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March 7, 2025
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.
Feb. 21, 2025
Future Hydraulics Airmen Explore Operational Maintenance at Altus AFB

Team members from the 97th Maintenance Squadron in the hydraulics shop gave a tour to Sheppard Air Force Base students from the 364th Training Squadron aircraft hydraulics system course at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 24, 2025.
Jan. 23, 2025
Breakfast is served: Smart Start Breakfast Program at Altus AFB Red River Inn

Service members and their families staying at the Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Red River Inn can now enjoy the convenience of the Smart Start Breakfast Program, providing quick, healthy breakfast options to fuel their day.
Dec. 30, 2024
Living with loss

The holidays have a way of magnifying everything: the joy, the laughter, the togetherness, but also the quiet ache of those who are no longer here.
Dec. 6, 2024
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.
Dec. 4, 2024
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
Dec. 4, 2024
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
Nov. 8, 2024
Altus AFB first sergeants: leading with discipline, mentorship, and compassion

U.S. Air Force First sergeants, also known as “first shirts,” are leaders who advise commanders on a wide spectrum of issues, from the health and well-being of Airmen to their professional development, morale, and career progression. Their primary mission is taking care of Airmen.
Oct. 25, 2024
Altus AFB Airmen share resources, bring awareness to domestic violence

As National Domestic Violence Awareness Month comes to an end, Airmen from Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, highlighted resources both on base and throughout the community to shed light on domestic violence and empower victims.
Oct. 14, 2024
A day in the life of a 97 TRS MTL

Step into a day in the life of Tech. Sgt. Mario Perez, 97th Training Squadron military training leader, as he mentors our future Airmen through their journey in technical training at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Oct. 7, 2024. The 97th TRS provides technical training for C-17 Globemaster III