9 Oct 2020

97 CES encourages fire safety; hosts Fire Prevention Week

The 97th Air Mobility Wing celebrated Fire Prevention Week Oct. 4 – 10, 2020 across the installation. Altus AFB Fire and Emergency Services hosted several events for Fire Prevention Week consisting activities involving both the military and civilian personnel. The week included a walkthrough of the child development center, fire extinguisher demos, the Base Fire Marshal Challenge, The Eagles and Chiefs’ challenge, fire muster and a base parade.

6 Oct 2020

97 AMW Hispanic Heritage Spotlight - TSgt Ezekiel Brito

National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors are from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. However, for U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ezekiel Brito, the NCO in charge of KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew development, assigned to the 97th Training Squadron, every day is Hispanic Heritage month for him and his family.

2 Oct 2020

54th ARS unveils new facility renovations

The 54th Air Refueling Squadron held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the unveiling of their building renovations, Oct. 1, 2020. During the renovations the 54th ARS continued student training by utilizing other facilities until the complete overhaul was accomplished.

30 Sep 2020

CES showcases environmental friendly programs

The 97th Civil Engineer Squadron environmental office showcased their projects to the 97th Air Mobility Wing Vice Commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Pavelschak and the 97th Mission Support Group Commander, Col. David Vanderburg on Sept. 21, 2020. The group toured the base’s hazardous waste disposal site, recycling center and a recently implemented fishing pond. This allowed base leadership to view firsthand the environmental office’s projects under way, as well as future projects in the works.

30 Sep 2020

The final account down: 97 CPTS closes out 2020

The 97th Comptroller Squadron Financial Analysis Flight closed out the 2020 fiscal year on Sept. 30, 2020, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla.

28 Sep 2020

97 AMW hosts first Flying Rodeo, tests instructor cadre capabilities

Altus Air Force Base hosted the first 97th Air Mobility Wing Flying Rodeo, September 24 and 25 2020.

25 Sep 2020

22nd Annual Cattle Drive kicks off Flying Rodeo

The 97th Air Mobility Wing hosted the 22nd Annual Cattle Drive on September 25, 2020, at Altus Air Force Base.

23 Sep 2020

97th Air Mobility Wing POW/MIA Recognition Day

As part of Prisoner of War and Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Recognition Day the 97th Air Mobility Wing held a 24-hour remembrance run, Sept. 18-19, 2020.

22 Sep 2020

97 AMW celebrates 73 years of airpower, at any distance

Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing celebrated the U.S. Air Force’s 73rd Birthday with the 2020 Air Force Birthday Celebration, September 19, 2020, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

15 Sep 2020

CES Airmen remove runway rubber, ensures aircrew safety

The 97th Civil Engineer Squadron Dirt Boyz removed rubber buildup on the runway leftby aircraft tires during takeoffs and landings September 12, 2020, at Altus Air Force Base,Oklahoma.