July 1, 2021 97th AMW welcomes Baker as new commander Col. Blaine Baker took command of the 97th Air Mobility Wing during a change of command ceremony July 1, 2021, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla.
May 1, 2020 Altus, Vance Airmen ‘salute’ Oklahomans fighting COVID-19 The 97th Air Mobility Wing here and the 71st Fighter Training Wing at Vance Air Force Base conducted a flyover of various medical facilities, May 1, 2020, as part of the America Strong collaborative salute initiative.