Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • 97th, 82nd CONS Airmen partner to test contingency skills

    Airmen from the 97th Contracting Squadron at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma and the 82nd CONS from Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas teamed up to conduct a training exercise dubbed “Operation Sagebrush” at Altus AFB on Oct. 28-29, 2021.

  • 97 AMW safely executes severe weather flyaway

    A recent severe weather forecast resulted in 29 aircraft participating in a flyaway throughout the afternoon and evening, while other aircraft were safely stored in hangars or out on other missions.

  • 97 AMW honors fallen WWII Airman with KC-46 flyover

    The history of The 97th Air Mobility Wing’s “Triangle Y” symbol dates back to when the 97th Bombardment Group flew missions out of Amendola, Italy during WWII. That unit is known today as the 97th Air Mobility Wing, located at Altus Air Force Base. Since then, the wing has switched its mission of

  • A1C Coveney lights up Fire Prevention Week with legacy story

    Fire prevention week is a tradition for firefighters to proactively ensure the safety of the public community. Airman 1st Class Joseph Coveney, 97th CES fire prevention specialist, provides life-preserving information during fire prevention week while sharing a special legacy of his own.

  • 97th cyber warriors perform first MDT exercise

    The 97th Communications Squadron used its recently built cyber-training range for their Mission Defense Team to participate in its first cyber defense exercise on Sept. 30,2021. This exercise was in partnership with the U.S. Air National Guard’s 229th Cyberspace Operation Squadron from Vermont. The