force members selected for indeterminate TDY are eligible for a variety of entitlements not given to members on normal TDYs. An indeterminate TDY is defined as a TDY with

6 Nov 2006

Parks, Powell garner Air Force-level awards

Air Force officials named Master Sgt. Joey Parks their number one base training manager and Cindy Powell, 97th Maintenance Division, as the best unit training manager in the junior-grade category. In addition, Staff Sgt. Jessica Putman, 97th Medical Support Squadron, won the Air Education Training Command Additional Duty Training Manager of the

6 Nov 2006

Bioenvironmental tech skills meant to save lives

A surprise radiological inspection Wednesday from an Air Force-level inspection team resulted in the 97th Medical Group's Bioenvironmental Engineering work center receiving the highest rating allowed. Tech. Sgt. Chris Lawver, NCO in charge of Bioenvironmental Readiness and Response explained that the personnel recently had accomplished some