News

Dec. 10, 2024
Altus AFB inspires future aviators at AIM fair

The 97th Air Mobility Wing’s Aviation Inspiration and Mentorship team hosted an aviation fair at Altus Junior High School in Altus, Oklahoma, Dec. 7, 2024.
Dec. 3, 2024
From classroom to cockpit: local teachers witness 97th AMW mission

Twenty-four teachers from 11 schools around Southwest Oklahoma experienced the 97th Air Mobility Wing’s mission firsthand during a KC-135 Stratotanker flight at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Nov. 21, 2024.
Oct. 10, 2024
Building bridges: Addressing the needs of military-connected students

Leadership from the 97th Air Mobility Wing met with local school administrators to inform them of the unique challenges faced by military children at Southwest Technology Center in Altus, Oklahoma, Oct. 9, 2024.
June 28, 2024
Fostering Community: Altus AFB HCC tour 97th MXG

Twelve Honorary Commanders with the 97th Air Mobility Wing, toured the 97th Maintenance Group at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 11, 2024, to gain an understanding of the daily tasks of the A-Team maintainers and why their job is crucial for wing mission readiness.
May 8, 2024
Gearing-up Future Innovators: AHS robotics classes visits 97th AMW

Students from Altus High School’s robotics classes visited the 97th Communications Squadron at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, May 2, 2024.
Jan. 25, 2024
97 AMW leaders induct new honorary commanders

On January 24, 2024, 97th Air Mobility Wing leaders hosted an induction ceremony at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, where 28 members from southwest Oklahoma's community were welcomed into the wing's Honorary Commander Program.
Jan. 18, 2024
Farm to the flightline: 97 AMW hosts Airpower and Agriculture

In honor of 46 years of partnership and connection, 97th Air Mobility Wing Airmen welcomed local agricultural members for the Airpower and Agriculture: Base Tour, Jan.12, 2024.
Nov. 14, 2023
Honoring those who serve; Veterans Day 2023

Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing, members of the VFW Post 4876 and the local community gathered to honor veterans during a ceremony, Nov. 11, 2023, at the Jackson County War Memorial in Altus, Oklahoma.
Nov. 6, 2023
Return of the ‘MAC’: Altus community members experience AAFB culture

Members of the Altus Military Affairs Committee participated in an orientation tour at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Nov. 2, 2023
Sept. 21, 2023
TCU ROTC cadets experience mission, culture at Altus AFB

Air Force cadets from Texas Christian University visited Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Sept. 14-15, 2023. During the two-day tour, the cadets interacted with Airmen and leaders across the base and gained insight on how different units work together in the Air Force.