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Oct. 10, 2024
Building bridges: Addressing the needs of military-connected students

Leadership from the 97th Air Mobility Wing met with local school administrators to inform them of the unique challenges faced by military children at Southwest Technology Center in Altus, Oklahoma, Oct. 9, 2024.
Oct. 9, 2024
Maxwell AFB activates Air Force Accessions Center

Air Force officials hosted a ceremony at Maxwell AFB highlighting the activation of the Air Force Accessions Center (Provisional) at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.
Oct. 4, 2024
Luke AFB Sparks Annual Fire Prevention Week

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer, 56th Fighter Wing Command Chief, (left) and U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Abercrombie, 56th Mission Support Group commander, give their remarks at the annual Fire Prevention Week Proclamation Oct. 4, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Fire Prevention
Oct. 1, 2024
AETC Intelligence leader visits Raider Team

Col. Matthew Norton, Headquarters Air Education and Training Command Director of Intelligence, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, visited Goodfellow Air Force Base, Sept. 24, 2024.
Sept. 30, 2024
Rescue in the Night

Amidst the darkness of Hurricane Helene, Columbus Air Force Base opened its doors and answered the call. On Sept. 25, Columbus AFB hosted 16 A-10s, 2 HC-130s and 3 HH-60 aircraft from Moody AFB, Georgia, due to a weather evacuation caused by Hurricane Helene.
Sept. 27, 2024
Clear Skies for Thunder Over Columbus 2024 Air Show

The skies above Columbus Air Force Base are usually filled with the sounds of T-6 Texan II, T-38 Talon, and T-1 Jayhawk aircraft as Undergraduate Pilot Training students strive to earn their wings, but not today. The small white object appeared just above the horizon, a glint from the cockpit canopy
Sept. 26, 2024
Altus AFB FY24 Close Out: Fourth Quarter Crunch and Budget Touchdowns

As September comes to an end, comptroller budget and accounting offices across the Air Force are preparing to close their financial books, and the 97th Comptroller Squadron financial management analysis flight at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, is no different.
Sept. 25, 2024
Airmen of Altus: Senior Airman Devon Jacobson

Get to know Airman of the Month Senior Airman Devon Jacobson, 97th Security Forces Squadron patrolman.
Sept. 25, 2024
Recruiting Excellence: Staff Sgt. Michael Reed

Driven by a strong interest in a physically demanding role, Staff Sgt. Michael Reed launched head-first into his Air Force career. After 10 years, he transitioned into a recruiter position, currently serving here in San Angelo, Texas.
Sept. 24, 2024
AETC command chief immerses in training mission, speaks during anniversary event

Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley, command chief of Air Education and Training Command, arrived at Columbus Air Force Base with a clear purpose: Immerse in the pilot training mission.