Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Altus AFB, City Create Task Forces to Address Quality of Life

    In Altus, Oklahoma, members from Altus Air Force Base and the city have come together to address quality of life issues facing both local and military residents. One group in particular, the Altus public-public and public-private (P4) committee, focuses on partnership to leverage needs and resources

  • Everyone counts in the 2020 Census

    97th Air Mobility Wing Airmen, along with the rest of the nation, will be required to participate in the 2020 Census, April 1, 2020. Military members and their families stationed or TDY to Altus Air Force Base, Okla., are responsible for participating in this count. Altus AFB is expected to have

  • Obtaining financial stability by seeking assistance

    A key factor to mobility airpower is the ability to responsibly manage personal finance in order to fully aid the mission. Personal financial readiness for Airmen is important when dealing with daily activities on and off-duty.

  • The Importance of building your community

    The 97th Air Mobility Wing celebrated their first “Up Day,” which focused on Airmen through messages about motivation, resiliency and health, Feb. 18, 2020. One of the guest speakers, military spouse Kristen Christy, had a message for Airmen.

  • “There is no shame in getting help, I did.”

    Heisman Trophy winner and former running back, Herschel Walker, talked about his experience with mental health when visiting the 97th Air Mobility Wing, Feb. 12, 2020. While here, he was able to host two talking sessions highlighting mental health through the Patriot Support Program.

  • Altus Spark Cell encourages Airmen to innovate

    Airmen of the 97th Air Mobility Wing attended a demonstration of the software and equipment utilized by the Wing Innovation Advancement Center, Feb. 10, 2020. The center was established as a venue for members of the 97th AMW to think creatively and explore software, equipment and models.

  • Oklahoma military leaders converge for annual summit at Altus AFB

    Military leaders from across the state gathered at the 97th Air Mobility Wing for the Oklahoma Commanders Summit, Feb. 3-4, 2020, at Altus AFB. The summit is held annually at a different military installation and aims to build cooperation and efficiency among the service branches.

  • Altus Environmental Team use microbes to filter ground water

    Locally, the City of Altus obtains its drinking water from the Tom Steed Reservoir where it is filtered before ready to drink. The 97th Air Mobility Wing additionally maintains its own water filtration system on base specifically designed for ground water, or rather, water not intended for

  • Mobility aviators inspire youth at Aviation Day

    According to the Federal Aviation Administration, there are about 600,000 active pilots throughout the United States, but that number has been gradually declining throughout the past decade. To work towards an interest in aviation careers, commercial, private and military aviation professionals