Altus AFB holds first Sports Day

Altus AFB celebrates National Police Week, Safety Week

Mississippi Kites return to Altus AFB

Once again it is that time of year for returning Kites in the Altus area. The days are getting longer, the temperatures are going up, and the kites are now returning. These kites don't have a string attached to it and a small child holding the other end in the wind. What I am talking about is the

New Club Altus manager to make improvements with use of customer feedback

Club Altus opened its doors to a new club manager recently. The new manager hopes to make improvements to Club Altus but said he won't be able to without the help of the customer and the base community. "I have to find out what the people want," said Al Sparling, Club Altus manager. "I also want to

Altus "Biggest Losers" revealed

Civil Engineering officially opens new complex

The 97th Civil Engineer Squadron Base Civil Engineer Complex officially opened, May 8, through a formal ribbon cutting. Col. David W. Allvin, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, Altus Mayor T.L. Gramling, Col. Keith W. Moncrief, 97th Mission Support Group commander and Lt. Col. Neil D. Wentz, 97th

Westeren promoted to Colonel

The latest buzz around Altus AFB

Oklahoma's rainy season is here. The rain greens the grass, makes the flowers bloom, and jump-starts the mosquito' s instincts to lay eggs. These eggs hatch and become everyone's evening nuisance. Base agencies try to control the mosquito population, because mosquitoes, in addition to being a

Altus AFB to observe National Police Week

The 97th Security Police Squadron will honor fallen police officers, both military and civilian, during National Police Week, May 12-16. During 2007 alone 181 peace officers died in the line of duty. Remembered will be four Air Force Security Forces members who were killed in action in

C-17 Globemaster III and C-47 Skytrain Heritage Flight believed to be first