Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Health Promotion to host free running class on base

    An efficient running class is scheduled for June 3.The class will be held 1-3 p.m. in the Cimarron room of the Freedom Community Center and will be led by U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Antonio Eppolito, Chief of Air Force telehealth and telemedicine. Eppolito is a five-time Air Force Half-Marathon Masters

  • Storytellers event helps Altus Airmen connect

    Airmen from Altus Air Force Base came together to share and listen to fellow Airmen's stories  at the Freedom Community Center on May 13.The event gave Airmen a look into lives of others and their stories of hope and resilience.Four speakers came together to share parts of their life stories in

  • Altus Airmen train with city’s first responders

    Airmen from the Altus Air Force Base fire department and members of the City of Altus fire and police departments trained with the local Air Evac Lifeteam May 11 - 12 at Altus Fire Station #1.The training allowed the local responders to speak with the air evacuation team and review how groups work

  • Chaplains promote spiritual resilience at Altus AFB

    Military members serve in defense of the United States and make up roughly one percent of the population. As voluntary defenders of the nation, the potential stressors are virtually endless. Resilience is the term used to describe the ability an Airman has to handle any situation thrown at them, or

  • Training staff prepares students for learning

    Each year, around 2,200 pilot, loadmaster and boom operator students cycle through Altus Air Force Base to receive initial and advanced training.The 97th Training Squadron aids students with their academics throughout their training. Majority of the students' in- and out-processing needs are

  • Altus AFB hosts bone marrow registration drive

    The 97th Air Mobility Wing will be hosting a bone marrow registration drive May 11 - 14 for Department of Defense members ages 18 - 60.The drive is intended to register possible donors to aid people of all ages who are in need of bone marrow."I think it's a really good cause," said U.S. Air Force

  • 58th steps back in time during dining out

    Big band swing, 1940s-era swag, and the aura of a trip back in time hung in the air as the 58th Airlift Squadron had the pleasure of hosting their inaugural Heritage Dining Out April 18.The event was held in collaboration with the World War II Airborne Demonstration Team at Frederick Army

  • Altus AFB teen recognized

    A teen from Altus Air Force Base was recently named the Youth of the Year Altus and finished as first runner-up in the Military Youth of the Year in the state finals.Shyanne Tate competed against three other teens in the local level and three others from Tinker Air Force Base, Sheppard Air Force

  • Altus AFB shows appreciation for families of deployed Airmen

    A deployed family breakfast was held May 2 for the family members of deployed Airmen.The event was held to show recognition for the sacrifices military spouses and children make while their loved ones are away, as well as inform the families of various resources and programs available to them should

  • NPS students move to new dorms

    Non-prior service students at the 97th Training Squadron recently moved to new dorm facilities for improved living conditions and quality of life. Last month, Building 213 was recently repurposed as student dorms and military training leaders located their office to the same building."We moved for