Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Air Force BMT introduces innovative Capstone Week

    Air Force Basic Military Training at JBSA-Lackland will soon restructure its current eight-and-a-half-week course to make room for a new five-day program called Capstone Week, beginning with trainees entering BMT Jan. 27."Our Basic Military Training today does a tremendous job developing young men

  • Safety tips for installing child car seats

    To the untrained individual, installing child car seats may seem to be an easy task. However, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher B. Huffer, 97th Air Mobility Wing Ground Safety Technician said there are a lot of things to consider that many don't realize. Should the seat be installed incorrectly,

  • Laboratory Airmen ensure healthy force

    The 97th Air Mobility Wing forges combat mobility forces and deploys Airmen warriors, but in order to do so members must be healthy.The 97th Medical Support Squadron Laboratory conducts specific test which can help decide if Airmen are healthy for day to day operations and ready to deploy."In order

  • Father and son: wingmen and friends

    Enlisted and officer Airmen alike are taught the Air Force Core Values during their basic training. They learn to work as a team as they progress and often their peers become like family.For U.S. Air Force Capt. Chris Cherry, one of his most influential wingmen is family; his father retired Chief

  • Airmen give back to Altus citizens at local soup kitchen

    The aroma of freshly-cooked food fills the air as hungry Altus citizens wait to eat at the Salvation Army Soup Kitchen, Jan. 8, 2015.Civilian and military members from Altus AFB spent hours preparing and serving sandwiches, soup and desserts to individuals in need.These small acts of kindness go a

  • Altus Airmen tie resolutions to Comprehensive Airman Fitness

    As another year rolls in, many Airmen have decided to make changes to their daily choices to better themselves."Every year I set a physical fitness goal for myself," said U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sarah Grande, 97th Medical Operations Squadron public health technician. "In 2014, my goal was to

  • Altus AFB set to open new Functional Fitness Center

    All Department of Defense ID card holders will have access to Altus AFB's all new Functional Fitness Center beginning Jan. 8.The new workout center is located inside the Altus AFB Fitness Center and will be open for use Monday-Friday from 5 a.m. to midnight and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. - 11

  • Construction continues on Altus AFB

    The 97th Civil Engineer Squadron is currently working on many different construction projects around the base that are scheduled to be completed by February 2017.These projects range from updating and maintaining current systems and completing Commander's In Chief Installation Excellence Award

  • 97th MDG receives Quality and Patient Safety Award

    Members of the 97th Medical Group received an award during the Department of Defense's Quality and Patient Safety Awards Dec. 4.The Quality and Patient Safety Awards recognize efforts to improve the care delivered within the military health system and identify facilities that have shown innovation