March 2, 2023 DSD fair teaches AAFB Airmen about career opportunities Airmen from the 97th Force Support Squadron formal training section hosted a developmental special duty fair at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 2, 2023, to educate Airmen on career-broadening opportunities.
March 1, 2023 97 AMW welcomes U.S. Sen. Lankford to AAFB U.S. Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma, and his wife Cindy, visited the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 23, 2023.
Feb. 28, 2023 97 AMW Airmen ‘AIM’ to inspire at local aviation fair Altus Air Force Base’s Aviation Inspiration and Mentorship team partnered with local educators to host an aviation fair for children of all ages at Altus Junior High School in Altus, Oklahoma, Feb. 25, 2023.
Feb. 24, 2023 AAFB Airman digs 97 CES ‘dirt boy’ role Senior Airman John Mason is the type of guy who loves getting his hands dirty. As a 97th Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and equipment operator journeyman, or "dirt boy," for the past three years, Mason feels he has found a passion.
Feb. 23, 2023 Chicago kid, Altus defender seizes opportunity for better life From growing up in a dangerous and impoverished neighborhood in Chicago to becoming a U.S. Air Force Airman, Airman 1st Class Michael Mason, 97th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, understands the need to better oneself.
Feb. 2, 2023 97 AMW hosts MAF Competency Summit to focus on future fight Airmen from Air Mobility Command and Air Education and Training Command gathered at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma for the first Mobility Air Force Competency Summit Jan. 24-26, 2023. During the summit, attendees discussed the realignment of aircrew training to best prepare pilots, loadmasters and
Feb. 1, 2023 AAFB aircrews demonstrate agility, spice up training during severe weather Instructor pilots, boom operators and loadmasters from Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, turned an obstacle into an opportunity during a period of severe weather, Jan. 20-25, 2023.
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.
Jan. 4, 2023 AAFB celebrates 80 years of mobility airpower, community partnership From an area that originally prospered as a regional hub for cotton trade and distribution, Altus has since become a hub for mobility aircrew training. On Jan. 1, 2023, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, turned 80 years old.
Dec. 13, 2022 AAFB SELs develop coping skills class to bolster mental health Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Joanne S. Bass recently discussed the importance of mental health care and supporting Airmen. Two senior enlisted leaders from Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, followed suit by developing an 8-week course to help