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July 8, 2016
Airmen face off in F-35 weapons load competition

Members of the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron competed in a quarterly weapons load competition and dedicated crew chief competition here today. The load crew competition showcased the efficiency of load crew teams to safely and properly arm an F-35 within time constraints. The ability to quickly
July 8, 2016
59th Medical Wing: Continuously improving access to care

Process improvement initiatives continue improving patient access to care throughout 59th Medical Wing military treatment facilities.
July 8, 2016
Logistics team boosts medical versatility of New Horizons 2016

Adapt and overcome is more than a catch phrase for two 59th Medical Wing warrior medics. Their ingenuity recently expanded surgical capabilities during New Horizons 2016 in the Dominican Republic.
July 7, 2016
AETC leadership visits Sheppard

Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, commander of Air Education and Training Command and Chief Master Sgt. David Staton, AETC command chief, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, took a quick three-day trip to visit Team Sheppard June 28 – 30. The two top AETC leaders received mission briefings, participated
July 7, 2016
Laughlin Historian recounts Civilian Acculturation Leadership Training program

Casey Connell, 47th Flying Training Wing historian, recounts his experience at the Civilian Acculturation Leadership Training program.
July 7, 2016
Blended retirement system training now available

Online training designed to educate Airmen about the new Blended Retirement System, the Defense Department system with changes on the current military retirement system, is now available via Joint Knowledge Online course number P-US1330. The course is also available to those without a Common Access
July 5, 2016
Development program helps Wilford Hall medics cultivate customer service skills

Warrior medics from the 59th Medical Wing are seeking direct feedback from patients and improving the patient experience through a new program developed by the 59th Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron.
July 1, 2016
C-130 Weapons Instructor Course celebrates 20 years

The C-130 Weapons Instructor Course celebrates its 20-year anniversaryJune 24, 2016, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The course, as some say, is aleadership course disguised as a tactics course. Personnel from the 29th Weapons Squadron stationed at LittleRock Air Force Base, traveled to Nellis AFB
July 1, 2016
33rd OSS welcomes new commander

Lt. Col. Scott Gunn assumed command of the 33rd Operations Support Squadron from Lt. Col. Bradley Turner during a change of command ceremony June 24, 2016, here. As Turner rendered his final salute to the 33rd OSS he offered his parting words and thanked his Airmen for the work they had done. “To
July 1, 2016
Zika Virus Update

The Zika virus has been the topic of discussion and on the radar for several months. It is our duty as Altus AFB Public Health to ensure our community is well-educated and protected against the Zika virus. We have experienced numerous days of rainy weather, and mosquitoes thrive in moist