Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Keeping all eyes on the mission

    The 97th Medical Operations Squadron Optometry Office helps maintain visual health for all service members and their dependents, ensuring mission readiness for the base.They screen for any type of condition within the eye, provide prescriptions and do repairs and fittings for glasses. If diagnosed,

  • Altus Airmen support local Harvest for the Hungry

    Members of Altus Air Force Base, volunteered their off-duty time to help collect food donations from the local community in support of the 29th annual Harvest-for-the-Hungry campaign Nov. 14, 2015.Each year, residents in the City of Altus, fill grocery sacks with non-perishable food products to

  • Altus AFB gains new storm shelters

    ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Construction on Altus AFB for three new underground storm shelters completed Nov. 9, 2015. The shelters are to be used by 97th Security Forces Squadron members and people at the gates during an emergency weather situation. Airmen from the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron

  • Altus AFB raises awareness for recycling

    Nov. 15, is America Recycles Day which is a time to remind people about how they can contribute to ensure materials are being properly recycled.The 97th Civil Engineer Squadron Environmental Element, plans to educate base unit leaders as well as children at the Child Development Center, Base

  • Thanksgiving Food Safety

    The fall season is upon us which means endless potlucks, get-togethers, memories and food.  A popular way to celebrate Thanksgiving is to invite friends and family over for a meal. However, when foods are left on the counter for hours at a time it’s also an invite for unwanted bacteria that can

  • Stay safe this fall

    During the fall kids worry about howling werewolves, ghastly ghouls, and lurking vampires, but parents tend to worry about much different things.Parents worry about much scarier things like candy, costumes and moving vehicles. Trick-or-treat wouldn’t be the same without candy but it is important to

  • Altus Air Force Base supply center celebrates

    The Altus Air Force Base supply center is recognizing the 20th Anniversary of its AbilityOne base supply centers by highlighting the workplace capabilities of people who are blind and the positive impact they are making to support our armed forces. Since the program’s inception, the Altus AFB supply

  • Altus Airmen Honor Fallen Airmen

    They are trained and ready to go though it is not a pleasant mission. The 97th Force Support Squadron Mortuary Affairs personnel make it their priority to ensure fallen warriors are given proper respects.Mortuary technicians are chosen from members at the FSS and typically consist of noncommissioned

  • Altus AFB set to replace aging playground

    Altus AFB has begun replacing the aging playgrounds at Excellence Park Oct. 16. “In late 2014, the playgrounds at Excellence Park, were determined to be unsafe based on playground safety guidance,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Greg Reich, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron commander. “The 97th Air

  • National Disabled Employment Awareness Month 2015

    October is National Disabled Employment Awareness Month. This year’s theme is “My Disability is One Part of Who I am.” This is a time to applaud the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities.This year also marks the 25th anniversary since the American Disabilities Act was