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Dec. 6, 2024
Airmen of Altus: SrA Carapia Gonzalez

Get to know the Airman of the Month for October, Senior Airman Carapia Gonzalez, 97th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron aerospace medical technician, from Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
Nov. 25, 2024
Mission ready, medically mighty: 97 MDG hosts AETC, AFMEDCOM leaders

Airmen and leaders from the 97th Medical Group welcomed Col. John Davis, Air Education and Training Command command surgeon, Chief Master Sgt. Paul Ellis, AETC chief of the medical enlisted force, Col. Betty Venth, incoming Medical Wing Medical Readiness Command-Alpha commander, and Chief Master
Nov. 7, 2024
Flu Season: How to stay healthy

As flu season reaches its peak, staying healthy and preventing the spread of illness is more important than ever. Whether at home or work, taking precautions can help avoid getting sick and protect those around you.
Sept. 9, 2024
Air Force Surgeon General conducts wellness check at the Mighty 97th

Lt. Gen. John J. DeGoes, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, and Chief Master Sgt. James Woods, Chief, Medical Enlisted Force, visited Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 26, 2024.
Aug. 6, 2024
97 AMW welcomes nine new commanders in 2024

From May through July of 2024, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, bid farewell to outgoing group and squadron commanders, and welcomed new commanders during numerous change of command ceremonies.
April 2, 2024
Joint exercise at Altus AFB tests mission-readiness of Airmen and Soldiers

Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing participated in an aeromedical evacuation training exercise, known as Caduceus Spear, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 28, 2024.
Nov. 2, 2023
Caduceus Spear offers joint training opportunity for 97th, 82nd and 71st MDGs

Airmen from the 97th Medical Group partnered with Airmen from Sheppard and Vance Air Force Bases for a readiness exercise at Clinton Sherman Airfield Park, Oklahoma, Oct. 26, 2023.
Sept. 18, 2023
AETC senior medical leaders visit Mighty 97th

This past week, members of the 97th Medical Group welcomed Col. Christopher Grussendorf, Air Education and Training Command surgeon general, and Chief Master Sgt. Donald Cook, AETC chief of enlisted medical force, for a tour of the medical group and opportunities to meet with the group’s Airmen.
March 24, 2023
Mobility airpower on display during AAFB’s large force exercise

Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing conducted a large force exercise, March 24, 2023, evacuating 20 aircraft as part of a severe weather exercise at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
Jan. 27, 2023
AAFB leaders showcase mission, Airmen to CINC IEA team

For two days, Altus Air Force Base Airmen and surrounding community members showcased why they believe they deserve the 2023 Commander in Chief Installation Excellence Award Jan. 19-20, 2023.