News

Dec. 21, 2022
“The little engine that could”: AAFB nominated for AF-level award

Efforts from Airmen across Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma paid off Oct. 26, 2022, when Air Education and Training Command announced AAFB as a finalist for the 2023 Commander in Chief Installation Excellence Award.
Dec. 20, 2022
AAFB launches first civilian onboarding program

Leaders from 97th Air Mobility Wing hosted Altus’ first civilian employee onboarding ceremony at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 19, 2022. Over 30 civilian employees who were hired throughout the last quarter were invited to attend the inaugural half-day program.
Dec. 16, 2022
“It just wouldn't be without CE”: 97 CES hosts third annual AAFB holiday parade

The 97th Civil Engineer Squadron hosted the 97th Air Mobility Wing’s third annual holiday parade at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, December 13, 2022.
Dec. 7, 2022
Altus | 97 MXS revitalizes CDDAR Program, improves emergency response

Members of the 97th Maintenance Squadron improved the Crashed Disabled Damaged Aircraft Recovery Program by investing in a piece of equipment that enables the emergency management team at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, to be better prepared for damaged aircraft recovery.
Nov. 30, 2022
Altus | 56 ARS develops curriculum, graduates first class of pilots, boom operators

KC-46 Pegasus students originally transitioned from other air refueling tankers, but now the squadron has developed a syllabus to train students straight from basic training, undergraduate pilot training, or retrainees.
Nov. 21, 2022
Better together: AAFB, City of Altus win partnership award

On Sept. 20, 2022 the Altus Community Partnership Program was recognized by the Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference in Arlington, Virginia for their exemplary actions in building strong ties between the City of Altus and Altus Air Force Base.
Nov. 9, 2022
Altus | ‘World-class Airmen on a high class aircraft’

Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, has been training pilots and aircrew for decades, but throughout the last six years, a majority of this training has evolved along with technology.
Nov. 7, 2022
Altus | ‘Quiet professionals’: SARM, HARM crucial to 97 AMW mission

Before the crew even steps to their aircraft, they must be up to date with the proper training and aeronautical documentation - a process overseen by Airmen in both the Host Aviation Resource Management and the Squadron Aviation Resource Management offices.
Oct. 28, 2022
Altus | OSU Agriculture students see what’s growing on AAFB

Students from Oklahoma State University’s Agricultural Leadership Experience visited Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Oct. 25, 2022, to see how the base connects with the surrounding agricultural community and what career opportunities AAFB has to offer young leaders in their field.
Oct. 27, 2022
97 AMW leadership spouses gain knowledge, resources during annual tour

Leadership spouses from the 97th Air Mobility Wing toured multiple facilities across Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, as part of an annual leadership spouse tour, October 19, 2022.