Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • 97 CES Concludes Fire Prevention Week with Parade

    For Fire Prevention Week this year, the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron ended its festivities with a parade through base housing and an open house at the Fire Station, Sept. 28, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla.

  • Sparky Helps Promote Fire Prevention to Military Children

    This week is Fire Prevention Week and the Altus Air Force Base fire department is turning up the heat by spreading awareness to military members and their families. On Sept. 24, 2019, the Altus AFB fire department took a special trip to the Child Development Center and offered children the

  • 97 AMW in photos: 24hr POW/MIA remembrance run

    The 97th Air Mobility Wing held a 24-hour POW/MIA remembrance run, Sept. 19 – 20, 2019. During the run, the POW/MIA flag was in constant motion for 24 hours in remembrance of those who are missing or imprisoned.

  • Mitigate Risk Today, Ensure Mission Accomplishment Tomorrow

    Every mission the 97th Air Mobility Wing executes, from flying operations to deploying ready Airmen across the globe, contains elements of risk. However, as a Wing charged with a training mission, we approach risk differently than an operational unit. At Altus Air Force base, three formal training

  • 97th Hosts Texoma IG Professional Development Seminar

    The 97th IG Office hosted a joint Professional Development seminar, Sept. 5, 2019, at the Stafford Air and Space Museum in Weatherford. The seminar invited several offices from around the area to discuss IG matters, network processes and member information, while offering a location to appreciate

  • 97 SFS Retires Military Working Dog

    After nine years of service, explosive detection Military Working Dog, Yyoda/P195, honorably retires from the military, September 11, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla.

  • Mighty 97th Honors 9/11 by Hosting Memorial Ceremony

    The Altus Air Force Base Fire Department and members of the Mighty 97th honor those who perished during the attacks of September 11, 2001 by hosting a 9/11 memorial ceremony, September 11, 2019, at the Altus AFB Fire Station, Okla.