Altus AFB Videos

   

U.S. Air Force Col. Amanda Knotts, 97th Mission Support Group (MSG) commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Andrew Shone, MSG command chief, pose for a photo in personal protective equipment before participating in a live fire exposition for fire prevention week at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma, Oct. 9, 2024. The 97th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters allowed their group command team to fight a controlled aircraft fire during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss) Altus AFB Fire Prevention Week: “Smoke alarms. Make them work for you!”
Sparky, the Fire Prevention Week mascot, greets children at the Child Development Center (CDC) at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Oct. 8, 2024. The 97th Civil Engineer Squadron fire team walked around the CDC and brought a fire truck to show the children in the spirit of Fire Prevention Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Torres) Altus AFB Fire Prevention Week: “Smoke alarms. Make them work for you!”
Airmen from the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) assist the 97th Mission Support Group command team in doffing personal protective equipment at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Oct. 11, 2024. The 97th CES firefighters held their annual “Eagles and Chiefs Challenge” where command teams from multiple units across the wing competed with each other in a firefighting exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss) Altus AFB Fire Prevention Week: “Smoke alarms. Make them work for you!”
A photo of a U.S. Air Force fire protection patch at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Oct. 11, 2024. Fire protection specialists protect people, property, and the environment from fires and disasters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Torres) Altus AFB Fire Prevention Week: “Smoke alarms. Make them work for you!”
Firefighters from the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron extinguish a fire in a Rosenbauer Panther aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicle during a live fire exposition for fire prevention week at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma, Oct. 9, 2024. The Rosenbauer Panther has advanced firefighting technology, featuring a powerful water cannon, all-terrain capability, and rapid acceleration, making it ideal for responding to aircraft emergencies swiftly and effectively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss) Altus AFB Fire Prevention Week: “Smoke alarms. Make them work for you!”
Airmen from the 97th Mission Support Group extinguish a controlled aircraft fire during a live fire exposition for Fire Prevention Week at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma, Oct. 9, 2024. Firefighters from the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron hosted multiple events during the week, including a fire extinguisher demonstration, a fire station open house, and a parade through the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss) Altus AFB Fire Prevention Week: “Smoke alarms. Make them work for you!”
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mario Perez, 97th Training Squadron (TRS) military training leader (MTL), speaks with 97th TRS students at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Oct. 7, 2024. MTLs play a crucial role in shaping the future of our force by mentoring Airmen while learning their new careers. The 97th TRS provides technical training for C-17 Globemaster III aircraft loadmasters, and boom operators for the KC-135 Stratotanker and KC-46 Pegasus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss) A day in the life of a 97 TRS MTL
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mario Perez, 97th Training Squadron (TRS) military training leader (MTL), conducts an open ranks inspection at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Oct. 7, 2024. During open ranks, MTLs assess and mentor Airmen, ensuring they understand uniform standards while fostering a culture of accountability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss) A day in the life of a 97 TRS MTL
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mario Perez, 97th Training Squadron (TRS) military training leader (MTL), displays his MTL aiguillette at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Oct. 7, 2024. The MTL aiguillette is a symbol of leadership and mentorship, representing the dedication of MTLs to guide and support Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss) A day in the life of a 97 TRS MTL
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mario Perez, 97th Training Squadron (TRS) Military Training Leader (MTL), types on a keyboard at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Oct. 7, 2024. Perez has been an MTL for more than three years at the 97th TRS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss) A day in the life of a 97 TRS MTL
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mario Perez, 97th Training Squadron (TRS) military training leader (MTL), conducts a room inspection at the 97th TRS technical training dormitories at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Oct. 7, 2024. MTLs conduct room inspections to ensure Airmen maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization, reinforcing discipline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss) A day in the life of a 97 TRS MTL
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mario Perez, 97th Training Squadron (TRS) military training leader, holds the keys for the 97th TRS technical training dormitories at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Oct. 7, 2024. Technical training is where Airmen receive specialized training for their career fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss) A day in the life of a 97 TRS MTL
A photo of the 97th Training Training Squadron (TRS) student patch at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Oct. 7, 2024. The 97th TRS trained more than 1,900 students in the 2024 fiscal year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss) A day in the life of a 97 TRS MTL
U.S. Air Force Col. Jeff Marshall, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, speaks to local teachers and school administrators at Southwest Technology Center in Altus, Oklahoma, Oct. 9, 2024. The event gave 97 AMW leadership the opportunity to inform teachers, school administrators, and community members about best practices and available resources for military students. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Torres) Building bridges: Addressing the needs of military-connected students
Terri Williams, 19th Mission Support Group school liaison program manager, speaks during a discussion between 97th Air Mobility Wing leadership and Altus teachers and school administrators at Southwest Technology Center in Altus, Oklahoma, Oct. 9, 2024. Williams spoke about the importance of helping children enhance their social and leadership skills, character building, and improving self-esteem. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Torres) Building bridges: Addressing the needs of military-connected students
Gwendolyn Brakebill, 97th Force Support Squadron school liaison program manager, speaks to 97th Air Mobility Wing leadership, local teachers, and school administrators at Southwest Technology Center in Altus, Oklahoma, Oct. 9, 2024. One of Breakbill’s responsibilities as a school liaison is to ensure children have a balanced education environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Miyah Gray) Building bridges: Addressing the needs of military-connected students
A Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) backs into a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Oct. 7, 2024. The key mission of the HEMTT is to provide heavy transport capabilities for the resupply of tactical vehicles and weapon systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Torres) Phase One: Altus AFB hosts Fort Sill Soldiers for mobility training
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Georgia Yessis, 58th Airlift Squadron (AS) instructor loadmaster, explains the process of performing an upload on a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft to Soldiers from Fort Sill, Oklahoma, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Oct. 7, 2024. After uploading multiple tactical vehicles, 58th AS instructor loadmasters demonstrated to the Soldiers how to secure cargo for flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Miyah Gray) Phase One: Altus AFB hosts Fort Sill Soldiers for mobility training
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Lorraine Yarber, Bravo Battery 1st Battalion 14th Field Artillery Regiment platoon sergeant, secures cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Oct. 7, 2024. This training provided Soldiers the ability to practice for future exercises and ensure mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Torres) Phase One: Altus AFB hosts Fort Sill Soldiers for mobility training
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andres Lugo, 97th Contracting Flight contracting specialist, sits at his desk for a photo. Airmen of Altus: Airman 1st Class Andres Lugo
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andres Lugo, 97th Contracting Flight contracting specialist, is awarded August Airmen of the Month by Col. Jeff Marshall, 97th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Justin Brundage, 97th AMW command chief, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Sept. 23, 2024. Airmen of Altus: Airman 1st Class Andres Lugo
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andres Lugo, 97th Contracting Flight contracting specialist, talks on the phone at his desk at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma, Sept. 23, 2024. As a contracting specialist, Lugo prepares and handles contracts to buy products and services at Altus AFB and Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith, Arkansas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kari Degraffenreed) Airmen of Altus: Airman 1st Class Andres Lugo
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Chavez Mozingo, 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron first sergeant, interacts with Senior Airman Katelyn Johnson and Airman 1st Class Ashton Trumps, 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation dispatchers, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Oct. 1, 2024. As a first sergeant, Chavez Mozingo mentioned she enjoys helping Airmen in whatever way she can. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Miyah Gray) From rural roots to AF leadership: Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Chavez Mozingo
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Chavez Mozingo, 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron first sergeant (center) poses for a photo with her mother, Maria Chavez, father, Manuel Chavez, and niece, Sofia, during her high school graduation in Tracy, Calif. in June of 2002. Chavez Mozingo explained that family and education were always important values for her family growing up. (courtesy photo by Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Chavez Mozingo) From rural roots to AF leadership: Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Chavez Mozingo
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Chavez Mozingo (right), 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron first sergeant, and Col. Claudia Eid, 97th Medical Group commander, ride horses during the annual cattle drive at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 22, 2024. Chavez Mozingo grew up in an agricultural community similar to that of Altus. (courtesy photo by Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Chavez-Mozingo) From rural roots to AF leadership: Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Chavez Mozingo
U.S. Air Force Airman Nancy Chavez Mozingo (center) poses for a photo with her family during her basic military training graduation at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 30, 2003. Service to family, community, and country are all strong values to Chavez Mozingo. (courtesy photo by Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Chavez Mozingo) From rural roots to AF leadership: Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Chavez Mozingo
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss, 97th Air Mobility Wing public affairs apprentice, smiles for a photo in front of the 2024 Air Force Marathon finisher bell at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Sept. 21, 2024. Finishing the marathon taught Bliss a lesson on how to overcome life’s challenging obstacles. (Courtesy photo) Breaking through the wall: my marathon experience
Members from Mobility’s Hometown Run Club and their families pose for a photo in a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Sept. 19, 2024. The run club was created in Sept. 2023 to foster community and physical fitness. (Courtesy photo) Breaking through the wall: my marathon experience