Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Water quality at Altus AFB: Testing the waters

    “The water is absolutely safe to drink. I can tell you that as the guy who takes the samples, sees the numbers and follows the science, my technicians drink the water, I drink the water, and my kids drink the water,” said U.S. Air Force Capt. Austin Bennett, a bioenvironmental engineering flight

  • Kids receive free school supplies at deployment line

    The Airman and Family Readiness Center assisted military families and their children by providing school supplies during a Kids Deployment Line event, August 2, 2018, at Altus AFB.With the start of school right around the corner, the base held an event to help military families prepare.

  • Environmentally Aware; Altus earns Platinum Star

    The Oklahoma Star Incentive Program recognizes facilities that maintain and go beyond regulations to protect the environment and promote employee safety. The program is voluntary and the base entered it back in 2008 and has won two consecutive times, making this the 3rd time that Altus has received

  • A grade "A" workforce

    Altus Air Force Base is a unique place, known for its relationship with the local community, which ties in to the award-winning, completely civilian maintenance team. The team won the 2017 Aerospace Maintenance Competition this year, adding to their ever-expanding list of accomplishments.

  • Honorably Commanding: A series on Altus AFB Honorary Commanders

    Who is an honorary commander and what do they do? In order to understand what being an honorary commander means and what their role is on Altus AFB and in the community, it is helpful to look to remarkable past and present individuals who have served in the program.

  • Air Safety Community Training

    Civilian pilots from the Altus and surrounding area visited Altus Air Force Base on March 10, 2018 to experience two aircraft static displays, simulators and a safety briefing.

  • Flags for the Holidays; 97th OSS volunteers show patriotism

    Federal holidays are a time to relax, take a day off from work, taking pride in our country and traditions. For several businesses in Altus, Oklahoma, they are about showing patriotism and Altus Air Force Base has group of Airmen who dedicate their time to help the local community do just that.

  • Closing a 3-year Deficiency; Altus’ Potable Water

    Three years ago, Altus experienced a drought that lowered the level of drinking water in the Tom Steed Reservoir significantly. This led to an increase in organic matter and chemicals in the water which brought the water quality to fall under the Environmental Protective Agency standards. This

  • 97th TRS Students Forge New Legacies

    Students with the 97th Training Squadron volunteered their time and efforts by clearing the hiking trails at Quartz Mountain Nature Park on March 11, 2017.