Altus Air Force Base News

The Air Force this week is expected to decide if Fairchild will serve as the first base for the next generation of air refueling tankers.

Executive Director Joan Wilcoxen with Board Vice Chair Connie McQuinn and Immediate Past President Linda Wood recently gathered to finalize plans for the ASYMCA Luncheon being held Friday at Western Oklahoma State College.

A reunion for former members of the 443 rd Security Police Squadron, stationed at Altus Air Force Base f rom the mid 70s to the 80s, will be held the weekend of May 10-12 in Altus.

According to Barbara Burleson of the City of Altus Planning Department, there have been a lot of business activity in Altus this year, as well as new construction and housing projects.

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – David Bates , U.S. Department of Labor area director, and members of the 97th Maintenance Division pose for a photograph after being presented the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Volunteer Protection Program flag at Wings of Freedom Park, May 1. The OSHA VPP flag was presented to the 97th MX to ... (more)

JPS Health Network and the 97th Medical Group, Altus AFB, Share This Year's Award for Projects Addressing Surgical Fire Risk and Outpatient Pediatric Care.

In keeping with the tradition of the National Prayer Breakfast established in 1953 by Abraham Vereide, the Jackson County Ministerial Alliance, Altus Air Force Base Chapel and the Altus Chamber of Commerce are hosting the fifth annual Jackson County Oklahoma Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, May 2, from 6 to 7:30 a.m. in the First United Methodist ... (more)

The Altus Municipal Authority and City Council held their regular meeting, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, in Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex to consider items on the consent agenda.

According to Barbara Burleson of the City of Altus Planning Department, there have been a lot of business activity in Altus this year, as well as new construction and housing projects.

Executive Director Joan Wilcoxen with Board Vice Chair Connie McQuinn and Immediate Past President Linda Wood recently gathered to finalize plans for the ASYMCA Luncheon being held Friday at Western Oklahoma State College.

The Altus Municipal Authority and City Council held their regular meeting, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, in Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex to consider items on the consent agenda.