Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • 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

  • 97th AMW celebrates newly inducted NCOs

    The 97th Air Mobility Wing celebrated a significant milestone by hosting its first ever noncommissioned officer induction ceremony at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 16, 2025.

  • Deck the Skies: 58th AS joins Operation Toy Drop

    A team of pilots and loadmasters from the 58th Airlift Squadron joined the 18th Air Support Operations Group, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command Airborne, and 14 partner nations for jumpmaster validations during a portion of the Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop at

  • Airmen of Altus: SrA Carapia Gonzalez

    Get to know the Airman of the Month for October, Senior Airman Carapia Gonzalez, 97th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron aerospace medical technician, from Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

  • Why I Joined: SrA Kari Degraffenreed

    Whenever people ask me what the best part of working in public affairs is, I always tell them, “I get to shadow everybody.” On Monday, I can be flying on a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft to document the loadmasters and by Thursday, I’m interviewing an Airman from the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron

  • Altus Air Force Base Aviation Fair

    Flyer for the Altus Air Force Base (AFB) Aviation Fair at Altus Junior High in Altus, Oklahoma, Dec. 7, 2024. The fair includes photo opportunities, activities in science, technology, engineering, math for children, and a question and answer portion with Airmen from Altus AFB. For questions, contact