Facilities close for government shutdown Published Oct. 1, 2013 By Staff Reports 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Facilities on Altus AFB are closed or have limited availability until further notice due to the partial government shutdown Oct. 1. Most of these closures are a result of civilian employees who have been furloughed. The following facilities and will be closed until further notice: -Base library -Civilian personnel office -Commissary The following facilities will be available on a limited basis: -The fitness center will be open starting Oct. 3 on weekdays only 6 - 9 a.m. and 3 - 7 p.m. No classes will be offered and the fitness center will be closed on the weekends. -The education center will have limited service, and will not process tuition assistance applications or provide testing services. -The youth center will close an hour earlier during open rec time, Monday - Friday 3 - 6 p.m. -The postal service center will remain open, but will have limited or delayed service. -The Airman & Family Readiness Center will have limited service Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. -The military personnel section will not offer passport or visa services. -Charlie's Lounge will be open Tuesday - Friday, 5 - 8 p.m., and 6 p.m. - 2 a.m. on Saturdays. The following activities have also been limited or cancelled because of the government shutdown: -Cable and Internet have been terminated in all dormitories, but will still be available at Club Altus, Charlie's Officers Lounge, Galaxy Lanes Bowling Center and the Freedom Community Center. -Recycling pick-up is cancelled until further notice on base.