Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Altus AFB conducts active-shooter exercise

    The 97th Air Mobility Wing conducted an active-shooter exercise June 20, 2012, in coordination with emergency responders from the City of Altus."The purpose of this exercise was to test our capabilities at Altus Air Force Base for an actual active-shooter incident and to ensure that all base

  • 730th Air Mobility Training Squadron reignites legacy at Altus AFB

    Altus Air Force Base has a new addition under its wing - the 730th Air Mobility Training Squadron. In an activation and assumption of command ceremony on base June 13, the 730th reserve unit re-activated as a member of Altus AFB's total force initiative between the active-duty 97th Air Mobility Wing

  • Good grades pay-off at Altus AFB Exchange

    According to the Military Child Education Coalition, an estimated 80 percent of military-connected children move between 6-9 times as they complete their kindergarten through 12th grade education, and along with geographical moves, come changes in educational settings and curriculums.With these

  • New program to replace ASITS

    The Inspector General's office will be implementing a new program November 2012 to more efficiently manage valuable resources in each unit for the next round of base self inspections."Units can expect the Altus Self Inspection Tracking System to be replaced with the Management Internal Control

  • Altus Airmen stay "Street Smart"

    Airmen and their families learned how to be at the front line of safety during the Street Smart presentations at the Veterans Theater on base June 5, 2012.Experienced firefighters and paramedics from Florida Stay Alive from Education (S.A.F.E.) Inc. shared the consequences of poor choices such as

  • MAFEX takes flight, hits the mark

    Members of the 58th Airlift Squadron and the 54th Air Refueling Squadron from Altus AFB, recently participated in the biannual Mobility Air Force Exercise sponsored by the USAF Weapons School at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.More than 60 airlift and tanker aircraft from across the country participated

  • 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