Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • 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

  • The claim after the storm

    It is important to be prepared for tornados and other potential damaging storms and that includes what to do in the aftermath.When residents on base have property damage due to tornados or other severe storms, following the proper steps can ease the stress of dealing with insurance claims."Being

  • Sexual assault survivor: One Airman’s story

     Sexual assault is a hot topic -- one addressed in annual training and at commander's calls throughout the Air Force -- yet the details of victims' stories are seldom mentioned. This is understandable. These crimes against service members are intensely personal. Also, as many survivors have learned,

  • What it takes to be a boom operator

    You're a boom operator on a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft. At any time you have the ability to pump thousands of pounds of fuel to any capable aircraft, thousands of feet above the ground, flying at 200 knots, all while only 47 feet from colliding into each other. However,

  • AFRC begins new spouse program

    The Airman and Family Readiness Center is scheduled to host a Spouse 2.0: Altus Spouse Enrichment program the third Friday of every month beginning April 17, 2015.The program is intended to extend opportunities and connections for all Altus active duty or civilian spouses, through action orientated

  • Altus Airman earns Academy Admission

    Altus Air Force Base will be saying good bye to its second enlisted airman this year as he has been accepted into the U.S. Air Force Academy.U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tuan Nguyen, 97th Operation Support Squadron air traffic controller, will be attending the USAFA Preparatory School, beginning

  • Altus units recognized as AETC top squadrons

    The 97th Operations Support Squadron and the 54th Air Refueling Squadron were recently recognized as the top operations/training support squadron and top mobility/special operations squadron in Air Education Training Command.The 54th also stood out from all other operational flying training