Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Seeds of Innovation: AETC Commander Visits 97 AMW

    The commander of Air Education and Training Command, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Lt. Gen. Steven Kwast and his wife Joni Kwast visited various squadrons and organizations at Altus AFB, Dec. 17-18, 2018. The tour was designed to showcase the innovation and modernization of training at the base,

  • 97 AMW Takes Home AETC Flying Awards

    The 97th Operations Group and four Airmen from Altus Air Force Base took home awards at the Air Education and Training Command Flying Training Awards ceremony, Oct. 26, 2018.

  • Operation Cookie Drop

    Operation Cookie Drop is an annual event where base and community members supply cookies for Airmen in the base dormitories for the holidays.

  • Pumping Innovation into the 97 AMW Fire Department

    The 97 AMW Fire Department is using modern and innovative technology to to train firefighters on proper firehose tactics in a variety of scenarios, including simulators and virtual reality equipment.

  • The 97 AMW joins in the CFC

    The holiday season is known as a time of giving, and right now the Combined Federal Campaign allows military members and Department of Defense employees to give back to their communities and more.

  • 97 AMW Hosts AETC Deputy Commander

    The deputy commander of Air Education and Training Command, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Maj. Gen. Mark Weatherington, visited various squadrons and organizations at Altus AFB, Nov. 8, 2018 for the first time. Weatherington toured the installation to witness the innovation, capabilities and

  • 97 AMW implements local DTS help desk

    Travel in the military happens sporadically throughout an individual’s career. Ranging from days to months anywhere across the globe, travel is almost inevitable. When Airmen are traveling, they must keep track of their travel costs while performing their duties. That is accomplished through the

  • 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.