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  • Airmen from the protocall office

    Protocol: masters of tradition

    To ensure proper alignment with tradition, 97th Air Mobility Wing protocol office experts assist in the execution of military official ceremonies to honor the heritage they are founded on.
  • Virtual reality pilot training.

    97 OG collaborates with AFWERX, pilot training accelerates

    By using emerging technology combined with the new standards for pilot training, the97th OG has created the Virtual/Enhanced Reality Training, Innovation and Generation Office (VERTIGO) program for pilot training.
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    97th CPTS launches online portal, improves communication

    Airmen from the 97th Comptroller Squadron will launch the Comptroller Services Portal on August 3, 2020. The CSP is a user-friendly interface that delivers virtual CPTS customer service to active duty Air Force and civilian Airmen from any location. The website can be used to create and submit all active duty Air Force military pay, travel pay, and civilian pay inquiries.
  • Students design KC-135 part.

    97 TRS students design solution for pilots

    Students assigned to the 97th Training Squadron successfully tested a new part for the KC-135 Stratotanker, July 21, 2020, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, after designing and creating it in the 97th Air Mobility Wing Spark Cell.
  • two people hold an award together

    AETC recognizes two Altus maintainers for superior performance

    Two members of the 97th Maintenance Group at Altus Air Force Base were recently awarded the 2019 Air Education and Training Command Lt. Gen. Leo Marquez Award for the Civilian Manager and Technician categories.
  • two people holding a flag

    Mobility’s Hometown welcomes six new commanders this summer

    The 97th Air Mobility Wing celebrated one flight, three squadron, and two group changes of command in of June and July of 2020. In chronological order, U.S. Air Force Col. Judy Rattan took command of the 97th Medical Group, Lt. Col. Keaton Askew took command of the 97th Operations Support Squadron, Maj. Jonathan Esquivel took command of the 97th Contracting Flight, Maj. Andrew McFee took command of the 97th Security Forces Squadron, Maj. Travis Rush took command of the 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron and Col. David Vanderburg took command of the 97th Mission Support Group.
  • 5/6 Ruck Run

    Altus 5/6 Warrior Council hosts ruck run

    The Altus 5/6 Warrior Council hosted a base-wide ruck run competition from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on July 24, 2020, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla.
  • Honorary Commander Ceremony

    97 AMW leaders induct newest honorary commanders

    Leaders from the 97th Air Mobility Wing welcomed 15 southwest Oklahoma community members into the wing's honorary commanders (HCC) program during an induction ceremony on July 21, 2020 at Altus Air Force Base, Okla.
  • A KC-46A Pegasus assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas sits on the flightline July 11, 2020 at Travis Air Force Base, California. After six flights and 17 hours of total flying time, the successful aeromedical evacuation mission marked a key milestone in the progress of the KC-46 Initial Operational Test and Evaluation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa Garcia)

    KC-46 completes its first aeromedical evacuation mission

    Over the course of six flights and 17 hours, the mission, which originated at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, transited five patients and two attendees to Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia; Patrick Air Force Base, Florida; and Travis AFB, California. The mission was evaluated by the Air Force Testing and Evaluation Center.
  • Base fishing pond.

    Base fishing pond supports new wildlife, open for families

    The 97th Civil Engineer Squadron partnered with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation to create a catch and release fishing pond, which opened June 25, 2020 at Altus AFB.
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