Altus Air Force Base

09/04/2026

FSS Holiday Weekend Hours of Operation

09/03/2026

70 years of the KC-135 Stratotanker!

The 97th Air Mobility Wing celebrated seven decades of the Stratotanker while honoring the Airmen, families and community members who have supported the aircraft and its mission throughout the years.

The celebration also included the annual Boom Memorial Ceremony, where two names were added to the memorial honoring fallen boom operators.

From its first flight in 1956 to today, the KC-135 continues to extend the reach of U.S. and allied forces around the world.

Read the full story: https://ow.ly/G68b50ZIRuM

09/02/2026

🏫 Building the future, one signature at a time!

Rivers Elementary students, parents, faculty and staff joined Altus Air Force Base leadership to celebrate an exciting milestone in the construction of the new elementary school.

During the beam-signing ceremony, Principal Angela Cook, Superintendent Roe Worbes, Assistant Superintendent Robbie Holder and the 97th AMW Commander Col. Kind shared remarks with students and guests about the importance of this new chapter for the Rivers Elementary community.

Pre-K students added their thumbprints to the final beam, while kindergarten through fourth-grade students signed their names, leaving their mark on a building that will serve generations of students to come.

We’re proud to celebrate this milestone alongside our Altus community and look forward to seeing the new school take shape! 🏗️📚

📸 Laura Oldfather

09/01/2026

08/28/2026

The Altus Air Force Base combined demonstration team brought the KC-135 Stratotanker, KC-46 Pegasus and C-17 Globemaster III to Airshow London 2026, in Ontario, Canada, showcasing the power, precision and teamwork behind the Air Force’s global mobility mission.

Three aircraft. One unforgettable show. Thank you for having us, Airshow London!


Read the full story and see more photos below!
https://ow.ly/IJLV50ZGHPR

08/28/2026

✈️ 70 Years of the KC-135 Stratotanker

This Monday, Aug. 31, marks 70 years since the KC-135 Stratotanker took to the skies for the first time.

Born from the Air Force’s need for a jet-powered tanker capable of keeping pace with a new generation of jet bombers, the KC-135 quickly became a cornerstone of American airpower.

Between 1956 and 1965, 732 KC-135s were delivered to the Air Force. Through decades of modernization, the Stratotanker has supported generations of Airmen and countless missions around the world, providing the aerial refueling capability that makes rapid global reach possible.

Today, we are proud to carry that legacy forward.

From Aug. 31 through Sept. 1, Altus AFB is celebrating the KC-135 and honoring the Airmen and civilians — past and present — who have kept the Stratotanker flying.

For 70 years, the KC-135 has fueled the fight, extended the reach of American airpower and answered the nation’s call.
And right here in Mobility’s Hometown, we’re training the Airmen who will carry that legacy forward.

🎉 All personnel, families, and community members with base access are invited to help us celebrate this historic milestone! See the below flyer for the list of events.

** Please note that all simulator spots are now full, thank you to all who signed up! **

🔗 Learn more about the history and enduring legacy of the KC-135 from the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center:
https://www.aflcmc.af.mil/NEWS/Article/4577469/celebrating-70-years-of-the-kc-135-enduring-lessons-in-acquisition/

08/27/2026

Always vigilant, always ready, always defending Altus!

Commander of the 97th Mission Support Group, Col. Christopher Jacobson, recently toured the 97th Security Forces Squadron for a first-hand look at the 24/7 operations keeping Altus AFB secure. From the control center and armory to the Visitor Control Center and CATM range, Col. Jacobson saw firsthand the diverse capabilities of our defenders.

Thank you to the outstanding Airmen of the 97th SFS for your skilled dedication, professionalism, and commitment to keeping Team Altus safe and mission-ready!

08/26/2026

🛑 Slowing down saves lives. Are you doing your part?

Traffic safety is important for everyone, especially for pedestrians utilizing crosswalks.

Wherever you’re traveling on base, please keep these three critical rules in mind. First, maintain total situational awareness, especially along student routes. Second, strictly adhere to all posted speed limits around base. Finally, come to a complete stop for pedestrians entering or currently in a crosswalk.

Watch this video to see how you can help protect our base community.

08/25/2026

🎉Congratulations to our most recent Staff Sergeant selects!🎉

The Altus AFB community came together to celebrate our newest Staff Sergeant selects during the SSgt Release Party!

This achievement represents the hard work, dedication and professionalism these Airmen have demonstrated throughout their careers. As they prepare to take on the responsibilities of the next rank, they will continue to lead, mentor and make an impact across the mission.

A special thank you to the families, friends, mentors, supervisors and teammates whose support helped these selectees reach this milestone and made the celebration possible.

Join us in congratulating the newest Staff Sergeant selects across Altus AFB! 👏

View the Flickr album here: https://ow.ly/xyqS50ZFkqy

08/24/2026

SWIM. BIKE. RUN. 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️

Altus AFB put fitness in motion as the 97th Force Support Squadron hosted a sprint triathlon on Aug. 22.

Competitors took on a 750-meter swim, 20-kilometer bike and 5-kilometer run, putting their endurance to the test and building a culture of fitness across the installation.

“Here at Altus we are getting after a culture of fitness so we can ensure that victory begins here,” said U.S. Air Force Maj. Aaron Jones, 97th FSS commander. “Building physical and mental stamina across the wing guarantees that when our mobility forces are called upon, we deliver ready, capable warriors to the fight.”

Check out more photos of the event below! 📸
https://www.flickr.com/photos/97amw/albums/72177720335240625/