97 MDG: Need-to-know-info about flu outbreak

Lt. Col. Gail Fancher, 97th Medical Group senior flight surgeon, provided need-to-know information concerning the H1N1 flu outbreak during an interview April 28. According to the 97 MDG, there is reason for concern but no need for alarm. Currently, there have been no cases of the outbreak in

General Lorenz remarks highlight 30th Annual Boom Symposium

Boom operators from across the world met at Altus for the 30th Annual Boom Symposium April 24-26. The event included a golf tournament, displays by companies such as Boeing and Lockheed Martin, a banquet dinner and a ceremony at the boom operator memorial. General Stephen Lorenz, Air Education and

Recognition week to boost public service awareness

Altus AFB will observe Public Service Recognition Week beginning May 4. The base will use the nation-wide recognition week to educate base personnel about the civilians serving in government. Leadership Altus Air Force Base Class of 2009, a civilian leadership and professional development class of

Altus tankers support Thunderbirds

Pentagon Channel program shows experiences “DownRange”

According to a Pentagon Channel release, the Pentagon Channel is bringing together the experiences and stories of those serving in Afghanistan and Iraq into a daily 15-minute newscast, "DownRange.""DownRange" succeeds the popular "Freedom Watch Afghanistan" and "Freedom Journal Iraq" news programs

Changing the world a mile at a time

As Senior Airman Brendan Brustad ran the 2007 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon, the tragedy inflicted on the families of the 168 people killed in the April 19, 1995 bombing had a strong impact on him. "Something clicked in me," he said, "and I wanted to do what I could to help the families." That

Altus boosts quality of life with lakeshore getaway spots

Where can Altus Airmen go to get away from it all? A recent partnership between Altus AFB and Quartz Mountain Resort lead to the creation of a retreat haven for servicemembers April 10 at Lake Altus. Altus AFB now owns two camping trailers at Lake Altus. Airmen on a tight budget or those just

CCAF graduation recognizes important career milestone

The following enlisted members assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing will receive an Associate in Applied Science degree from the Community College of the Air Force during a graduation ceremony April 28. 54th Air Refueling Squadron Tech Sgt. Rafael Cruz Oyola           Instructor of Technology and

Altus trains foreign aircrew for multi-national mission

The Air Force C-17 Aircrew Training Center's ability to project a global force stretches well beyond the United States. The schoolhouse is currently preparing foreign aircrew for a first-of-its-kind mission in Hungary. A multi-national consortium consisting of 10 North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Altus to improve aircrew training with new Air Force Reserve squadron

Top military and government officials gathered at the 47th Annual Quail Breakfast in Washington, D.C., to announce Altus AFB will receive a reserve squadron, which will boost aircrew training for the KC-135 Stratotanker, C-17 Globemaster III and the eventual KC-X. 97th Air Mobility Wing Commander