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Independance Day

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Altus AFB members celebrate Independence Day at Excellence Park July 4, 2011. Activities included a water slide, bean bag toss, bouncy castles and bleachers were available for guests to watch the Altus city fire-work display. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marianne E. Lane/ 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs-Released)
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Exercise

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – A role player with simulated injuries is evacuated by firefighters from the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron during the mock radilogical base-wide exercise June 29, 2011. The exercise took place on the North ramp where simulated pipe bombs were detonated effecting 18 personnel and the surrounding area. This training tested emergency crews and first responder’s ability to react, respond and recover individuals and assets during unplanned emergency events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Toon / 97th Air Mobility Wing - Public Affairs)
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97th Air Mobility Wing Change of Command

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Maj. Gen. Mark S. Solo, commander 19th Air Force speaks to Airmen of the 97th Air Mobility Wing about the history of Altus AFB during the wing change of command ceremony at Wings of Freedom Park June 23, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher A. Toon / 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs-Released)
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97th Air Mobility Wing Change of Command

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Col. Anthony B. Krawietz, commander 97th Air Mobility Wing speaks to Airmen at Wings of Freedom Park June 23, 2011. Colonel Krawietz formerly the vice commander of the 436th Airlift Wing, Dover AFB, DE. takes over command of the 97th AMW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher A. Toon / 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs-Released)
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97th Air Mobility Wing Change of Command

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Col. Jon T. Thomas, former commander of the 97th Air Mobility Wing completes a final inspection of Airmen at Wings of Freedom Park June 23, 2011. He relinquished command to Col. Anthony B. Krawietz who joined the wing from the 436th Airlift Wing, Dover AFB, DE. as the new base commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher A. Toon / 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs-Released)
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97th Air Mobility Wing Change of Command

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Soldiers from the Fort Sill 77th Army Band brass quartet play at Wings of Freedom Park during the change of command ceremony June 23, 2011.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher A. Toon / 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs-Released)
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97th Air Mobility Wing Change of Command Ceremony

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Members of Altus AFB stand at parade rest during the Change of Command ceremony at Wings of Freedom Park June 23, 2011. Colonel Krawietz, took over command of the 97th Air Mobility Wing, formerly the vice commander of the 436th Airlift Wing, Dover AFB, DE. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marianne E. Lane / 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs-Released)
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97th Air Mobility Wing Change of Command Ceremony

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Col. Jon T. Thomas, former commander of the 97th Air Mobility Wing gives a farewell speech to members of the wing during the Change of Command ceremony at Wings of Freedom Park June 23, 2011. He relinquished command to Col. Anthony B. Krawietz who joined the wing as the new base commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marianne E. Lane/ 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs-Released)
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97th Air Mobility Wing COC

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. –Col. Anthony B. Krawietz receives the guidon from Maj. Gen. Mark S. Solo, commander, 19th Air Force at Wings of Freedom Park June 23, 2011. Colonel Krawietz takes over command of the 97th Air Mobility Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher A. Toon / 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs-Released)
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Commanders Call

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. –Col. Jon T. Thomas, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, speaks at his last commander’s call at Veterans Theater June 16, 2011. Colonel Thomas talked about awards Airmen received at the Air Education Training Command and Air Force level, performance reports, decorations, and his appreciation for the men and women in the Mighty 97th who made his time at Altus a good experience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Christopher Toon / 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs-Released)
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Commanders Call

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Col. Jon T. Thomas, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, speaks at his last commander’s call at Veterans Theater June 16, 2011. Colonel Thomas talked about 101 Critical Days of Summer safety, the upcoming compliance inspection, and his appreciation for the men and women of the Mighty 97th who made his time at Altus a good experience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Christopher Toon / 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs-Released)
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Altus Airmen participate in NCAA Women’s College World Series opening ceremony

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.— The Tinker Air Force Base Honor Guard (left) and the Altus AFB Blue Knights Honor Guard (right) present the colors while Soldiers from the 77th United States Army Band, Fort Sill, play the National Anthem during the opening ceremony for the Women’s College World Series game between the Arizona State University Sun Devils and the Florida State University Gators June 7, 2011. Airmen from Altus and Tinker AFB as well as Sailors from the Take Charge and Move Out Naval unit assigned to Tinker AFB, also unraveled a large American flag in the outfield in honor of Military Appreciation Night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leandra D. Stepp / 97 Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs/Released)
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Altus Airmen participate in NCAA Women’s College World Series opening ceremony

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.— Airmen from Altus and Tinker Air Force Base, as well as Sailors from the Take Charge and Move Out Naval unit assigned to Tinker AFB, practice unraveling the American flag for the opening ceremony of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Division I Softball Championship game June 7, 2011 which was also Military Appreciation Night. The Amateur Softball Association of America Hall of Fame Stadium hosted the Women’s College World Series games between the Arizona State University Sun Devils and the Florida State University Gators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leandra D. Stepp / 97 Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs/Released)
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Altus AFB C-17 headlines Columbia, Mo. air show

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- A member of the Canadian Forces parachute team, the Skyhawks, descends to the ground after jumping from a C-17 Globemaster III during the Salute to Veterans Air Show at the Columbia Regional Airport May 29, 2011. The C-17 from Altus AFB was the headlining aircraft for the air show and also served as a jump platform for the 101st Airborne Division Parachute Demonstration Team, the Screaming Eagles, and the Skyhawks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenneth W. Norman/ Released/ 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs)
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ALS Graduation

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. - Airman Leadership School Class 11-F, graduated Jun. 3, 2011 (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Toon /97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs-Released.
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Altus Memorial Day service

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Col. Wyn Elder, 97th Air Mobility Wing vice commander, speaks to Airmen along with Altus community members at the Altus Veteran of Foreign Wars post 4876 May 30 2011 about paying respect to those who died while serving in the military. Memorial Day began as a ritual of remembrance and reconciliation after the Civil War. By the early 20th century, Memorial Day was an occasion for more general expressions of memory, as people visited the graves of their deceased relatives, whether they had served in the military or not. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Toon 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs-Released)
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Altus Memorial Day service

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Airmen from Altus AFB and Altus community members attend a Memorial Day service May 30 2011 at the Altus cemetery and pay respect to military members who died while serving their country. Memorial Day began as a ritual of remembrance and reconciliation after the Civil War. By the early 20th century, Memorial Day was an occasion for more general expressions of memory as people visited the graves of their deceased relatives, whether they had served in the military or not. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Toon /97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs-Released)
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Altus AFB AMC Rodeo Babecue Fundraiser

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. –The 97th Air Mobility Wing Rodeo Red River Riders KC-135 Stratotanker Maintenance Team for the 2011 Air Mobility Command Rodeo, hosted a barbecue fundraiser at the Freedom Community Center June 1, 2011. The proceeds of the fundraiser will go to the cost of sending the teams to the AMC Rodeo, a mobility aircraft competition to be held at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. for units from around the world. The 97th Maintenance Directorate “A-Team” members competing in the arrival and processing, preflight inspection, fuel servicing operations and daily operations include: Jim Domian, Dave Soderland, Mike Proveaux, John Kniesel, Robert Guber, Brian King, Josh Fraser, Shawn Atwood, Mike Brown, Kevin Hill, Kelly Harnden, and Ramiro Solis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Myles Stepp / 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs)
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Habitat for Humanity

Emily Wallace carries her pillow toy into her new house followed by her mother, Courtney Wallace, after a key presentation ceremony May 21. Several military members from the base partnered with the local Habitat for Humanity chapter to dedicate personal time helping to build her new house. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Brian Boisvert / 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs)
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C-141 Memorial Ceremony

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Maj. Gen. Mark Solo, 19th Air Force commander, Randolph Air Force Base and Master Sgt. Kathleen Disney, 313th Airlift Squadron, instructor loadmaster, McChord AFB, salute the C-141 Memorial May 30 in memory of all crew members who have died since 1966. General Solo is a former commander at Altus AFB, as well as a C-141 aircraft commander prior to becoming the commander of the 19th Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Marianne E. Lane 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs)
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