Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Spangenthal inducted into Altus AFB Order of the Spear

    U.S. Air Force Col. Bill Spangenthal, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, was inducted into the Order of the Spear during a ceremony June 3.Induction into the Order of the Spear is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a leader by the enlisted members of the 97th Air Mobility Wing."The award

  • Fight the Bite!

    The City of Altus has experienced a surge in rainfall in recent weeks, and you may have noticed an increase in the mosquito population.In addition to the annoyance factor, mosquitos carry the potential to spread infectious diseases such as the West Nile Virus. The West Nile Virus has been detected

  • Altus AFB ranks third in Air Force Assistance Fund campaign

    Altus AFB raised $39,433 during the 2015 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign.The campaign, which ran March 2 - April 10, saw Altus AFB surpass its intended goal of $30,000."This year, Altus raised well above what we've done in previous years," said U.S. Air Force Capt. Jordan Birt, the installation

  • iMatter site gives AETC Airmen voice to share innovations

    Air Education and Training Command's new iMatter website gives all command Total Force Airmen access to an AETC-specific tool for sharing innovations and improvement ideas.The concept took hold based on Gen. Robin Rand, AETC commander, hearing ideas directly from Airmen during his command site

  • Air Force moves to bring about RPA mission relief

    The Air Force is pursuing a range of options that will, in combination with a reset in the number of sustainable combat air patrols, help alleviate long-term stress on Remotely Piloted Aircraft crews.Initial efforts were announced by the Air Force Secretary and Chief of Staff earlier this year; new

  • Health Promotion to host free running class on base

    An efficient running class is scheduled for June 3.The class will be held 1-3 p.m. in the Cimarron room of the Freedom Community Center and will be led by U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Antonio Eppolito, Chief of Air Force telehealth and telemedicine. Eppolito is a five-time Air Force Half-Marathon Masters

  • Storytellers event helps Altus Airmen connect

    Airmen from Altus Air Force Base came together to share and listen to fellow Airmen's stories  at the Freedom Community Center on May 13.The event gave Airmen a look into lives of others and their stories of hope and resilience.Four speakers came together to share parts of their life stories in

  • Altus Airmen train with city’s first responders

    Airmen from the Altus Air Force Base fire department and members of the City of Altus fire and police departments trained with the local Air Evac Lifeteam May 11 - 12 at Altus Fire Station #1.The training allowed the local responders to speak with the air evacuation team and review how groups work

  • Chaplains promote spiritual resilience at Altus AFB

    Military members serve in defense of the United States and make up roughly one percent of the population. As voluntary defenders of the nation, the potential stressors are virtually endless. Resilience is the term used to describe the ability an Airman has to handle any situation thrown at them, or

  • Training staff prepares students for learning

    Each year, around 2,200 pilot, loadmaster and boom operator students cycle through Altus Air Force Base to receive initial and advanced training.The 97th Training Squadron aids students with their academics throughout their training. Majority of the students' in- and out-processing needs are