Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • 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

  • Spice

    Thirteen Airmen were offered non-judicial punishment on Oct. 21 for suspected use of a synthetic cannabis known as "Spice." All thirteen Airmen accepted non-judicial punishment. Some Airmen may not be aware that the rules on using Spice have changed. Earlier this year, Air Force Instruction 44-121,

  • Spouses experience orientation flight

    Air Force spouses Trisha Castle, Sara Birnbaum, Mandi Foster, Becky Sparks and Heather Vanderzel took off from here Oct. 27 for a four-hour Spouse Orientation Flight."The flight will enhance morale and unit cohesion, said Maj. Kay Hasson, Director of Resources 58th Airlift Squadron. "It will allow

  • Farm City Week unites Altus, Airmen and agriculture

    Every fall, Altus Airmen have the chance to switch out combat boots for cowboy boots and kick up the dirt alongside their neighbors during the city of Altus' annual Farm City Week. Farm City Week, held Nov. 1-5 this year, aims to highlight the importance of agriculture to the economic base of Altus

  • Altus AFB November Promotions

    The 97th Air Mobility Wing is proud to announce the following promotions for the month of November: To AirmanJonsy R. SimmonsTo Senior AirmanDarius AndersonChristopher T. ArnoldMatthew F. BartolomeoGregory A. GreenNikita N. JamesMatthew T. KurtzTravis TillmanTo Staff SergeantStuart G. RichmondJoshua

  • Precision Measurement Equipment Lab aces inspection

    The 97th Maintenance Directorate Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory received an "outstanding" rating on its lab recertification process in September.The PMEL received zero discrepancies on the Air Force Metrology and Calibration inspection, a highly technical assessment in which qualified

  • Air Force has landed

    The massive metal "bird" looked out of place at Marshall Army Airfield.It had two wings instead of the helicopter rotors usually seen at the airfield.It was Air Force gray, not Army olive drab, and it rolled most of the distance of the airfield before it finally gained altitude and cleared the trees

  • College grants up for grabs

    The Air Force Aid Society plans to award up to 3,000 grants to dependents of Air Force members for their college education through the Gen. Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program. Applications for these $2,000 need-based grants are now available from the AFAS's website. Completed forms must be

  • Oct. 29 - Alternate Transportation Day at Altus AFB

    Altus Air Force Base is celebrating Alternate Transportation Day Oct. 29. October is Energy Awareness month. To highlight the efforts made during the month, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, Col. Jon Ty Thomas, designated October 29 as Alternate Transportation Day for the base."The idea that there