Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • New commander takes reins of Air Education and Training Command

    Gen. Edward A. Rice took command of Air Education and Training Command from Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz during a ceremony here today."The set of activities for which the United States Air Force is responsible is extremely complex," said General Rice, who previously commanded U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air

  • Tech. Sgt. Susan R. Darby is the Mighty 97th's NCO of the Quarter

    Tech. Sgt. Susan R. Darby, 97th Air Mobility Wing Command Post, NCO in charge of console operations, is the NCO of the Quarter here, July - September."I credit this award to long deployments. They give you plenty of time to work hard, volunteer and work on self improvements," Sergeant Darby said.

  • Capt. Richard R. Parent named Altus CGO of the Quarter

    Capt. Richard R. Parent, 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron director of operations, is the company grade officer of the quarter here, July - September 2010.Captain Parent made history when he led operations for 382 personnel during the 2010 Logistics Compliance Assessment Program inspection and

  • Altus Air Force Base Airman dies while deployed to Afghanistan

    A staff sergeant assigned to the 97th Communications Squadron but deployed as a member of a Provincial Reconstruction Team in Nuristan, Afghanistan was pronounced dead at approximately 11 a.m. Nov. 12. Staff Sgt. Andrew S. Bubacz (prounounced "Boo-bah-tch") passed away after sustaining head injuries

  • 97th Air Mobility Wing Airman dies downrange

    An Airman currently deployed to Afghanistan but assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing was pronounced dead at approximately 11 a.m. after sustaining injuries while working at a forward operating base in Afghanistan. Emergency crews responded and the Airman was transported to the hospital at Bagram

  • Veterans Day remarks, Nov. 11, 2010

    Good morning ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure to be here with you, and I'd like to begin with a thank you to Mr. Pinkley, your Post Commander, as well as to all the members of the Butch O'Neal Post, for inviting me to speak on this, one of our most important national holidays. As a veteran

  • Senior Airman Nicholas Carver is the Mighty 97th's Airman of the Quarter

    11/23/2010 - ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. - Senior Airman Nicholas Carver is the Airman of the quarter, July to Sept. 2010."I would like to credit this award to hard work. I have been willing to sacrifice my personal time and leisure to further pursue my career goals. Additionally, I credit my

  • AETC Commander to Retire After 37 Years of Service

    The commander of Air Education and Training Command, Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz, will retire in the grade of general effective Jan. 1, 2011, Air Force officials announced today, culminating more than 37 years of commissioned service. His retirement ceremony is Nov. 17.Among his many accomplishments as

  • West Flight Pattern over Altus becomes normal practice

    The 97th Air Mobility Wing's training mission requirements have changed, driving the development of a new flight pattern, which during the past six months has become standard practice for aircrews here. The west pattern has resulted in a significant enhancement to support required training on night

  • 54th ARS wins challenge

    Five teams competed and burned a total of 43,986 calories within 12 hours during the 1st annual 54th Air Refueling Squadron invitational Question Mark Endurance Challenge Nov. 4 at the fitness center. Each team's goal was to burn the most calories while keeping an elliptical machine in motion for 12