97 AMW welcomes newest civilian employees during the monthly onboarding session.

U.S. Air Force Col. Jeffrey Marshall, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, administers the oath of enlistment with new civilian personnel at Altus Air Force Base, July 21, 2023. The history of the oath of enlistment for federal personnel can be located in Article II of the Constitution, which calls for them to “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Heidi Bucins)

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97 AMW welcomes newest civilian employees during the monthly onboarding session.

97th Air Mobility Wing leadership stand alongside new civilian personnel for the oath of enlistment during the civilian onboarding session at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), July 31, 2023. There are about 3,500 personnel at Altus AFB including active duty, contractors and civilian counterparts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Heidi Bucins)

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97 AMW welcomes newest civilian employees during the monthly onboarding session.

New civilian personnel take the oath of enlistment during the civilian onboarding session at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), July 31, 2023. More than 18 new hires attended the session, starting their new careers by supporting the mission of training exceptional mobility Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Heidi Bucins)

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97 AMW welcomes newest civilian employees during the monthly onboarding session.

U.S. Air Force Col. Jeffrey Marshall, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, meets with the newest civilian employees for a briefing and the oath of enlistment during the monthly civilian onboarding ceremony held at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), July 31, 2023. Marshall emphasized that civilian personnel play an important role bringing knowledge and continuity to Altus AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Heidi Bucins)

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97 AMW welcomes newest civilian employees during the monthly onboarding session.

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Justin Brundage, 97th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) command chief, gathers with new civilian employees for a briefing and the oath of enlistment during the civilian onboarding ceremony at Altus Air Force Base, July 31, 2023. Brundage stated that the civilian population brings unique strengths and experiences to the mission at the 97th AMW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Heidi Bucins)

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Justin Silver, 97th Air Mobility Wing inspector general member, scans the new hire employee handbook at the monthly civilian onboarding session at Altus Air Force Base, July 31, 2023. The civilian handbook integrates new employees into their Air Force careers, providing information such as job functions, rules, regulations and benefit entitlements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Heidi Bucins)

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New civilian employees gather for the monthly civilian onboarding session at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), July 31, 2023. The civilian onboarding event is held to start the new-hire process, familiarize new employees with Altus AFB culture and take the oath of enlistment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Heidi Bucins)

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97 AMW welcomes newest civilian employees during the monthly onboarding session.

Published Aug. 1, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Heidi Bucins
97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. --

Leaders from the 97th Air Mobility Wing hosted the monthly civilian employee onboarding ceremony at Altus Air Force Base July 31, 2023. Col. Jeffrey Marshall, 97th AMW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Justin Brundage, 97 AMW command chief, met with the newest civilian employees for an onboarding briefing and administered the oath of enlistment. After the ceremony the civilians completed their onboarding orientation, meeting with other civilian partners on base.