April 29, 2025 Altus SNCO earns spot in Naval Postgrad Defense Contract Management program Each year, the Air Force contracting career field selects two enlisted members to pursue a master's degree in defense contract management at NPS. Master Sgt. Joshua D. Dunrud, senior enlisted leader for the 97th CONS at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, has been selected to attend the Naval Postgrad
April 24, 2025 The View from the Boom: 54th ARS Delivers Airpower with the Thunderbirds The 54th Air Refueling Squadron from Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, refueled the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds in flight on their way to the Wings Over West Texas Air Show at Dyess AFB, Texas, April 17, 2025.
April 14, 2025 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.
April 14, 2025 AETC Commander Launches Immersive Learning Challenge to Airmen; Proposals Due May 15 The Commander's Challenge calls upon AETC units to develop innovative proposals that leverage immersive learning technology, like Dreamscape Learn, to transform their training programs. Submissions are due via email to AETC.ELE.Workflow@us.af.mil NLT 15 May 2025.
April 10, 2025 Keeping History Alive: Altus A-Team volunteers to keep ‘Doc’ soaring Nearly every week for more than a decade, Donald Obreiter, 97th Maintenance Squadron director, joins a team of volunteers in maintaining the B-29 Superfortress ‘Doc’ at its hangar in Wichita, Kansas.
April 8, 2025 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.
March 31, 2025 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.
March 10, 2025 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.
March 7, 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.
Feb. 21, 2025 Future Hydraulics Airmen Explore Operational Maintenance at Altus AFB Team members from the 97th Maintenance Squadron in the hydraulics shop gave a tour to Sheppard Air Force Base students from the 364th Training Squadron aircraft hydraulics system course at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 24, 2025.