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Sept. 25, 2024
Airmen of Altus: Senior Airman Devon Jacobson

Get to know Airman of the Month Senior Airman Devon Jacobson, 97th Security Forces Squadron patrolman.
Sept. 19, 2024
Through her child's eyes: Stephanie Gray falls in love with early learning

Stephanie Gray, 97th Force Support Squadron Child Development Center program lead teacher, is a mother of 4 and native to Altus. She was born on Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, in the early 1980’s when her father was an active duty Airman.
Sept. 13, 2024
Building a Legacy On and Off the Field

I am Master Sgt. Jose Rodriguez, former Special Operations Combat Medic, currently serving as the 97th Security Forces Squadron first sergeant at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. With my time in the service coming to an end, I wanted to leave a lasting impression on the military by sharing my passion
Sept. 6, 2024
The Hero We Need: Wendell Browne

Wendell Browne, 97th Air Mobility Wing prevention specialist, is many things: a husband, a veteran, an aerospace physiology technician, current suicide prevention instructor, and possibly, Batman.
Aug. 23, 2024
Herding Up the Memories: Altus AFB’s 26th Annual Cattle Drive

Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing held the 26th Annual Cattle Drive at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 22, 2024.
Aug. 8, 2024
AFROTC, USAFA Cadets learn how Altus AFB stays mission ready

Forty-three Air Force ROTC cadets from around the country visited Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, throughout the summer of 2024 for immersive tours across the base.
July 24, 2024
Pursuit of the American Dream: Airman Rayamajhi’s Story

Airman 1st Class Benja Rayamajhi, 97th Force Support Squadron career development technician, was raised in a modest household. She cherished the hustle and bustle of life with her family. Yet, beneath the surface of contentment, Rayamajhi nurtured dreams that seemed harder to obtain in her homeland.
June 25, 2024
Airmen Of Altus: SrA Brent Caronongan

Get to know the March Airman of the Month, Senior Airman Brent Caronongan, 97th Force Support Squadron food services shift leader.
June 6, 2024
A Legacy of Service and Family: MSgt Neely

Master Sgt. Adam Neely, 97th Security Forces Squadron superintendent of logistics readiness, culminated his 21 years of service being retired by his daughter, 1st Lt. Samantha Collins, 81st Medical Group practice manager, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, May 18, 2024.
June 5, 2024
Caduceus Spear: Airmen and Soldiers come together to train with the 97th MDG

Airmen from Altus AFB and Vance AFB, alongside Soldiers from Fort Sill, joined together during Caduceus Spear, blending their expertise in a field-like setting to bolster crisis response at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, May 23, 2024.

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