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April 8, 2025
97th CES emphasizes preparedness ahead of severe weather season

Airmen from the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management flight held a briefing on March 20, 2025 at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma to inform local residents on how to prioritize readiness in order to respond to severe weather events, emphasizing safety and proactive measures.
March 10, 2025
97 MDG enhances readiness through SOAR exercise

Airmen from the 97th Medical Group tested their skills in the Sustainment Operations for Air Force Medical Responders (SOAR) exercise, retaining their readiness for real-world emergencies, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 27, 2025.
Nov. 26, 2024
AETC commander highlights mission success during Altus AFB visit

Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, commander of the Air Education and Training Command, met with leaders and members of the Mighty 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Nov. 20, 2024.
Sept. 20, 2024
Standing up new commands: designing the DAF for Great Power Competition

The panel discussed the development and realignment of the department’s commands during an era of Great Power Competition.
May 9, 2024
Altus AFB conducts readiness, deployment exercise

Airmen across the 97th Air Mobility Wing participated in a readiness and deployment exercise, April 29 - May 3, 2024. The installation performed various simulated activities, posturing to improve overall readiness of the Mighty 97th.
Nov. 29, 2023
58 AS Rat Pack drops Navy Leap Frogs over California

Airmen from the 58th Airlift Squadron supported the Navy Parachute Team (“The Leap Frogs”), during two sporting events in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, Nov. 17-19.
Nov. 2, 2023
Caduceus Spear offers joint training opportunity for 97th, 82nd and 71st MDGs

Airmen from the 97th Medical Group partnered with Airmen from Sheppard and Vance Air Force Bases for a readiness exercise at Clinton Sherman Airfield Park, Oklahoma, Oct. 26, 2023.
Oct. 19, 2023
97 TRS Eagles soar through Talon Challenge

In the dark, early morning hours, students from the 97th Training Squadron shuffle from their dorms to the running track with their reflective belts shining and a buzz of anticipation in the air.
Sept. 18, 2023
AETC senior medical leaders visit Mighty 97th

This past week, members of the 97th Medical Group welcomed Col. Christopher Grussendorf, Air Education and Training Command surgeon general, and Chief Master Sgt. Donald Cook, AETC chief of enlisted medical force, for a tour of the medical group and opportunities to meet with the group’s Airmen.
May 22, 2023
97 AMW demonstrates readiness with mock deployment and CBRN exercise

Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing participated in a mock deployment and Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) readiness exercise at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, May 2, 2023.

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