Gary “Bull” Watkins, a friend of Altus since 2011 and rancher (center), and his wife, Jude, pose with U.S. Air Force Col. Blaine Baker, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, at the Watkins’ ranch in Altus, Oklahoma, Aug. 24, 2022. Watkins has given back to his community in many ways, serving18 years on the Altus City Council and as vice mayor for two of those years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trenton Jancze)