Altus AFB begins 24/7 fitness center access

The 97th Air Mobility Wing Fitness Center will be accessible 24/7, beginning Oct. 1.As part of an Air Force Services Transformation Initiative, the 97th Force Support Squadron has implemented these unmanned hours at the fitness center to provide more convenient access to the base populous, including

Altus Airman part of RPAT: Responsibly moving equipment out of Iraq

Airmen assigned to RPAT here have been working alongside Soldiers, contractors and Department of the Army civilians to ensure equipment leaving Iraq gets to its proper location, and in a usable condition as U.S. Forces continue to drawdown forces as well as equipment in Iraq.First Lt. Kimberly

Altus Airman Recognized in Balad

Senior Airman Paul Tejano, 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle management and analysis technician, is the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing's Tuskegee Airman of the Week for July 4-10, 2010. "He is a high-speed, highly-dedicated Airman," said Maj. Gen. Craig Franklin, 332nd Air

Altus Airman named "Warrior of the Week" in Kyrgyzstan

Every week, a member of the 376th Air Expeditionary Wing is selected as the Warrior of the Week. This individual is recognized based on outstanding performance, good conduct, work ethic, and most importantly, for a job well done.Meet the Warrior of the Week, May 22, 2010. Senior Airman Aaron

Deployed Altus Airman moves assets by sea

When it comes to moving U.S. Air Force assets, most people assume by air is the natural way to go. With thousands of aircraft in the Air Force's fleet, which includes hundreds of cargo planes, it may seem like the logical choice. But when it comes to oversized equipment, high costs and weight

Lt. Col. Gail D Fancher receives Air Medal

Lt. Col. Gail D. Fancher received the Air Medal for meritorious achievement during missions as a flight surgeon at Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq from May to September 2008."It means a lot to me to receive the Air Medal because I'm doing the two things I like the most taking care of people and

Captain Arkan's Adventure

Capt. Jutta S. Arkan, a 24-year veteran of the Air Force, received the Air Force Combat Action Medal June 11, 2009 at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Captain Arkan's hometown is Allentown, Penn. She served as an enlisted member of the Air Force before attending Officer Training School in 2000. While

Pumping gas - a worthwhile pastime

Pumping gas may not be the "glamorous" career most boys or girls dream of having, but 376th Air Expeditionary Wing petroleum, oil and lubricants specialists are heroes behind the scenes - the key difference between success and failure for the troops in Afghanistan.They've had an unquestionable

Delivering hope, relief

Altus sends six C-17s for Operation Unified Response

The 97th Air Mobility Wing launched six Globemaster IIIs from the 58th Airlift Squadron Jan. 17 and 18 to assist with the humanitarian relief effort in Haiti, Operation Unified Response.Altus answered the call for help with 50 aircrew personnel who will deliver aid in the form of medical evacuations