Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Local algae bloom causes water odor, unpleasant taste

    An algae bloom at Tom Steed reservoir has caused the local drinking water to have an unpleasant odor and taste. This has raised some concerns in the base community about the safety of the water."The water is safe to drink, it is meeting the Environmental Protection Agency requirements for safety,"

  • 101 Critical Days of Summer campaign begins May 25

    With summer fast approaching, soon it will be time to uncover boats, dust off motorcycles, put on swim shorts and engage in all sorts of outdoor activities.Summertime can be a great time for fun, but with an increase in activities comes a greater chance for accidents to happen. The days of summer

  • Police week: recognizing our fallen defenders

    The 97th Security Forces Squadron celebrated Peace Officers Memorial Day at the Wings of Freedom Park May 15, 2012 in honor of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.Peace Officers Memorial Day started with reveille during which the 97th SFS raised the flag and performed a wreath-laying

  • Taser, Taser, Taser

    Joshua Leach, 97th Security Forces Squadron lead investigator and master Taser instructor, recently re-certified 27 police officers from the City of Altus Police Department, saving them approximately $10,000."The membership and administration for the city and police department felt that a master

  • Altus AFB celebrates 70 years of air power with local community

    Altus AFB hosted a public open house to celebrate 70 years of air power May 12, 2012 at the base flight line with approximately 2,000 guests."This is just a little way we can give back to the community and say thanks because this is their base, these are their air planes, and these are their dollars

  • Educational Assessment team visits Altus AFB

    The Department of Defense Educational Assessment team from Management and Training Consultants, Inc. visited the base May 1, 2012 to conduct a third party review of base educational programs."This educational assessment is a new DOD-level review and each branch in the military will undergo this

  • Tinker Airmen conduct exercise at Altus AFB

    Airmen from the 31st and 34th Combat Communications Squadrons, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., conducted an exercise here April 30 through May 3.During the exercise 13 Airmen constructed two 9-foot antennas and connected them to two Tropospheric Scatter Microwave Radio Terminals (TRC-170). They then

  • 97th MDG stays DUI-free

    The 97th Medical Group celebrated 23 years of no drunk driving April 20, 2012 at the 97th MDG warehouse."We asked legal about the last time a member of the 97th MDG had been involved in a DUI related incident," said Master Sgt. Louella Campbell, 97th MDG 1st Sgt. "Legal said it has been at least

  • Altus AFB celebrates Earth Day

    In celebration of Earth Day, the 97th Civil Engineering Squadron planted Oklahoma's state tree, the Redbud, at the Wings of Freedom Park on base April 20, 2012.The base Cub Scout pack 212 assisted in the tree planting ceremony."Trees help eliminate carbon in the air ... by planting more trees, the

  • University of Oklahoma AFROTC cadets visit Altus AFB

    Cadets from the University of Oklahoma Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 675 visited Altus AFB for a second, more in-depth look into their future careers in the Air Force April 16, 2012.During their first visit in March, cadets participated in Air Force Specialty Code specific job