Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Some quail and a whole lot of perspective

    You can't deny that there's a certain power in our nation's capital.You can feel it looking up at the monuments. It truly is a unique location. Rich with history, Washington has a way of making you really think about our nation and its future.I recently had the pleasure of visiting Washington with

  • National Public Health Week

    During the first full week of April each year, the American Public Health Association (APHA) brings communities together to recognize the contributions of public health workers and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation. The theme for this year is, "Healthiest Nation 2030." Your

  • Sexual assault prevention: moving beyond awareness

     Every April since 2001, the nation has focused its attention on sexual assault awareness and the impact this crime has on those who have experienced it. This year, the Department of Defense deliberately renamed the annual effort Sexual Assault Awareness and PREVENTION Month. I want to take this

  • April dedicated to preventing child abuse

    British former pop star Gary Glitter was recently sentenced to 16 years in prison for child sex abuse offenses he committed more than three decades ago.Glitter, 70, whose real name is Paul Gadd, was sentenced at Southwark Crown Court in London for six offenses committed against three victims under

  • Keeping the bond strong between 97th SFS and APD

    Whether police officer or Air Force Security Forces, policemen are the ones we rely on to protect our communities, possessions and lives. The charge these men and women accept, bonds them in duty, making them natural allies in our shared communities.The collaboration the Altus Police Department and

  • Committee of 100 welcomes Airmen to Altus

    A Committee of 100 dinner was held March 30, and featured Fang-Masters from Mangum.The Fang-Masters subdued and displayed rattlesnakes caught in the local area, allowing attendees to get up close and personal to the serpents that they would normally stay far away from. The Committee of 100 aims to

  • Preventing sexual assault in the Air Force is our enduring responsibility

     As we begin Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, clear signs point to the progress we have made in combating sexual assault. We can cite encouraging numbers in the areas of prevalence, reporting and convictions; however, this serves as only the beginning of an enduring effort. This effort

  • Altus Airmen learn to repair aircraft de-icer

    To keep airframes in the sky during winter months, they must be de-iced. In order to be de-iced, the Global De-Icer vehicles need to be in working order. Vehicle mechanics from the 97th Logistic Readiness Squadron Vehicle Management Flight received Global De-Icer training to ensure the de-icers

  • iMatter site gives AETC Airmen voice to share innovations

    Air Education and Training Command launched the iMatter website March 23, giving all command Total Force Airmen access to an AETC-specific tool for sharing innovations and improvement ideas.The concept took hold based on Gen. Robin Rand, AETC commander, hearing ideas directly from Airmen during his