Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Congresswoman Fallin assesses Altus Air Force Base

    The 97th Air Mobility Wing welcomed Fifth District Congresswomen Mary Fallin Thursday as she toured the installation for her assessment of the state's military readiness. Congresswoman Fallin is currently the only Oklahoma member of the House Armed Services Committee in Washington and has spent the

  • “Sex Signals” presentation begins Sexual Assault Awareness Month

    The Air Force has designated April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Altus Airmen began discussing and learning about the topic early with the presentation of "Sex Signals" March 30. The largely improvisational program solicits audience participation and tries to address sensitive and awkward

  • AFPC Spread the Word team visits Altus

    An Air Force Personnel Center Spread the Word team from Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, shed some light on Air Force-wide hot topics for Altus AFB personnel March 31 at the base theater. The briefings covered topics from a list of changes that will affect Airmen and civilians in the near future

  • A lesson in generosity: "Pilot for a Day" returns to Altus

    Mr. Greg Willis, 97th Air Mobility Wing chief of education, has spent the last 17 years working for the Air Force. But today, more than any other time in his career, Mr. Willis truly feels like an Airman thanks to the kindness shown to his sons Xavier and Zachary. The eight year-old twin brothers

  • Altus AFB to receive reserve squadron

    During the 47th Annual Quail Breakfast April 2 in Washington, D.C., U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), along with Oklahoma Congressional delegation members and Air Force leadership, made an announcement that will have a profound impact on the community of Altus and Altus Air Force Base. Senator Jim

  • Civil Air Patrol: Serving, mentoring the local community

    While most local teenagers are enjoying a relaxing spring break, Charlie Wolff and Zack Legate are hard at work at the regional airport. Cadet 2nd Lt. Wolff and Cadet Airman Legate are members of the Civil Air Patrol's Jackson County Composite Squadron. The squadron, made up of more than 20 members,

  • JROTC cadets soar with 55 ARS

    Twenty-nine Air Force Junior ROTC cadets from Crooked Oaks High School in Oklahoma City got to experience a day in the life of an aircrew member aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker at the 55th Air Refueling Squadron here March 5. The students learned the daily operations of a KC-135 aircrew and witnessed