Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Be heard; register to vote

    If you haven’t noticed yet, 2016 is an election year; that means this is your chance to vote for local, regional, and national level candidates. Before you can cast your ballot you must register to vote and the Altus Air Force Base voting assistance team is here to help.The Installation Voter

  • AF Marathon offers New Year’s Incentive

     WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE88th Air Base Wing Office of Public AffairsAir Force Materiel Command937-522-325215-12-08December 28, 2015www.wpafb.af.mil  NEWS RELEASE   AF Marathon offers New Year’s

  • These are the drones you are looking for

    The holidays are around the corner and on the top of many children and adults’ wish lists is an aerial drone. A drone is also known as an unmanned aerial vehicle or unmanned aerial system has gained momentum over the past few years. Some are small enough to land in someone’s hand, while some

  • Stay safe this winter

    As winter approaches and the temperature begins to drop in Altus, it is important to remember the many hazards that come with colder weather so that certain measures can be taken to ensure the safety of all.

  • Altus AFB to conduct active shooter exercise

     Altus AFB to conduct active shooter exercise ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – The 97th Air Mobility Wing will be conducting an active shooter exercise Dec. 9, 2015.   All base gates will be closed for approximately one hour between 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. All personnel with base access are encouraged

  • Gaining access to Altus AFB

    Any non-military person or civilian that tries to come through Altus AFB’s gates must first visit the 97th Security Forces Squadron Pass and Identification Office before they can enter.Individuals who do not have a Department of Defense ID card must go through Pass and ID to receive clearance to

  • Mitten Tree kicks off the season of giving

    Altus Air Force Base and the National Bank of Commerce teamed up to kick off the annual Mitten Tree event, Nov. 17.Base leaders gathered with the NBC base branch staff to celebrate and hang mittens and hats on a Christmas tree to show their support of the charitable event. The Mitten Tree program

  • 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