Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Altus AFB earns Oklahoma environmental award

    The 97th Civil Engineer Squadron Environmental Office received the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality Oklahoma Star Platinum Award Sept. 20, 2013, for protecting the environment. The award is based on what the environmental office inspects and how often their inspections are completed on

  • AETC welcomes new commander

    Gen. Robin Rand took command of Air Education and Training Command from Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr. during a ceremony here today.Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, Air Force Chief of Staff, presided over the ceremony."This is a special day, not just for the Rice and Rand families, but for the command and our Air

  • AF cancels October supplemental promotion release

    Update: The October release has been reinstated and will be published on the MyPers website on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 8 a.m. For more information, visit http://www.altus.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123367143. Enlisted Airmen who tested out of cycle for promotion will have to wait until November to find

  • AETC commander retires after 35 years of service

    The commander of Air Education and Training Command retired here today, ending a 35-year career of service and commitment to the U.S. Air Force.General Edward A. Rice Jr., a command pilot with more than 4,000 flying hours, retired after handing AETC's reins over to Gen. Robin Rand in a change of

  • New cyclist PPE requirements

     The Air Force Safety Center has revised Air Force Instruction 191-207 as of Sept. 12, 2013, which governs traffic safety on installation roadways.The revision to the AFI includes additional requirements for cyclist personal protective equipment. Here is the complete list of new requirements:·

  • Communication key in protecting security clearance during financial hardships

    As the government shutdown continues, Air Force leadership wants their civilian workforce to communicate well and often as possible financial challenges arise -- something that could impact one's security clearance. With such a large number of civilians possessing security clearances, including many

  • Affordable Care Act will impact federal civilian employees

    Starting in January, all individuals must maintain minimum health care coverage for themselves and all dependents claimed on their federal tax return, or must qualify for an exemption. Those who do not will be charged a penalty beginning with their 2014 federal tax return.Under, the Patient

  • October is Air Force Energy Action Month

    October is Air Force Energy Action Month. The theme for Energy Action Month is "I am Air Force Energy" because of the many roles everyone takes to ensure energy security and achieving the mission of fly, fight, and win in air, space, and cyberspace. Energy is embedded into everything the Air Force

  • Civilians eligible for unemployment claims

    Employees affected by the partial government shutdown can file an unemployment claim at the Altus Workforce Center on 1115 N. Spurgeon. Here are some tips for completing the claims process from Jennifer Bogle, 97th Force Support Squadron civilian personnel officer:- Applications can be completed

  • Facilities close for government shutdown

    Facilities on Altus AFB are closed or have limited availability until further notice due to the partial government shutdown Oct. 1.Most of these closures are a result of civilian employees who have been furloughed.The following facilities and will be closed until further notice:-Base