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Jan. 7, 2025
Happy Birthday Altus Air Force Base

U.S. Air Force photo illustration created to celebrate the 82nd birthday of Altus Air Force Base. Established in 1943 during World War II, Altus began as a crucial training base and has since grown into a powerhouse for air mobility and global readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman
Dec. 30, 2024
Living with loss

The holidays have a way of magnifying everything: the joy, the laughter, the togetherness, but also the quiet ache of those who are no longer here.
Dec. 6, 2024
Airmen of Altus: SrA Carapia Gonzalez

Get to know the Airman of the Month for October, Senior Airman Carapia Gonzalez, 97th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron aerospace medical technician, from Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
Dec. 4, 2024
Why I Joined: SrA Kari Degraffenreed

Whenever people ask me what the best part of working in public affairs is, I always tell them, “I get to shadow everybody.” On Monday, I can be flying on a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft to document the loadmasters and by Thursday, I’m interviewing an Airman from the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron
Dec. 4, 2024
Altus Air Force Base Aviation Fair

Flyer for the Altus Air Force Base (AFB) Aviation Fair at Altus Junior High in Altus, Oklahoma, Dec. 7, 2024. The fair includes photo opportunities, activities in science, technology, engineering, math for children, and a question and answer portion with Airmen from Altus AFB. For questions, contact
Nov. 8, 2024
Altus AFB first sergeants: leading with discipline, mentorship, and compassion

U.S. Air Force First sergeants, also known as “first shirts,” are leaders who advise commanders on a wide spectrum of issues, from the health and well-being of Airmen to their professional development, morale, and career progression. Their primary mission is taking care of Airmen.
Oct. 25, 2024
Altus AFB Airmen share resources, bring awareness to domestic violence

As National Domestic Violence Awareness Month comes to an end, Airmen from Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, highlighted resources both on base and throughout the community to shed light on domestic violence and empower victims.
Oct. 14, 2024
A day in the life of a 97 TRS MTL

Step into a day in the life of Tech. Sgt. Mario Perez, 97th Training Squadron military training leader, as he mentors our future Airmen through their journey in technical training at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Oct. 7, 2024. The 97th TRS provides technical training for C-17 Globemaster III
Oct. 10, 2024
Building bridges: Addressing the needs of military-connected students

Leadership from the 97th Air Mobility Wing met with local school administrators to inform them of the unique challenges faced by military children at Southwest Technology Center in Altus, Oklahoma, Oct. 9, 2024.
Sept. 26, 2024
Altus AFB FY24 Close Out: Fourth Quarter Crunch and Budget Touchdowns

As September comes to an end, comptroller budget and accounting offices across the Air Force are preparing to close their financial books, and the 97th Comptroller Squadron financial management analysis flight at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, is no different.