Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Altus AFB inducts Honorary Commanders

    The 97th Air Mobility Wing hosted an Honorary Commander Induction Ceremony Jan. 26, 2015, at Club Altus. During the ceremony, local community members and business leaders were appointed as Honorary Commanders.Being an Honorary Commanders gives them opportunity to learn about the wing's mission and

  • Altus leverages Army National Guard jump training

    Even with the noise of the aircraft flying 1,000 feet above the ground, the mood is quiet on the evening of Jan. 23, 2015. "SIX MINUTES!," yells Staff Sgt. Laura Bourdlais, 58th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, before she opens the side door revealing the lights of San Antonio in the distance. Soon, 80

  • Biomedical Sciences Corps celebrates 50th Anniversary

    The Air Force designated Jan. 26 to 30 as Biomedical Sciences Corps Appreciation Week, to recognize and highlight the achievements of the men and women who comprise the BSC.Please join the Air Force in celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the BSC and recognizing the contributions of these outstanding

  • Civil Engineer Squadron renovates Altus AFB Fire Station, saves AF money

     Members of the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron completed a renovation project at the Altus AFB Fire Station Jan. 20 to comply with mission safety requirements and improve mission efficiency."There was an open mezzanine where the firefighters would store their equipment in lockers, and it was

  • 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