Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • A little savings

    About 30 children gathered to attend an award culmination ceremony recognizing six super savers and the end of Military Youth Saves month at the Altus Air Force Base 'Wings of Freedom Park' July 30.During the past month, the 97th Airman Family and Readiness Center collaborated with the 97th Youth

  • Bryan Walker, Altus AFB Civilian of the Quarter.

    Bryan Walker is the civilian of the second quarter (Apr - Jun) at Altus Air Force Base."Jesus, family, co-workers, very hard work," said Walker, 97th Training Squadron registrar, when asked what he credited his award to.During the quarter,  among other things, he designed an operations group-wide

  • Airman 1st Class Cameron Clarke, Altus AFB Volunteer of the Quarter

    Airman 1st Class Cameron Clarke is Altus Air Force Base's Volunteer of the Quarter (Apr - Jun) 10."I credit my award to God first of all and also to my co-workers who pushed me to go above and beyond of what's expected of me," said Airman 1st Class Clarke.Airman Clarke, among other efforts, devoted

  • Master Sgt. Jason Ledbetter, Altus SNCO of the Quarter

    Master Sgt. Jason Ledbetter is the Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the quarter (Apr - Jun) 2010."I would like to credit my award to my wife and kids who constantly support me in everything I do," said Master Sgt. Ledbetter.As structures NCO in charge for the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron, Sergeant

  • Altus AFB supports MC-12W decision

    The 97th Air Mobility Wing was excited about the possibility of hosting the MC-12W mission. However, the decision by the Air Force to base the aircraft elsewhere was the result of a deliberative process that came to the conclusion that another location was more suitable. "I'm proud of how our Airmen

  • A1C Brittany Dorris, Below-the-Zone winner at Altus AFB!

    Airman 1st Class Brittany Dorris has earned promotion Below-the-Zone at Altus Air Force Base.Promotion below-the-zone is a one-time promotion consideration to advance to Senior Airman six months prior to the fully qualified phase. Procedures for selection must ensure all eligible Airmen receive

  • Tops in Blue to perform at Altus AFB

    "Tops in Blue," the Air Force's premiere entertainment showcase, is visiting Altus Air Force Base August 3.Tops in Blue is an all-active duty U.S. Air Force special unit made up of talented amateur performers selected for their entertainment abilities. Each year, thousands compete in base talent

  • Staff Sgt. Jonathan Wanglund, Altus AFB NCO of the Quarter!

    Staff Sgt. Jonathan Wanglund is the Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter for Altus Air Force Base.As an Instructor at Altus' Airman Leadership School, he led accredited enlisted professional military education for Altus and Vance Air Force Bases; 28 students in 3,192 hours of classroom and contact

  • HeartLink on Altus Air Force Base

    The HeartLink program was held at Altus Air Force Base July 14.The HeartLink program is spearheaded by the Airman and Family Readiness Center to empower military spouses, inspiring the fortitude and strength and providing the resources to meet the challenges of being a military spouse. The class

  • Firefighters respond in Altus

    Altus Air Force Base firefighters responded to a fire in the city of Altus at 3 p.m. July 13.The fire, on East Live Oak west of Jackson County Hospital between Chalmers and Forest, was a fully-involved apartment complex fire. Altus AFB responded to the request for mutual aid support with two