Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • 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.

  • Super Guppy flies to Altus AFB

    If you believe you have recently seen a 144 foot long beluga whale fly into Altus Air Force Base, do not be alarmed. What you saw wasn’t a whale but a guppy, a Super Guppy.The NASA B-377 Super Guppy flew to Altus AFB from El Paso, Texas for routine maintenance on, May 15, 2017."They were doing

  • Remembering the fallen

    In 1962, U.S. President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation dedicating May 15 as Police Officer Memorial Day and the week that the date falls on as Police Week.This was the 10th year that Altus Air Force Base celebrated Police Week. The 97th Security Forces Squadron also takes this time to honor

  • 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