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Sept. 3, 2020
97 AMW in Photos: assembling mobility aircrew training

The 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen play a crucial role in the primary training mission at Mobility’s Hometown. One such task is training qualified C-17 Globemaster III loadmasters to be certified in airdrop training.
Aug. 3, 2020
97 OG collaborates with AFWERX, pilot training accelerates

By using emerging technology combined with the new standards for pilot training, the97th OG has created the Virtual/Enhanced Reality Training, Innovation and Generation Office (VERTIGO) program for pilot training.
June 22, 2020
97 AMW honors CCAF graduates

Twenty-eight members from the 97th Air Mobility Wing received Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) degrees during a graduation ceremony, June 18, 2020. This ceremony celebrated the graduates of the fall 2019 and spring 2020 classes.
May 8, 2020
MTL, student leader teams continue training despite COVID-19

As facility changes continue to occur across the 97th Air Mobility Wing due to the Coronavirus pandemic, one thing has remained constant for 97th Training Squadron military training leaders: guiding the Air Force’s newest Airmen from technical training to the operational Air Force.
April 21, 2020
97 MXG designs safer engine trailer test

At the 97th Air Mobility Wing, C-17 Globemaster III, KC-46 Pegasus and KC-135 Stratotanker students are trained continuously to become operational Airmen. Concurrently, maintainers with the 97th Maintenance Squadron work to keep Airmen safe and move the mission of Mobility’s Hometown forward.
April 10, 2020
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
Sept. 30, 2019
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.
Jan. 24, 2019
Small idea makes big impact for 97 TRS students

The 97th Training Squadron just made it that much easier to get information as a student.
Nov. 5, 2018
97 AMW First Wing to Receive Cutting-Edge Simulator

Virtual reality is a relatively new medium that has allowed for major innovation in the entertainment industry and is now providing potential lifesaving training for the base Fire Department.
Oct. 26, 2018
97th Operations Group: Constantly learning and constantly training

The 97th Operations Group participated in a training day October 20, 2018, on Altus AFB.

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