Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Flying downrange

    Pilots and loadmasters of the 58th Airlift Squadron supported Air Mobility Command and U.S. Transportation Command during a multi-day multi-nation operation, late December, 2016.The crew was tasked with delivering necessary equipment to support building partner capacity in Afghanistan.“The mission

  • Helping those that Self-Help

    Practically everything goes through normal wear-and-tear including the buildings we work in; thankfully, we have the ability and resources to keep our facilities in working order.The 97th Civil Engineer Squadron Self-Help and Repair Program provides agencies on base with necessary materials for

  • A Tobacco Free New Year

    With the start of the new year, come many New Year’s Resolutions. A common resolution is to quit tobacco use and the 97th Medical Operations Squadron Health Promotion Office is here to help with their tobacco cessation program.The primary focus of the tobacco cessation program is to be an

  • National Impaired Driving Prevention Month and the holiday season

    Each year Airmen are charged with driving under the influence for drinking and driving. It’s serious problem that not only affects the mission but also the career of the Airmen. One DUI can limit Permanent Change of Station abilities and potentially lead to not being able to re-enlist.

  • Life after loss: One Air Force family’s journey to recovery

    Nine months ago, Air Force Lt. Col. Melchizedek “Kato” Martinez, a career tactical communications officer, was welcomed home from another combat deployment, a constant in the Martinez family. His wife, Gail, along with their four children, had planned a family retreat to their second home, the one

  • Preparing our finest

    The call went out, the gates closed and Airmen on base were ready to respond. Altus Air Force Base conducted an active shooter and perceived radiological threat training exercise Dec. 5-7, 2016.The exercise was a multi-day event that tested response procedures and improved communication between

  • Altus community gives back with Mitten Tree event

    With colder weather in the forecast, some community members are doing all they can to make sure local children keep warm this winter. But it is not just a onetime event. Every year Altus Air Force Base and the National Bank of Commerce host the annual Mitten Tree event, Nov. 29.The Mitten Tree event

  • 20 years with Civilian maintenance

    The 97th Maintenance Directorate has been hiring civilian maintainers for 20 years at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Known as the Altus Team Excellence in Aircraft Maintenance, the 97th MX is a mainly civilian work force that is responsible for maintaining Altus AFB’s aircraft.The majority of civilians