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  • 97th Force Support Squadron

    The 97th Force Support Squadron's lineage began Sept. 11, 1947, when the unit was first activated as Squadron D, 97th Airdrome Group at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The unit also served at Biggs AFB, Texas and Eaker AFB, Ark. before moving to Altus AFB, Okla. where it was aligned under the 97th

  • 97th Communications Squadron

    The 97th Communications Squadron includes 55 personnel in 11 career fields assigned to the Operations Flight, Plans and Implementation Flight, Special Missions Flight and Commander's Support Staff. The 97 CS is responsible for command, control, communications, and computers (C4) systems, operating

  • 97th Civil Engineer Squadron

    The 97th Civil Engineer Squadron's lineage began Dec. 1, 1947, when the unit was first activated as Squadron C, 97th Airdrome Group at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The unit also served at Biggs AFB, Texas, and Eaker AFB, Arkansas, before moving to Altus AFB, Oklahoma, where it was eventually

  • 54th Air Refueling Squadron

    The 54th Air Refueling Squadron traces its lineage to the constitution of the 54th Transport Squadron on May 30, 1942, and its activation June 1st of that year.As is typical of many Air Force units, several name changes occurred over the years. That first name lasted only a month, when it was

  • 97th Operations Support Squadron

    The 97th Airdrome Squadron was constituted on 1 April 1943 and activated on 5 April 1943. It was then inactivated on 10 November 1947 and disbanded on 8 October 1948. The squadron was reconstituted and consolidated on 29 August 1991 as the 97th Operations Squadron, which was constituted on 22 April

  • 97th Medical Group

    The 97th Medical Group consists of two squadron; Medical Operations Squadron and Medical Support Squadron. The group has 177 personnel assigned; 34 officers, 74 enlisted members, 42 civilian health care professionals and 27 contractors. The 97th Medical Group maintains two facilities and a $6.6

  • C-17 Globemaster III

    MissionThe C-17 Globemaster III is the newest, most flexible cargo aircraft to enter the airlift force. The C-17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and all types of cargo to main operating bases or directly to forward bases in the deployment area. The aircraft can perform tactical

  • KC-135 Stratotanker

    Mission The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the United States Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 50 years. This unique asset enhances the Air Force's capability to accomplish its primary missions of Global Reach and Global Power. It also