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Feb. 12, 2026
Altus Airmen support Valentines for Veterans

Airmen from Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, participated in the Valentines for Veterans program, an annual event honoring local veterans, Feb. 10, 2026. Over 15 volunteers delivered more than 100 handcrafted Valentine’s Day cards made by students at L. Mendel Rivers Elementary School to veterans at
Feb. 11, 2026
Honorary Commanders Get Inside Look of 97th Mission Support Group

Honorary Commanders from the City of Altus and surrounding communities participated in an immersion tour of the 97th Mission Support Group to gain a deeper understanding of the group's critical role in supporting the wing's mission at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 6, 2026.
Feb. 10, 2026
Boots on the Ground: Altus AFB Command Team Goes Behind the Scenes of Flight Safety with USDA in Hands-On Tour

The 97th Air Mobility Wing command team partnered with the base's safety team along with the U.S. Department of Agriculture wildlife specialists at Altus Air Force Base as part of the ongoing hands-on immersion tour series on Feb. 5, 2025.
Feb. 5, 2026
Altus KC-135 maintainers earn Knuckle Buster awards for rare field-level repairs

Maintainers assigned to the 97th Maintenance Squadron and 97th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron earned “Knuckle Buster” awards after completing two separate KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft repairs that demanded uncommon field-level repair capability, requiring multi-shift teamwork to return both aircraft
Feb. 4, 2026
Confined Space, Big Impact: Altus Air Force Base Trains to Save Lives

The 97th Civil Engineer Squadron conducted confined space awareness, operations, and technician training to enhance emergency response capabilities at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 20-21, 2026.
Jan. 27, 2026
Develop the Force: Altus Air Force Base’s First Term Enlisted Course Builds Mission-Ready Airmen

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. - The First Term Enlisted Course (FTEC) at Altus Air Force Base goes beyond a required program for Airmen arriving at their first duty station.
Jan. 8, 2026
Airmen of Altus: Airman 1st Class Karissa Philyaw

Get to know the Airman of the Month for November, Airman 1st Class Karissa Philyaw, 97th Operations Support Squadron airfield management operations coordinator, from Altus Air Force Base.
Jan. 8, 2026
Airmen of Altus: Airman 1st Class Detravion Green

Airman 1st Class Detravion Green, 97th Security Forces Squadron logistics supply technician, was named Altus Air Force Base’s Airman of the Month for October 2025, recognized for the consistency, professionalism and positive impact he brings to his team and the mission.
Dec. 19, 2025
Boots on the Ground: The 97th Communications Squadron (CS) Creates Powerful Connections Across Base

The series of hands-on immersion tours continue for the 97th Air Mobility Wing (AMW), this time with the 97th Communications Squadron (CS) on Dec. 18, 2025, gaining a direct understanding of how the 97th CS operates the installation with network security and vital communications.
Dec. 19, 2025
2025 Air Education and Training Command Airfield Operations Trainers of the Year

Please join us in congratulating the 97th Operations Support Squadron and several outstanding individuals who were recognized as the FY25 Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Airfield Operations Trainers of the Year!

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