News - Tag KC-135

Sept. 3, 2026
Altus AFB celebrates 70 years of the KC-135

The 97th Air Mobility Wing held a celebration to honor the 70th anniversary of the KC-135 Stratotanker at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 31 – Sept.1, 2026.
Sept. 12, 2025
Oklahoma airpower over at Ontario airport

Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing’s Demonstration Team represented Altus Air Force Base at London International Airport for Airshow London SkyDrive 2025, Sept. 5-7 in London, Ontario. According to a media release from the event host, the drive-in airshow sold out of tickets following three
Sept. 9, 2025
AMC and AFGSC commanders recognize tanker support for Operation Midnight Hammer

Air Mobility Command and Air Force Global Strike Command leadership recognized Airmen at multiple air refueling bases Aug. 27-Sept. 5 who played a critical role in the success of Operation Midnight Hammer.
July 22, 2025
Future Aviators Take Flight at Altus AFB

Students from the Aim High Flight Academy visited Altus Air Force Base on July 17, 2025, to learn more about the Air Force and its mission.
April 24, 2025
The View from the Boom: 54th ARS Delivers Airpower with the Thunderbirds

The 54th Air Refueling Squadron from Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, refueled the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds in flight on their way to the Wings Over West Texas Air Show at Dyess AFB, Texas, April 17, 2025.
Jan. 7, 2025
Happy Birthday Altus Air Force Base

U.S. Air Force photo illustration created to celebrate the 82nd birthday of Altus Air Force Base. Established in 1943 during World War II, Altus began as a crucial training base and has since grown into a powerhouse for air mobility and global readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman
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.
July 12, 2024
Work hard play hard: Altus AFB hosts Bring Your Kids to Work Day

The 97th Air Mobility Wing and the Aviation, Inspiration, and Mentorship team hosted a Bring Your Kids to Work Day at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, July 3, 2024.This event gave Airmen’s children and families a glimpse into the world of what their loved ones do in the office.
April 23, 2024
44th Annual Boom Symposium flies into Altus AFB

Airmen from the Altus Boom Association hosted the 44th Annual Boom Operator Symposium at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, April 19-20, 2024.
Jan. 16, 2024
97 AMW Spark Cell: igniting new innovation

Airmen from the 97th Operations Group utilized the Wing Innovation Advancement Center, or Spark Cell, to create solutions to improve mission capabilities.

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