Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Altus AFB to open gates for the Wings of Freedom Open House

    The 97th Air Mobility Wing is scheduled to host the 2014 Wings of Freedom Open House Sept. 13, 2014, and will consist of various static displays and aerial demonstrations.The open house is open to the public and admission is free. Visitors without a Department of Defense-issued identification card

  • Nominees sought for 2015 Joan Orr spouse, Verne Orr awards

    Air Force Personnel Center officials are now accepting nominations for the 2015 Air Force Association Joan Orr Air Force Spouse of the Year Award and the 2015 AFA Verne Orr Award.The Joan Orr award honors significant contributions made by non-military spouses of Air Force military members. The

  • President pledges support to veterans

    The country is welcoming home a new wave of veterans, and Americans have a sacred trust to get them the benefits they earned, President Barack Obama said Aug. 26.In a speech to the American Legion's annual convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, Obama said more than a million service members will

  • Altus Airmen run for a cause

    Every Airman must run one-and-a-half miles on at least an annual basis, but some dare to follow in the footsteps of the ancient Greeks and run a full marathon.Two Altus Airmen have set their aim on achieving this goal, but also want to raise $4,000 for the Air Force Enlisted Village, a non-profit

  • Stateside case lot sales return to offer 50 percent or more savings

    Back by popular demand are the commissaries' case lot sales. This time they're called Commissary Customer Appreciation Sales, and they offer savings of 50 percent or more on club pack and full case items.Each stateside commissary - Alaska and Hawaii included - and Puerto Rico will have a two- or

  • Great Plains Stampede Rodeo welcomes Altus Airmen

    The 36th Annual Great Plains Stampede Rodeo opened by welcoming Airmen from Altus AFB during their military appreciation night at the Great Plains Stampede Rodeo arena Aug. 21, 2014.The rodeo is an annual event, and began with the 16th Annual Cattle Drive on Altus AFB before leading the longhorn

  • The longhorns are back on Altus AFB

    The 16th Annual Altus Air Force Base Cattle Drive took place Aug. 21, 2014, to kick off the Great Plains Stampede Rodeo. Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing and surrounding community members rode on horses to guide more than 20 longhorn cattle around the base while families, students and other

  • Comprehensive Airman Fitness: A Lifestyle and culture

    Comprehensive Airman Fitness is comprised of a multitude of targeted programs and activities as well as resiliency skills taught to enable Airmen to make sound choices.The program's goal is to build and sustain a thriving and resilient Air Force community that fosters mental, physical, social and

  • CMSAF discusses ‘way ahead’ for Airmen

    The Air Force's top enlisted leader focused on the future force, the new enlisted evaluation system and professional development during the Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Airmen's Conference here Aug. 19.Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody addressed an audience of Airmen,

  • Commissary Rewards Card marks 2nd year for digital coupons

    A second birthday might rate little more than a birthday cake, balloons and maybe a small gift or two. For the second birthday of the Defense Commissary Agency's Rewards Card in August, however, the party involves nearly 300,000 shoppers, with countless others invited to share in the savings.The