Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Fit to fight; balancing lifestyle choices

    The 97th Medical Operations Squadron held the first session of the Group Lifestyle Balance program, Jan. 31, 2017, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.The class welcomes anyone on base to participate in the program. The goal of the program is to maintain a healthy long-term lifestyle to keep a

  • Fans and Plans; Hangar renovations

    The 97th Maintenance Directorate has been implementing hangar improvements for the past year at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. These improvements were enacted to improve the working conditions for maintainers so the mission at Altus AFB can continue without interruptions. “Over the past year, we

  • Flying downrange

    Pilots and loadmasters of the 58th Airlift Squadron supported Air Mobility Command and U.S. Transportation Command during a multi-day multi-nation operation, late December, 2016.The crew was tasked with delivering necessary equipment to support building partner capacity in Afghanistan.“The mission

  • National Impaired Driving Prevention Month and the holiday season

    Each year Airmen are charged with driving under the influence for drinking and driving. It’s serious problem that not only affects the mission but also the career of the Airmen. One DUI can limit Permanent Change of Station abilities and potentially lead to not being able to re-enlist.

  • Preparing our finest

    The call went out, the gates closed and Airmen on base were ready to respond. Altus Air Force Base conducted an active shooter and perceived radiological threat training exercise Dec. 5-7, 2016.The exercise was a multi-day event that tested response procedures and improved communication between

  • 20 years with Civilian maintenance

    The 97th Maintenance Directorate has been hiring civilian maintainers for 20 years at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Known as the Altus Team Excellence in Aircraft Maintenance, the 97th MX is a mainly civilian work force that is responsible for maintaining Altus AFB’s aircraft.The majority of civilians

  • STEM, real life application

    The 97th Air Mobility Wing hosted a science, technology, engineering and math fair, Nov. 17, for more than 130 students and 20 teachers from local schools.The fair gave 5th grade students and teachers the opportunity to connect with Airmen from different careers fields allowing them to learn how