Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Altus A-Team Employee Excels

    One mechanic on Altus Air Force Base has set a new benchmark of success by becoming a maintenance leader for the 97th Maintenance Directorate, or A-Team. Ramiro Solis, a civilian employee with the A-Team was recently promoted to work leader for the KC-135R Inspection Branch. Mr. Solis is the first

  • Tops in Blue inspires, entertains Altus community

    The Tops in Blue 2009 "To Dream" Tour dazzled a full house of spectators at the Altus Auditorium in downtown Altus, Aug. 9. Hundreds of fans from Altus Air Force Base and the local communities went to hear the message of the Air Force's premiere entertainment group. Through a gamut of music genres,

  • Altus RODEO Team named best in 4 competitions

    The 2009 Air Mobility RODEO at McChord Air Force Base, Wash., wrapped up July 24 and when the dust settled, the Altus RODEO Team was standing tall holding four awards. The KC-135 maintenance team came away with two individual team awards and the Logistics Readiness Squadron team nabbed one as well,

  • 97 AMW continues on road of excellence with change of command

    The 97th Air Mobility Wing's new commander, Col. Jon T. "Ty" Thomas, accepted the reins of the "Mighty 97th" from the outgoing commander, Col. David Allvin, during a change of command ceremony July 14 at the Wings of Freedom Park. As Colonel Thomas, formerly the 86th Operations Group commander at

  • Air Force Times recognizes Altus Airman

    Staff Sgt. Mercedes Kimble Crossland, a photographer formerly assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing, was recently named the Air Force Times 2009 Airman of the Year. The award, established in 2001 by the Army Times Publishing Company, recognizes significant contributions from members of each service