Nov. 2, 2016 The Importance of Health Literacy Health literacy means how well you understand your basic health information and services available to you. According to Health.gov, nearly nine out of ten adults may lack the skills needed to manage their health and prevent disease. First, you should know or have a copy of your health history, prior
Oct. 25, 2016 DDR celebrating Red Ribbon Week with Outreach Drug Demand Reduction is celebrating Red Ribbon Week October 24-29, 2016, with the help of the local community. DDR is using this week to raise awareness and educate the base and the local community
Oct. 25, 2016 Boom operators help develop new KC-46 system Earlier this year in Everett, Washington, workers from Detachment 1, 418th Flight Test Squadron, and Boeing teamed up to achieve major test milestones for the KC-46A Pegasus, which resulted in the Defense Department authorizing initial production in August. Going forward in the test program, the
Oct. 20, 2016 DRMO, saving your office money It’s inevitable: extra chairs migrate to a back room with the unused computer equipment and empty filing cabinets until they pile up so much it’s hard to move. There comes a time for most offices and shops when they realize how much unused stuff they have acquired over the years.
Oct. 19, 2016 TRICARE to Expand Preventive Service Coverage TRICARE has always had excellent coverage of important preventive services and we are making it better. TRICARE is adding preventive services to ensure our preventive services are aligned with recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), and the Health Resources and
Oct. 13, 2016 Education made easy The Altus Air Force Base Education Office, located in Building 87 room 221, is the first stop on the path to higher education for members here at Altus AFB.
Oct. 7, 2016 Airmen get taste of the farm life The Altus Chamber of Commerce Farm City Tour was held Oct. 3, 2016, recognizing the importance of agriculture to the economy of southwest Oklahoma. The tour kicked off the 39th annual Farm City Week, which brings the local business, military and farming communities closer together.The tour provided
Oct. 7, 2016 West Nile Virus reported in Altus One of the 97th Medical Group’s missions is health promotion & illness prevention. The Public Health Flight assists in this effort by collecting and testing mosquitos around Altus Air Force Base for potential diseases. Recently, several mosquitos collected on base tested positive for the West Nile
Oct. 4, 2016 Civil Engineering to only take emergency work orders through end of month The 97th Civil Engineer Squadron will only be taking emergency work orders through the end of October.If an emergency appears, notify your buildings facility manager immediately.“We’re replacing our old system that we put our work orders into,” said U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mikel Davis, 97th CES
Sept. 30, 2016 Be Prepared National Preparedness Month might be coming to an end, but Airmen should always be ready for a disaster. A natural disaster can happen without warning so Airmen should take preemptive measures to help themselves and their families.