Altus AFB refuels Navy Blue Angels

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – A KC-135 Stratotanker from Altus AFB refuels a Navy Blue Angel FA-18 Hornet from Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., Sept. 20, 2012. The Blue Angels were refueled on the way to Grand Juction, Colo., to perform in the First Mountain West Airshow. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Levin Boland / Released)

911 retreat ceremony

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Col. Anthony B. Krawietz, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, speaks to Airmen assigned to the 97th AMW after a retreat ceremony at the Wings of Freedom Park, Sept. 11, 2012. Krawietz expressed his appreciation to them for serving and protecting the U.S. during a time of war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Franklin R. Ramos / 97th Air Mobility Wing / Released)

911 retreat ceremony

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Service members assigned to the Altus AFB Blue Knights Honor Guard prepare to fold the U.S. flag during a retreat ceremony at the Wings of Freedom Park, Sept. 11, 2012. Members of the 97th AMW honored the flag in remembrance of those who lost their lives Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Franklin R. Ramos / 97th Air Mobility Wing / Released)

Altus AFB Triathlon

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Gerrid Kendrix, City of Altus community member, rides a bike during the 4th annual Altus AFB triathlon, Sept. 8, 2012. The 4th annual Altus AFB triathlon was open to Altus AFB personnel and City of Altus community members to promote fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Levin Boland / 97th Air Mobility Wing / Released)

AETC Command Chief visits Altus AFB

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Chief Master Sgt. James Cody, command chief of Air Education and Training Command, speaks to Airmen from Altus AFB during an Airman's Call at the Freedom Community Center, Sept. 10, 2012. During the Airman's Call Cody discussed a number of topics, to include getting to know fellow Airmen, reporting sexual assaults, and creating a cost conscious culture in today's Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenneth W. Norman / Released / 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs)

Altus AFB Triathlon

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – A cyclists rides a bike during the 4th annual Altus AFB triathlon at the base fitness center, Sept. 8, 2012. The triathlon was held to motivate Airmen to stay healthy and fit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Levin Boland / 97th Air Mobility Wing / Released)