Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • The Canadians are coming

    ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. - There is little doubt the people who call Altus and Altus Air Force Base home have learned to recognize the large tanker and cargo aircraft that frequent their skies--but in a few weeks there will be aircraft of a smaller variety with a distinct sound visiting Altus

  • Altus airman picked for Air Force Softball Team

    Staff Sergeant Michele L. Polachek was recently chosen for the Air Force Softball Team on September 1st, one of 15 women who made the team, out of 21 Air-Force wide who tried. SSgt Polachek is the NCOIC of Plans and Implementation with the 97th Communications Squadron, Altus AFB, Oklahoma. She

  • Stop Scary Halloween Accidents Before They Happen

    Altus Air Force Base will host trick-or-treating on base housing between the hours of 6 and 8 pm on October 31st and the 97th Security Forces Squadron wants to be sure your kids stay safe this season. Here are some questions to ask when planning your trick or treating trip this year:   · What routes

  • 2009 Combined Federal Campaign Underway

    The 2009 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) kicked off October 12, and is well under way at Altus Air Force base. The CFC allows members of the military and government employees to donate money to worthy causes and help those less fortunate than themselves. The base's campaign goal is 75,000 dollars

  • EMS awareness to be vital in upcoming ESOHCAMP

    As the 97th Air Mobility Wing prepares for the Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Compliance Assessment and Management Program to be held Oct. 19 to 23, base personnel are reminded to be aware of ESOH policy and procedures. In the previous months, the Natural Resources Flight has been

  • Registration begins for 2009 AETC Symposium

    Registration begins Oct. 7, for the 2010 Air Education and Training Command Symposium, scheduled for Jan. 14-15, 2010, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio. The theme of this year's symposium is, "Developing America's Airmen Today ... For Tomorrow." The two-day symposium will

  • Altus celebrates 4th Annual Operation Welcome Home No simple thank you

    The 97th Force Support Squadron transformed the Freedom Community Center's parking lot into an amusement park Sept. 26 for the Altus AFB community to enjoy. More than 700 people attended this year's Operation Welcome Home (OWH), an annual event that celebrates the return of 97th Air Mobility Wing's

  • Fire Prevention Week to educate, demonstrate fire safety

    The 97th Civil Engineering Squadron Fire Department are holding various Fire Prevention Week events on base throughout the week (Oct. 5 to Oct. 10) to educate and demonstrate fire safety to the community. The week is a long running tradition and promises interactive fun for the whole family. "For 85

  • KC-135A arrives at Altus, pays tribute to heritage

    The on-going project that is Altus AFB's Wings of Freedom Park received a key piece for all to see with the arrival of a KC-135A Stratotanker on Sept. 22. The KC-135 will be placed on static display next to the C-141 Starlifter, and for the 97th Air Mobility Wing, it's a thirteen-year dream that has

  • 101st Altus Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet to be held

    Mark Dodson, Chairman of the Board of the Altus Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that General Stephen R. Lorenz, Commander Air Education and Training Command, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas will be the keynote speaker for the 101st Annual Banquet scheduled for Thursday, October 8, 2009.