Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • 2010 Cattle Drive at Altus AFB brings base and community together

    One of the unique things about Altus Air Force Base is a tradition that brings together the base, the local population, and about 50 longhorn cattle."The annual cattle drive on base will be held Thursday, Aug. 26, around 10 a.m., starting start on the softball fields," said Tina Hilton, Military

  • Changes to Child Development Center Fees at Altus AFB

    Driven by Department of Defense directions, the fee schedule for Child Development Centers world wide is set to change."It means much the same as every year. A recalculation of total family income based off of earning statements to determine the new category. For some this may not change their

  • AETC Command Chief retires

    Air Education and Training Command's senior enlisted leader retired Aug. 13 after serving 31 years, two months, and 27 days, ending a career longer than the average enlistee is permitted to serve. "I enlisted in the Air Force for the same reason a lot of people are enlisting in the Air Force today,"

  • AAFES working double time to correct inadvertent charges at Altus AFB

    Numerous transactions at Army and Air Force Exchange operations are experiencing a double whammy no one saw coming; a processing error resulting in duplicate charges on credit and debit card transactions."Shoppers who swiped their cards anytime between Aug. 7 and Aug. 9 at an AAFES facility are

  • AAFES and Exchange Home Services makes military moves easier

    On average, military families move once every two years. As a result, they regularly face the confusing array of choices when it comes to TV, internet and phone services available at their new duty station.Fortunately, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is taking the guesswork out of setting up

  • Air Force Athlete of the Year program at Altus AFB

    Nominations are being accepted for the Air Force Athlete of the Year at Altus Air Force Base through September 10."We have had two to six nominees over the last few years," said Jeremy Stevens, director of the Altus Fitness Center, 97th Force Support Squadron.The nomination packet requires basic

  • Senior Airman Dominic Garcia, Altus AFB award winner!

    ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla.--Senior Airman Dominic Garcia is the recipient of the Airmen of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2010 at Altus Air Force Base."I credit my award to hard work and dedication.  I love my job and I always want to do the best I can and make a positive impact for both my

  • Major Matthew Martin, Altus AFB award winner!

    ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. - Maj. Matthew Martin is the recipient of the field grade officer of the quarter award for the second quarter of 2010 at Altus Air Force Base.When asked what Major Martin credits his award to, he said, "I credit my award to the support of my co-workers as well as my

  • 1st Lt. Colleen Leonard, Altus AFB JCGO of the Quarter

    1st Lt. Colleen Leonard is the Junior Company Grade Officer of the Quarter (Apr - Jun) 2010.When asked what she credits her award to, she said, "I truly couldn't ask for better guys to work with. They go above and beyond everyday, so I work hard for them just to keep up. I have the most supportive

  • Hike the Appalachian Trail without leaving Altus

    Annamarie Mason, aviations technician with the 97th Maintenance Directorate, walked 3,790,970 steps during the last year, equaling 1,896 miles, as part of a Health and Wellness Center "Hike the Appalachian Trail" competition.In July last year, the Health and Wellness Center teamed up with the