Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Travel to Mexico Still Dangerous

    Elevating violence in border regions and selected states within Mexico remains high enough that travel of military personnel continues to be restricted. Col. Ty Thomas, 97 Air Mobility Wing Commander, stated in a policy letter dated May 26, 2010, that travel to certain Mexican states and cities is

  • Changes to Traffic in Altus Air Force Base housing

    To reduce traffic and maintain safety in base housing, around Rivers Elementary and the youth center, the 97th Security Forces Squadron is limiting the use of the Jasmine Gate."These changes are being made because of some concerns parents relayed during town hall meetings," said Senior Master Sgt.

  • Car pool from the Child Development Center

    Parents and families interested in car pooling from the child development center to Mendel L. Rivers Elementary School on base are in luck.Due to the discontinuation of transportation from the CDC to Rivers for this year's prekindergarten, some parents felt they were in a bind. For many military

  • Altus AFB exercises mass casualty response and recovery

    In a continuing effort to train and prepare base personnel to respond to a mass casualty incident, Altus AFB conducted an in-depth force protection exercise June 1. After months of preparation, and a smaller-scale exercise that was conducted on May 12, Altus AFB, Jackson County Memorial Hospital and

  • Free vehicle inspections

    The 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Vehicle Management flight, is providing free privately owned vehicle inspections on base June 4, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Freedom Community Center. This will be a visual inspection only and the customers will be given an inspection checklist afterwards. With

  • Altus Automated Prescription Machine extends times

    The 97th Medical Group has changed the location and times of the Automated Prescription Machine to better serve patients as well as save the pharmacy 140 hours of work annually.The APM has been made more accessible by extending hours of operation and placing it in the foyer of the clinic. For your

  • AETC fields new management tool

    Beginning in September, Air Education and Training Command will field new user-friendly software called the Task Management Tool designed to support the task management process for AETC Headquarters, Air University, 2nd Air Force, 19th Air Force and Wing staff leadership."This is the right step

  • UPDATED - Swimming fun in Altus!

    Summer is right around the corner, and as the weather heats up, the base and Altus community have several options for you and your families to have fun and stay cool. Renovations to the base pool since 2009 cost $1.3 million and include new gutters, decking, filtration system, and a salt water

  • Altus Airman named "Warrior of the Week" in Kyrgyzstan

    Every week, a member of the 376th Air Expeditionary Wing is selected as the Warrior of the Week. This individual is recognized based on outstanding performance, good conduct, work ethic, and most importantly, for a job well done.Meet the Warrior of the Week, May 22, 2010. Senior Airman Aaron

  • Force protection exercise scheduled for June 1

    The base will conduct a force protection exercise at approximately 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 1. All gates will most likely be closed for approximately three to four hours and all base personnel and individuals with business on the installation are encouraged to avoid attempting access during this