Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • The hoc-key to morale

    Teamwork, dedication and physical fitness; these three things go hand in hand in the Air Force. However, some Altus Airmen have expanded these traits into off duty hours, not on a plane or flightline, but in the hockey rink.U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Justin Wright, 58th Airlift Squadron loadmaster,

  • Air Power Over Altus Airshow reaches 30K

    Altus Air Force Base hosted the 2017 Air Power Over Altus airshow this past weekend on the installation to approximately 30,000 people from the local community and throughout the U.S.

  • Taking care of Airmen; Airmen dorm leaders

    After a long day in the scorching heat, first-term Airmen need a place to relax and decompress. Some might call this a “home away from home,” but most know it as the dormitories the U.S. Air Force provides. The responsibility of maintaining the dorms falls to the Airmen dorm managers who are ready

  • Joining together to save time, money, efficiency

    U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 578th Forward Support Company at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, participated in a joint-training operation with loadmaster instructors from the 58th Airlift Squadron at Altus Air Force Base, March 23, 2017.

  • Father and son train together

    Altus Air Force Base trains new aircrew members every day, but on March 17, 2017, a father and son were reunited during a training mission together, 21,000 feet in the air.U.S. Air Force Col. Craig Peters, 940th Air Refueling Wing commander, piloted a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker and had the

  • Firefighters respond to local wild fire

    A large wildfire broke out five miles west of Altus at approximately 11a.m., March 1, 2017. Nine emergency response agencies including the Altus Air Force Base Fire Department arrived on scene to battle the fire. The fire lasted for approximately seven hours and the smoke could be seen for miles.

  • Funding the Mission

    Money has a big effect on the mission and the 97th Comptroller Squadron makes sure the base has the funds to keep planes in the air and keep money in the pockets of our Airmen.

  • Skydiving into spirituality

    Airmen from Altus Air Force Base soared through the air, even though they still had a roof above their head. The base Chapel hosted an indoor skydiving trip, Feb. 10, 2017, in Edmond, Oklahoma. The goal of the outreach event was to give the opportunity to reignite the faith of single Airmen while

  • 10 Minutes

    September is Suicide Prevention Month, dedicated to raise awareness to the subject and try to bring hope and enlightenment to people at risk. In a crisis, time is critical. According to the 97th Medical Operations Squadron Mental Health Clinic, 10 minutes can make a difference between life and