Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Altus Air Force Base medical squadrons reactivate

    Lt. Col. Noemi Allagrin-Lozano assumed command of the reactivated 97th Medical Operations Squadron and Lt. Col. Barbara J. Henning assumed command of the reactivated 97th Medical Support Squadron in ceremonies at Altus Air Force Base, Okla., Aug. 17. Both squadrons are part of the 97th Medical

  • Cattle drive comes to town

    Local ranchers drive the longhorn cattle through Altus Air Force Base every year for Airmen and their families to view, kicking off the Annual Great Plains Rodeo in Altus. Base leadership participate in the cattle drive on horseback, helping guide the steer through the base.

  • Fire alarms don't work if no one responds to them

    When a fire alarm sounds, your first reaction should be to get out as quickly as possible. This wasn't the case when the fire department conducted random tests at some buildings on base. The required time to completely evacuate is three minutes. To put this into perspective, a free burning fire is

  • Airman laid to rest after more than 36 years missing

    The Altus Air Force Base "Blue Knights" Honor Guard paid their respects to Lt. Col. Jim Ayres and his family during a grave side funeral service held in Pampa Texas. Colonel Ayers had been missing in action since his F-4E Phantom II jet was shot down over Laos Jan. 3 1971 during the Vietnam era.

  • Altus AFB Scout Troop 212 at it again

    It is the mission of the Boy Scouts of America to serve others by helping to instill values in young people and to prepare them to make ethical choices during their lifetime in achieving their full potential. Nine Altus Airmen led 19 base youth in doing just that. Scoutmaster, Maj. Rich Weaver, and

  • 97th LRS takes home softball championship

    The 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron recently defeated the 97th Security Forces Squadron 14 to 4 to be crowned the 2007 Altus AFB softball champions. The 97th LRS finished the regular season 9-0 and went 3-0 in the playoffs.

  • New commander takes reins of 97th AMW

    Col. David W. Allvin, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, challenged the men and women of Altus Air Force Base during the 97th AMW change of command ceremony Aug. 3. Colonel Allvin, who comes to Altus after serving as the 12th Flying Training Wing vice commander, asked Airmen to continue to persevere

  • Main gate outbound lanes undergo repair project

    A roadway construction project on Altus Rd. past Bldg. 16, may cause slight traffic delays at peak traffic times. The estimated completion day of construction is Aug. 27. For more information, call the 97th Civil Engineer service desk at 481-6606.

  • Duck Derby raises $1,200 for youth

    The Altus Air Force Base Youth Center raised $1,200 through the annual Duck Derby fund-raiser held last Saturday. Col. David Allvin netted rubber ducks and ducklings to select winning numbers for prizes. This was his first official function as 97th AMW commander. Winners of the event were: Grand

  • Oklahoma and the great outdoors Preventing tick-borne illness

    It's finally summer, and when it's not too hot, most of us enjoy the chance to get outside and do those things we love to do: bicycling, hiking, fishing, camping. You name it, and there are people out there taking advantage of the long summer days. When you're packing up the gear, don't forget that