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  • Be prepared for risky winter season

    No matter where you live, storms are inevitable. The key to safely weathering them is planning and preparation. One way to prepare is to build an emergency plan for your family and practice it often. Identify responsibilities for each member of your household and work together as a team, and be

  • Mission: Holiday Exodus – guide to safe return

    The holiday season offers a well-deserved opportunity to trade your uniform for your favorite comfortable “civvies,” and duty rosters for family dinners. As you join the holiday exodus to reconnect with loved ones, maintaining your situational awareness is key to ensuring a safe and memorable leave.

  • Minor fire at Gunter Annex quickly contained; no threat to public

    A fire occurred at Gunter Annex earlier today, Dec. 9, 2025, at approximately 12:45 p.m. The installation fire department and emergency response personnel were immediately dispatched and extinguished the fire.There is no threat to the installation or public. The incident occurred in an isolated part

  • Command team trades desks for dozers, firefighting gear

    The 97th Air Mobility Wing command team kicked off their first hands-on tour with Altus Air Force Base’s very own 97th Civil Engineer Squadron on Nov. 4, 2025, to see how engineers keep the base secure, efficient and ready.

  • Fire officials highlight seasonal risks, urge community caution

    As the holiday season brings lights, decorations and family gatherings, JBSA Fire & Emergency Services is encouraging the community to stay alert to the heightened fire risks that come with winter celebrations. The National Fire Protection Association, the leading source of national fire data,

  • Kirtland partners with Pueblo of Isleta to remove decades-old munitions

    Airmen from the 377th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight partnered with the Pueblo of Isleta in October to safely identify and neutralize 115, WWII and Cold War-era military munitions discovered on tribal land. This marks a significant step forward in long-term safety, environmental stewardship, and