Altus AFB Hosting National Police Week

Altus AFB To Conduct Severe Weather Exercise

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. - The 97th Air Mobility Wing will conduct a severe weather exercise on March 22 from 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.The city of Altus and base residents will hear a short test of the Installation Warning Notification System sirens at the start of the exercise. Residents on and near

Altus AFB Celebrates Women's History Month

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin will deliver a speech at Altus Air Force Base's annual Women's History Month celebration, March 16th, 2017. The theme of this year's program is "Trailblazing Women in Business and Industry," and will serve to highlight the contributions of

Altus Airmen deliver Valentine's to Veterans

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Airmen and civilians assigned to Altus Air Force Base will spend time with local veterans this Valentine’s Day, February 14th at 10:00 a.m.The volunteers will pass out valentines handmade by local children to veterans at the English Village Manor, Plantation Village

Update: Altus Airman passes away

An Airman assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing who passed away on Altus Air Force Base Sept. 18, has been identified.Senior Airman Nicholas Schultz, 26, was pronounced dead at approximately 5:50 p.m.The cause of Schultz's death remains under investigation.Airman Schultz was assigned to the 97th

Altus Airman passes away

An Airman assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing died on base around 6:15 p.m. Sept. 18.The name of the Airman is being withheld until 24 hours after next of kin notification.Additional details will be provided as soon as they become available.-30-FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE ALTUS AIR FORCE

Altus AFB to conduct severe weather exercise

The 97th Air Mobility Wing is planning to conduct a severe weather exercise March 11 at approximately 8 a.m.The City of Altus and base residents will hear a short test of the Installation Warning Notification System sirens at the start of the exercise. Residents on and near the Installation may also

Altus AFB responds to flight line incident

Altus AFB closed its gates temporarily for a suspected security incident on the flight line.   Security Forces responded to the scene and have determined there was no security risk.No personnel were injured or property damaged as a result of this situation.Base personnel identified the incident as

Altus AFB to conduct active shooter exercise

The 97th Air Mobility Wing will conduct an active shooter exercise Nov. 5, 2014. All base gates will be closed for one to three hours between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. All base personnel and individuals with business on the installation are encouraged to avoid entry or exit during this time. Base

Altus invites public to Tops in Blue performance

The U.S. Air Force's premier entertainment showcase, Tops in Blue, is offering a free night of family entertainment Oct. 5 at 6 p.m. at the Western Oklahoma State College auditorium in Altus.This year, Tops in Blue continues its long-standing tradition of family entertainment by showcasing what has