Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • New boom platform improves quality of life for KC-135 Airmen

    The 97th Air Mobility Wing hosted an implementation ceremony for the new KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator instructor platform, revealing the new design that will be used throughout the KC-135 fleet on Nov. 4, 2019, at Air Force Base, Okla.

  • 97 AMW IG Team Wins Annual AETC Award

    The 97th Air Mobility Wing Inspector General team was recognized for their outstanding performance as the Air Education and Training Command best office of the year, June 5, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla.

  • 97 AMW in Photos

    The 97th Air Mobility Wing hosted the 2019 Honorary Commanders Boot Camp - an opportunity for civic leaders to learn more about the installation and mission at Altus Air Force Base.

  • 97 AMW in Photos

    Over the past two months the 97th Force Support Squadron and other base agencies have been constructing this new area. The new Functional Fitness Area will have the same operating hours as the base fitness center. Cross fit equipment was moved from a backroom in the fitness center to the outdoor

  • 97 AMW in Photos

    The Altus AFB 97th Security Forces Squadron hosted a community event in celebration of Police Week, May 16, 2019, at the Altus Community Center. This event showcased the 97th SFS mission and what they do on a daily basis to keep the installation and the community safe.

  • 97 SFS Kicks Off Police Week with Memorial Ceremony

    The 97th Security Forces Squadron began their observance of Police Week with a memorial at the Wings of Freedom Park May 13, 2019 at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day, furthermore designating the

  • Spouse Support Comes Full Circle

    Mrs. Lynne Bailey, 97 Maintenance Group Key Spouse explains the support that comes from and with military spouses, celebrating Military Spouse Appreciation Day.

  • 40th Boom Symposium welcomes new era of air refueling

    Boom operators from across the world met at Altus for the 40th Annual Boom Symposium April 26 – 27, 2019. The event included professional development briefings, a retreat ceremony at the Boom Operator Memorial and a heritage banquet dinner.

  • Forging Future Combat Mobility Airmen

    On April 20, 2019, members of the 97th Air Mobility Wing visited Provo, Utah and met with Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets to showcase the U.S. Air Force in action. ROTC is a college program offered at more than 1,700 colleges and universities across the United States to prepare young adults to