Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Altus AFB shows continued mission readiness during inspection

    The base recently participated in a Consolidated Unit Inspection conducted by the Air Education and Training Command Inspector General team, earning an overall grade of "Satisfactory" Aug. 12-16.This inspection was the first of its kind since the release of new guidance combining a Unit Compliance

  • Keesler, Sheppard and Vance shine in King of the Hill game

     The King of the Hill game has ended, and three Air Education and Training Command bases have been spotlighted for best idea, individual participation, and wing participation.Keesler Air Force Base's idea on "C3 Multi-Functional Device Initiatives", which involved renegotiating print, copy, scan and

  • Altus High School faculty gets taste of technology in mobility training

    Teachers and faculty members from Altus High School visited the base for a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics faculty professional development tour Aug. 8. The tour was to aid in the expansion of STEM education for youth by highlighting the technology behind the training service

  • Wing commander addresses Airmen, sets expectations

    After recently taking command of Altus AFB, Col. Bill Spangenthal, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, held his first commander's call, Aug. 5, at the base theater.Colonel Spangenthal stood before a full audience to outline his expectations and hot topics circling through the base as well as the Air

  • Altus AFB congratulates staff sergeant selects

    The 97th Air Mobility Wing congratulates the following senior airmen selected for promotion to the rank of staff sergeant Aug. 1. 97th AMW Wing Staff AgenciesJosie Hill Christopher Huffer Marshall Hunsaker 97th Civil Engineer SquadronKyra DahlgrenDaniel LongJustin McAndrewsKayla McCabeJessica

  • Altus AFB anticipates upcoming inspection

    Inspectors from Air Education and Training Command are scheduled to conduct a Consolidated Unit Inspection here Aug. 12-15. Inspectors are to visit and assess various units and the base as a whole. The CUI involves similar evaluation items and procedures as what used to be known as the Operational

  • 58th Airlift Squadron trains smarter, saves bucks

     Members of the 58th Airlift Squadron operations flight were named Altus AFB's Innovative Airmen of the Week, July 22.Their consolidation and rescheduling of flights and maintenance resulted in a projected savings of $28 million in fuel and maintenance costs each fiscal year."We save money by using

  • 15th CMSAF visits Altus AFB, talks core values

    Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (ret.) Rodney McKinley shared his experiences and gave advice to Airmen during his visit to Altus AFB, July 19, 2013.After meeting with Altus AFB's senior leaders, McKinley met with the Senior NCO inductees who are to be honored at the SNCO Induction Ceremony