March 9, 2022 97 AMW creates innovation center to bring the future faster By leaning forward into existing and emerging technologies, the 97th Operations Group is changing the way the 97th AMW trains C-17 Globemaster III, KC-46 Pegasus and KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew members through the 97 AMW innovation center.
Jan. 12, 2022 Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Michelle D. Johnson guest of honor at 97 TRS Anniversary U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Michelle D. Johnson and her husband, John Hargreaves, visited Altus Air Force Base to meet with Airmen and attend the 97th Training Squadron’s 20th operational anniversary celebration on Jan. 6 - 8, 2022.
Dec. 17, 2021 97 CES designs and builds frangible flood gates Members of the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron “Dirt Boyz” at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma poured and leveled concrete for a flood debris control gate on Dec. 9th, 2021.
Nov. 22, 2021 Altus, Luke AFB aircrews team up for air refueling training Task force AGILE JESTER from the 54th Air Refueling Squadron teamed up with Airmen from the 944th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, and the Arizona Air National Guard to complete an air refueling training exercise, Nov. 15-19, 2021.
Nov. 18, 2021 97 AMW Airmen participate in Veterans Day assembly at Navajo Public Schools Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing participated in a Veterans Day assembly at Navajo Public School and Altus High School, Nov. 10, 2021.
Oct. 28, 2021 97 AMW safely executes severe weather flyaway A recent severe weather forecast resulted in 29 aircraft participating in a flyaway throughout the afternoon and evening, while other aircraft were safely stored in hangars or out on other missions.
Oct. 5, 2021 97th AMW commanders’ spouses ensure AF family readiness Mobility's Hometown hosted an annual leadership spouses tour for the spouses to learn about the commander's priorities and how the base completes its mission of training exceptional mobility Airmen at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Sept. 30, 2021.
Oct. 1, 2021 Closing time: 97 CPTS, 97 CONS FY 2021 close out The 97th Comptroller Squadron Financial Analysis Flight teamed up with the 97th Contracting Squadron to close out the 2021 fiscal year, which totaled more than $161 million, Sept. 30, 2021.
Sept. 23, 2021 97 MDG shares mission with honorary commanders The 97th Medical Group hosted honorary commanders for an immersion day Sept. 17, 2021.
Aug. 26, 2021 Altus AFB continues tradition with annual cattle drive Airmen and family members looked on as cowboys and cowgirls from the Great Plains Stampede Rodeo drove dozens of longhorns and horses through Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 26, 2021.