97 AMW Airmen compete in annual Wing Rodeo

Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing competed in the second annual Wing Rodeo at Altus Air Force Base, Nov. 4-5, 2021.

A-Team rolls out mobility airpower tire-by-tire

Aircraft workers from the 97th Maintenance Squadron Configurations Flight prepare tires for aircraft at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, July 20, 2021.

97 AMW Command Chief retires a ‘hometown hero’

There is a KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator who may be known to some as the man who clocked 5,715 hours of flight time. To others, he may be known as the Airman who began and finished his career at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. There may even be others who simply know him as the Oklahoma native

Local students enjoy “Mobility’s Hometown” culture during base visit

Fifth-grade students from Altus Intermediate School, Navajo Elementary School and Altus Christian Academy visited Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, April 29, 2020.

97 AMW Airmen demonstrate rapid airpower response during severe weather exercise

From ground to air: Altus’ MDT protects Air Force cyberspace

The 97th Communications Squadron is tasked with protecting Altus Air Force Base’s cybersecurity year-round, whether it’s from aircraft in the sky or network client systems on the ground. The 97th CS Airmen ensure all forms of communications are operational and secure in order to aid in the wing’s

97 AMW hosts first Flying Rodeo, tests instructor cadre capabilities

Altus Air Force Base hosted the first 97th Air Mobility Wing Flying Rodeo, September 24 and 25 2020.

Aircraft attendants preserve readiness through cleanliness

Training exceptional mobility Airmen is a team effort and no one performs their role more cleanly than aircraft attendants from the 97th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.

Mighty 97th conducts large formation exercise

Members of the 97th Air Mobility Wing conducted a large formation exercise, May 21, 2020 at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

97 AMW ensures emergency readiness with severe weather exercise

Airmen of the 97th Air Mobility Wing conducted a severe weather exercise on May 21, 2020 to practice emergency response procedures.Many residents in the Southern Midwest of the United States have grown up practicing procedures for tornadoes. At the 97th AMW, Airmen also need to practice aircraft