• 97 AMW welcomes nine new commanders in 2024

    From May through July of 2024, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, bid farewell to outgoing group and squadron commanders, and welcomed new commanders during numerous change of command ceremonies.

  • Airmen of Altus: Mr. Zachary Hatter

    Get to know the Airman of the Month for April, Zachary Hatter, 97th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft crew chief.

  • Chief Master Sgt. Bickley empowers Altus Airmen

    Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley, command chief of Air Education and Training Command, visited Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, July 10-11, 2024, for the first time as AETC’s command chief.

  • Pursuit of the American Dream: Airman Rayamajhi’s Story

    Airman 1st Class Benja Rayamajhi, 97th Force Support Squadron career development technician, was raised in a modest household. She cherished the hustle and bustle of life with her family. Yet, beneath the surface of contentment, Rayamajhi nurtured dreams that seemed harder to obtain in her homeland.

  • 97th AMW Airmen, mission featured in Dude Perfect episode

    The cast and crew of the globally popular comedy and sports centric YouTube channel, Dude Perfect, stopped by Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 10-13, to film an episode of their show featuring Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing.

  • Work hard play hard: Altus AFB hosts Bring Your Kids to Work Day

    The 97th Air Mobility Wing and the Aviation, Inspiration, and Mentorship team hosted a Bring Your Kids to Work Day at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, July 3, 2024.This event gave Airmen’s children and families a glimpse into the world of what their loved ones do in the office.

  • Fostering Community: Altus AFB HCC tour 97th MXG

    Twelve Honorary Commanders with the 97th Air Mobility Wing, toured the 97th Maintenance Group at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 11, 2024, to gain an understanding of the daily tasks of the A-Team maintainers and why their job is crucial for wing mission readiness.