97 MSG gains new child care asset

U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Pederson, commander of the 97th Mission Support Group, presents Family Child Care (FCC) license to Tyrone Dukes, FCC operator, and family, Feb. 13, 2020, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The members operating the center must go through extensive training and background checks in order to be cleared to operate the daycare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dallin Wrye)

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97 MSG gains new child care asset

Tyrone Dukes’ son plays in the Family Child Care center, Feb. 13, 2020, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The 97th Mission Support Group set up a family child care facility to assist with the high demand and limited hours of the Child Development Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dallin Wrye)

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97 MSG gains new child care asset

A sign hangs in the Family Child Care (FCC) center from his previous FCC in Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 13, 2020, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Tyrone Dukes, operator of the FCC, recently moved from Okinawa, Japan to Altus where he operated a daycare program similar to the FCC out of his home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dallin Wrye)

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97 MSG gains new child care asset

Published March 9, 2020
By Airman 1st Class Dallin Wrye
97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs Office

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. --

Airmen from 97th Mission Support Group developed a family child care facility program to assist with the high demand of family services and limited hours of the Child Development Center. The Family Child Care (FCC) program is a daycare center operated out of a private residence. The members operating the center must go through extensive training and background checks in order to be cleared to operate the daycare center. Tyrone Dukes, operator of the FCC, recently moved from Okinawa, Japan where he ran a program similar to this out of his home. The facility is located on Altus Air Force Base at 342 Calumet Ave. The hours are from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Overnight weekend stays are offered by request only at the daycare center. If interested in enrolling visit www.MilitaryChildCare.com and select the FCC option or contact the Child Development Center for more information.