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    97 LRS continues to support sole C-17 airdrop training mission

    A typical day for an air transportation specialist assigned to the 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron includes precisely packaging 64 feet of parachute, securing two tons of material onto a handmade pallet while safely executing its transportation aboard the world’s most flexible cargo aircraft, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. 
  • This facility is the Confined Space Trainer for the members of the Altus Air Force Base fire department,

    Group CC, superintendents compete in confined space trainer

    The Group Commander and Superintendents Challenge had members go through a timed two level obstacle scenario to rescue an unconscious victim in the Confined Space Trainer, Sept. 27, 2019, at Altus AFB, Okla.
  • Tech. Sgt. Ezekiel Brito, 54th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, shows honorary commanders the boom pod on the KC-135 Stratotanker, May 31, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The honorary commanders were given the opportunity to visit all three major weapons systems at the base during the Honorary Commanders Boot Camp. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jackson N. Haddon)

    97 AMW in Photos

    The 97th Air Mobility Wing hosted the 2019 Honorary Commanders Boot Camp - an opportunity for civic leaders to learn more about the installation and mission at Altus Air Force Base.
  • U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Paul Pohnert, 97th Mission Support Group superintendent, talks about his experience of being a superintendent, during the Squadron Superintendents Course.

    Doing More With More: 97 AMW Squadron Superintendents Course

    At the head of every unit, there is a triad of leadership: it is the commander, first sergeant and superintendent who are charged with leading, training and disciplining their Airmen who complete the mission. Commanders and first sergeants undergo formal training on handling their units, but superintendents never went through any formal training…until now.
  • Warning signs alerts drivers to the closed roads around the traffic circle

    97 AMW Construction: Road to a Higher Quality of Life

    Roads are necessary for traveling in the modern world, so maintaining them is critical. Over time, road quality can degrade and require anything from small repairs to complete reconstruction. In early 2018, the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron enacted a seven-phase plan to ensure the roads are the safest conditions. Completing road reconstruction on the areas that need it the most will ensure members are able to do their part of the mission.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Allen Cook, an air freight specialist assigned to the 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron, separates cargo parachute strings to inspect it for damages, Feb. 12, 2018, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla.

    Air Ops: Always Out Front

    Altus AFB Airmen take pride in their squadron and show their support by yelling out squadron-specific chants to support their Airmen and boost morale. Most often, the cheers can be heard during promotion and award ceremonies or when an Airman from that squadron is recognized for a job well done. For the Aerial Operations (Air Ops) flight, the chant is “Always out front!” What does it mean to be “out front?” For members from the 97th Aerial Operations Flight, “out front” means setup, teardown and reconstructing the cargo pallets that make the mission at Altus AFB happen.
  • First sergeant is a duty assigned only to senior NCO’s and are distinguished by their diamond on their ensignia. First sergeants are the eyes and ears of the squadron for the commander to ensure Airmen are mission ready. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Cody Dowell/released)

    Eyes of the squadron

    At 97th Air Mobility Wing, seven first sergeants are responsible for the well-being of all personnel across the base. They are tasked with monitoring Airmen’s readiness, health, morale and discipline. First sergeants must undergo a 115 hour training course to serve as advisors to commanders about issues that impact Airmen. They are the eyes and
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brendin Peters (left), 317th Airlift Squadron loadmaster and U.S. Air Force Col. Craig Peters, 940th Air Refueling Wing commander, reunite in front of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft after a training mission, March 17, 2017, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Brendin Peters participated in a refueling training mission where his crew’s C-17 was refueled by a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft piloted by his father Craig Peters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody Dowell/Released)

    Father and son train together

    Altus Air Force Base trains new aircrew members every day, but on March 17, 2017, a father and son were reunited during a training mission together, 21,000 feet in the air.U.S. Air Force Col. Craig Peters, 940th Air Refueling Wing commander, piloted a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker and had the chance to refuel a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Taylor Swanson, 97th Comptroller Squadron financial services technician, aids a customer with questions about financial matters, Feb. 7, 2017, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The 97th CPTS helps to maximize resources for the base and resolve financial issues for the Airmen on it. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman Jackson N. Haddon/Released).

    Funding the Mission

    Money has a big effect on the mission and the 97th Comptroller Squadron makes sure the base has the funds to keep planes in the air and keep money in the pockets of our Airmen.
  • U.S Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft takes off for the Altus Exercise July 26 2016, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The ALTEX is designed to test the abilities of instructors and student aircrews in the face of real world mission requirements. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman Jackson N. Haddon/Released).

    The Altus Exercise

    The quarterly exercise is a test of the instructors and student aircrew’s training and abilities. For both instructors and students the goal is to be ready.
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