Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Past Altus AFB commanders to gain stars

    President George W. Bush has nominated two past Altus Air Force Base commanders for promotion. Brig. Gen. Mark S. Solo, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander from August 2003 to September 2005, is nominated to become a Major General. He is now Deputy Director, Air, Space and Information Operations,

  • AETC to offer welcome home programs

    Air Education and Training Command Services is welcoming home those returning from deployment with a special program that will provide lucky returnees and their families with grand prizes of a relaxing vacation cruise. USAA has joined EG&G/LSI as corporate partners supporting the program. AETC

  • Air Force has new Web site for retirees

    The Air Force has a new Web site just for its retiree community that is full of news and information, plus it is easy to access and navigate. The Air Force Retiree Services site is located at www.retirees.af.mil. This public Web site offers the retiree family in-depth information on the Survivor

  • Altus AFB to observe National Child Abuse Prevention Month, more

    Child abuse stories are a sad commentary on the lack of parenting skills of many Americans. The number of child abuse stories told by survivors of abuse weaves a tale of misguided behavior. I'm not talking about a little whack on the butt now and then; I'm talking about the beating, shaking, yelling

  • Altus AFB to kick off 2008 AFAF campaign

    The Altus 2008 AFAF campaign will be conducted at between March 21 and May 2. The "Kick-Off" burger burn will be held on the March 24 at noon at the Freedom Community Center. Guest speakers will be 97th Air Mobility Wing Vice Commander Col. Michael Mendonca and representatives from the Altus Air