Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • 97th LRS Wins Football Championships

    The 97 AMW hosted its final flag football game of the season Sept. 28, 2018 when the 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron and the 97th Operation Support Squadron played in the finals of the 2018 Flag Football Championships.

  • Former 97 AMW Commander Honored

    A portion of State Highway 62 beginning at County Road 206 and extending east to County Road 210 in Jackson County was named after the late U.S. Air Force Col. (Ret.) Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson, former commander of the 97th Air Mobility Wing, Sep. 28, 2018, at Altus, Okla.

  • Air, Space and Cyberspace Operations Director Lends Perspective at 97 AMW

    U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Kenneth T. Bibb Jr., director of Air, Space and Cyberspace Operations at Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, talks to members of the 97th Air Mobility Wing about his perspective on current Mobility Air Force operations, Sept.

  • 97 AMW Construction: Road to a Higher Quality of Life

    Roads are necessary for traveling in the modern world, so maintaining them is critical. Over time, road quality can degrade and require anything from small repairs to complete reconstruction.In early 2018, the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron enacted a seven-phase plan to ensure the roads are the safest

  • 97 AMW Airmen Keep It Clean

    The 97th Air Mobility Wing took initiative to keep Altus Air Force Base clean, ensuring the local area remains trash-free.

  • The Responsibilities of Pet Ownership on Base

    Owning a pet usually means recreation and fun, but it also comes with a lot of responsibility. To many, pets are a part of the family. Dogs, cats, fish and even more exotic animals find their way into the hearts of pet owners, but rules and regulations for our furry friends exist in both base

  • 1,000 Days of Patient Safety: 97th MDG Achieves Healthcare Excellence

    The 97th Air Mobility Wing Medical Group celebrated 1,000 days without operational errors. In the medical world, this is a significant accomplishment, as it can mean the difference between life and death. 1,000 days with an incident is 1,000 days with a serious safety event.