Childhood obesity: An hour a day goes a long way

Physical activity is the key to a healthy lifestyle. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services advises that individuals between the ages of 6 and 17 should take part in at least one hour of exercise or physical activity each day. However, it seems that as children transition into adolescence,

Suicide Prevention Month: Preventing Suicide is Everyone's Responsibility

The Air Force has designated September as Suicide Prevention Month. During this time, everyone is asked to remain vigilant and to reach out to those around them.Life is full of highs and lows, it's a fact.  But there are times when the lows seem unbearable; the stressors are too much to handle. It's

When summer safety ends, fall safety begins

The critical days of summer have come to a close, but that doesn't mean we can store away our bicycle helmets and start weed whacking in sandals. The campaign exists to emphasize safety during the time of the year when more hazardous activities are easier or more popular because of the nice

Altus honors POWs, those MIA

Airmen of Altus Air Force Base participated in a POW/MIA recognition retreat ceremony at Wings of Freedom Park, Sept. 19, 2014.The ceremony was conducted in honor of National Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day, which is observed on the third Friday of September."We gather as a Wing,

Celebrating 67 years of innovation

Sept. 18, 2014 marks the 67th anniversary of the implementation of the National Security Act of 1947 under President Truman, which created the Air Force as a separate military service in 1947.For 67 years, the Air Force has seen remarkable innovations that have impacted our ability to maintain our

Simulators train aircrew at fraction of cost

Everything's normal looking out the window of the cockpit on a summer morning. The student pilot and co-pilot are going through their pre-flight checklists. Switches and toggles are thrown and gauges are read. In a few minutes this C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft will barrel down the runway and

Happy 67th Birthday Air Force from Maxwell Air Force Base

Fourth time's the charm for Chapman family

Exactly 97 years after his great-grandfather enlisted to serve in World War I, Riley Joseph Chapman is raising his right hand and becoming a member of the armed forces. He is the fourth generation in his family to enlist in the military on the same date - Sept. 17.The tradition began when Pvt. Riley

Laughlin MDG training video wins AFMOA award

The 47th Medical Group's customer service video won first place in the 2014 Air Force Medical Operations Agency Customer Service Video Contest.Five of the medical clinic's officers wrote, edited and directed the video with the support of numerous clinic members, turning it into a team effort."The

Altus opens its gates to community

Altus Air Force Base opened its gates to the public for the 2014 Wings of Freedom Open House on Sept. 13.The open house allowed the general public to receive an up-close view of a wide variety of military and civilian aircraft, as well as meet with the Airmen stationed here."For those who don't have