Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Funding the Mission

    Money has a big effect on the mission and the 97th Comptroller Squadron makes sure the base has the funds to keep planes in the air and keep money in the pockets of our Airmen.

  • Skydiving into spirituality

    Airmen from Altus Air Force Base soared through the air, even though they still had a roof above their head. The base Chapel hosted an indoor skydiving trip, Feb. 10, 2017, in Edmond, Oklahoma. The goal of the outreach event was to give the opportunity to reignite the faith of single Airmen while

  • 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