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
Sept. 18, 2019 97th Hosts Texoma IG Professional Development Seminar The 97th IG Office hosted a joint Professional Development seminar, Sept. 5, 2019, at the Stafford Air and Space Museum in Weatherford. The seminar invited several offices from around the area to discuss IG matters, network processes and member information, while offering a location to appreciate
Sept. 12, 2019 97 SFS Retires Military Working Dog After nine years of service, explosive detection Military Working Dog, Yyoda/P195, honorably retires from the military, September 11, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla.
Sept. 11, 2019 Mighty 97th Honors 9/11 by Hosting Memorial Ceremony The Altus Air Force Base Fire Department and members of the Mighty 97th honor those who perished during the attacks of September 11, 2001 by hosting a 9/11 memorial ceremony, September 11, 2019, at the Altus AFB Fire Station, Okla.
Sept. 3, 2019 97 AMW in photos The 97th Air Mobility Wing had more than 10 agencies at Altus High School to showcase careers that applied to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), August 29, 2019.
Aug. 29, 2019 97 MDG reorganizes structure, increases readiness The 97th Medical Group reorganized two of its squadrons, the 97th Medical Operations Squadron (MDOS) and the 97th Medical Support Squadron (MDSS), on August 29, 2019. The group reorganization is part of an Air Force-wide effort directed by the Air Force Surgeon General.
Aug. 29, 2019 Workshop Empowers 97 AMW Spouses with Their Purpose Brittany Boccher, the 2017 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year, has lived a busy life and somehow makes it look easy. Boccher is an entrepreneur, U.S. Air Force spouse, Wounded Warrior Caregiver, military family advocate and mother of two, all while authoring a workbook and lesson to
Aug. 26, 2019 Just a phone call away - Employee Assistance Program Many are familiar with Military OneSource for active duty members; for Air Force civilians there is the Federal Occupational Health Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP is available for federal employee use to include AF civilians, AF affiliated contractors and their household members, including