July 30, 2024 Airmen of Altus: Mr. Zachary Hatter Get to know the Airman of the Month for April, Zachary Hatter, 97th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft crew chief.
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.
June 15, 2022 97 MXS wins AETC competition with automated tool tracker Members of the 97th Maintenance Squadron participated in the Air Education and Training Command “iChallenge,” winning the $225,000 top prize to further develop software that helps aircraft maintainers keep track of tools found in toolboxes.
May 5, 2022 97 AMW Airmen launch, protect 33 aircraft during severe weather flyaway Exactly 33 aircraft departed Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, May 3 to 4, 2022, to avoid a severe weather projection in the local area. The evacuation demonstrated Airmen's ability to safely and rapidly launch a large number of aircraft in a short time.
Nov. 4, 2020 97 MXS welding team fuses together mobility airpower The aircraft, engines and equipment used to train the next generation of mobility Airmen all have one thing in common: metal.
Aug. 27, 2020 Aircraft attendants preserve readiness through cleanliness Training exceptional mobility Airmen is a team effort and no one performs their role more cleanly than aircraft attendants from the 97th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.