Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Carney takes command of the Mighty 97th

    U.S. Air Force Major General Patrick Doherty, 19th Air Force commander, presided over the 97th AMW Change of Command ceremony where, U.S. Air Force Col. Todd Hohn relinquished command to Carney.

  • Altus AFB AAFES Revamps Store

    The Altus Air Force Base Army and Air Force Exchange Service began revamping their store in February 2017 and are scheduled to finish in July. There will be changes to the main store as well as the Express, including but not limited to increased sports nutrition products, healthy food options,

  • Letters for the Deployed, a flag for the kids

    Just before the end of the school year, Duke Elementary School was called in for an assembly in the cafeteria. The students were not aware, but it was due to something they had done several months ago. Upon walking in, they saw a lone member of the U.S. Air Force, ready with a special presentation

  • Young Airman, there’s no need to feel down; Armed Services YMCA

    Young Airman, there’s no need to feel down. I said, young Airman, pick yourself off the ground. I said, young Airman, because you’re at a new base there’s no need to be unhappy.The Armed Service YMCA of Altus Air Force Base is a standalone non-profit organization that works with several facilities

  • Boots on the Ground for Honorary Commanders at Altus

    Civic leaders from the Jackson County community got a rare glimpse into the lives of the U.S. Airmen at Altus Air Force Base, May 31, 2017, as the mighty 97th welcomed its newest honorary commanders to a day in the life of the Air Force – from reveille to retreat. The ten-hour immersion was designed

  • SARM: the heartbeat of the squadron

    For aircrew, proper scheduling and accurate documentation of lifelong aerial and ground training is crucial. Ensuring these important tasks are completed are the men and women of the Squadron Aviation Resource Management Office assigned to the 58th Airlift Squadron.“Our office is specific to the

  • Retiree Assistance Office Opens at Altus AFB

    The Retiree Assistance Office opened April 21, 2017 at Altus Air Force Base, OK and aims to assist U.S. Air Force active duty, guard and reserve retirees as well as their widows or widowers.

  • Flags for the Holidays; 97th OSS volunteers show patriotism

    Federal holidays are a time to relax, take a day off from work, taking pride in our country and traditions. For several businesses in Altus, Oklahoma, they are about showing patriotism and Altus Air Force Base has group of Airmen who dedicate their time to help the local community do just that.

  • Super Guppy flies to Altus AFB

    If you believe you have recently seen a 144 foot long beluga whale fly into Altus Air Force Base, do not be alarmed. What you saw wasn’t a whale but a guppy, a Super Guppy.The NASA B-377 Super Guppy flew to Altus AFB from El Paso, Texas for routine maintenance on, May 15, 2017."They were doing

  • Remembering the fallen

    In 1962, U.S. President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation dedicating May 15 as Police Officer Memorial Day and the week that the date falls on as Police Week.This was the 10th year that Altus Air Force Base celebrated Police Week. The 97th Security Forces Squadron also takes this time to honor