Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Altus AFB confronts sexual assault

     A Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Stand-Down Day took place on Altus AFB April 29, 2014 to address the current issues affecting the Air Force and Department of Defense service members, civilians and their families.Air Force wide, every installation was mandated to conduct a SAPR Stand-Down

  • SecAF visits Altus AFB, discusses priorities, future

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James visited Altus AFB April 23, 2014, to get a firsthand look at the wing's mission, visit with Airmen and civic leaders, and learn the unique capabilities, key initiatives and attributes of Altus AFB.Her visit consisted of one-on-one discussions during

  • Altus, McConnell AFBs selected to receive KC-46A Pegasus aircraft

    Air Force officials announced April 23, that Altus Air Force Base, Okla., is the Air Force's KC-46A Pegasus formal training unit and McConnell AFB, Kan., is the first active duty-led Pegasus main operating base."The KC-46A Pegasus aerial tanker remains one of our top three acquisition priorities,"

  • Altus wraps up AFAF

     The Air Force Assistance Fund campaign officially ended for Altus AFB April 10, 2014 and raised a total of $35,026.Altus AFB set it's sights high with a goal of $50,000 and reached 70 percent of that goal. Although, the base met and exceeded the Air Force's goal of what the Altus AFB population

  • Earth Day 2014 - Conserve today, secure tomorrow

     This year the U.S. Air Force's Earth Day theme is "Conserve Today - Secure Tomorrow" and concentrating on sustainability.Earth Day recognition gives individuals an opportunity to focus on the things they do every day, how those things impact the earth and what they can do to improve the

  • Civilian Airman earns 2013 Volunteer Excellence Award

    A member of the 97th Medical Operations Squadron was recognized for her years of volunteer work during an awards ceremony at the Airman and Family Readiness Center April 11, 2014. Mili Stallings, 97th MDOS executive assistant, was awarded the 2013 Altus AFB Volunteer Excellence award for her

  • Public Health inspects base commissary

     The 97th Medical Group public health office conducted a public health inspection inside the base commissary April 9, 2014.The inspection helps ensure the safety of Airmen, veterans and family members by properly storing perishable groceries and checking for health hazards."We inspect 22 facilities

  • Civilian Airman celebrates 30 years of federal service

    Spending time in the military and time in civil service, Leonard Ashley, 97th Air Mobility Wing supply technician, celebrated 30 years of federal service April 4, 2014. Ashley researches and requisition parts for the U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft."If they need a part, I am going

  • AF updates officer, enlisted voluntary force management eligibility lists

    Select Airmen in specific categories who were not formerly eligible for fiscal year 2014 force management voluntary separation are now being offered voluntary separation. These individuals will not be subject to involuntary programs in FY14.Officers from 33 Air Force specialty codes by year group

  • AFPC expands voluntary FM program waiver authority

    The Air Force Personnel Center has been granted expanded waiver authority to waive some active-duty service commitments, or ADSCs, for Airmen interested in voluntary separation under the fiscal year 2014 force management program, AFPC officials announced April 3. "For example, we now have the