• Weekly library service strengthens base community

    As storm clouds dominated the Southwest Oklahoma sky April 16, bringing howling winds and pelting rain, clouds and wind also swept through the quiet stacks at the base library. Master Sgt. James Howard, flight chief for the 97th Operations Support Squadron's weather flight, shared two books on

  • Windy Trails offers fun at reasonable price

    Spring is here and people in the Altus area are looking for outdoor activities to have fun with family and friends. Look no further than the Altus Air Force Base Windy Trails Golf Course. For 2009, Windy Trails makes it affordable for individuals, families and guests of the base to golf. A weekend

  • Warm weather, new ‘Lunch Bunch’ bring bicycle safety to forefront

    The recent string of 70 degree days means cyclists of all ages are dusting their bikes off and hitting the trails. Before getting back into a bicycling routine, it is important to review proper bike safety. Ms. Sheila Sollis, 97th Air Mobility Wing ground safety office, offers these tips to enjoy

  • Western Oklahoma State College victim of network breach

    On Feb. 18, officials at Western Oklahoma State College received notice of a possible breach in computer network security from an out-of-state organization. Once college personnel investigated they discovered unauthorized software had been installed in one of the college's servers. Mr. Kent Brooks,

  • Airman and Family Readiness Center holds first 2009 town hall meeting

    The Airman and Family Readiness Section held a Parent/School Town Hall Meeting Feb. 2, at the base Freedom Community Center. The 6 p.m. event lasted more than one and half hours with parents and Altus school officials engaging in an information exchange that will certainly produce subsequent

  • Contracting Squadron recognized with individual, unit awards

    Air Education and Training Command recently released their list of contracting award winners for the 2008 fiscal year. The 97th Contracting Squadron was selected as AETC's outstanding contracting unit, small base category. Additionally, Mr. Michael Schuman, supervisory contracting specialist, was

  • Top 3 award recognizes top duty performers

    The Top 3 Council, a mentoring group comprised of senior non-commissioned officers, has created a new award to recognize outstanding performers. The Altus Warrior of the Month award gives supervisors a chance to acknowledge Airmen typically not chosen for awards focused on duty performance as well

  • Altus Officers Spouse Club offering scholarship programs

    The Altus Officers Spouse Club proudly announces the Merit Scholarship Programs for 2009. In years past, AOSC has awarded scholarships to assist high school students and military spouses attain their higher education goals. The Base Thrift Shop profits are the main contributor for these

  • Education key to increasing energy conservation

    In Jan. 2007, President George Bush signed Executive Order 13423, requiring Federal agencies to pursue several energy conservation and environmental initiatives. Among these goals is a 10 percent annual increase in alternative fuel use, a 30 percent reduction is greenhouse gas emissions by 2015 and