Altus AFB Airmen share survival skills with local Boy Scouts Published May 16, 2014 By Senior Airman Dillon Davis 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. - -- Airmen from Altus AFB shared knowledge of survival and life skills with a Boy Scout from Altus and helped him complete a 5-mile wilderness hike to earn his next rank. "I was working in the aircrew flight equipment shop when Mrs. Donahue came into the shop looking for help teaching Boy Scouts about survival," said U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Myles Sofranac, 97th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician. "I volunteered immediately, having attended SERE training, I knew I could help them with learning land navigation skills." Along with Sofranac, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Rudolph Delfavero of the 97th Operations Support Squadron, and Airman Orakiruu Skilang of the 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron, went on the 5-mile hike to help out. "Even though he was basically a stranger to us, we both felt, after working with so many fine Airmen these many years, my son would be in good hands," said Daniel Donahue, who is the father of the scout the Airmen assisted. Looking back, Sofranac knew that he made a positive impact on the boy's life, and that spurred him to continue volunteering with the Boy Scouts. He now teaches outdoor survival skills periodically. "The important thing is the Boy Scouts are learning and applying what I have been teaching them to their lives," said Sofranac. "Furthermore, I have shown the scouts how to tie survival knots which is essential for building a shelter and many other uses. The scout leaders really enjoy when I teach and show the kids firsthand about survival." "It is a privilege and an honor to serve my country and give back to the community, and give back to children," said Sofranac.