Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • 97 AMW in photos

    The 97th Air Mobility Wing had more than 10 agencies at Altus High School to showcase careers that applied to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), August 29, 2019.

  • 97 MDG reorganizes structure, increases readiness

    The 97th Medical Group reorganized two of its squadrons, the 97th Medical Operations Squadron (MDOS) and the 97th Medical Support Squadron (MDSS), on August 29, 2019. The group reorganization is part of an Air Force-wide effort directed by the Air Force Surgeon General.

  • Workshop Empowers 97 AMW Spouses with Their Purpose

    Brittany Boccher, the 2017 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year, has lived a busy life and somehow makes it look easy. Boccher is an entrepreneur, U.S. Air Force spouse, Wounded Warrior Caregiver, military family advocate and mother of two, all while authoring a workbook and lesson to

  • Just a phone call away - Employee Assistance Program

    Many are familiar with Military OneSource for active duty members; for Air Force civilians there is the Federal Occupational Health Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP is available for federal employee use to include AF civilians, AF affiliated contractors and their household members, including

  • Altus AFB’s 21st Annual Cattle Drive

    Every year, Altus AFB and its surrounding community get together to hold an event unlike any other. The 21st annual Cattle Drive is an event unique to Altus which welcomes local farmers and ranchers to herd their longhorn cattle around base.

  • 97 AMW Leaders Learn to Sort Cattle

    Every year, the Great Plains Stampede Rodeo Association comes to town and the 97th Air Mobility Wing is involved in many unique ways. In particular, the cattle sorting competition invites wing leadership to the Watkins Ranch in Altus, Okla., to participate in a friendly, yet difficult, competition.

  • From Humvees to Horses: the LRS Airman Behind the Cattle Drive

    U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Robert Black, the Vehicle Maintenance NCO in charge assigned to the 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron, has experienced country living his entire life. For the past 15 years, TSgt Black has committed himself to this lifestyle by helping kick-off one of Altus AFB’s most

  • Air University CCC talks leadership at all levels

    For the 2019 Altus AFB SNCO Induction, the Mighty 97th had the pleasure of hosting the command chief of Air University (AU) as its guest speaker on Aug 9, 2019. Even though he specifically came to give his regards to the new senior supervisors, he shared his knowledge with those going through

  • Hangar 97 Chops It Like It’s Hot

    The 97th Force Support Squadron held their quarterly Chopped Challenge competition at the Altus Air Force Base Dinning Facility, Hangar 97, August 8, 2019, at Altus AFB, Okla.

  • 97 AMW Hosts Kids Deployment Line

    The 97th Air Mobility Wing hosted a Kids Deployment Line welcoming children on base to experience a ‘kid-friendly’ deployment simulation, August 1, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla.