Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • 97th CONF NCO Earns Highest Warrant Authority

    Staff Sgt. Jacolbi Thomas, 97th Contracting Flight infrastructure flight chief, holds an unlimited contracting warrant, a rare achievement for an enlisted Airman. This warrant authorizes him to obligate the government for contracts of any dollar amount, a level of authority typically reserved for

  • 97th SFS commemorates 2025 police week

    The 97th Security Forces Squadron observed National Police Week with a series of events, honoring fallen defenders and showcasing the squadron’s role in supporting the Mighty 97th at Altus Air Force Base, May 11-16, 2025.

  • 97th AMW JA shares mission in honor of law week

    To bring greater awareness to the legal services provided by Judge Advocate offices to military members and their families, the U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps introduced its first-ever Law Week, held April 30 to May 2, 2025.

  • 2025 Altus Airpower Stampede: A celebration of flight and heritage

    The Altus Airpower Stampede Open House and Air Show showcased the mission of the Mighty 97th and the Air Force’s airpower capabilities to over 40,000 spectators at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, on April 12-13, 2025. This was the base’s first two-day air show in 24 years.

  • Airman of Altus: Staff Sgt. Jaden Allen

    Get to know the Airman of the Month for January, Staff Sgt. Jaden Allen 54th Air Refueling Squadron instructor boom operator, from Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

  • A legacy of mentorship: Chief Brundage on leadership and growth

    Chief Master Sgt. Justin Brundage, 97th Air Mobility Wing command chief, credits much of the strength and lethality of the U.S. Air Force to mentorship, courage, and teamwork. Through multiple deployments, leadership roles, and his experience as an international affairs Airman with the Royal