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Air Force Band of the West spreads holiday cheer in Altus

U.S. Air Force Col. Judy Rattan, 97th Medical Group (MDG) commander, records a video of the U.S. Air Force Band of the West performing at the 97th MDG at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 14, 2021. The USAF Band of the West has performed for presidents, heads of state, and dignitaries from around the world, earning an outstanding reputation among America's military bands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Christenson)
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Air Force Band of the West spreads holiday cheer in Altus

The U.S. Air Force Band of the West performs at the Base Exchange at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 14, 2021. The USAF Band of the West travels more than 125,000 miles annually and provides hundreds of performances to military and civilian audiences throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Puerto Rico. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Christenson)
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97 CES designs and builds frangible flood gates

Stamped into fresh concrete, the “Dirt Boyz” emblem marks the foundation of a new frangible flood gate being constructed by 97th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 9, 2021. One of the missions of the 97 CES is to support the training, airlift and refueling missions of the 97th Air Mobility Wing by providing facilities and infrastructure such as these new flood gates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Sizelove)
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97 CES designs and builds frangible flood gates

Michael McCoy, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) equipment operator, stamps a “Dirt Boyz'' emblem into the concrete foundation of a new frangible flood gate at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 9, 2021. Designed by the 97 CES to break on purpose, the gates can easily be ‘reset’ after a rain event by replacing an inexpensive and readily available locking mechanism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Sizelove)
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97 CES designs and builds frangible flood gates

Members of the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) work on the concrete foundation of a new frangible flood gate at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 9, 2021. Each of these gates, designed and built by the 97 CES, saves an average of $90K per gate compared to similar work performed by contractors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Sizelove)
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97 CES designs and builds frangible flood gates

Members of the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) work on the concrete foundation of a new frangible flood gate at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 9, 2021. Each of these gates, designed and built by the 97 CES, saves an average of $90K per gate compared to similar work performed by contractors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Sizelove)
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97 CES designs and builds frangible flood gates

Members of the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) pour and work concrete during construction of a frangible flood gate at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 9, 2021. This is the seventh such gate designed and built by the 97 CES, with an eighth gate on the south side of the base built by contractors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Sizelove)
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97 CES designs and builds frangible flood gates

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Miquel Aubert, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) pavements and construction equipment apprentice, uses a board to float freshly poured concrete at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 9, 2021. The concrete is the foundation of a frangible flood gate designed by the 97 CES to prevent damage to the base’s permit fence during rain events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Sizelove)
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97 CES designs and builds frangible flood gates

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Blake Silvis, 97th Civil Engineering Squadron (CES) structural craftsman, welds a part of a fence at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 17, 2021. This is the seventh gate designed and built by the 97th CES on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Christenson)
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97 CES designs and builds frangible flood gates

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman James Gonzales, 97th Civil Engineering Squadron equipment operator, and Chief Master Sergeant Ceasar Flores, 97th Air Mobility Wing command chief, pose for a photo at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 17, 2021. Flores helped Gonzales remove a pin from a fence with the rock he is holding. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Christenson)
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97 CES designs and builds frangible flood gates

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman James Gonzales, 97th Civil Engineering Squadron equipment operator, and Chief Master Sergeant Ceasar Flores, 97th Air Mobility Wing command chief, pose for a photo at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 17, 2021. Flores helped Gonzales remove a pin from a fence with the rock he is holding. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Christenson)
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97 CES designs and builds frangible flood gates

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Blake Silvis, 97th Civil Engineering Squadron structural craftsman, welds a part of the fence at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 17, 2021. The “Dirt Boyz” are building and upgrading the fence around the perimeter of the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Christenson)
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97 CES designs and builds frangible flood gates

U.S. Air Force Col. Blaine Baker, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, talks with 97th Civil Engineering Squadron members about the new portion of the fence at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 17, 2021. A total of eight gates have been constructed, with one on the south side of the base built by contractors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Christenson)
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97 AMW commander visits Laughlin AFB pilot students

A T-6 Texan II takes off at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 10, 2021. The T-6 is the primary trainer aircraft used for U.S. Air Force and allied nation pilot training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Christenson)
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97 AMW commander visits Laughlin AFB pilot students

A C-17 Globemaster III from Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma, sits on the airfield at Laughlin AFB, Texas, Dec. 10, 2021. Currently, Laughlin AFB uses the T-6 Texan II, T-38C Talon, and the T-1A Jayhawk to teach American and allied nation pilots to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Christenson)
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97 AMW commander visits Laughlin AFB pilot students

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jordan Skillman, student pilot in the 96th Flying Training Squadron at Laughlin Air Force Base (AFB), Texas, presents Col. Blaine Baker, commander of the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus AFB, Oklahoma, an award during a pilot graduation ceremony at Laughlin AFB, Dec. 10, 2021. More than 21,000 pilots have received wings at Laughlin AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Christenson)
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97 AMW commander visits Laughlin AFB pilot students

U.S. Air Force Col. Blaine Baker, commander of the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma, and Capt. Jay Kalson, instructor pilot in the 434th Flying Training Squadron at Laughlin AFB, Texas, prepare for takeoff in the T-6 Texan II at Laughlin (AFB), Dec. 10, 2021. The T-6 cruises at 320 miles per hour, holds 1,200 pounds of gas, and has a range of 1,000 miles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Christenson)
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97 AMW commander visits Laughlin AFB pilot students

U.S. Air Force Col. Blaine Baker, commander of the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma, and Capt. Jay Kalson, instructor pilot in the 434th Flying Training Squadron at Laughlin AFB, Texas, read flight plans before takeoff at Laughlin AFB, Dec. 10, 2021. Baker received part of his pilot training at Laughlin AFB in 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Christenson)
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97 AMW commander visits Laughlin AFB pilot students

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Austin Gutt, 47th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) aircrew flight equipment journeyman, and Staff Sgt. Chloe Bettes, 47th OSS aircrew flight equipment technician, tighten the laces on a “G-suit” for Col. Blaine Baker, commander of the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma, for his T-6 Texan II flight at Laughlin (AFB), Texas, Dec. 9, 2021. The “G-suit” is designed to prevent the pilot from blacking out under extreme acceleration force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Christenson)
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97 AMW commander visits Laughlin AFB pilot students

Pilot students from Laughlin Air Force Base (AFB), Texas, listen to pilot instructors from the 96th Flying Training Squadron, talk about the C-17 Globemaster III at Laughlin AFB, Dec. 9, 2021. Approximately 300 students graduate from pilot training annually at Laughlin AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Christenson)
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