Altus Air Force Base

Altus Air Force Base

Altus AFB Sets the Standard with Strong UEI Results and First-Ever CRI for AETC

Altus AFB Sets the Standard with Strong UEI Results and First-Ever CRI for AETC

Airman 1st Class Lauren Torres
Air Force and Space Force exceed annual recruiting goals, demonstrating Americans’ desire to serve

Air Force and Space Force exceed annual recruiting goals, demonstrating Americans’ desire to serve

Brian Boisvert
Airmen of Altus: AETC NCO of the Year, Master Sgt. Aaron Bell

Airmen of Altus: AETC NCO of the Year, Master Sgt. Aaron Bell

Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston
97th AMW inducts Gary Jones as 29th Friend of Altus

97th AMW inducts Gary Jones as 29th Friend of Altus

Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss
Eagle Eyes: AFOSI urges vigilance as global threats persist

Eagle Eyes: AFOSI urges vigilance as global threats persist

Airman Jonathan Whitely

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U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. James Woodard, improving the unit branch superintendent, concludes a wing inspection team (WIT) meeting at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 4, 2025. Woodard was visiting from the Air Force Education and Training Command to gather feedback from 97th Air Mobility Wing WIT Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston)

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing attend a wing inspection team meeting hosted by Air Force Education and Training Command inspectors at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, May 4, 2025. Inspectors identify both strengths and areas of improvement that require additional attention to improve the overall readiness of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston)

Leadership from the 97th Air Mobility Wing and members of the Air Education and Training Command Inspector General team sit in a meeting at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 6, 2025. This meeting was held as part of the first Combat Readiness Inspection for the Air Education and Training Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Torres)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Juan Pasceri, 97th Logistic Readiness Squadron Aerial Operations Flight unilateral aircrew training element rigger, holds military gear at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 5, 2025. Members of the Aerial Operations Flight participated in this mass deployment exercise, held as part of the Combat Readiness Inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Torres)

Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing participate in a mass deployment line exercise at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 5, 2025. The exercise tested the Wing’s ability to mobilize personnel and equipment in support of global operations rapidly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Torres)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Katherine Freiman, 97th Force Support Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of installation personnel readiness, briefs a bus of Airmen at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 9, 2025. Freiman explained how the deployment line will play out and who the key leaders will be during the mock deployment exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Torres)

U.S. Air Force Col. Jeff Marshall, 97th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) commander, and Gary Jones, Altus city manager, stand with Jones’s portrait during the Friends of Altus Induction Ceremony, June 26, 2025, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. To be named a Friend of Altus is the highest honor a local civilian can receive from a 97th AMW Commander. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss)

Gary Jones, Altus city manager, delivers a speech during the Friends of Altus Induction Ceremony, June 26, 2025, at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma. Jones was inducted for his contributions to Altus AFB. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss)

U.S. Air Force Col. Jeff Marshall, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, and Gary Jones, Altus city manager, unveil Jones’s portrait during the Friends of Altus Induction Ceremony, June 26, 2025, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Jones has decades of public service experience and is the longest-serving city manager since Altus adopted its current form of government. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss)

U.S. Air Force Col. Jeff Marshall, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, delivers a speech during the Friends of Altus Induction Ceremony, June 26, 2025, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Marshall inducted the 29th Friend of Altus during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss)

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew Clouse, 97th Air Mobility Wing chaplain, delivers an invocation during the Friends of Altus Induction Ceremony, June 26, 2025, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The Friends of Altus tradition honors local civilians who have demonstrated exceptional support to Altus Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss)

U.S. Air Force Staff. Sgt. Jack Brown, 97th Healthcare Operations Squadron TRICARE operations and patient administration non-commissioned officer in charge (left), and Master Sgt. Aaron Bell, 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle fleet manager(right), are showcased in a photo illustration, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Brown and Bell were selected as the Airman of the Year and Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year for Air Education and Training Command. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston)

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Aaron Bell, 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle fleet manager, stands by his mounted awards and degree at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, May 20, 2025. Bell credits his achievements to his high efforts and positive attitude. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston)

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Aaron Bell, 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle fleet manager, stands in the 97th Maintenance Squadron vehicle bay at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, May 20, 2025. Bell was selected to compete for the top 9 Outstanding Airmen of the Year in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston)

U.S. Air Force Staff. Sgt. Jack Brown, 97th Healthcare Operations Squadron TRICARE operations and patient administration non-commissioned officer in charge, stands in front of the 97th Medical Group Building at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, May 28,2025. Brown was recently promoted to the rank of staff sergeant within five years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston)

U.S. Air Force Staff. Sgt. Jack Brown, 97th Healthcare Operations Squadron TRICARE operations and patient administration non-commissioned officer in charge, poses by his coins and numerous trophies at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, May 28, 2025. Brown was selected to compete for the top 9 Outstanding Airmen of the Year in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston)

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jeffery Nelson, director of operations and communications for Air Education and Training Command, speaks to Airmen of the 58th Airlift Squadron (AS) at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 9, 2025. As a prior 58th AS commander, Nelson led a mentorship discussion with the permanent party Airmen of the squadron and reminisced on his time with the 58th. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Torres)

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jeffery Nelson, director of operations and communications for Air Education and Training Command, uses virtual reality training equipment at Altus AirForce Base, Oklahoma, June 9, 2025. This equipment, provided by the 97th Training Squadron, enables student aircrew members to practice and refine their skills without requiring an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st ClassLauren Torres)

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jeffery Nelson, director of operations and communications for Air Education and Training Command (AETC), displays an AETC patch at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 9, 2025. As part of Headquarters AETC, Nelson is responsible for the world's largest training organization, providing initial skills and supplemental training for over 300,000 Air Force, joint, and international personnel at 65 Air Force and Department of Defense locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauen Torres)

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jeffery Nelson, director of operations and communications for Air Education and Training Command, and Maj. Matt Way, 58th Airlift Squadron assistant director of operations, analyze documents at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 9, 2025. Nelson met with members of the 97th Operations Group for his first stop at the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Torres)

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jeffery Nelson, director of operations and communications for Air Education and Training Command, is taught the functions of a wireless frequency tracing device by Senior Airman Christopher Chamberlain, 97th Communications Squadron (CS) cybersecurity journeyman, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 9, 2025. Nelson was visiting the 97th CS to learn more about the day-to-day operations of cyber Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston)

U.S. Air Force Col. Jeff Marshall, 97th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Justin Brundage, 97th AMW command chief, right, presents the Airman of the Month award to Airman 1st Class Christopher Platt, 97th Force Support Squadron (FSS) force management technician, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, May 29, 2025. The 97th FSS mission is to enhance the quality of life for service members, DoD civilians, retirees, and families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher Platt, 97th Force Support Squadron (FSS) force management technician, stands by the 97th FSS plaque at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, May 29, 2025. Platt was awarded Airman of the Month for his outstanding performance and positive attitude in the workplace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher Platt, 97th Force Support Squadron (FSS) force management technician, holds his award and two coins at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, May 29, 2025. Platt has been with the 97th FSS for almost one year and was recently promoted to Airman 1st Class. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston)

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Alex Green, 97th Training Squadron evaluator loadmaster and Air Education and Training Command master instructor, closes the ramp of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft over Nevada, May 28, 2025. Nevada’s vast military airspace and training ranges provide an ideal environment for large-scale joint exercises that test mobility, coordination, and combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss)

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Alex Green, 97th Training Squadron evaluator loadmaster and Air Education and Training Command master instructor, sits on the ramp of a C-17 Globemaster III mid-flight over Nevada, May 28, 2025. The C-17’s airdrop capabilities enable rapid delivery of personnel, vehicles, and supplies to austere environments during joint operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss)

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) flies in a three-ship formation over Nevada, May 28, 2025. The 97th AMW supported students from the 57th Weapons Squadron; the C-17-focused unit of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School, as they neared completion of their training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss)

U.S. Air Force Capt. Andrew Miller-Bissell, 58th Airlift Squadron chief of command and control operations, scans the horizon over Nevada, May 28, 2025. The Joint Forcible Entry training focused on combining mobility, fighter, and other joint aircraft and forces to enter enemy airspace and take control of a key location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss)