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The Altus AFB Fire Emergency Flight, part of Jackson County Task Force, helps to contain fires at the Co-Op, April 13, 2018, near Altus, Okla. Putting out fires and promoting community
Wild fires have run rampant through southwest Oklahoma for almost a week and current weather conditions in Altus make the area a hot-spot for more fires. High temperatures, low humidity, dry fuels and gusty winds have local firefighters preparing for historic fire danger levels.
0 4/17
2018
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kristopher Carroll, NCO in charge of dental flight assigned to the 97th Medical Operations Squadron, poses for a portrait in his office, March 27, 2018 at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Smoke, fire and an AFSA Pitsenbarger Award
Neighborly is defined as a characteristic of a good neighbor, especially helpful, friendly or kind. The actions of Tech. Sgt. Kristopher Carroll on March 23, 2017, while stationed in San Antonio, Texas, cannot be defined as anything less than neighborly and resulted in Carroll being recognized as the 2018 AETC Air Force Sergeants Association Pitsenbarger Award recipient.
0 3/27
2018
A U.S. Army National Guard Black Hawk Helicopter, pours water onto the wild fire, March 1, 2017 at Altus, Oklahoma. Nine departments including Altus Air Force Base Fire Department arrived on scene to battle this fire keeping the base and local populace safe and secure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody Dowell/released)  Firefighters respond to local wild fire
A large wildfire broke out five miles west of Altus at approximately 11a.m., March 1, 2017. Nine emergency response agencies including the Altus Air Force Base Fire Department arrived on scene to battle the fire. The fire lasted for approximately seven hours and the smoke could be seen for miles. The investigation from the Altus Fire Department
0 3/07
2017
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