97 AMW welcomes U.S. Sen. Lankford to AAFB

U.S. Air Force Col. Patrick Brady-Lee (left), 97th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) vice commander, briefs U.S. Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma (right), about the wing’s mission while touring Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 23, 2023. Airmen and key spouses from the 97th AMW showcased the wing’s mission along with projects that will enhance quality of life for Airmen and families at Altus AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trenton Jancze)

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97 AMW welcomes U.S. Sen. Lankford to AAFB

Robbie Holder, Altus Public Schools assistant superintendent, presents plans to U.S. Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma for the new school on Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 23, 2023. The new school will replace the current school on base, L. Mendel Rivers Elementary School, which serves almost 400 military-connected students. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trenton Jancze)

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97 AMW welcomes U.S. Sen. Lankford to AAFB

Cindy Lankford, wife of U.S. Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma, poses for a photo with the 97th Air Mobility Wing key spouses at Altus, Oklahoma, Feb. 23, 2023. Lankford had the opportunity to tour the spouse coworking space and Airmen Resilience Center during her visit to Altus Air Force Base. (courtesy photo)

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97 AMW welcomes U.S. Sen. Lankford to AAFB

Rodger Kerr, Altus Chamber of Commerce president and CEO, talks with Cindy Lankford, wife of U.S. Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma, and 97th Air Mobility Wing key spouses about the spouse coworking space at Altus, Oklahoma, Feb. 23, 2023. The space is a dedicated place for military spouses to mingle with the local community, network with local employers, and focus on their careers. (courtesy photo)

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97 AMW welcomes U.S. Sen. Lankford to AAFB

Gary Jones (center), Altus city manager, discusses a new off-base housing project in Altus, Oklahoma, with U.S. Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma (left), Feb. 23, 2023. The project will add 156 housing units for the local community and service members at Altus Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trenton Jancze)

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97 AMW welcomes U.S. Sen. Lankford to AAFB

Ashley Adams, 97th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) key spouse, discusses different programs at the Airmen Resilience Center (ARC) with Cindy Lankford, wife of U.S. Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma, and other 97th AMW key spouses, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 23, 2023. The ARC offers support services including sexual assault prevention and response, military family life counseling, religion education classes, and more. (courtesy photo)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Teddy Boyd (center-right), 56th Air Refueling Squadron commander, talks about the KC-46 Pegasus with U.S. Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma (center-left), at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 23, 2023. With more refueling capacity, improved efficiency and increased capabilities for cargo and aeromedical evacuation, the KC-46 provides aerial refueling support to the Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trenton Jancze)

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97 AMW welcomes U.S. Sen. Lankford to AAFB

U.S. Air Force Capt. Philip Colwell (center), 97th Air Mobility Wing commander’s action group, showcases the cockpit of a KC-46 Pegasus to U.S. Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma (left), and his wife Cindy (right), Feb. 23, 2023. During their visit, the Lankford’s had the opportunity to visit L. Mendel Rivers Elementary School, local housing projects, the spouse coworking space, a KC-46 Pegasus and other locations throughout the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trenton Jancze)

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97 AMW welcomes U.S. Sen. Lankford to AAFB

Published March 1, 2023
By Senior Airman Trenton Jancze
97th Air Mobility Wing Publics Affairs

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. --

U.S. Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma, and his wife Cindy, visited the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 23, 2023. During their visit, the Lankford’s had the opportunity to visit L. Mendel Rivers Elementary School, local housing projects, the spouse coworking space, a KC-46 Pegasus and other locations throughout the base. Airmen and key spouses from the 97th AMW showcased the wing’s mission along with projects that will enhance quality of life for Airmen and families at Altus AFB.