Happy Father's Day from the 97th AMW

U.S. Air Force Capt. Lance Hayes, 97th Healthcare Operations Squadron flight commander of medical readiness, poses with his two children at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 17, 2021. Hayes said the best part of being a father is watching his kids grow and having a positive impact in their lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Christenson)

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Happy Father's Day from the 97th AMW

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Aaron Bahn, 97th Air Mobility Wing administration specialist, laughs with his family in the nursery of his home at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 10, 2021. Bahn said the biggest difference in being a military dad is valuing everything more due to the scarcity of time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Christenson)

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Happy Father's Day from the 97th AMW

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Christopher Sakai, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron unaccompanied housing superintendent, poses with his wife and son at the playground at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 16, 2021. Sakai’s favorite part about being a dad is making his kids laugh. He’s proud of those little moments as they start to grow and develop into their own person. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Christenson)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Andre Miles, 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron unilateral aircrew training NCO in charge, poses with his two daughters and wife in front of pallets at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 16, 2021. Miles said the biggest difference in being a military dad is having to be a father from a thousand miles away and having to move the family often. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Christenson)

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Happy Father's Day from the 97th AMW

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Adam Glover, 58th Airlift Squadron director of operations, poses with his 4 biological children, wife and foster child, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 17, 2021. Glover said he wants his children to enjoy what they do and excel at it, whether that be gymnastics, baseball or gardening. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Christenson)

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Happy Father's Day from the 97th AMW

Mr. Jeremey Stevens, 97th Force Support Squadron fitness director, poses with his two children at Heritage Park Theatre in Altus, Oklahoma, June 17, 2021. Steven’s favorite part about being a dad is watching his kids grow up and being there for them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Christenson)

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Happy Father's Day from the 97th AMW

Published June 21, 2021
By Airman 1st Class Kayla Christenson
97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. --

Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing pose with their families for Father’s Day at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Fathers across the wing shared their experiences as military dads by answering what their favorite part of being a dad was and how being in the military makes fatherhood different. Over 44 percent of active duty service members have children according to America’s Promise Alliance.