Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Training for Decontamination

    Altus Air Force Base and Sheppard Air Force Base Airmen receive training for In-Place Patient Decontamination.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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