Feb. 8, 2019 Pegasus Wings its Way to 97 AMW Today, the 97th Air Mobility Wing welcomed its newest weapon system, the KC-46A Pegasus to the official training unit of the Air Force’s state-of-the-art tanker aircraft, Feb. 8, 2019.
Jan. 29, 2019 97 AMW boom operators prepare for future KC-46 students The 56th Air Refueling Squadron has been training the past few months to ensure they are ready for the arrival of the KC-46 Pegasus. While simulators are useful, scheduling and usage can create delays that slow the process of training. That is where part-task trainers, or PTTs come into play.
Nov. 30, 2018 Pumping Innovation into the 97 AMW Fire Department The 97 AMW Fire Department is using modern and innovative technology to to train firefighters on proper firehose tactics in a variety of scenarios, including simulators and virtual reality equipment.
Sept. 25, 2018 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
Aug. 28, 2018 97 AMW Shows Innovation During Corrosion Inspection The Air Force Corrosion Protection Office came to Altus Air Force Base for a site inspection. They focused on the innovation, readiness and capabilities of the 97th Maintenance Group.
Sept. 23, 2016 Training for Decontamination Altus Air Force Base and Sheppard Air Force Base Airmen receive training for In-Place Patient Decontamination.