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  • Education key to increasing energy conservation

    In Jan. 2007, President George Bush signed Executive Order 13423, requiring Federal agencies to pursue several energy conservation and environmental initiatives. Among these goals is a 10 percent annual increase in alternative fuel use, a 30 percent reduction is greenhouse gas emissions by 2015 and a three percent annual reduction in energy
  • ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Chief Master Sgt. Chuck Adams, 97th Operational Support Squadron, and Mr. Terry Kratz, 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron, display the bowling ball presented to Mr. Kratz for raising the most pledge money during the annual Chiefs’ Group bowl-a-thon. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Tiffany M. Deuel)

    Chiefs' bowl-a-thon raises money, sees two perfect games

    The annual bowl-a-thon, a three game, 9 pin tournament sponsored by the Altus Chiefs Group, typically lets the men and women of Altus have some fun while also raising money for various enlisted functions. This year participants were treated to more enjoyment, however, as two bowlers had perfect games. Airman First Class Helena Cox from the 97th

  • Altus recognized with Outstanding Unit Award

    The 97th Air Mobility Wing is a recipient of the 2008 Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA). Airmen permanently assigned to the wing from July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008 are authorized to wear the AFOUA ribbon. Col. David Allvin, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, had the following message for all wing personnel: "I am pleased to announce the 97th

  • AAFES program brightens holidays for those deployed

    The holiday season is traditionally a time for giving. While many focus on giving gifts, others give time to worthy causes and those in need of assistance. Among these selfless few are the men and women deployed overseas during the holidays. The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is making it easy to give those defending our freedom a small token

  • New law allows salutes in civilian clothes during anthem

    Veterans and service members not in uniform can now render the military-style hand salute during the playing of the national anthem, thanks to changes in federal law that took effect in Oct. 2008. The new provision improves upon a little known change in federal law last year that authorized veterans to render the salute during the raising, lowering

  • We can never forget Pearl Harbor

    On Dec. 7, 1941 Pearl Harbor was attacked by the Japanese, which led the United States to become involved in World War II. The Japanese's main goal was to neutralize the Pacific Fleet in order to protect their advance into the Dutch East Indies which held natural resources of oil and rubber. The final death and injury totals were more than 2,300

  • Dining facility set to serve Thanksgiving feast

    While many Airmen and their families will travel to spend Thanksgiving with friends and family, there will be many more whose duties will keep them on base for the holiday weekend. For those staying in the local area the Solar Inn dining facility staff will serve a full traditional Thanksgiving lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 27. The menu will

  • Altus fire training facility benefits entire state

    Outstanding cooperation and mutual respect typify the relationship between local residents and base personnel. Joint projects between the Air Force and local community have historically proved very successful. This is why Air Force and local firefighters are now training together. According to Tech. Sgt. Jason Higgins, assistant chief of training,

  • Veteran’s Day a time to honor our heroes

    Since 1954, Veteran's Day has been a time for honoring Americans, living and deceased, who served in the U.S. armed forces during wartime. Prior to that, November 11th was known as Armistice Day, observing the anniversary of the armistice signed on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month that ended fighting in World War I.

  • 58th AS grabs base flag football championship

    The 58th Airlift Squadron's flag football team used an unstoppable passing attack and solid defense to win the Altus Air Force Base flag football championship. Since the play-offs were a double-elimination tournament, the 58th team had to beat a talented 97th Comptroller Squadron team twice to claim the trophy. The 58th started the first game with
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