Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • 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

  • AF mourns the loss of first chief master sergeant of the Air Force

    Former Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Paul Wesley Airey died March 11 in Panama City, Fla. "Chief Airey was an Airman's Airman and one of the true pioneers for our service," said Gen. Norton Schwartz, Air Force Chief of Staff. "He was a warrior, an innovator, and a leader with vision well

  • Altus A-Team implements cost saving, eco-friendly equipment

    The 97th Maintenance Directorate wheel and tire shop recently improved the way they wash aircraft wheels, which will save the Air Force more than $47,000 and reduce the amount of hazardous waste by more than 27,000 pounds annually. When the shop focused on increasing efficiency, the end result was

  • Forging a future: One warrior’s experience

    The only time most Americans will see Iraqi officials debating policies to rebuild the nation is on television or the Internet. But there are a select few with firsthand experience in providing expertise to Iraqi officials. Capt. Douglas Todd, 97th Mission Support Group executive officer was one of

  • Annual Award winners recognized

    The 97th Air Mobility Wing recognized its Annual Award winners in a ceremony Feb. 13. Among the winners were: Senior Airman Tiffany Scott, 97th Operations Support Squadron, winner of the Airman of the Year award. When asked why she won the award, Airman Scott, an aircrew flight equipment journeyman,