Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • 18 AF commander speaks at ATA luncheon

    While speaking to a group of nearly 100 Altus Air Force Base personnel, Lt. Gen. Robert R. Allardice, 18th Air Force Commander, conveyed words of inspiration and motivation at the Airlift/Tanker Association Luncheon Sept. 18. General Allardice began by sharing several stories and reflections of his

  • Altus AFB receives Excellent Ratings from UCI Inspection Team

    The 97th Air Mobility Wing has recently completed the 2009 AETC/IG Unit Compliance Inspection, an assessment conducted to evaluate mission areas critical to the performance of the base. After several days of job performance inspections, a Major Accident Response Exercise, and personnel records

  • Altus wins $1 million in AETC competition

    The 97th Air Mobility Wing placed second in the Air Education and Training Command Energy Incentive competition Aug. 25. The wing received $1 million for its energy conservation effort, which will be spent on high priority quality of life initiatives on base. Vance Air Force Base, Okla., won $1.5

  • Altus A-Team Employee Excels

    One mechanic on Altus Air Force Base has set a new benchmark of success by becoming a maintenance leader for the 97th Maintenance Directorate, or A-Team. Ramiro Solis, a civilian employee with the A-Team was recently promoted to work leader for the KC-135R Inspection Branch. Mr. Solis is the first

  • Tops in Blue inspires, entertains Altus community

    The Tops in Blue 2009 "To Dream" Tour dazzled a full house of spectators at the Altus Auditorium in downtown Altus, Aug. 9. Hundreds of fans from Altus Air Force Base and the local communities went to hear the message of the Air Force's premiere entertainment group. Through a gamut of music genres,