Feb. 3, 2022 97 AMW Airmen Share Operation Allies Welcome Experiences On Jan. 21 and 28, several of these deployed Airmen had the opportunity to share their stories and experiences during open-panel discussions at Altus AFB, Oklahoma.
Jan. 21, 2022 97 CES firefighters recognized for life saving efforts Six Airmen assigned to the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) Fire and Emergency Services Flight were presented life-saving awards signed by Jeffery Wagner, Air Force fire chief, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 13, 2022.
Jan. 20, 2022 97 AMW integrates with USAF Weapons School for capstone Members of two flying squadrons from the 97th AMW participated in capstone training for students enrolled in the United States Air Force Weapons School at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 29-Dec. 9, 2021.
Jan. 19, 2022 97 LRS supplies GRIT to Airmen Leaders from the 97th Logistic Readiness Squadron instituted the GRIT program, a monthly training for junior Airmen and their supervisors at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
Jan. 16, 2022 Diversity and Inclusion Working Group hosts MLK Jr. Breakfast The 97th Air Mobility Wing's Diversity and Inclusion Working Group hosted the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. "I Have a Dream" Breakfast serving approximately 50 members at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, January 14, 2022.
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.
Jan. 6, 2022 18 AF commander visits 97 AMW FTUs Maj. Gen. Thad Bibb Jr., 18th Air Force commander, came to Altus Air Force Base, Dec. 20, 2021, to give thanks to the 97th Air Mobility Wing’s formal training units (FTUs) and receive updates on current training efforts.
Dec. 22, 2021 FEMA reevaluates AAFB as potential emergency site The Federal Emergency Management Agency visited Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma to reevaluate the base as an emergency staging site in case of a natural disaster in Southwestern Oklahoma, December 16, 2021.
Dec. 17, 2021 Air Force Band of the West spreads holiday cheer in Altus The U.S. Air Force Band of the West from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, visited the Mighty 97th and downtown Altus to play holiday songs, Dec. 14, 2021.
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.