Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Early detection is the best protection

    Cancer is a deadly scourge that has plagued mankind since the beginning of time. One form of cancer which has been especially problematic is breast cancer, a malignant (cancerous) growth that begins in the tissues of the breast. It is the most common cancer in women, but can also appear in men. In

  • Workers with Disabilities: Talent for a Winning Team

    "I may be the only person at Altus Air Force Base that gets their knee rebuilt each year," said John Soncrant, an integrated systems mechanic in the 97th Maintenance Directorate avionics shop. He pulled up his pants leg to show off a titanium leg and a computerized knee joint. Less than two blocks

  • Fire muster tests Airmen's fire fighting skills

    Altus Air Force squadron teams race against the clock to deploy a water hose and knock down a target with a blast of water. The Fire Muster challenged 17 teams in fire-reponse related events ranging from a bucket brigade, donning protective gear, to carrying a manniquin through an obstacle. The 97th

  • Octoberfest comes to town

    The base populace gathered to take part in the Octoberfest activities which included live entertainment, food and games Oct. 5 at Club Altus.

  • Basic Boom Operator Course comes to a close

    Altus Air Force Base closed a chapter in its training history as it graduated its last Basic Boom Operator Class Oct. 5. The Basic Boom Operator Course is moving to the Career Enlisted Aviator Center of Excellence at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. After graduating a total of 105 classes, the Altus'

  • Pending formulary changes for Altus AFB Pharmacy

    Altus AFB Pharmacy has recently initiated major formulary changes based on changes to the Uniform Formulary implemented through the Department of Defense Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee. The P&T Committee is composed of physicians, pharmacists and representatives from the Services and the

  • Cholesterol: Know Your Numbers, Know Your Risk!

    Did you ever go to the doctor for lab work and have no idea what they tested, why they tested, or what your results meant when you received them? Most likely, we all have had some confusion over lab reports at one time or another. Often times we hear a lot of talk about LDL, HDL, VLDL and the

  • 97th LRS clinches 2007 base intramural flag

    The 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron players recently captured the title of 2007 base intramural flag football champions. Team members include Airman 1st Class Preston Young, Airman 1st Class Jayson Pantan, Senior Airman Mark Thomas, Staff Sgt. Kirt Decremer, Stewert, Senior Airman Tony Kurimski,

  • 97th CES/FD trains to save lives

    Everyday the 97th Air Mobility Wing puts its resources, time and effort into training the next generation of aircrew for the C-17 and KC-135. With aircraft taking off and landing so frequently it's imperative the wing be ready just in case the unfortunate may occur. This is where the 97th Civil

  • Enjoy a day retreat at Buffalo (Bison) annual auction

    Join the Altus Armed Services YMCA as they attend the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge American Bison Auction Oct. 25th at noon.  The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge conducts auctions every year to remove all excess Texas Longhorns and American Bison from the refuge. This auction helps maintain