Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • 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

  • Altus AFB promotes Fire Prevention Week with activities

    ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – U.S. Air Force Col. Todd Hohn, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, and members of the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department extinguish a fire during a firefighting demonstration, Oct. 7 at the live-fire training area. The demonstration allowed members of the base

  • Annual Combined Federal Campaign begins at Altus AFB

    The 2015 Combined Federal Campaign is scheduled to begin Oct. 9 and end Nov. 16 at Altus AFB. The mission of the campaign is to support and promote philanthropy through a voluntary, employee focused, cost-efficient and effective program that provides federal employees the opportunity to improve the

  • Farm City Tour

    ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Collins, 97th Operation Support Squadron commander and his son, watch as Airmen learn how to drive tractors during a Farm City tour, October 5, 2015. Altus Air Force Base Airmen and their families got the opportunity to tour local farms and