• Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with homemade Mexican cuisine

    Do you know how Cinco de Mayo celebrations began? Most people think Cinco de Mayo is the Mexican Independence Day, which is incorrect.Cinco de Mayo is actually a celebration of the victory at the Battle of Puebla, which took place in Puebla de Los Angeles, Mexico, May 5, 1861 during the

  • Altus LT volleys for chance at Military World Cup

    When 1st Lt. Virginia Aguilar isn't working on medical readiness and medical information systems for the 97th Medical Support Squadron here, she's usually playing sports. This hobby quickly transitioned from the background of Lieutenant Aguilar's focus to the forefront when she made the All Air

  • Motorcycle, recreational vehicle safety vital during summer

    Now that the weather is changing and spring fever has arrived, people are starting to dust off their motorcycles, all terrain vehicles and dirt bikes. Along with the fun these vehicles provide also comes great responsibility. "Usually about this time of the year there will be an influx of people

  • Denton Amendment allows Altus AFB to support humanitarian operations

    Organizations across the world are eager to donate resources to third world countries in need, but the logistics of delivering goods is complicated and expensive. Thanks to the capabilities of the 97th Air Mobility Wing and the Denton Cargo Program, two third-world countries garnered enough food and

  • Twins ‘bound’ for ANG service

    Two identical twins from Clinton, Miss., put their promising academic and athletic futures on hold to answer the call to serve.Airmen 1st Class Michael and Stephen Greer joined the Air National Guard to become C-17 Globemaster III loadmasters after high school at age 17 before continuing their

  • Bad eating habits: Advice to help servicemembers eat healthier

    One fast food cheeseburger ... 900 caloriesOne large order of French fries ... 500 caloriesOne large soft drink ... 250 caloriesImproving your eating habits ... PricelessObesity is a major problem in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Bad eating habits

  • 54th ARS boom operator trades boom for gold bars

    He lays on his stomach with his head supported by a chin pad keeping his eyes steady. Both hands are carefully operating two joysticks that control the 20-foot boom off the end of the KC-135 Stratotanker. His eyes focus as he makes contact with the aircraft he is refueling 2,000 feet above the

  • They call him the yo-yo guy

    "Being able to show them something that possibly blows their mind gets them talking, gets them more personable, and gets them more focused on what we're doing. Also, it gets them to want me to get done quicker so I can show them more yo-yo tricks."Staff Sgt. Toby Ratcliffe pauses, considering the

  • Chaplains pray for those thinking suicide

    It was small gathering; a few professionals, and some who have simply come because they care, very deeply. Some have been touched by tragedy, and others are doing what they can to avoid it. Each of those present believe in a Higher Purpose."Let us pray..."Chaplains at the Altus main chapel gathered

  • Two mighty 97th Airmen become American citizens

    Two Airmen from the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron here became American citizens when they took the Naturalization Oath of Allegiance in Oklahoma City Dec. 15.Airman 1st Class Andre Hulse, originally from San Ignacio Belize, is a water fuels maintenance journeyman and Airman 1st Class Kyle Hacker,