Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Medical Group Transition Signals New Era

    The Air Force is constantly changing, evolving and improving, but the quality and consistency of care provided to airmen and their families remains the same. This is true of the transition the 97th Air Mobility Wing Medical Group is undertaking to become the newly established Altus Medical Group.

  • 97th CONF NCO Earns Highest Warrant Authority

    Staff Sgt. Jacolbi Thomas, 97th Contracting Flight infrastructure flight chief, holds an unlimited contracting warrant, a rare achievement for an enlisted Airman. This warrant authorizes him to obligate the government for contracts of any dollar amount, a level of authority typically reserved for

  • 97th SFS commemorates 2025 police week

    The 97th Security Forces Squadron observed National Police Week with a series of events, honoring fallen defenders and showcasing the squadron’s role in supporting the Mighty 97th at Altus Air Force Base, May 11-16, 2025.

  • 97th CES emphasizes preparedness ahead of severe weather season

    Airmen from the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management flight held a briefing on March 20, 2025 at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma to inform local residents on how to prioritize readiness in order to respond to severe weather events, emphasizing safety and proactive measures.

  • 97 MDG enhances readiness through SOAR exercise

    Airmen from the 97th Medical Group tested their skills in the Sustainment Operations for Air Force Medical Responders (SOAR) exercise, retaining their readiness for real-world emergencies, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 27, 2025.