News

May 12, 2022
‘Small but Mighty’ 97 MDG celebrates National Nurse, Medical Technician week

National Nurses and Medical Technicians Week occurs on May 6-12, 2022, and provides an opportunity to honor the contributions of these healthcare providers to patient care.
March 2, 2022
97 MDG offers new alternative medical services

The 97th Medical Group at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, recently started new acupuncture and osteopathic manipulation treatment (OMT) services, which are alternative therapies for treating different conditions.
Dec. 17, 2021
Air Force Band of the West spreads holiday cheer in Altus

The U.S. Air Force Band of the West from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, visited the Mighty 97th and downtown Altus to play holiday songs, Dec. 14, 2021.
Oct. 5, 2021
97th AMW commanders’ spouses ensure AF family readiness

Mobility's Hometown hosted an annual leadership spouses tour for the spouses to learn about the commander's priorities and how the base completes its mission of training exceptional mobility Airmen at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Sept. 30, 2021.
Aug. 6, 2021
USAF, USSF Surgeon General visits ‘small but mighty’ 97th AMW

The ranking U.S. Air Force medical officer and members of his leadership team visited Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 4, 2021.
March 23, 2021
Mission, culture at heart of CMSAF visit to AAFB

Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing welcomed Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass during a visit to Altus Air Force Base March 2, 2021.
Feb. 12, 2021
97 AMW Airmen receive second dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Members of the 97th Air Mobility Wing received their second round of COVID-19 vaccinations February 12, 2021, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
Feb. 4, 2021
MDG commander, spouse share culinary skills with Airmen

Airmen gather in a kitchen exchanging knowledge on cooking skills. Homemade chicken soup was boiling on the stovetop as they shared a sense of community and family. This is how Col. Judy Rattan, the 97th Medical Group commander at Altus Air Force Base, and her husband Chris Rattan, enjoy spending
Dec. 7, 2020
97 MDG highlights readiness to AETC surgeon general team

Medical leadership from Air Education and Training Command in Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, visited Altus Air Force Base to take part in an immersion tour of the 97th Medical Group, Dec. 3, 2020. The immersion tour showcased the 97th MDG’s readiness capabilities to Col. Michael Higgins,
Aug. 24, 2020
97 MDG calls for patients, strengthen partnership program

The 97th Medical Group is soliciting Airmen, families and retirees to be a member of the Patient and Family Partnership Council at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.