Dry weather increases risks of wild fires

Grass and wild land fires only happen during the dry summer month's right? Wrong. The unseasonable days Altus had lately has lead to a few grass fires in the state and a couple in Altus' own back yard. The week of Jan. 11 saw a fire start in an alley in Altus. In just a short period of time this

Scholarships for Military Children application deadline is Feb. 20

Are you digging under the sofa cushions for misplaced change and rolling coins from your money jar to help pay for college tuition? Given the soaring costs of higher education, you certainly aren't alone. Perhaps a $1,500 scholarship could help? Applications for the 2008 Scholarships for Military

Defining 'Wingman': Community embraces AADD program, saves 994 people in 2007

"Where is your Wingman?" is a commonly asked question when Airmen go out to enjoy the night life. For those who do not know the answer is only a phone call away. Those who answer the call is not from one person, but several Wingmen who dutifully volunteer for the Altus Airmen Against Drunk Driving

Air Force maintainers help improve future for Afghans

For the last year, a trio of Airmen have helped ensure success for a mission bringing self-governance, security and economic growth to the people of Afghanistan's Paktya and Logar provinces. The efforts of vehicle maintainers Tech. Sgt. Kendrick Ouzts, Staff Sgt. Andrew Hawley and Staff Sgt. Russell

Fifth CMSAF to speak at Chiefs’ Recognition Ceremony

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Fifth Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Robert D. Gaylor will be the keynote speaker at the Chiefs' Recognition Ceremony Jan. 19 at the Freedom Community Center. Chief Gaylor will help Altus AFB recognize its newest chiefs, Chief Master Sergeants (selects) Nathan

Office Depot highlights host of new vendors added to Exchange Online Store

The All-Services Exchange Online Store is poised to save military Families even more in 2008 with the addition of ten new "virtual vendors." The Exchange Online Store's newest edition, Office Depot, launched on Nov. 16 boasting thousands of items in office supplies, furniture, technology and

Base Legal Office to offer tax assistance

The Base Legal Office will offer tax assistance for active-duty servicemembers (including guard and reserve) and their dependents. Tax assistance will also be provided to military retirees and federal civilian employees on a space available basis. Tax assistance will be offered by volunteers, who

Breaking out the big guns

97 TRS goes on Winter Exodus, stresses safety

Airmen, instructors and students alike, will be able to enjoy the holidays abroad or at home during this year's Winter Exodus for almost two weeks beginning Dec. 21. The Winter Exodus is an Air Education and Training Command-directed downtime period in order to give students and staff alike a break

Air Force chaplain celebrates Mass for Romanians in Italian

An Air Force chaplain is putting his Roman Catholic studies to good use giving Mass in Italian to Romanian Army soldiers. Every Wednesday during lunchtime, Chaplain (Maj.) Timothy Hirten of the 407th Air Expeditionary Group goes to the Romanian Army's Camp Dracula to provide one of his daily Mass