Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Flying wounded from combat zone is a life-saving advancement

    It was during World War I that an injured soldier was first evacuated by air, in a "Jenny" biplane modified to allow a single stretcher in place of the rear cockpit. And for nearly a century afterward, air evacuations of the badly injured out of the combat zone were the exception, not the norm. Now,

  • Operation Retreat Haven

         Operation Retreat Haven, a free weekend retreat to better prepare all Airmen, single or married, for upcoming deployments, is 7-9 May this year at Quartz Mountain.     Operation Retreat Haven is held twice a year in May and October for up to 35 Airmen and any immediate family. The intent of the

  • 2009 Air Force safety awards announced

    Officials at the Air Force Safety Center here have released the list of recipients of the Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff and Chief of Safety Awards for 2009. These awards, according to safety officials, exemplify the best of the Air Force safety teams and the hard work of the winners.

  • Sexual assault prevention t-shirt decorating

    The Department of Defense Sexual Assault Prevention Response Program held a t-shirt decorating event for various military installations, including Altus Air Force Base, in support of sexual assault prevention. The shirts were decorated by personnel from squadrons throughout the base March 3. The

  • What is a DePLAYment Tag?

    As part of the Year of the Air Force Family, families of deployed members are eligible for the DePLAYment Tag Pass Pack... so what exactly is it?"This program is designed to provide respite support for families of deployed Air Force, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, and sister services when

  • Altus AFB Air Force Assistance Fund 2010 Campaign

    The 2010 Altus Air Force Base Air Force Assistance Fund AFAF campaign runs from March 8 to April 16. Contributions to the AFAF will lend critical support to fellow Airmen and their families - active duty and retired, officers and enlisted. The AFAF can help with emergency needs, educational

  • Wings of Freedom Open House and Air Show

    New aircraft and static displays have been added to the Wings of Freedom Open House and Air Show at Altus AFB, Okla., scheduled for May 2, 2010.The highlight of the event is the United States Air Force Thunderbirds performance. Other military performers scheduled to perform are the United States Air

  • Canadians return to Altus AFB

    Based out of Bagotville, Quebec, six advanced Canadian CF-18 aircraft and their highly trained crews are scheduled to arrive here March 10. These aircraft and crews belong to the 425th Tactical Fighter Squadron and will play a central role in the training of Canadian Forces' forward air controller

  • Captain Arkan's Adventure

    Capt. Jutta S. Arkan, a 24-year veteran of the Air Force, received the Air Force Combat Action Medal June 11, 2009 at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Captain Arkan's hometown is Allentown, Penn. She served as an enlisted member of the Air Force before attending Officer Training School in 2000. While

  • Pumping gas - a worthwhile pastime

    Pumping gas may not be the "glamorous" career most boys or girls dream of having, but 376th Air Expeditionary Wing petroleum, oil and lubricants specialists are heroes behind the scenes - the key difference between success and failure for the troops in Afghanistan.They've had an unquestionable