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Red Ribbon week

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – U.S. Air Force Col. Bill Spangenthal, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, David Webb, City of Altus mayor, and members from the base and local community pose for a photo during a Red Ribbon Campaign and National Domestic Violence Prevention and Awareness Month proclamation signing in the mayor’s office, Oct. 2, 2013. Spangenthal and Webb signed the proclamation to encourage the base and community members to support the Red Ribbon Campaign and National Domestic Violence Prevention and Awareness Month as a community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Franklin R. Ramos/Released)

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Red Ribbon week

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – U.S. Air Force Col. Bill Spangenthal, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, signs a proclamation during a Red Ribbon Campaign and National Domestic Violence Prevention and Awareness Month proclamation signing in the City of Altus mayor’s office, Oct. 2, 2013. Spangenthal signed the proclamation to encourage the base and community members to support the Red Ribbon Campaign and National Domestic Violence Prevention and Awareness Month as a community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Franklin R. Ramos/Released)

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Prepare for financial hardship

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- A member of the Airman and Family Readiness Center provides financial advice to an Airman Sept. 27, 2013. The A&FRC offers free services to Airmen and their families to include information and education to help enhance readiness and quality of life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lausanne Genuino/Released)

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Update: Altus AFB water quality

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bart Bolin, 97th Medical Operations Squadron bioenvironmental engineering journeyman, checks the acidity of a water sample, Sept. 25. The bioenvironmental engineering flight gathers water samples quarterly to test for chemicals. Checking the pH levels within the water measures how acidic it is. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Franklin R. Ramos/Released)

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Innovative Airman

Master Sgt. Lizette Delapaz, 97th Medical Operations Squadron Mental Health flight chief ensured the continued education of the providers and technicians with the Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT), and Family Advocacy Clinics. She has organized and delivered more than 50 training classes for 13 personnel, assuring the certification requirements for four psychologists and social workers, as well as two technicians. MSgt Delapaz has partnered with the Defense Centers for Excellence (DCoE), to bring virtual trainings to the Mental Health Flight, eliminating the cost for TDYs and saving the USAF an estimated amount of more than $20,000.

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Altus fire department honors fallen 9/11 responders

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Members of the 97th Security Forces Squadron and the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron, holds a 9/11 remembrance ceremony Sept. 11 at the base fire department in honor of emergency responders who lost their lives Sept. 11, 2001. The ceremony consisted of the firefighter’s prayer, security forces prayer, a flag folding and the ringing of the final alarm, paying tribute to victims of the tragedy that occurred twelve years ago. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jesse Lopez / Released)

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Altus fire department honors fallen 9/11 responders

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – A memorial honoring fallen firefighters and police officers sits on display during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony Sept. 11 at the base fire department in honor of those who lost their lives Sept. 11, 2001. The ceremony consisted of the firefighter’s prayer, security forces prayer, a flag folding and the ringing of the final alarm, paying tribute to victims of the tragedy that occurred twelve years ago. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jesse Lopez / Released)

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Altus fire department honors fallen 9/11 responders

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Tech. Sgt. Allen Harris, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, folds a flag during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony Sept. 11 at the base fire department. 97th Security Forces Squadron and the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron held a 9/11 remembrance ceremony in honor of the emergency responders who lost their lives Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jesse Lopez / Released)

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Altus fire department honors fallen 9/11 responders

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Tech. Sgt. Allen Harris, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, presents the colors during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony Sept. 11 at the base fire department. Members of Altus AFB gathered to remember emergency responders who lost their lives during the Sept. 11, 2001 tragedy. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jesse Lopez / Released)

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Altus fire department honors fallen 9/11 responders

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Col. Bill Spangenthal, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, speaks during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony Sept. 11 at the base fire department. To honor the 43 fallen New York City firefighters and the 23 police officers who lost their lives Sept. 11, 2001, the ceremony consisted of several memorial traditions to include prayers, a flag folding and the ringing of the final alarm. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jesse Lopez / Released)

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Altus fire department honors fallen 9/11 responders

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Members of the 97th Security Forces Squadron and the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron post the colors during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony Sept. 11 at the base fire department. The ceremony honored the 343 New York City fallen firefighters and the 23 police officers who lost their lives in the events on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jesse Lopez / Released)

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Altus fire department honors fallen 9/11 responders

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Members of the 97th Security Forces Squadron and the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron stand in formation during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony Sept. 11 at the base fire department. The ceremony honored the 343 fallen New York City firefighters and the 23 police officers who lost their lives in the events on 11 Sept. 2001. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jesse Lopez / Released)

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Altus fire department honors fallen 9/11 responders

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Members of the 97th Security Forces Squadron and the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron present the colors during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony Sept. 11 at the base fire department. The ceremony was held in honor of those who lost their lives Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jesse Lopez / Released)

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Altus fire department honors fallen 9/11 responders

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Members of the 97th Security Forces Squadron and the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron take part in a 9/11 remembrance ceremony Sept. 11 at the base fire department in honor of those who lost their lives Sept. 11, 2001. The ceremony consisted of the firefighter’s prayer, security forces prayer, a flag folding and the ringing of the final alarm, paying tribute to victims of the tragedy that occurred twelve years ago. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jesse Lopez / Released)

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Lights out, gears up … Airfield comes alive at night

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Ken Burris, 97th Maintenance Directorate electrician, Jeffrey Cunningham, 97th MX work leader, and Alex Erickson, 97th MX hydraulic technician, review a technical order on their work laptop while working on the flightline. The members of the 97th MX were replacing an Integrated Drive Generator on a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III during the night shift. The 97th MX is one of the many squadrons around base that continues to work 24 hours a day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenneth W. Norman / Released)

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Military Appretiation Night at the Great Plains Stampede Rodeo

ALTUS, Ok. – Members of the 58th Airlift Squadron participate in a tug-of-war competition during Military Appreciation Night at the Great Plains Stampede Rodeo, Aug. 22. The tug-of-war competition was one of many events held at the rodeo and ended with a consecutive victory from the 97th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Levin Boland / Released)

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Military Appretiation Night at the Great Plains Stampede Rodeo

ALTUS, Ok. – Members of the 58th Airlift Squadron participate in a tug-of-war competition during Military Appreciation Night at the Great Plains Stampede Rodeo, Aug. 22. The tug-of-war competition was one of many events held at the rodeo and ended with a consecutive victory from the 97th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Levin Boland / Released)

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Military Appretiation Night at the Great Plains Stampede Rodeo

ALTUS, Ok. – Staff Sgt. Robert Black, 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance assistant NCO in charge, introduces tug-of-war teams during Military Appreciation Night at the Great Plains Stampede Rodeo, Aug. 22. Military Appreciation Night was held to honor military members and their families during the first night of rodeo to show appreciation for those defending our nation.The event featured a meal for military members and their families as well as bronc riding, steer wresteling, and competitions with multiple squadrons from Altus AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Levin Boland / Released)

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Military Appretiation Night at the Great Plains Stampede Rodeo

ALTUS, Ok. – Kim Leverett, right, Military Affairs Committee member, passes a plate of food to Senior Airman Thomas Crolius, 97th Air Mobility Wing contracting specialist, during Military Appreciation Night at the Great Plains Stampede Rodeo, Aug. 22. Military Appreciation Night was held to honor military members and their families during the first night of rodeo to show appreciation for those defending our nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Levin Boland / Released)

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Altus High School tours Altus AFB

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Michael Shinn, 97th Communication Squadron officer in charge of plans and programs, speaks to Altus High School teachers during STEM Faculty Development Day to learn about science, technology, engineering and math career fields, Aug. 8. The STEM program offers teachers and students opportunities to meet with a variety of career specialists that aid to establish the pace of technology advancements and help diversify the student talent pool. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Levin Boland / Released)

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