Feb. 23, 2023 Chicago kid, Altus defender seizes opportunity for better life From growing up in a dangerous and impoverished neighborhood in Chicago to becoming a U.S. Air Force Airman, Airman 1st Class Michael Mason, 97th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, understands the need to better oneself.
May 4, 2022 97 OG Airmen execute Task Force Red Mammoth Airmen from the 97th Operations Group at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, conducted Task Force Red Mammoth at Kelly Airfield, Texas, Roswell Airport, New Mexico and Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, April 25-29, 2022.
Nov. 19, 2021 97th SFS: exceeding ‘The Standard’ Members of the 97th Security Forces Squadron participated in the first iteration of “The Standard”, Oct. 5-7, 2021, a new semi-annual training exercise to build up defenders’ skills and knowledge through teamwork and wingmanship.
Feb. 19, 2021 Altus Airmen combat record setting weather The 97th Air Mobility Wing received over five and a half inches of snow and freezing temperatures Feb. 14-17, 2021 resulting in a base wide effort to take care of Airmen and families, recover operations, and preserve the installation.
Nov. 24, 2015 Gaining access to Altus AFB Any non-military person or civilian that tries to come through Altus AFB’s gates must first visit the 97th Security Forces Squadron Pass and Identification Office before they can enter.Individuals who do not have a Department of Defense ID card must go through Pass and ID to receive clearance to