22 Jan 2021

From Airmen to Guardians: 6 Altus Airmen transfer into U.S. Space Force

Six Airmen from Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma have been accepted into the U.S. Space Force and will transfer to the new branch by the end of 2021. On May 1, 2020, the USSF opened an application period, giving U.S. Air Force active duty members in eligible career fields the opportunity to transfer into the new service.

12 Jan 2021

The eyes of the sky: RAPCON key to training mobility Airmen

When thinking of airspace, one might assume that the chances of two aircraft colliding while in the air is pretty low. In reality, there are tens of thousands of planes in the air at any given point. Additionally, variables such as bad weather and low visibility make flying a feat that can’t be accomplished with aircrew alone. This is where the 97th Operational Support Squadron Radar Approach Control Flight comes in.

11 Dec 2020

Recycling: Do it on Base!

As the saying goes, every gray cloud has a silver lining. Recently, Balfour Beatty, the base’s privatized housing company made the hard decision to forego their residential recycling program. However, through a combined effort between 97th Air Mobility Wing leaders and Balfour Beatty, the Altus Air Force Base recycling center will allow the recycling effort to continue. So, in this case, Altus Air Force Base’s silver lining is its very own recycling program.

11 Dec 2020

First in AETC: KC-46s refuel F-16 fighters

In a first for Air Education and Training Command and the 56th Air Refueling Squadron, two KC-46 Pegasus aircraft from the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, along with 10 F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 49th Wing at Holloman AFB, New Mexico, teamed up in the skies over New Mexico to train and practice air refueling operations.

4 Dec 2020

97th AMW families celebrate annual holiday tree lighting

Leaders from the 97th Air Mobility Wing celebrated with Airmen and their families at the base’s annual holiday tree lighting ceremony, Dec. 3, 2020, at the Wings of Freedom Park at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

4 Jun 2020

Mighty 97th conducts large formation exercise

Members of the 97th Air Mobility Wing conducted a large formation exercise, May 21, 2020 at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

22 Jan 2020

Another ‘step’ in maintaining the mission

At the 97th Air Mobility Wing, aircrew are trained daily on the C-17 Globemaster III, KC-46 Pegasus and the KC-135 Stratotanker. While training occurs, the 97th Maintenance Group continuously works to keep the mission moving forward. When the 97th MXG discovers a need for a unique item, the fabrication flight can provide in-house creation. In this case, the flight constructed a three step staircase used to support the C-17 Engine Maintenance Stands.

11 Oct 2019

97th LRS SMSgt wins MAJCOM award

A member of the 97th Air Mobility Wing was named the 2019 Air Education and Training Command (AETC) General Lew Allen Jr. Trophy award winner. Allen was the 10th Chief of Staff of the Air Force, whose legacy was attention to detail and technical expertise and he credits the accomplishments of base-level officers and senior NCOs in their performance with the mission.

1 Oct 2019

97 CES Concludes Fire Prevention Week with Parade

For Fire Prevention Week this year, the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron ended its festivities with a parade through base housing and an open house at the Fire Station, Sept. 28, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla.

3 Sep 2019

97 AMW in photos

The 97th Air Mobility Wing had more than 10 agencies at Altus High School to showcase careers that applied to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), August 29, 2019.