97 AMW in Photos

By Senior Airman Jackson Haddon, 97 AMW Public Affairs / Published June 04, 2019

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Tech. Sgt. Ezekiel Brito, 54th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, shows honorary commanders the boom pod on the KC-135 Stratotanker, May 31, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The honorary commanders were given the opportunity to visit all three major weapons systems at the base during the Honorary Commanders Boot Camp. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jackson N. Haddon)

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Col. Eric Carney, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, sits with the honorary commanders during the Honorary Commanders Boot Camp, May 31, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The Honorary Commanders Boot Camp is used to showcase the base’s capabilities and familiarize honorary commanders with their unit’s function on the base. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jackson N. Haddon)

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Tech. Sgt. Joseph Teresi, 97th Security Forces NCO in charge of the Military Working Dogs (MWD) Section, helps Roe Worbes, honorary commander for the 97th Mission Support Group, handle a MWD, May 31, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. During the Honorary Commanders Boot Camp, the 97th MSG showcased their units, to include the new Security Forces Squadron Warrior Training Center. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jackson N. Haddon)

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Tech. Sgt. Arthur Wilborn, 58th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, explains the capabilities of the C-17 Globemaster III to honorary commanders during the Honorary Commanders Boot Camp, May 31, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The honorary commanders were guided around the installation in order to provide them a better idea of where their assigned unit fits into the mission of the 97th Air Mobility Wing. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jackson N. Haddon)

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Airman First Class Austyn Foreman, 97th Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment journeyman, shows the honorary commanders the BA-22 Parachute System during the Honorary Commanders Boot Camp, May 31, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. After briefing the honorary commanders on the different sections of the OSS, they were shown the Aircrew Flight Equipment shop. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jackson N. Haddon)

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Travis Hensley, 97th Maintenance Squadron AGE maintainer, explains the purpose of their equipment to the honorary commanders during the Honorary Commanders Boot Camp, May 31, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The honorary commanders toured the Aerospace Ground Equipment shop where they learned additional information about maintenance procedures at the 97th Air Mobility Wing. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jackson N. Haddon)

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Tech. Sgt. Katelynn Hecht, 97th Medical Operations Squadron Aerospace Medical technician, explains the purpose and mission of the Family Health Section of the Medical Group, May 31, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. This was the last stop for the Honorary Commanders Boot Camp before attending the monthly base promotion ceremony. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jackson N. Haddon)

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. --

Fifteen key civic leaders took part in their first mission at Altus AFB Mar. 31, 2019 - boot camp. This event was the honorary commander's first step into learning what it means to "cross into the blue" - learning and living the core values of integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do.

The Honorary Commanders program began here in June 2001 and has continued to grow into a fulfilling partnership for the city and the base. Individuals from the community serve two-year terms attached to a particular unit at Altus AFB, and interact with Airmen at their group or squadron to learn about their mission. By serving as active ambassadors, they bring that knowledge back to the community and share it with their respective co-workers.