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Altus AFB Videos

   

U.S. Air Force Maj. Mike Pickering, 97th Operations Group supervisor of flying, checks flight plans at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma, March 24, 2023. Air traffic control Airmen provide guidance to civilian and military aircraft flying near Altus AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trenton Jancze) Mobility airpower on display during AAFB’s large force exercis
A KC-46 Pegasus takes off from the Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma, flightline, March 24, 2022, during a large force exercise. Aviators from the 56th Air Refueling Squadron primarily operate the KC-46 at Altus AFB, which stood up August 1, 2016, as the first formal training unit for the U.S. Air Force’s newest air refueling and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trenton Jancze) Mobility airpower on display during AAFB’s large force exercis
Aircraft taxi and take off on the Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, flightline, March 24, 2022, during a large force exercise. KC-135 Stratotankers, C-17 Globemaster IIIs, and KC-46 Pegasus aircraft made up the 20-aircraft fleet that launched during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trenton Jancze) Mobility airpower on display during AAFB’s large force exercis
KC-135 Stratotankers, C-17 Globemaster IIIs and KC-46 Pegasus aircraft line up for an “elephant walk” at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, during a large force exercise, March 24, 2023. The exercise simulated a mass evacuation of aircraft in preparation for severe weather emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trenton Jancze) Mobility airpower on display during AAFB’s large force exercis
Members of the 97th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 58th Airlift Squadron conduct pre-flight checks on C-17 Globemaster IIIs in preparation for a large force exercise at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 24, 2023. A total of eight C-17s were generated, launched, and recovered as part of this exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trenton Jancze) Mobility airpower on display during AAFB’s large force exercis
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Riley Ditnoy, 97th Medical Group (MDG) tactical combat casualty care coordinator, talks to her colleagues before carrying manikins onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 24, 2023. The 97th MDG provides healthcare to about 6,400 beneficiaries and 2,000 aircrew students annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trenton Jancze) Mobility airpower on display during AAFB’s large force exercis
U.S. Air Force Airmen work together to guide a Tunner 60k loader near the back of a C-17 Globemaster III during a large force exercise at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 24, 2023. The 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron delivers agile logistics in support of the Air Force’s sole C-17, KC-135 Stratotanker and KC-46 Pegasus formal training units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trenton Jancze) Mobility airpower on display during AAFB’s large force exercis
A child looks toward KC-135 Stratotankers taxiing on the Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma runway, March 24, 2023 during a large force exercise. Many spectators came out to view the exercise, including Airmen, members of the community and military dependents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nathan Allen) Mobility airpower on display during AAFB’s large force exercis
Andrew Gloria, 97th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft attendant, stands in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker during a large force exercise at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 24, 2023. Airmen from the 97th Maintenance Group generated 20 aircraft for the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Miyah Gray) Mobility airpower on display during AAFB’s large force exercis
C-17 Globemaster IIIs taxi down the Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma, runway during a large force exercise, March 24, 2023. Altus AFB serves as the formal training unit for the C-17. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Elisabeth Teitelman) Mobility airpower on display during AAFB’s large force exercis
C-17 Globemaster III and KC-46 Pegasus aircraft taxi down the runway at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, during a large force exercise, March 24, 2023. This exercise served as an opportunity for members from all groups to conduct training in the event aircraft need to evacuate the base during a severe weather event. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Elisabeth Teitelman) Mobility airpower on display during AAFB’s large force exercis
KC-135 Stratotankers, C-17 Globemaster IIIs and KC-46 Pegasus aircraft taxi to the runway at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, during a large force exercise, March 24, 2023. A total of seven KC-135 Stratotankers, eight C-17 Globemaster IIIs and five KC-46 Pegasus aircraft were generated, launched, and recovered as part of this exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Elisabeth Teitelman) Mobility airpower on display during AAFB’s large force exercis
U.S. Air Force Airman Caleb Sells, 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution technician, pulls out a moose head hose to hook into a hydrant’s outlet at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma, March 23, 2023. The Altus AFB fuels management flight distributes more than 44 million gallons of fuel per year, the highest number in Air Education and Training Command and the ninth-highest number in the Department of Defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trenton Jancze) Mobility airpower on display during AAFB’s large force exercis
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Logan Sacks, 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) unilateral aircrew training (UAT) rigging supervisor, and Senior Airman Jack Woodmansey, 97 LRS UAT rigging element member, load a duel row airdrop system in preparation for a large force exercise at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 23, 2023. The flight assembled eight pallets for air-drop training during the severe weather exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trenton Jancze) Mobility airpower on display during AAFB’s large force exercis
Airmen from Altus Air Force Base’s Airman Leadership School (ALS) participate in a team building exercise at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 25, 2023. The intent of the exercise was to guide blindfolded Airmen in building a tower by using effective communication. (courtesy photo by Senior Airman Adrian Stoudmire) Altus Airmen develop supervisory skills during ALS
Airmen from Altus Air Force Base’s Airman Leadership School recite the Airman's Creed at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 1, 2023. The Airman’s Creed was introduced in 2007 with the intent of invigorating the warrior ethos in every Airman. (courtesy photo by Senior Airman Adrian Stoudmire Altus Airmen develop supervisory skills during ALS
Airmen from Altus Air Force Base’s Airman Leadership School (ALS) pose for a photo at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 23, 2023. ALS is a program designed to develop senior Airmen and staff sergeants as they prepare to take on supervisory roles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kari Degraffenreed) Altus Airmen develop supervisory skills during ALS
U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Max Conner, Chandler Collins and Luis Mora, Airman Leadership School (ALS) students, participate in a team building exercise at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 25, 2023. ALS is designed to develop senior Airmen and staff sergeants as they prepare to take on supervisory roles. (courtesy photo by Senior Airman Adrian Stoudmire) Altus Airmen develop supervisory skills during ALS
Julianne Martinez, 97th Maintenance Group KC-135 Stratotanker crew chief, wipes an oil-like spray on a KC-135 at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 15, 2023. Martinez is one of two female KC-135 crew chiefs at the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kayla Christenson) Female crew chief: family and the KC-135
Julianne Martinez, 97th Maintenance Group KC-135 Stratotanker crew chief, looks inside the engine of a KC-135 to ensure no objects or other unsafe things are inside at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 15, 2023. Martinez has lived in Altus her whole life and chose to stay to be close to family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kayla Christenson) Female crew chief: family and the KC-135
Julianne Martinez, 97th Maintenance Group KC-135 Stratotanker crew chief, uses an oil-like spray on KC-135 landing gear at Altus Air Force Base (AAFB), Oklahoma, March 15, 2023. Martinez explained that her job at AAFB has provided her the opportunity to stay close to family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kayla Christenson) Female crew chief: family and the KC-135
Julianne Martinez, 97th Maintenance Group KC-135 Stratotanker crew chief, ensures the controls in a KC-135 cockpit are properly working at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 15, 2023. As a crew chief, Martinez is dedicated to and responsible for all maintenance on one of Altus’ KC-135s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kayla Christenson) Female crew chief: family and the KC-135
Julianne Martinez, 97th Maintenance Group KC-135 Stratotanker crew chief, checks her notebook before prepping a KC-135 for flight at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 15, 2023. Martinez started her career at the 97th MXG in 2018 as an assisted crew chief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kayla Christenson) Female crew chief: family and the KC-135
Fleet Master Chief Donald O. Myrick (left), U.S. Transportation Command senior enlisted leader, operates a KC-46 Pegasus boom operator simulator with Master Sgt. Jonathan Lauterbach, 97th Training Squadron boom operator instructor, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 15, 2023. The KC-46 simulator allows pilots and boom operators to practice their craft and receive qualifications before real-time flying. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kayla Christenson) TRANSCOM SEL visits ‘Mighty 97th’
U.S. Air Force Airman Jahaziel Ruiz, 97th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, demonstrates how to pack a parachute to U.S. Navy Fleet Master Chief Donald O. Myrick, U.S. Transportation Command senior enlisted leader, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 15, 2023. The aircrew flight equipment office is responsible for testing and maintaining safety equipment as well as providing helmets and harnesses for aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kayla Christenson) TRANSCOM SEL visits ‘Mighty 97th’
U.S. Navy Fleet Master Chief Donald O. Myrick, U.S. Transportation Command senior enlisted leader, poses for a photo with Airmen from the 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 13, 2023. Myrick recognized star performers at every stop while on the tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kayla Christenson) TRANSCOM SEL visits ‘Mighty 97th’
Donnie Obreiter, 97th Maintenance Squadron flight chief, talks about a piece of equipment on the boom of a KC-46 Pegasus to U.S. Navy Fleet Master Chief Donald O. Myrick, U.S. Transportation Command senior enlisted leader, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 13, 2023. The KC-46 is equipped with a refueling boom driven by a fly-by-wire control system and is capable of fuel offload rates required for large aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kayla Christenson) TRANSCOM SEL visits ‘Mighty 97th’
Jerome Biscaino, 97th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection (NDI) flight chief, briefs U.S. Navy Fleet Master Chief Donald O. Myrick, U.S. Transportation Command senior enlisted leader, about the NDI office’s capabilities at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 13, 2023. The NDI flight uses several methods and equipment to find cracks and damage in aircraft parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kayla Christenson) TRANSCOM SEL visits ‘Mighty 97th’