Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Forging the air show; 2017 Airpower Over Altus

    The scheduled 2017 Airpower Over Altus Air Show is set to showcase the 97th Air Mobility Wing and the Air Mobility Training Center. Nearly every squadron on base is putting an effort into the air show to illustrate what Altus Air Force Base and the Air Force does.

  • Trained to control

    Air traffic controllers have the job of navigating and managing the airspace to ensure that aircraft are safe from takeoff to landing, including tracking their flights. With all that responsibility, air traffic controllers have to know their job inside and out. While technical school provides Airmen

  • Eyes of the squadron

    At 97th Air Mobility Wing, seven first sergeants are responsible for the well-being of all personnel across the base. They are tasked with monitoring Airmen’s readiness, health, morale and discipline. First sergeants must undergo a 115 hour training course to serve as advisors to commanders about

  • Taking care of Airmen; Airmen dorm leaders

    After a long day in the scorching heat, first-term Airmen need a place to relax and decompress. Some might call this a “home away from home,” but most know it as the dormitories the U.S. Air Force provides. The responsibility of maintaining the dorms falls to the Airmen dorm managers who are ready

  • See something, say something

    Deterring and detecting illegal or terrorist activity is a daily responsibility for the Anti-Terrorism Office of Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.The ATO handles anything relating to terrorism and security vulnerabilities and aims to stop terrorist related activity before it is able to be planned and

  • Carney takes command of the Mighty 97th

    U.S. Air Force Major General Patrick Doherty, 19th Air Force commander, presided over the 97th AMW Change of Command ceremony where, U.S. Air Force Col. Todd Hohn relinquished command to Carney.

  • Letters for the Deployed, a flag for the kids

    Just before the end of the school year, Duke Elementary School was called in for an assembly in the cafeteria. The students were not aware, but it was due to something they had done several months ago. Upon walking in, they saw a lone member of the U.S. Air Force, ready with a special presentation

  • Young Airman, there’s no need to feel down; Armed Services YMCA

    Young Airman, there’s no need to feel down. I said, young Airman, pick yourself off the ground. I said, young Airman, because you’re at a new base there’s no need to be unhappy.The Armed Service YMCA of Altus Air Force Base is a standalone non-profit organization that works with several facilities

  • SARM: the heartbeat of the squadron

    For aircrew, proper scheduling and accurate documentation of lifelong aerial and ground training is crucial. Ensuring these important tasks are completed are the men and women of the Squadron Aviation Resource Management Office assigned to the 58th Airlift Squadron.“Our office is specific to the

  • 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.