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Altus staying on top of Zika
With the first announced case of someone contracting the Zika virus in the U.S., Altus AFB has begun taking safety measures to combat this virus in our local area.The Florida Department of Health has identified an area in Miami where Zika is being spread by mosquitoes. Altus AFB is taking precautions to protect base Airmen and family members from
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8/22
2016
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One of Altus’s own
The arrival of the KC-46 Pegasus refueling aircraft will begin a new wave of in-flight refueling capability and a new chapter in Altus Air Force Base history.For one of the KC-46 instructor pilots, this new era is a welcome return to the old. U.S. Air Force Capt. Ryan Stanfill, 97th Operations Support Squadron flight commander, returned in March
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8/19
2016
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Keeping a strong mindset
There are many reasons people may want or need to seek mental help. Whether it is stopping a problem before it starts, or helping an ongoing issue, the 97th Medical Operations Squadron is always ready to lend a hand.
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8/15
2016
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Leading Boldly; An A1C with a plan
When entering Altus Air Force Base one of the first building people see is the main gate’s entry facility; a small area that can have up to six Airmen working at the same time and is manned 24/7, 365 days a year; a building you can expect to collect some wear and tear over the years.When the 97th Security Forces Squadron received funds to renovate
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8/15
2016
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KC-46A approved for production
The KC-46A Pegasus program received Milestone C approval from Frank Kendall, the under secretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, signaling the aircraft is ready to enter into production.
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8/12
2016
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Altus AFB meets presidential executive order goal, reduces carbon footprint
Altus Air Force Base, in accordance with Executive Order – Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade, has reduced the amount of solid waste on the base.
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8/12
2016
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Communication is key
The 97th CS is responsible for the network, computers, loud speakers, setting up new offices and many other responsibilities. The 97th CS is divided into two different flights; operations flight and planning flight.
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8/04
2016
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The Altus Exercise
The quarterly exercise is a test of the instructors and student aircrew’s training and abilities. For both instructors and students the goal is to be ready.
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7/29
2016
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KC-46 completes required flight tests
The KC-46 Pegasus program completed all flight tests required for the Milestone C production decision July 15 by offloading 1,500 pounds of fuel to an A-10 Thunderbolt II.The successful A-10 mission was the last of six in-flight refueling demonstrations required before the tanker program can request approval from Frank Kendall, the under secretary
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7/20
2016
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Bro-pilots
Capt. Kyle Kellett, a C-17 Globemaster III pilot, and Capt. Justin Kellett, C-5 galaxy pilot attended college together, went through Reserve Officers' Training Corps together and then both became pilots. Less than one percent of the population serves in the armed forces, and serving with your sibling is even more uncommon.
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7/20
2016
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