97 AMW Conducts First KC-46 Flight at Altus

A KC-46 took off from Altus Air Force Base on Feb. 21, 2019. This marked the first KC-46 flight at the 97 AMW.

Col. Carney speaks at Southwest Oklahoma speaking series

What is a CCRI and how to be ready

From April 15 -19, 2019, the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) will conduct a Command Cyber Readiness Inspection (CCRI) of Altus Air Force Base unclassified and classified networks, standalone computers, classified processing areas, communication closets and organization-specific systems.

97 AMW participates in 21st Valentines for Vets

Approximately 25 members of the 97th Air Mobility Wing delivered Valentine's Day cards made by children from local elementary schools thanking veterans from local neighborhoods for their service as part of the "Valentine's for Vets" program, Feb. 14, 2019.

PACE visits 97 AMW Airmen

Members of the PACE team came down for three days to teach several courses to further the development of the 97th Air Mobility Wing members, Feb. 12-14, 2019, teaching members about a variety of different Air Force professional development topics.

The recipe for excellence

Combine one part teamwork with equal parts of professionalism, quality and skill. This is the recipe for excellence, which Hangar 97 Dining Facility members follow daily and is why they are nominated for the 2019 John L. Hennessy Trophy.

KC-46 arrives at 97 AMW

Photos from the KC-46 arrival ceremony

97 AMW celebrates arrival of KC-46 Pegasus

The 97th Air Mobility Wing welcomed its first KC-46A Pegasus Feb. 8, 2019. The “Spirit of the Mighty 97th” was the first KC-46 to be delivered to the formal training unit at Altus Air Force Base.

Pegasus Wings its Way to 97 AMW

Today, the 97th Air Mobility Wing welcomed its newest weapon system, the KC-46A Pegasus to the official training unit of the Air Force’s state-of-the-art tanker aircraft, Feb. 8, 2019.

56th ARS Flies Their First KC-46 Home

Since the announcement in 2014 that the KC-46a Pegasus was going to find its home with the 97th Air Mobility Wing, the base has been eagerly awaiting its arrival. No group has been more excited than the 56th Air Refueling Squadron, the KC-46 formal training unit assigned to Altus Air Force Base.