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Boots on the Ground: The 97th Communications Squadron (CS) Creates Powerful Connections Across Base

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Kind, right, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, works on a computer with Airman 1st Class Nervy Calderon, center, 97th Communications Squadron client system technician, and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Erwin, left, 97th Mission Support Group senior enlisted leader, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 18, 2025. Kind witnessed how the Network Control Center monitors, manages, and troubleshoots the base’s network and communication systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring the computer.

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Emma Wright
VIRIN: 251218-F-PG471-1109.JPG
FULL SIZE: 4.14 MB
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 7_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

1000

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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