Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Altus embraces voluntary protection programs

    In 2006, there were 2,200 reported active duty injuries and nearly 4,500 injuries to the civilian workforce within the Air Force which amounted to more than $125 million in civilian compensation. In an effort to reduce these numbers, Air Force senior leadership has mandated the use of the Voluntary

  • Summer means outdoor fun

    Water splashes everywhere as shrieking children escaped the heat and dove into the cool waters of the Altus Air Force Base pool under the watchful eye of lifeguards and parents. "I would much rather my kids get two or three hours of exercise everyday than have them sit in front of the television all

  • Tops In Blue returns July 1

     The Air Force's 2008 expeditionary entertainment unit, Tops In Blue, will perform at the Altus City Auditorium, July 1. This year's performance,  Deja Blue , changes from the customary February visit to July 1. The two-hour program features 30 active-duty Air Force performers selected from

  • Severe winds damage Altus Air Force Base

    Altus Air Force Base and the City of Altus were struck at about 7 p.m. , June 5, by sustained winds of 40 mph and gusts clocked at 87 mph by the National Weather Service. Unconfirmed reports of funnel clouds were reported to local emergency operations centers. The wind knocked out the electrical

  • AETC plans 2009 Symposium in San Antonio

    Air Education and Training Command officials are planning the 2009 AETC Symposium -- scheduled for Jan. 15 to 16, 2009, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio. A crowd of more than 2,000 military and civilian attendees from around the country attended the 2007 AETC Symposium,

  • 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