Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • 2025 Altus Airpower Stampede: A celebration of flight and heritage

    The Altus Airpower Stampede Open House and Air Show showcased the mission of the Mighty 97th and the Air Force’s airpower capabilities to over 40,000 spectators at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, on April 12-13, 2025. This was the base’s first two-day air show in 24 years.

  • 97th CES emphasizes preparedness ahead of severe weather season

    Airmen from the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management flight held a briefing on March 20, 2025 at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma to inform local residents on how to prioritize readiness in order to respond to severe weather events, emphasizing safety and proactive measures.

  • Airmen of Altus: Senior Airman Tyler J. Hutton

    Get to know the Airman of the Month for February, Senior Airman Tyler J. Hutton 97th Healthcare Operations Squadron Medical Readiness Technician from Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

  • 97 MDG enhances readiness through SOAR exercise

    Airmen from the 97th Medical Group tested their skills in the Sustainment Operations for Air Force Medical Responders (SOAR) exercise, retaining their readiness for real-world emergencies, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 27, 2025.

  • Airman of Altus: Staff Sgt. Jaden Allen

    Get to know the Airman of the Month for January, Staff Sgt. Jaden Allen 54th Air Refueling Squadron instructor boom operator, from Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

  • A legacy of mentorship: Chief Brundage on leadership and growth

    Chief Master Sgt. Justin Brundage, 97th Air Mobility Wing command chief, credits much of the strength and lethality of the U.S. Air Force to mentorship, courage, and teamwork. Through multiple deployments, leadership roles, and his experience as an international affairs Airman with the Royal

  • Airmen of Altus: SrA Kent Abbott

    Senior Airman Kent Abbott, 97th Force Support Squadron Military Personnel Flight apprentice at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, has been recognized as the Airman of the Month for December 2024. His dedication to supporting Airmen through retention, assignments, separations, and retirements ensures

  • 97th AMW strengthens Japanese alliance through pilot refresher course

    Altus Air Force Base has played a key role in training the Japanese military since the beginning of the U.S.-Japan alliance in 1952. Today the 97th Air Mobility Wing continues to strengthen this partnership by training Japanese Air Self-Defense Force pilots and boom operators on the KC-46 Pegasus,