Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Altus AFB holds Patriot Day ceremony to honor fallen

     More than 80 people from Altus Air Force Base and emergency responders from the community attended a Patriot Day remembrance ceremony outside the base fire station Sept. 11, 2014.The ceremony began with an invocation by U.S. Air Force Capt. Wade Matuska, 97th Air Mobility Wing chaplain, and both

  • Sept. 12 Open House practice open to military and families

    Airmen and their families will get a sneak peek at what the Wings of Freedom Open House has to offer Sept. 12, 2014. Friday will provide an opportunity for Altus AFB members to observe the aerial demonstrations before gates open to the public. "Friday's practice show allows a more private setting

  • Air Force revamps AEF

    The Air Force will deploy Agile Combat Support Airmen under its redesigned air expeditionary force construct October 1. The primary purpose of the redesign was to look at ways to deploy more ACS Airmen with their units and standardize dwell times across the Air Force as much as possible to present a

  • Suicide prevention more than a month-long campaign

    All Airmen have a responsibility that last much longer than a one-month campaign. This responsibility extends beyond ourselves and includes our work environment, our families, friends, fellow Airmen and our communities. While Suicide Prevention Month is observed across the United States in

  • 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