Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Combating Sexual Assault

    The U.S. Air Force released is annual sexual assault report on May 1 for the year of 2016.

  • Taking Care of People; Altus AFB celebrates Nurses Week

    They take care of the sick and wounded, sometimes staying with patients in their last moments. They provide a wide range of care and work as a team to save lives all across the globe. Not only are they vital during contingency operations but they also do a lot at home stations to take care of Airmen

  • Be Prepared

    National Preparedness Month might be coming to an end, but Airmen should always be ready for a disaster. A natural disaster can happen without warning so Airmen should take preemptive measures to help themselves and their families.

  • 10 Minutes

    September is Suicide Prevention Month, dedicated to raise awareness to the subject and try to bring hope and enlightenment to people at risk. In a crisis, time is critical. According to the 97th Medical Operations Squadron Mental Health Clinic, 10 minutes can make a difference between life and

  • Keeping a strong mindset

    There are many reasons people may want or need to seek mental help. Whether it is stopping a problem before it starts, or helping an ongoing issue, the 97th Medical Operations Squadron is always ready to lend a hand.

  • Bro-pilots

    Capt. Kyle Kellett, a C-17 Globemaster III pilot, and Capt. Justin Kellett, C-5 galaxy pilot attended college together, went through Reserve Officers' Training Corps together and then both became pilots. Less than one percent of the population serves in the armed forces, and serving with your

  • Structural Collapse

     Imagine a building collapsing. The walls and the ceiling, once sturdy and strong are now rubble on the ground. Its cold, its dark, its heavy. The air is thin inside and dust is more visible than the old walls of the building. That’s when it happens. A light surges through the darkened haze and