Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • 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,

  • Altus RODEO Team named best in 4 competitions

    The 2009 Air Mobility RODEO at McChord Air Force Base, Wash., wrapped up July 24 and when the dust settled, the Altus RODEO Team was standing tall holding four awards. The KC-135 maintenance team came away with two individual team awards and the Logistics Readiness Squadron team nabbed one as well,

  • 97 AMW continues on road of excellence with change of command

    The 97th Air Mobility Wing's new commander, Col. Jon T. "Ty" Thomas, accepted the reins of the "Mighty 97th" from the outgoing commander, Col. David Allvin, during a change of command ceremony July 14 at the Wings of Freedom Park. As Colonel Thomas, formerly the 86th Operations Group commander at

  • Air Force Times recognizes Altus Airman

    Staff Sgt. Mercedes Kimble Crossland, a photographer formerly assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing, was recently named the Air Force Times 2009 Airman of the Year. The award, established in 2001 by the Army Times Publishing Company, recognizes significant contributions from members of each service

  • State chamber honors two and four-legged heroes

    Staff Sgt. James Hall, 97th Security Forces kennel master, and his military working dog, Endy, were recent recipients of the Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce Champions of Freedom award. The two were recognized, along with six other military members throughout the state, for heroic actions while

  • 97 TRS to implement state-of-the-art simulators fall 2009

    The 97th Training Squadron will effectively bring KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator training to the 21st century when it implements the boom operator weapons system trainer (BOWST) fall 2009. The KC-135 aircrew training center is in the process of installing and testing two BOWST simulators. Upon