Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Air Force honorees to attend AETC Symposium Ball

    Each year, more than 3,000 Air Education and Training Command Airmen meet in San Antonio to learn about the most innovative technological advancements in Air Force training through two days of seminars and a technology exposition by the nation's leading military members and defense contractors. The

  • Altus boosts Canadian FAC training

    Altus AFB provided Canadian Forces personnel with ground support Nov. 24 to Dec. 8 for forward air controller training at Fort Sill Falcon Bombing Range, Okla. - a first-time support role for Altus AFB.The 425th Tactical Fighter Squadron from Bagotville in Quebec, Canada, and Altus AFB devised the

  • Air Force officials reinforce tattoo, body alteration policy

    Air Force senior leaders here have taken steps to ensure Air Force dress and personal appearance standards are applied consistently across the service."It's about enforcing and maintaining Air Force standards," said Lt. Gen. Richard Y. Newton III, the deputy chief of staff for manpower and

  • Altus AFB Plays Crucial Role in HIMARS Research

    After six separate take-offs and landings all over Northern Texas and Southern Oklahoma, Capt. Brian Nicosia, Capt. Justin Warnaar and Master Sgt. Toby Thompson, of the 58th Air Refueling Squadron, successfully aided in the testing of the Global Positioning Systems used on Lockheed Martin's High

  • Altus Air Force Base Supports International Training Mission

    Based out of Bagotville, Quebec, six advanced Canadian CF-18 aircraft and their highly trained crews are scheduled to arrive at Altus AFB 25 Nov. These aircraft and crews belong to the 425th Tactical Fighter Squadron and will play a central role in the training of Canadian Forces' Forward Air

  • Air Force leads airfield operations at Al Asad

    Members of the 532nd Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron have taken Senior Airfield Authority from their Marine and Navy counterparts at Al Asad as of Nov. 1.SAA responsibilities entail the management of runways, associated taxi ways, parking ramps, land and surrounding facilities.According to

  • Altus Air Force Base celebrates the Year of the Air Force Family

    It's a unique year at Altus Air Force Base - it's the Year of the Air Force Family. The Air Force has dedicated July 2009 through July 2010 for the campaign designed to develop communication and a warm environment. This program highlights current programs and creates new ones for Airmen and their

  • Traffic construction bypass on Altus Air Force Base

    Due to construction, the portion of L Avenue extending from the main gate traffic circle to 6th St will temporarily close from 23 November to 4 December 09. The attached map shows the exact location of the road closure.If you have any questions or concerns please contact me or Mr. Pat Campbell at

  • Green lights across the board for Altus ESOHCAMP assessment

    The Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Compliance Assessment and Management Program Team has completed their evaluation of the 97th Air Mobility Wing. And the Mighty 97th's hard work has paid off big. Months of preparation have led to a "Green" rating, the top score given in overall

  • AAFES pumping up the fuel savings for Military Star Card users

    With the busy, and expensive, holiday shopping season just around the corner, Army & Air Force Exchange Service gas stations worldwide are helping to make sure that the fill up doesn't empty the wallet. In addition to the five cents a gallon discount that Military Star Card holders already enjoy