Altus AFB Videos

   

U.S. Air Force Staff. Sgt. Jack Brown, 97th Healthcare Operations Squadron TRICARE operations and patient administration non-commissioned officer in charge (left), and Master Sgt. Aaron Bell, 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle fleet manager(right), are showcased in a photo illustration, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Brown and Bell were selected as the Airman of the Year and Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year for Air Education and Training Command. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Two Airmen from Altus AFB selected to compete for Outstanding Airmen of the Year
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Aaron Bell, 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle fleet manager, stands by his mounted awards and degree at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, May 20, 2025. Bell credits his achievements to his high efforts and positive attitude. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Two Airmen from Altus AFB selected to compete for Outstanding Airmen of the Year
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Aaron Bell, 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle fleet manager, stands in the 97th Maintenance Squadron vehicle bay at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, May 20, 2025. Bell was selected to compete for the top 9 Outstanding Airmen of the Year in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Two Airmen from Altus AFB selected to compete for Outstanding Airmen of the Year
U.S. Air Force Staff. Sgt. Jack Brown, 97th Healthcare Operations Squadron TRICARE operations and patient administration non-commissioned officer in charge, stands in front of the 97th Medical Group Building at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, May 28,2025. Brown was recently promoted to the rank of staff sergeant within five years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Two Airmen from Altus AFB selected to compete for Outstanding Airmen of the Year
U.S. Air Force Staff. Sgt. Jack Brown, 97th Healthcare Operations Squadron TRICARE operations and patient administration non-commissioned officer in charge, poses by his coins and numerous trophies at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, May 28, 2025. Brown was selected to compete for the top 9 Outstanding Airmen of the Year in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Two Airmen from Altus AFB selected to compete for Outstanding Airmen of the Year
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jeffery Nelson, director of operations and communications for Air Education and Training Command, speaks to Airmen of the 58th Airlift Squadron (AS) at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 9, 2025. As a prior 58th AS commander, Nelson led a mentorship discussion with the permanent party Airmen of the squadron and reminisced on his time with the 58th. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Torres) AETC operations director visits 97th AMW
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jeffery Nelson, director of operations and communications for Air Education and Training Command, uses virtual reality training equipment at Altus AirForce Base, Oklahoma, June 9, 2025. This equipment, provided by the 97th Training Squadron, enables student aircrew members to practice and refine their skills without requiring an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st ClassLauren Torres) AETC operations director visits 97th AMW
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jeffery Nelson, director of operations and communications for Air Education and Training Command (AETC), displays an AETC patch at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 9, 2025. As part of Headquarters AETC, Nelson is responsible for the world's largest training organization, providing initial skills and supplemental training for over 300,000 Air Force, joint, and international personnel at 65 Air Force and Department of Defense locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauen Torres) AETC operations director visits 97th AMW
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jeffery Nelson, director of operations and communications for Air Education and Training Command, and Maj. Matt Way, 58th Airlift Squadron assistant director of operations, analyze documents at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 9, 2025. Nelson met with members of the 97th Operations Group for his first stop at the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Torres) AETC operations director visits 97th AMW
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jeffery Nelson, director of operations and communications for Air Education and Training Command, is taught the functions of a wireless frequency tracing device by Senior Airman Christopher Chamberlain, 97th Communications Squadron (CS) cybersecurity journeyman, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 9, 2025. Nelson was visiting the 97th CS to learn more about the day-to-day operations of cyber Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) AETC operations director visits 97th AMW
U.S. Air Force Col. Jeff Marshall, 97th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Justin Brundage, 97th AMW command chief, right, presents the Airman of the Month award to Airman 1st Class Christopher Platt, 97th Force Support Squadron (FSS) force management technician, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, May 29, 2025. The 97th FSS mission is to enhance the quality of life for service members, DoD civilians, retirees, and families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Airmen of Altus: Airman 1st Class Christopher Platt
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher Platt, 97th Force Support Squadron (FSS) force management technician, stands by the 97th FSS plaque at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, May 29, 2025. Platt was awarded Airman of the Month for his outstanding performance and positive attitude in the workplace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Airmen of Altus: Airman 1st Class Christopher Platt
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher Platt, 97th Force Support Squadron (FSS) force management technician, holds his award and two coins at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, May 29, 2025. Platt has been with the 97th FSS for almost one year and was recently promoted to Airman 1st Class. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Airmen of Altus: Airman 1st Class Christopher Platt
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Alex Green, 97th Training Squadron evaluator loadmaster and Air Education and Training Command master instructor, closes the ramp of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft over Nevada, May 28, 2025. Nevada’s vast military airspace and training ranges provide an ideal environment for large-scale joint exercises that test mobility, coordination, and combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss) 97th AMW integrates with USAF Weapons School, enhancing readiness, lethality
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Alex Green, 97th Training Squadron evaluator loadmaster and Air Education and Training Command master instructor, sits on the ramp of a C-17 Globemaster III mid-flight over Nevada, May 28, 2025. The C-17’s airdrop capabilities enable rapid delivery of personnel, vehicles, and supplies to austere environments during joint operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss) 97th AMW integrates with USAF Weapons School, enhancing readiness, lethality
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) flies in a three-ship formation over Nevada, May 28, 2025. The 97th AMW supported students from the 57th Weapons Squadron; the C-17-focused unit of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School, as they neared completion of their training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss) 97th AMW integrates with USAF Weapons School, enhancing readiness, lethality
U.S. Air Force Capt. Andrew Miller-Bissell, 58th Airlift Squadron chief of command and control operations, scans the horizon over Nevada, May 28, 2025. The Joint Forcible Entry training focused on combining mobility, fighter, and other joint aircraft and forces to enter enemy airspace and take control of a key location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss) 97th AMW integrates with USAF Weapons School, enhancing readiness, lethality
From right to left, a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing, a RC-135 Rivet Joint assigned to the 55th Wing, and two E-3 Sentry aircraft assigned to the 552nd Air Control Wing are parked on the flightline at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, May 28, 2025. The aircraft were involved in a Joint Forcible Entry training sortie in support of the 57th Weapons Squadron course curriculum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss) 97th AMW integrates with USAF Weapons School, enhancing readiness, lethality
James Daugherty, 97th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-17 dedicated crew chief, inspects the engine of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, May 28, 2025. The inspection was part of standard post-flight maintenance procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss) 97th AMW integrates with USAF Weapons School, enhancing readiness, lethality
James Daugherty, 97th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-17 dedicated crew chief, marshals in a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, May 28, 2025. Crew chiefs accompany missions to ensure the aircraft remains operationally capable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss) 97th AMW integrates with USAF Weapons School, enhancing readiness, lethality
A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry aircraft assigned to the 552nd Air Control Wing, is parked on the flightline during sunset at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, May 28, 2025. The E-3 Sentry is an airborne warning and control system aircraft that provides command and control, surveillance, and tracking to help detect and manage targets during operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss) 97th AMW integrates with USAF Weapons School, enhancing readiness, lethality
David Pelino, 97th Comptroller Squadron (CPTS) unit program coordinator, center left, is given a retirement gift from members from 97th CPTS at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, May 28, 2025. After 46 years, Pelino retired from civil service on June 6, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kari Degraffenreed) A Life of Service: Pelino retires after 46 years
David Pelino, 97th Comptroller Squadron unit program coordinator, holds up a lap number to Tech. Sgt. Olga Vinson, 97th Air Mobility Wing judge advocate civil law non-commissioned officer, during her physical fitness test at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, May 28, 2025. Pelino took over as the 97th Wing Staff Agencies physical fitness leader in 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kari Degraffenreed) A Life of Service: Pelino retires after 46 years
Former U.S. Air Force Col. William Spangenthal, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, hands the Junior Civilian of the Year award to David Pelino, 97th Comptroller Squadron (CPTS) unit program coordinator, at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma, in 2014. Pelino began working at Altus AFB in 2010 as a dental technician before moving into administrative roles in the 97th Contracting Flight and the 97th CPTS. (Courtesy photo) A Life of Service: Pelino retires after 46 years
David Pelino, 97th Comptroller Squadron unit program coordinator, smiles with a dentist and patient at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, in 1988. During Pelino’s service as an active-duty Airman, he was a dental technician and retired as a master sergeant after 26 years. (Courtesy photo) A Life of Service: Pelino retires after 46 years
David Pelino, 97th Comptroller Squadron unit program coordinator, left, poses with Gen. Robert E. Russ, Tactical Air Command commander, after being awarded 1988 1st TFW Outstanding NCO of the Year at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, in 1988. Pelino joined the U.S. Air Force in 1984. (Courtesy photo) A Life of Service: Pelino retires after 46 years
David Pelino, 97th Comptroller Squadron unit program coordinator, far right, poses in front of the J. Edgar Hoover building in Washington D.C. during the FBI’s 75th anniversary in 1983. Pelino spent five years working in the public affairs office at the FBI. (Courtesy photo) A Life of Service: Pelino retires after 46 years
U.S. Air Force Col. Claudia Eid, 97th Medical Group commander, salutes during taps at the Altus City Cemetery in Altus, Oklahoma, May 26, 2025. Taps is played as a tribute to fallen service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Memorial Day: Remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice