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  • America Recycles Day, is Nov. 15, is about fortifying the significance of recycling and is about taking actions to be more environment friendly. Altus Air Force Base has a few programs to help to educate the base populace day.

    Recycle on base, reduce waste

    There is a day dedicated to educating and motivating everyone to recycle and getting involved is easy.America Recycles Day, is Nov. 15, which is about raising awareness and taking actions to recycle. Altus Air Force Base has a few programs to help to educate the base populace about recycling.“We inform the base wide populace about the value that
  • U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Alexander Bugerenko, 97th Air Mobility Wing Military Justice paralegal, simulates working on an Article 15 checklist, Nov.1, 2016, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The Base Legal Office helps base members with legal matters and services as well as advising commanders on legal proceedings. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman Jackson Haddon/ Released)

    Lawfully in Step; Altus AFB Legal Office

    The Altus Air Force Base Legal Office does more than most might know. From notarizing important documents to giving the wing commander advice on legal proceedings, the office is responsible for a handful of daily tasks. Because legal takes care of a wide range of topics their office is split into three sections to help cover the base and its day-to-day activities.
  • Scruff McGruff, the crime dog, gives hugs and high fives to children at L. Mendel Rivers Elementary School as they leave the Drug Demand Reduction assembly, Oct. 24, 2016, Altus Air Force Base, Okla. DDR is working with the local community to help raise awareness of drug and alcohol abuse. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman Jackson N. Haddon/Released).

    DDR celebrating Red Ribbon Week with Outreach

    Drug Demand Reduction is celebrating Red Ribbon Week October 24-29, 2016, with the help of the local community. DDR is using this week to raise awareness and educate the base and the local community
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Todd Hohn, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Philip Eckenrod, 97th AMW command chief, and Tech. Sgt. Jessica Packard, Altus AFB Fire Department deputy fire chief, attend the signing of the proclamation for National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Sept. 30, 2016, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The proclamation signifies the bases participation during NDEAM. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman Jackson N. Haddon/Released).

    National Disability Employment Awareness Month

    National Disability Employment Awareness Month is here and Altus Air Force Base is a proud supporter and participant. NDEAM was recently established, but the campaign has been going on much longer.
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Burnett Jr., 97 Medical Operations Squadron bioenvironmental engineer, instructs Airmen on Sept 21, 2016, Altus Air Force Base, Okla. This joint training prepared medical specialists from both Altus AFB and Sheppard AFB to help keep the medical centers clear of potential contaminate in the case of a chemical outbreak. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman Jackson N. Haddon/Released).

    Training for Decontamination

    Altus Air Force Base and Sheppard Air Force Base Airmen receive training for In-Place Patient Decontamination.
  • Members of the 97th Security Forces Squadron practice clearing a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft during training on Sept. 16, 2016, Altus Air Force Base, Okla. 97th SFS Airmen participated in a week-long training course that taught hand-to-hand defensive and subduing techniques, weapons handling and clearing and securing buildings, aircraft and buses as a team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kirby Turbak/Released)

    I am a Warrior; Altus Security Forces receives advanced training

    Forging combat mobility forces and deploying Airman warriors doesn’t just apply to our forces in in the sky but also on the ground.Over 20 members of the 97th Security Forces Squadron participated in a 5 day training course to hone their skills in a variety of situations that they might encounter stateside or deployed.“The importance of this
  • An Airman puts on his seat belt before operating his vehicle, Sept. 13, 2016 at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. September has been dedicated as Seatbelt Awareness Month with the goal of informing Airmen about seatbelt safety and how it can prevent major injuries in the event of an accident. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cody Dowell/Released)

    Buckling down on safety

    September has been dedicated as Seatbelt Awareness Month at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The goal is to inform Airmen about seatbelt safety and how it can prevent major injuries in the event of an accident. Wearing a seatbelt can lower the chance of having extensive injuries when an accident occurs that could have been more serious. “When accidents
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mark Waski, 54th Air Refueling Squadron instructor boom operator, makes his way down the KC-135 Stratotanker to help control the boom in order to refuel a C-17 Globemaster III over Texas, Aug. 31, 2016.This was the 60th anniversary flight of the KC-135 that has provided long-range aerial refueling support for Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and allied aircraft for years.

    Timelessness of the KC-135

    The 97th Air Mobility Wing celebrated the 60th anniversary of the KC-135 Stratotanker’s first flight. Former boom operators took off into the skies over southwestern Oklahoma Aug. 31, 2016 , to celebrate this important Air Force milestone .The flight was meant to bring the mission of the Air Force home for former military air re-fuelers. Thus
  • Mosquitoes lie in a petri dish at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. to be sent to the lab at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, to be tested for viruses, Aug. 12, 2016. The Altus AFB Public Health Office is actively testing mosquitoes for viruses and conducting surveillance on mosquito populated areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody Dowell/Released)

    Altus staying on top of Zika

    With the first announced case of someone contracting the Zika virus in the U.S., Altus AFB has begun taking safety measures to combat this virus in our local area.The Florida Department of Health has identified an area in Miami where Zika is being spread by mosquitoes. Altus AFB is taking precautions to protect base Airmen and family members from
  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class John Noble, 97th Security Forces Squadron response force member, stains a cabinet August 1, 2016, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. 97th SFS Airmen, led by U.S. Air Force A1C Jason Martin, 97th SFS response force member, took the initiative to remodel the main gate entry facility to improve efficiency and aesthetics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kirby Turbak/Released)

    Leading Boldly; An A1C with a plan

    When entering Altus Air Force Base one of the first building people see is the main gate’s entry facility; a small area that can have up to six Airmen working at the same time and is manned 24/7, 365 days a year; a building you can expect to collect some wear and tear over the years.When the 97th Security Forces Squadron received funds to renovate
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