Retired CMSAF visits Altus AFB

Retired Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Rodney McKinley, visited Altus, Okla., Oct. 1 to share some encouraging words for the base's first sergeants Oct. 1.Dr. Joe Leverett, Altus Military Affairs Committee chairman, hosted Chief McKinley's visit and asked him to speak to Altus AFB first

ISR leader passes torch to new generation

The morning of Sept. 30 saw 20 Air Force officers receive their intelligence specialty badges upon graduating from the Air Force intelligence officer course here. There are multiple classes held each year, but the Sept. 30 graduation had a special twist ... it was the first time ever that the Air

Physical therapists help patients move forward

October is national physical therapy month and this year's theme is Move Forward: Physical Therapy Brings Motion to Life. Making the commitment to be physically active promotes movement, reduces pain, restores function and prevents disability. One of the important roles physical therapists play in

West Texas wildlife safety

You're grilling in the backyard, relaxing with family on a Friday afternoon after working hard all week. Your spouse is laughing at a joke and the children were last seen on the swing set. As you turn toward them, you see that they're now playing with something near a bush. Walking over to

AETC vice commander visits 59th Medical Wing

Making a difference with PCS moves

Did you move to a new duty location this summer? If so, it's likely you've already unpacked most of the boxes, completed your change of station travel voucher, settled your children into their new schools and tackled new duties at work. Congratulations. But you're not done with your move yet;if you

Fall vehicle inspections: Get ready for changes in weather

Has your vehicle ever broken down leaving you stranded? If you've experienced this, you know how important it is to inspect your vehicle and ensure it's able to handle anything the fall weather can throw. Start by checking all the fluids in the vehicle such as the oil, cooling system, transmission

Eighty-two new Team BLAZE civilians sworn in at ceremony

Lockdown: what to do in the event of an active shooter

While this weeks Air Education and Training Command's Active Shooter exercise is on the foremost of most members minds, it is important to remember and understand the proper procedures during an active shooter not only during an exercise, but in the event of a real-world incident. The procedures for

Base holds retiree appreciation day

The men and women of Team  Blaze took time Sept. 25 to say thank you to the men and women who have retired from service in the armed forces.This year's Columbus AFB Retiree Appreciation Day saw visitors drew visitors hundreds of miles away learn about Columbus AFB, base services and opportunities