97th TRS Change of Command Ceremony

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Col. Ted Detwiler, 97th Operations Group commander, passes the 97th Training Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Thomas Lee, 97th Training Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony June 14. The event was held to relinquish command from Lt. Col. Donald Schmidt to Lt. Col. Lee. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Levin Boland / Released)

97th TRS Change of Command Ceremony

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Lt. Col. Thomas Lee, 97th Training Squadron commander, receives his first salute from 97th TRS Airmen during a change of command ceremony June 14. The event was held to relinquish command from Lt. Col. Donald Shmidt to Lt. Col. Lee. Before assuming command, Lee served as the director of operations for the 54th Air Refueling Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Levin Boland / Released)

5th Annual Altus AFB Sprint Triathlon

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Keith Privett, Altus community member, runs as a bike passes by as part of the 5th Annual Altus AFB Sprint Triathlon, June 8. The Sprint Triathlon consisted of a 500-meter swim, a 10-mile bike ride and a 3-mile run. Triathlons are multi-disciplinary activities designed to use different muscles and develop cardiovascular capabilities. The Sprint Triathlon was open to Altus AFB personnel and Altus community members to encourage overall health and fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jesse Lopez / 97th Air Mobility Wing / Released)

5th Annual Altus AFB Sprint Triathlon

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. –Allen Ortez, Altus community member, runs the 5k portion of the 5th Annual Altus AFB Sprint Triathlon, June 8. The Sprint Triathlon consisted of a 500-meter swim, a 10-mile bike ride and a 3-mile run. When the swimming portion is completed, athletes make their way to the transition area. The bike stage follows a pre-marked course, and finishes near the transition area. Then, the running portion begins along a marked course that ends at the finish line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jesse Lopez / 97th Air Mobility Wing / Released)

5th Annual Altus AFB Sprint Triathlon

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – 1st Lt. Kirk Burns, student pilot assigned to the 71st Flying Training Wing, Vance AFB, Okla. participates in a 500-meter swim as part of the 5th Annual Altus AFB Sprint Triathlon, June 8. The triathlon is an annual multiple-stage competition encompassing the completion of three unceasing and sequential endurance exercises. A 500-meter, a 10-mile bike ride and a 3-mile run made up this year’s Sprint Triathlon event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jesse Lopez / 97th Air Mobility Wing / Released)

5th Annual Altus AFB Sprint Triathlon

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – 1st Lt. Kirk Burns, student pilot assigned to the 71st Flying Training Wing, Vance AFB, Okla. prepares to breach the water’s surface as part of the 500-meter swim during the 5th Annual Altus AFB Sprint Triathlon, June 8. The Sprint Triathlon was open to Altus AFB personnel and Altus community members to promote fitness. The triathlon consisted of a 500-meter swim, a 10 mile bike ride and a 3-mile run. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jesse Lopez / 97th Air Mobility Wing / Released)

Street Smart Briefing

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Airman 1st Class Robert Gunn, 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs broadcast journalist, plays the role of a car accident victim during a Street Smart briefing at the base theater, May 21. The Street Smart briefing was held by firefighters with the Florida Stay Alive From Education to stress the importance of safety, accident awareness, and consequences of poor choices such as driving under the influence, texting while driving and not wearing a seat belt. The S.A.F.E. program travels around the world to educate military installations, colleges and professional sports teams about the consequences caused by poor choices while driving. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Levin Boland / Released)

Wing Sports Day

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Members of 97th Wing Staff Agency pull a bus as part of Wing Sports Day, May 17. The event was designed to improve team work and promote the Air Force's fit to fight mission. The sports day consisted of a variety of team sports that took place across the base to encourage unity and wingmanship amongst each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jesse Lopez / Released)

Wing Sports Day

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Master Sgt. Erick Epstein, 97th Medical Group First Sergeant, hits a tennis ball as part of Wing Sports Day, Service members from the 97th Air Mobility Wing represented their units in competitions comprised of a 5k run, dodge ball, bus pull and a 10-mile bike race. Altus Airmen represented their respective units while partaking in the days' sports competitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jesse Lopez / Released)

Wing Sports Day

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Staff Sgt. Jamie Batten, 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator, throws a bowling ball down the lane as part of Wing Sports Day, Hundreds of service members from the 97th Air Mobility Wing represented their units in several competitions comprised of a 5k run, dodge ball, bus pull and a 10-mile bike race. The various squadrons on base were all represented as Altus Airmen participated in the days' sports competitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jesse Lopez / Released)

Wing Sports Day

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Capt. Corey Falcon, 97th Medical Group pediatrician, hits a ball during a softball game as part of Wing Sports Day, May 17. Members of Altus AFB participated in various events aimed toward spirited competition with several other sports including ultimate frisbee, basketball, cycling and a 5k run. The goal of sports day, explained participants, was to build relationships while having fun and compete in a safe and fun environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jesse Lopez / Released)

Altus AFB Wing Sports Day

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Members of the 97th Medical Group pull a bus during Wing Sports Day, May 17. Members participated in activities to include a bus pull, ultimate Frisbee, dodge ball and other events. It was held to help build the base moral and relieve stress from everyday routines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Franklin R. Ramos / Released)