Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Firefighters respond to local wild fire

    A large wildfire broke out five miles west of Altus at approximately 11a.m., March 1, 2017. Nine emergency response agencies including the Altus Air Force Base Fire Department arrived on scene to battle the fire. The fire lasted for approximately seven hours and the smoke could be seen for miles.

  • Funding the Mission

    Money has a big effect on the mission and the 97th Comptroller Squadron makes sure the base has the funds to keep planes in the air and keep money in the pockets of our Airmen.

  • Skydiving into spirituality

    Airmen from Altus Air Force Base soared through the air, even though they still had a roof above their head. The base Chapel hosted an indoor skydiving trip, Feb. 10, 2017, in Edmond, Oklahoma. The goal of the outreach event was to give the opportunity to reignite the faith of single Airmen while

  • Altus Airman selected for AF Rugby team

    In late spring of 2016, Jacob Kirkland, a cadet at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., played in what he thought was his last official game of rugby. Fast forward almost a year and U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Kirkland is preparing to play again. Kirkland was picked to play on the Air

  • Fit to fight; balancing lifestyle choices

    The 97th Medical Operations Squadron held the first session of the Group Lifestyle Balance program, Jan. 31, 2017, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.The class welcomes anyone on base to participate in the program. The goal of the program is to maintain a healthy long-term lifestyle to keep a

  • Fans and Plans; Hangar renovations

    The 97th Maintenance Directorate has been implementing hangar improvements for the past year at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. These improvements were enacted to improve the working conditions for maintainers so the mission at Altus AFB can continue without interruptions. “Over the past year, we

  • Altus AFB admin assistance

    The 97th Force Support Squadron Force Management Office is here to provide administrative assistance to all Altus Air Force Base Airmen. Force management is a one stop shop that ensures Airmen have accurate and up to date information essential to their success and career progression.

  • Caring for Children at the CDC

    The 97th Force Support Squadron Child Development Center provides a safe and healthy learning environment so that Department of Defense civilian and military personnel can focus on the mission knowing their children are well taken care of during the duty day.