Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Altus helps set world record

    ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla.-- A soldier with the U.S. Army parachute team known as the Golden Knights attempted to set a new world wing-suit distance record over Altus Air Force Base April 14. U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ben Borger met up with a crew from Altus AFB during the filming of "Transformers 2"

  • It pays to be 'green' at Altus

    The Base Exchange rewards military shoppers doing their part for the environment through its new "Use a bag, save the planet" initiative. Instead of using traditional plastic bags, the base's BX is encouraging shoppers to bring their own reusable bags. Beyond helping the environment, shoppers that

  • U.S.A.P.T. SOLDIER PLANS TO BREAK WORLD RECORD IN WING SUIT FLIGHT

    The U.S. Army Parachute Team--the Golden Knights, Black Team Demonstrator, Staff Sergeant Ben Borger, will once again attempt to break the world record for distance in wing suit flying, while at the same time test new high altitude oxygen mask. Borger exemplifies the image, determination and history

  • Club renaming contest finished, original name stays

    The results are in! 97 Air Mobility Wing's Force Support Squadron asked for Altus Air Force Base feedback and suggestions to rename our Club, and the answer was loud and clear.By popular demand, Club Altus will retain its name as new programs move forward and renovations finish up!Out of 200 name

  • Altus AFB adds new flying pattern

    C-17 Globemaster III and KC-135 aircrews started flying a new training pattern yesterday on the west side of the base, including portions over of the city of Altus. The aircraft will be flying at an approved 2,900-foot Mean Sea Level. The new flying pattern was environmentally assessed as part of

  • Sexual Assault Awareness Month Activities

    The activities planned for Sexual Assault Awareness Month are many and should appeal to everyone. The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Office has collaborated with other organizations installation wide to educate and bring awareness to Altus Air Force Base and community. The schedule

  • 'Home of the Blue' showcases privatized military family housing

    With an average of more than 500 new or renovated homes entering the privatized housing inventory each month, the Air Force goal of creating quality homes and thriving communities for Airmen and their families is well under way. Now officials at the Air Force Center for Engineering and the

  • Flying wounded from combat zone is a life-saving advancement

    It was during World War I that an injured soldier was first evacuated by air, in a "Jenny" biplane modified to allow a single stretcher in place of the rear cockpit. And for nearly a century afterward, air evacuations of the badly injured out of the combat zone were the exception, not the norm. Now,

  • Operation Retreat Haven

         Operation Retreat Haven, a free weekend retreat to better prepare all Airmen, single or married, for upcoming deployments, is 7-9 May this year at Quartz Mountain.     Operation Retreat Haven is held twice a year in May and October for up to 35 Airmen and any immediate family. The intent of the

  • 2009 Air Force safety awards announced

    Officials at the Air Force Safety Center here have released the list of recipients of the Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff and Chief of Safety Awards for 2009. These awards, according to safety officials, exemplify the best of the Air Force safety teams and the hard work of the winners.