Committee of 100

A student from the 97th Training Squadron rides a horse during the quarterly Committee of 100 dinner, April 15, 2019, at Altus, Okla. After the dinner and introductions, the members from the 97th Air Mobility Wing were able to ride horses and a mechanical bull while children jumped in bounce houses.

A student from the 97th Training Squadron rides a mechanical bull during the quarterly Committee of 100 dinner, April 15, 2019, at Altus, Okla. More than 300 base members attended the event, showcasing a strong bond between the local community and the 97th Air Mobility Wing.

Newcomers, returning deployers and family members from the 97th Air Mobility Wing watch U.S. Air Force Col. William Mickley, 97th Operations Group commander, step onto the stage to introduce members from the 97th OG, April 15, 2019, at Altus, Okla. Commanders from each group stood up and introduced their members to the Committee of 100 to welcome them to Altus.

A member of the 97th Air Mobility Wing receives a laptop as a door prize during the quarterly Committee of 100 dinner, April 15, 2019, at Altus, Okla. The committee members gave out many prizes including a laptop, TV, concert tickets and more to welcome members to the community.

Members of the 97th Air Mobility Wing get food from a buffet line during the quarterly Committee of 100 dinner, April 15, 2019, at Altus, Okla. The Committee of 100 is a quarterly event hosted by the community of Altus to welcome newcomers, returning deployers and family members to Altus.

A student from the 97th Training Squadron receives food during the quarterly Committee of 100 dinner, April 15, 2019, at Altus, Okla. The Committee of 100 puts on a dinner celebration offering door prizes and games afterwards.

A member of the Shortgrass Rattlesnake Association holds a rattlesnake up before members of the 97th Air Mobility Wing, April 15, 2019, at Altus, Okla. Each Committee of 100 dinner is different and meant to showcase an aspect of the local culture in Altus.