Sgt. 1st Class Laura Mota was found in July of 2022 at the bottom of a staircase at her home by police after they were sent there to check her welfare.
Neris said veterans don’t receive the recognition or appreciation they deserve, and that was another factor way they decided to hand out Valentine’s Day Cards.
It’s called the Comprehensive Readiness for Aircrew Flying Training (CRAFT) program. Its goal is to improve physical and mental performance of men and woman serving the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus Air Force Base.
The soldiers are here to spend the next several months training on the U.S. Patriot missile system before a battery is deployed to their country to assist in the war against Russia.
In the report released this morning, CNN says Ukrainian soldiers could be arriving as soon as next week citing two US officials familiar with the matter.
Altus Air Force Base held a celebration for its 80th anniversary on Tuesday. The base has trained approximately 70% of the country’s mobility airmen since its original founding.
Virginia Aid, the Community Relations Liaison, spoke with 7News about upcoming holiday gate hours and staple recreational activities available to those still on post over the holiday break.
The Soldiers Wish Foundation reached out to the Ft. Sill Exchange a couple of weeks ago, and 15 soldiers were selected to have their layaway costs taken care of.
Thanks to a pause in training, things are slowing down on Fort Sill, but for those staying in town for the holidays, there’ll be a few festive events to attend.