Gradual descent, immediate action: Prepare now for changes to fitness standards

At least one Airman assigned to Dover Air Force Base, Del., believes monthly physical fitness (PT) testing is good for the Air Force and beneficial to unit members; meanwhile, the service is getting fatter. Airman 1st Class David Witz, 436th Operations Support Squadron, is the PT leader quoted in

Mitten Tree Social helps local children

58th Airlift Squadron has new commander

Altus 'biggest player' in strategic airlift exercise

Twelve Altus Air Force Base aircraft took part in a Mobility Air Forces Exercise Nov. 19. The 97th Air Mobility Wing aircraft, six C-17 Globemasters and six KC-135 tankers, simulated strategic airdrop and in-flight refueling operations to prove their ability to conduct such missions in a combat

Leadership Altus group learns about wing, mission

The Leadership Altus group, a collection of civic leaders and prominent community figures under the guidance of the Altus Chamber of Commerce, was given a detailed account of the 97th Air Mobility Wing mission at a dinner Nov. 24. After a tour of the base the group listened to a wing mission

Healthier through helping: Volunteerism adds to life

There's nothing selfish about self-care. Exercise, a balanced diet, yoga, meditation, and holistic living may be activities pursued by individuals hoping to prolong life, to make existence more comfortable, or to flesh out inner needs for fulfillment; but there's more than one way to crack the

The vision of one becomes reality for all

As construction crews start placing concrete pads on the parade ground, the vision of Col. David Allvin, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, is finally becoming reality. When the project is completed there will be two static aircraft displays on the east end of the field and a fantastic formal stage

Plan to attend the base tree lighting ceremony

Grow-Your-Own-Mechanic graduate promoted to KC-135R dedicated crew chief

Patrick A. Madl, a civilian employee with the 97th Maintenance Directorate at Altus Air Force Base, was recently promoted to KC-135R Dedicated Crew Chief. Mr. Madl is the first graduate of the Southwest Technology Center (SWTC) Grow-Your-Own-Mechanic (GYOM) course to attain this highly skilled

Carts, smiles and goodies: Altus commissary ready for rush

Remembrances of green bean casserole, potato lafkas or red snapper in creole court bouillon might be starting to tickle the holiday-season section of your taste bud memory about now. The signals are all around: store displays, television commercials and workplace nick-knacks are clues that it's just