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Oct. 16, 2019
97th AMW partners with NORAD for training exercise

For the first time, the 97th Air Mobility Wing supported a North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) air defense exercise, Oct. 9, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla.
Oct. 11, 2019
97th LRS SMSgt wins MAJCOM award

A member of the 97th Air Mobility Wing was named the 2019 Air Education and Training Command (AETC) General Lew Allen Jr. Trophy award winner. Allen was the 10th Chief of Staff of the Air Force, whose legacy was attention to detail and technical expertise and he credits the accomplishments of
Oct. 9, 2019
97th LRS Honors BC3 Warriors with Heritage Rock

The 97th Logistic Readiness Squadron presented a historical rock in front of LRS headquarters to honor fallen and warrior Airmen alumni of the Basic Combat Convoy Course (BC3), October 4, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla.
Oct. 2, 2019
Retired Master Investigator Educates 97 SFS, Helping Agencies, on Violence Prevention

Rachael Frost, retired Master Investigator from Riverside County Sheriff’s Dept., Cali., visited the Mighty 97th on Sept. 25, 2019, to help educate Airmen about violence prevention awareness at Altus Air Force Base, Okla.
Oct. 1, 2019
97 CES Concludes Fire Prevention Week with Parade

For Fire Prevention Week this year, the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron ended its festivities with a parade through base housing and an open house at the Fire Station, Sept. 28, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla.
Sept. 30, 2019
Group CC, superintendents compete in confined space trainer

The Group Commander and Superintendents Challenge had members go through a timed two level obstacle scenario to rescue an unconscious victim in the Confined Space Trainer, Sept. 27, 2019, at Altus AFB, Okla.
Sept. 27, 2019
Commanders, 1st Sgt. Compete in firefighter challenge

Participants competed in four timed challenges that simulated the work that firefighters endure on a regular basis as part of Fire Prevention Week.
Sept. 26, 2019
Sparky Helps Promote Fire Prevention to Military Children

This week is Fire Prevention Week and the Altus Air Force Base fire department is turning up the heat by spreading awareness to military members and their families. On Sept. 24, 2019, the Altus AFB fire department took a special trip to the Child Development Center and offered children the
Sept. 23, 2019
97 AMW in photos: 24hr POW/MIA remembrance run

The 97th Air Mobility Wing held a 24-hour POW/MIA remembrance run, Sept. 19 – 20, 2019. During the run, the POW/MIA flag was in constant motion for 24 hours in remembrance of those who are missing or imprisoned.
Sept. 20, 2019
Mitigate Risk Today, Ensure Mission Accomplishment Tomorrow

Every mission the 97th Air Mobility Wing executes, from flying operations to deploying ready Airmen across the globe, contains elements of risk. However, as a Wing charged with a training mission, we approach risk differently than an operational unit. At Altus Air Force base, three formal training

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