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A U.S. Air Force KC-46 Pegasus aircraft assigned to the 56th Air Refueling Squadron takes off at the Abbotsford International Airport, Canada, Aug. 10, 2025. The KC-46 is the newest tanker aircraft in the Air Force’s fleet, which can carry an additional 12,000 pounds of fuel than the KC-135 Stratotanker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Torres) 250810-F-RN563-1073
Airmen assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing pose for a photo under the wing of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at the Abbotsford International Airport, Canada, Aug.10, 2025. The C-17 crew is to the left of the photo and the KC-46 crew is to the right, both teams performed at the Abbotsford International Air Show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Torres) 250810-F-RN563-1040
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing flies in the skies over the Abbotsford International Air Show in Abbotsford, Canada, Aug. 8, 2025. The C-17 performed multiple maneuvers to showcase the capabilities of the aircraft known as the “moose”. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Torres) 250808-F-RN563-1113
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft assigned to the 58th Airlift Squadron takes off at the Abbotsford International Airport, Canada, Aug. 8, 2025. The 97th Air Mobility Wing demonstration team performed a flyover with unique maneuvers such as a quick-assault landing and reverse thrust. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Torres) 250808-F-RN563-1100
Johnny Garcia, 97th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-17 Globemaster III aircraft crew chief, marshals a C-17 onto the flightline of the Abbotsford International Airport, Canada, Aug. 8, 2025. The Altus Air Force Base Demonstration Team arrived in Canada for the Abbotsford International Air Show to showcase a small part of the 97th Air Mobility Wing mission with an aerial refueling demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Torres) 250807-F-RN563-1095
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III and KC-46 Pegasus aircraft perform an aerial refueling demonstration pass in the skies over the Abbotsford International Airport, Canada, Aug. 10, 2025. This was the first time the C-17 and KC-46 performed a combined aerial refueling profile for an air show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Torres) 250810-F-RN563-1349
U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Bittner Jr., 97th Operations Group commander, briefs Civil Air Patrol cadets on the mission of the 97th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 6, 2025. Bittner answered questions from the cadets about the Air Force, providing insight into the operational side of the 97th AMW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Civil Air Patrol takes flight with Altus C-17 crew
Civil Air Patrol (CAP) cadets sit on the ramp of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 6, 2025. Established in 1941, CAP is a public service organization chartered by congress that functions both as a nonprofit and the civilian auxiliary of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Civil Air Patrol takes flight with Altus C-17 crew
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 58th Airlift Squadron (AS) take a group photo with Civil Air Patrol (CAP) cadets at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 6, 2025. CAP cadets were given an incentive flight by members from the 58th AS, featuring low-level maneuvers and a tour of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Civil Air Patrol takes flight with Altus C-17 crew
Civil Air Patrol (CAP) cadets wait for takeoff on a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 6, 2025. While waiting to depart, CAP cadets were given an inside tour of the aircraft including the cockpit, ramp, and other utilities inside the main bay. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Civil Air Patrol takes flight with Altus C-17 crew
U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Kind, 97th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jonny Adams, 97th AMW command chief, hands an award to Airman 1st Class Desmond Davis, 97th Contracting Flight contracting specialist, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug 1, 2025. Davis was awarded Airman of the Month for June, a title given to outstanding Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Torres) Airmen of Altus: Airman 1st Class Desmond Davis
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Desmond Davis, 97th Contracting Flight contracting specialist, shakes hands with Chief Master Sgt. Jonny Adams, 97th Air Mobility Wing command chief, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug 1, 2025. Davis was given a coin as recognition for his Airman of the Month accomplishment. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Lauren Torres) Airmen of Altus: Airman 1st Class Desmond Davis
U.S. Air Force Col. Amanda Knotts, 97th Mission Support Group commander, passes the 97th Communications Squadron (CS) guidon to Lt. Col. Dane Jansson, 97th CS commander, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 18, 2025. The guidon was passed to Jansson to signify the change of command for the 97th CS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) 97 AMW welcomes eight new commanders in 2025
U.S. Air Force Col. Jeff Marshall, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, passes the 97th Operations Group (OG) guidon to Col. Robert Bittner Jr., 97th OG commander, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 13, 2025. The guidon was passed to Bittner to signify the change of command for the 97th OG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Torres) 97 AMW welcomes eight new commanders in 2025
U.S. Air Force Col. Jeff Marshall, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, passes the 97th Comptroller Squadron (CPTS) guidon to Maj. Meara McCarthy, 97th CPTS commander, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 12, 2025. The guidon was passed to McCarthy to signify the change of command for the 97th CPTS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) 97 AMW welcomes eight new commanders in 2025
U.S. Air Force Col. John Masterson, 97th Operations Group commander, passes the 58th Airlift Squadron (AS) guidon to Lt. Col. Jonathan Taylor, 58th AS commander, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 10, 2025. The guidon was passed to Cockburn to signify the change of command for the 58th AS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss) 97 AMW welcomes eight new commanders in 2025
U.S. Air Force Col. John Masterson, 97th Operations Group commander, passes the 56th Air Refueling Squadron (ARS) guidon to Lt. Col. John Cockburn, 97th 56th ARS commander, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 9, 2025. The guidon was passed to Cockburn to signify the change of command for the 56th ARS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss) 97 AMW welcomes eight new commanders in 2025
U.S. Air Force Col. Claudia Eid, 97th Medical Group commander, passes the 97th Operational Readiness Medical Squadron (OMRS) guidon to Lt. Col. Guilene Derisma, 97th OMRS commander, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 9, 2025. The guidon was passed to Derisma to signify the change of command for the 97th OMRS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Torres) 97 AMW welcomes eight new commanders in 2025
U.S. Air Force Col. Amanda Knotts, 97th Mission Support Group commander, passes the 97th Force Support Squadron (FSS) guidon to Major Aaron Jones, 97th FSS commander, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, July 19, 2025. The guidon was passed to Jones to signify the change of command for the 97th FSS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) 250718-F-KP877-1108
Special Agent Isaiah Moore, assigned to Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) Detachment 422, scans a subject’s fingerprints into the Live Scan Management System (LSMS) at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, July 22, 2025. AFOSI Special Agents LSMS to criminally book subjects of investigations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kari Degraffenreed) At the threshold: Altus AFOSI agents confront unseen threats
Items used by the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (OSI) during crime scene investigations are set on a table at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, July 22, 2025. Even on smaller installations like Altus, AFOSI remains active in counterintelligence, fraud investigations and collaboration with local and federal law enforcement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kari Degraffenreed) At the threshold: Altus AFOSI agents confront unseen threats
Special Agent Isaiah Moore, assigned to Air Force Office of Special Investigations Detachment 422, reads Article 31 from the Uniform Code of Military Justice on a rights advisement card at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, July 22, 2025. Special Agents are responsible for conducting interviews during criminal investigations ranging from sexual assault to fraud. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kari Degraffenreed) At the threshold: Altus AFOSI agents confront unseen threats
Special Agent Isaiah Moore, assigned to the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) Detachment 422, left, and Special Agent Katrina Cortez, assigned to Det. 422, interview a subject, right, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, July 22, 2025. The AFOSI mission is to identify, exploit and neutralize criminal, terrorist, and intelligence threats to the Department of the Air Force and the U.S. government. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kari Degraffenreed) At the threshold: Altus AFOSI agents confront unseen threats
Aim High Flight Academy (AHFA) students gather for a photo at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, July 17, 2025. The AHFA introduces students to Air Force aviation careers and offers up to 15 flight hours during the program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss) Future Aviators Take Flight at Altus AFB
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ben Hawley, 54th Air Refueling Squadron evaluator boom operator, demonstrates aerial refueling operations to Aim High Flight Academy (AFHA) students in the skies of Texas, Future Aviators Take Flight at Altus AFB
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nick Belmonte, 54th Air Refueling Squadron instructor boom operator, briefs students before takeoff at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma Future Aviators Take Flight at Altus AFB
U.S. Air Force Maj. Jonathon Taylor, 558th Flying Training Squadron assistant director of operations, displays the Aim High Flight Academy (AHFA) patch at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma Future Aviators Take Flight at Altus AFB
Aim High Flight Academy (AHFA) students board a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at Altus Air Force Base Future Aviators Take Flight at Altus AFB