Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Altus and Laughlin AFB team up to demonstrate airpower capabilities

    Two C-17 Globemaster III crews and Airmen from the 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron from Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, integrated with Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, to support the COPE THAW mission by providing airlift capabilities for approximately 70,000 pounds of equipment to be moved to

  • Valentines for Vets: Spreading the love to local Veterans

    Airmen from the Altus Air Force Base Airmen Leader Group visited several assisted living facilities in Altus and Clinton, Oklahoma, to hand-deliver Valentine’s Day cards made by students from Navajo Public Schools, Feb. 14, 2022.

  • Valentines Day: Love comes back to Altus

    Those that know Altus, Oklahoma, know how important the connection is between the local community and the military at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Because of this, some military couples stationed here ultimately return after ending their service. Sharon and Lynn Gardner are an example of two

  • 54th ARS teams up with 33rd FW for AGILE JESTER

    The 54th Air Refueling Squadron teamed up with Airmen from the 33rd Fighter Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, to complete the air refueling training mission called AGILE JESTER, Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 2022.

  • Department of Air Force Community Partnerships Resolve Base Housing Gaps

    This country is in a historic housing crunch. Many Americans are struggling to find quality and affordable housing. Military service members are no exception. Competition for housing has reached a point where it compromises our service members’ quality of life and threatens our military readiness.

  • 97 CES firefighters recognized for life saving efforts

    Six Airmen assigned to the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) Fire and Emergency Services Flight were presented life-saving awards signed by Jeffery Wagner, Air Force fire chief, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 13, 2022.

  • 97 LRS supplies GRIT to Airmen

    Leaders from the 97th Logistic Readiness Squadron instituted the GRIT program, a monthly training for junior Airmen and their supervisors at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.