Aug. 21, 2020 From mission to mayor; citizen Airman serves community in, out of uniform U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Douglas Jeffrey, the 730th Air Mobility Training Squadron commander at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, has always aimed to leave things better than he found it. Jeffrey has carried this philosophy not only throughout his Air Force career, but also while serving as the Mayor
Aug. 17, 2020 Rivers Elementary students, staff safely ‘Return to Learn’ Rivers Elementary School began their school year, August 17, 2020, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Altus Public Schools implemented a Return to Learn protocol in order for students and staff to return to school safely.
Aug. 14, 2020 Spark Tank 2021: Your ideas ignite the future of our Air Force Air Education and Training Command can't wait to hear what our innovative Airmen have to offer for the Spark Tank 2021 competition. It is critical that you enter early and often as it will allow innovation consultants to assist you with your video and preparedness for the competition.
Aug. 4, 2020 Protocol: masters of tradition To ensure proper alignment with tradition, 97th Air Mobility Wing protocol office experts assist in the execution of military official ceremonies to honor the heritage they are founded on.
Aug. 3, 2020 97 OG collaborates with AFWERX, pilot training accelerates By using emerging technology combined with the new standards for pilot training, the97th OG has created the Virtual/Enhanced Reality Training, Innovation and Generation Office (VERTIGO) program for pilot training.
July 31, 2020 97th CPTS launches online portal, improves communication Airmen from the 97th Comptroller Squadron will launch the Comptroller Services Portal on August 3, 2020. The CSP is a user-friendly interface that delivers virtual CPTS customer service to active duty Air Force and civilian Airmen from any location. The website can be used to create and submit all
July 31, 2020 97 TRS students design solution for pilots Students assigned to the 97th Training Squadron successfully tested a new part for the KC-135 Stratotanker, July 21, 2020, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, after designing and creating it in the 97th Air Mobility Wing Spark Cell.
July 30, 2020 AETC recognizes two Altus maintainers for superior performance Two members of the 97th Maintenance Group at Altus Air Force Base were recently awarded the 2019 Air Education and Training Command Lt. Gen. Leo Marquez Award for the Civilian Manager and Technician categories.
July 28, 2020 Mobility’s Hometown welcomes six new commanders this summer The 97th Air Mobility Wing celebrated one flight, three squadron, and two group changes of command in of June and July of 2020. In chronological order, U.S. Air Force Col. Judy Rattan took command of the 97th Medical Group, Lt. Col. Keaton Askew took command of the 97th Operations Support Squadron,
July 28, 2020 Altus 5/6 Warrior Council hosts ruck run The Altus 5/6 Warrior Council hosted a base-wide ruck run competition from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on July 24, 2020, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla.