Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Airmen of Altus: Senior Airman Tyler J. Hutton

    Get to know the Airman of the Month for February, Senior Airman Tyler J. Hutton 97th Healthcare Operations Squadron Medical Readiness Technician from Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

  • 97 MDG enhances readiness through SOAR exercise

    Airmen from the 97th Medical Group tested their skills in the Sustainment Operations for Air Force Medical Responders (SOAR) exercise, retaining their readiness for real-world emergencies, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 27, 2025.

  • 1,000 Days of Patient Safety: 97th MDG Achieves Healthcare Excellence

    The 97th Air Mobility Wing Medical Group celebrated 1,000 days without operational errors. In the medical world, this is a significant accomplishment, as it can mean the difference between life and death. 1,000 days with an incident is 1,000 days with a serious safety event.

  • Thanksgiving Food Safety

    The fall season is upon us which means endless potlucks, get-togethers, memories and food.  A popular way to celebrate Thanksgiving is to invite friends and family over for a meal. However, when foods are left on the counter for hours at a time it’s also an invite for unwanted bacteria that can