Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Altus reopens runway

    A reopening ceremony was held for a recently repaired runway Nov. 14, 2011, after the eastern runway received a complete overhaul to help ensure the safe and timely completion of the training missions at Altus Air Force Base. Every few years the pavement degrades and a complete mill and overlay of

  • Altus hosts 34th annual Farm-City tour

    Altus community members received an opportunity to see a behind the scenes look at Altus Air Force Base Nov. 10, 2011, as part of the 34th annual Farm-City tour. This week-long, cooperative event highlighted the importance of agriculture and the exceptional partnership between Altus AFB and the city

  • Altus AFB restructures civilian workforce following RMD 703 announcement

    Air Force officials announced Nov. 2, several adjustments to the civilian workforce. In response to direction from the Secretary of Defense for the Department of Defense to stop civilian growth above fiscal 2010 levels and the need to add 5,900 positions against the Air Force's top priorities, the

  • Altus AFB provides support feeding local community members in need

    Boy Scout Troop 212 and Cub Scout Pack 212 are scheduled to deliver empty bags to Altus AFB residents Nov. 6, in order to assist with Harvest for the Hungry, a program used to restock the Community Cupboard for the upcoming year. Once filled, the bags are scheduled to be picked up Nov. 13. The

  • Air Force building the future force

    Changes are coming to the Air Force and officials are working with the Department of Defense to prioritize current and future resources as part of a national priority to reduce spending. In the spring of 2010 the Defense Department began a comprehensive effort to increase efficiencies, reduce

  • 54th ARS has unique experience with Dutch press

    The 54th Air Refueling Squadron served a midday rendezvous for members of the Dutch International Press Corps Oct. 25, 2011 while flying high over America.Two photojournalists from Global Aviation Review press boarded a KC-135 Stratotanker from Altus AFB and took to the skies, capturing on digital

  • Fort Sill Soldiers pack up, head out

    Soldiers from the 4th Battalion 3rd Air Defense Artillery, Fort Sill, Okla., recently concluded their 10-day Patriot missile culmination training event here Oct. 21. "The training was awesome," said Capt. Bradley Hayes, 4-3 ADA BN Alpha Battery commander. "We came to Altus and we replicated what we

  • White Ribbon Week aims to reduce violence against women

    White Ribbon Week will be recognized by Altus AFB during the week of Oct. 24-28. White Ribbon Week was created by a handful of Canadian men in 1991 on the second anniversary of one man's massacre of 14 women in Montreal. They began the White Ribbon Campaign to urge men to speak out against men's

  • Altus AFB supports Fort Sill training

    Altus AFB is currently hosting U.S. Army soldiers from Fort Sill, Okla. as they complete a Patriot missile culmination training event Oct. 11-21.The 4th Battalion 3rd Air Defense Artillery, Fort Sill, Okla., brought two Patriot missile batteries and about 250 soldiers to Altus AFB to complete a

  • Altus Captain completes his Journey of Freedom

    With engorged knees and shins wrapped like a fitness mummy, he staggered through the final miles of his journey with the help of his parents, wife and brother. The last five miles took him five hours to complete. Finally 40 hours after he began, his journey was over. "When I got to the point of