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  • Community and base U-Night workshop is held.

    Mobility’s Hometown holds second community workshop

    Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing and Jackson County Health Department hosted a workshop for base and city of Altus community members, known as U-Night, Feb. 25, 2021, at the Southwest Technology Center in Altus.
  • Black History Month graphic.

    AAFB reflects on Black History Month

    The Air Force’s history is filled with bold African American Airmen who have challenged the status quo and dared to fly, fight and win. African American service members have continued to break barriers and make history since the Air Force became its own branch of service in 1947.
  • Snow plows shovel snow.

    Altus Airmen combat record setting weather

    The 97th Air Mobility Wing received over five and a half inches of snow and freezing temperatures Feb. 14-17, 2021 resulting in a base wide effort to take care of Airmen and families, recover operations, and preserve the installation.
  • persons speaks to a group of others

    AMC command team visits Mobility’s Hometown

    Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing showcased their training mission to the Air Mobility Command leadership team during a visit here Feb. 8, 2021. Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, AMC commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Brian Kruzelnick, AMC command chief, toured the installation to witness the capabilities of the 97th Operations Group and to meet with Airmen.
  • The Phipps family home sits off of Phipps Road in Point Blank, Texas.

    If these walls could talk - SMSgt Janice Presha recounts humble beginnings

    Each year in February we celebrate Black History month. It is a time to share stories, reflect and never forget where our journey began. Imagine a little girl growing up in a small two-bedroom home with her parents and seven siblings. The setting is Point Blank, Texas a little town an hour north of Houston. She is the daughter of Donald and Measie Phipps and they live on Phipps Road, a street named after her family.
  • COVID-19 vaccinations

    97 AMW Airmen receive second dose of COVID-19 vaccine

    Members of the 97th Air Mobility Wing received their second round of COVID-19 vaccinations February 12, 2021, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
  • Dr. Rick Rigsby tour Altus AFB.

    Dr. Rigsby visits Altus AFB during Black History Month

    Dr. Rick Rigsby, an internationally acclaimed public speaker, returned to Altus Air Force Base on February 4 and 5, 2021, to share stories with Airmen about Black History Month while emphasizing the different characteristics which make a leader memorable.
  • Col Judy Rattan, the 97th Medical Group commander, and her husband, Chris Rattan, pose for a photo during the annual cattle drive.

    MDG commander, spouse share culinary skills with Airmen

    Airmen gather in a kitchen exchanging knowledge on cooking skills. Homemade chicken soup was boiling on the stovetop as they shared a sense of community and family. This is how Col. Judy Rattan, the 97th Medical Group commander at Altus Air Force Base, and her husband Chris Rattan, enjoy spending their evenings.
  • Altus AFB talent show.

    97 AMW Airmen compete in first Lip Sync Battle

    Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing competed in the base’s first-ever Lip Sync Battle, Jan. 29, 2021, at Club Altus.
  • U.S. Air Force courtesy graphic

    Air Force announces Airmen leadership qualities

    The Airman leadership qualities are expected to form the basis for the future officer and enlisted performance reporting systems. The alignment between evaluating units and evaluating Airmen is intended to further emphasize and accelerate an understanding and adoption of the associated leadership qualities.
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