Have you Herd about Altus Air Force Base's Cattle Drive

Every year, Altus Air Force Base and its surrounding community get together to hold an event unlike any other. The Cattle Drive is an event unique to Altus which welcomes local ranchers to herd their longhorn cattle around base. The first Altus AFB cattle drive was held in 1999 with 15 riders and a herd of roughly 30 longhorn cattle that migrated through Altus and has been a tradition ever since. This year’s cattle drive included approximately 30 longhorn cattle that were driven approximately three and a half miles through the base. This event also helps kick off the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Great Plains Stampede Rodeo in Altus. Teaming with the agricultural community through events like these immerse Warrior Airmen with the southwestern heritage of Mobility’s Hometown.