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  • What's it all about, Altus?

    Using the lead off line from the theme song written by Burt Bacharach for the 1966 movie "Alfie" and performed by the British singer Celia Black and others , I thought I'd share my thoughts on why we're all here - work-wise, that is. For me personally, whether it was when I worked in the Mission

  • Air Force challenges - analog leadership is part of the solution set

    What does the average American do 60 times and 35 times each day? If you said the average American sends 60 texts and 35 emails per day...you'd be right. In fact, more than 90 trillion emails are sent annually around the globe. Make no mistake; we are part of an integrated, digital world. For the

  • Mission success requires collective effort

    During the past couple of months, members of the 58th Airlift Squadron flew 16 operational airlift missions in support of Air Mobility Command and United States Transportation Command. As I think about the amount of support required to complete these missions successfully, I realize the idea of

  • A culture of professional respect

    As proud members of the United States Air Force, we chose to join the military and live up to its standards...emphasis on chose... we asked to be a part of this great organization. By doing this, we voluntarily subjected ourselves to a code of integrity, service and excellence that in many cases

  • Discover more of your benefits at commissaries.com

    With new features and more savings opportunities for customers, www.commissaries.com is becoming the place savvy commissary shoppers check before heading to the store.The latest addition to the site is the "Commissary Rewards Card," which is now available at all commissaries. Customers use the

  • Commander's message to Altus AFB Airmen

    It's easy to get caught up in the daily grind, especially with the holidays just around the corner. A stressful day can quickly lead to bad decisions--skip a five-mile run for an additional hour at the office or consume a 1,000 calorie, fast-food meal in your car on the way to an appointment. If not

  • The Great American Smokeout and how it began

    Since the 1970s the third Thursday of November has been known as the Great American Smokeout. This is an annual event, sponsored by the American Cancer Society that challenges people to stop using tobacco for the day. Tools are also made available to help people quit for good.The idea for the Great

  • My journey back to normal

    Between August 2009 and March 2010, I lost myself during my deployment to Afghanistan. I remember coming off the airplane and seeing my family and knowing that my world would never be the same again. It took me almost 1.5 years to put my life back together. My family and co-workers greeted me coming

  • Yikes! Is this turkey done?

    Seeing pink as you're slicing into your beautifully browned holiday turkey is enough to strike fear into the heart of any cook, no matter how experienced they are. Follow these few tips to avoid that scene this holiday season.First, make sure your turkey is completely thawed before being prepped for

  • Chief Master Sergeant: It's more than a job title

    Four years ago, 30 people showed up outside my office. The wing commander, command chief, and a posse of colonels and chiefs from throughout the Wing were in the crowd. They had Chief Master Sergeant stripes in their hands, and one set was for me.Chief Master Sergeant is the highest enlisted rank in