Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • 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 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

  • 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

  • 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 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