Altus Air Force Base

Altus Air Force Base

US Air Force senior leaders engage with Airmen at Mobility’s Hometown

US Air Force senior leaders engage with Airmen at Mobility’s Hometown

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Dustin Jarvis, 58th Airlift Squadron C-17 formal training unit instructor, works to secure a canopy over a life raft during Water Survival Training at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma, July 10, 2026. In the Altus AFB pool, survival, evasion, resistance, and escape specialists drilled participants on utilizing life rafts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Martin Palomino, 552nd Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance, and escape (SERE) specialist, works with Airmen assigned to Altus Air Force Base (AFB) to secure a canopy over a life raft during Water Survival Training at Altus AFB, Oklahoma, July 10, 2026. Led by the SERE specialists, Airmen worked together to properly secure the canopy to the life raft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Stephen Moring, 552nd Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape (SERE) specialist, teaches Water Survival Training at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, July 10, 2026. Moring briefed Airmen on emergency procedures, survival concepts, and aircraft-specific equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to Altus Air Force Base (AFB) jump out of a life raft during Water Survival Training at Altus AFB, Oklahoma, July 10, 2026. All U.S. Air Force aircrew must complete Water Survival Training every three years to maintain currency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Russel Batson, 137th Special Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance, and escape (SERE) specialist, leads aircrew assigned to Altus Air Force Base (AFB) through Water Survival Training at Altus AFB, Oklahoma, July 10, 2026. The refresher training combined academic instruction with hands-on exercises designed to sharpen wartime operational skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to Altus Air Force Base (AFB) climb on to a life raft during Water Survival Training at Altus AFB, Oklahoma, July 10, 2026. This initiative allowed 56 Altus AFB Airmen to regain certification in water survival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Russel Batson, 137th Special Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance, and escape (SERE) specialist, assists an Airman assigned to Altus Air Force Base (AFB) with his inflatable life preserver during Water Survival Training at Altus AFB, Oklahoma, July 10, 2026. In the Altus AFB pool, SERE specialists drilled participants on utilizing emergency survival gear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Travis Heard, 507th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance, and escape (SERE) specialist demonstrates how the Heaving Line is utilized in Water Survival Training at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, July 10, 2026. Prior to conducting the hands-on training, SERE specialists demonstrated how to properly use emergency survival gear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)

An inflatable life preserver is displayed during Water Survival Training at Altus AFB, Oklahoma, July 10, 2026. During the entirety of the hands-on portion of the training, Airmen wore inflatable life preservers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Travis Heard, 507th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance, and escape (SERE) specialist demonstrates how the Equalizer Tube Clamp is used in Water Survival Training at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, July 10, 2026. This training bolstered the readiness of Altus flying squadrons for potential real-world taskings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to Altus Air Force Base (AFB) undergo Water Survival Training at Altus AFB, Oklahoma, July 10, 2026. Survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialists from Tinker Air Force Base and Will Rogers Air National Guard Base led the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)

A U.S. Department of Interior Wildlife Biologist uses the app, iNaturalist, to identify the Orange Sulphur during BioBlitz at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 17, 2026. The app allows individuals to take pictures of, identify, and document various insects, plants, and wildlife. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)

Children stand together while participating in BioBlitz at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma, June 17, 2026. Children were given the opportunity to find and document different insects, plants, and wildlife specifically across Altus AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)

A child searches for insects to document while participating in BioBlitz at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 17, 2026. This year, the purpose of Bioblitz was to focus on documenting insects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)

A child displays an insect observation container and net during BioBlitz at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma, June 17, 2026. The net and container allowed children to have educational fun while identifying various insects around Altus AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)

Children observe an Orange Sulphur, a type of butterfly, during BioBlitz at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 17, 2026. Children were given insect observation containers to inspect and identify insects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)

A child searches for insects in a tree during BioBlitz at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 17, 2026. Wildlife Biologists and members of the Altus environmental team joined children and community members to search for and document various insects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)

A bee is displayed during BioBlitz at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 17, 2026. Children participating in BioBlitz began searching for insects at the community garden. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)

A Branded Grass Skipper, a type of butterfly, is displayed during BioBlitz at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma, June 17, 2026. Children at Altus AFB had the opportunity to search for, capture, identify, document, and release insects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)

An Umbrella Paper Wasp is displayed during BioBlitz at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma, June 17, 2026. Each year, BioBlitz focuses on identifying and documenting different aspects of biodiversity on Altus AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)

A child inspects a wire plant protector while participating in BioBlitz at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 17, 2026. During BioBlitz, community members can become ‘citizen scientists’ and identify and document various insects, plants, and wildlife. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and environmental team at Altus Air Force Base (AFB) gather at the community garden to host the second annual BioBlitz at Altus AFB, Oklahoma, June 17, 2026. The purpose of the event was to have community members and children assist with documenting the biodiversity of Altus AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)

Members of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Altus’ environmental team stand in the community garden during BioBlitz at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 17, 2026. These wildlife biologists and environmental specialists hosted children and community members for the second annual BioBlitz. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)

Colonel Joshua A. Moores, 97th Air Mobility Wing deputy commander, poses for an official studio portrait at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 9, 2026. Moores was previously the director of the NORAD/USNORTHCOM Joint Integrated Space Team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston)

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Members assigned to the 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron pose for a group photo during the Port Dawg Memorial Run at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, May 8, 2026. The Port Dawg Memorial Run is a solemn opportunity for the Air Transportation community to honor the lives and legacies of fellow “Port Dawgs” who passed away during the previous year. (Courtesy photo)

Members assigned to the 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron stand in formation during the Port Dawg Memorial Run at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, May 8, 2026. The Port Dawg Memorial Run is a solemn opportunity for the Air Transportation community to honor the lives and legacies of fellow “Port Dawgs” who passed away during the previous year. (Courtesy photo)

Members assigned to the 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron take part in the Port Dawg Memorial Run at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, May 8, 2026. The Port Dawg Memorial Run is a solemn opportunity for the Air Transportation community to honor the lives and legacies of fellow “Port Dawgs” who passed away during the previous year. (Courtesy photo)