Altis Air Force Base
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As a USA retiree, I visit various military installations every couple of weeks. Security has been tighten since 9/11. Some require military ID to enter. I know that the tours of NORAD and US Naval Academy were available a few weeks ago but they are tourist"y" destinations.
I have not seen any airshows at military installations around my state (TX).
If you don't have business at a working installation, why are wanting to tour it? Boy Scout group? School class?
In those cases, exceptions might be made.
I have not seen any airshows at military installations around my state (TX).
If you don't have business at a working installation, why are wanting to tour it? Boy Scout group? School class?
In those cases, exceptions might be made.
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Some installations have museums.
The US military have a PR department.
They want people, especially potential recruits to visit.
I don't disagree. It's good when people see the military as more than whatthey see on CNN.
They are very cautious about who gets in and what they see. As a retiree, MY car gets checked every time I go in.
Sometimes I am required to get a pass, which means I am asked specific questions about the reason I want in.
They are not going to let any one even remotely suspicious in.
The US military have a PR department.
They want people, especially potential recruits to visit.
I don't disagree. It's good when people see the military as more than whatthey see on CNN.
They are very cautious about who gets in and what they see. As a retiree, MY car gets checked every time I go in.
Sometimes I am required to get a pass, which means I am asked specific questions about the reason I want in.
They are not going to let any one even remotely suspicious in.
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We went to an airshow at Dover (DE) AFB at Memorial Day. You were parked in a grass field a couple of miles from the base. Then you went through a screening-gate, free-standing, that was located in the field. No sharp instruments, etc. Also, nothing like tote bags, coolers, cameras in pouches, bottles/beverages, etc. Just like going through an airport gate. After getting through security, you boarded a shuttle bus to get to the base for the show/open house.
And Altus is the base name.
And Altus is the base name.
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Flip open your phone book and find the area code that the base is located in. Call directory assistance and ask for the number of the Public Affairs office for Altus AFB. Call during normal business hours and get the information and procedures directly from the source.
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Altus started as a pilot training for WWII. Check out this link for a nice history:
http://www.altus.af.mil/Main/patriot...ept02.htm#bday
http://www.altus.af.mil/Main/patriot...ept02.htm#bday
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