11 Sep 2020

97 AMW vice commander, mobility students remember 9/11

U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Pavelshack, the 97th Air Mobility Wing vice commander, spoke to mobility students from the 97th Training Squadron during their final formation September 11, 2020 at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

27 Aug 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.

24 Aug 2020

97 MDG calls for patients, strengthen partnership program

The 97th Medical Group is soliciting Airmen, families and retirees to be a member of the Patient and Family Partnership Council at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

21 Aug 2020

From mission to mayor; citizen Airman serves community in, out of uniform

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Douglas Jeffrey, the 730th Air Mobility Training Squadron commander at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, has always aimed to leave things better than he found it. Jeffrey has carried this philosophy not only throughout his Air Force career, but also while serving as the Mayor of Vernon, Texas, from 2018 to 2020.

17 Aug 2020

Rivers Elementary students, staff safely ‘Return to Learn’

Rivers Elementary School began their school year, August 17, 2020, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Altus Public Schools implemented a Return to Learn protocol in order for students and staff to return to school safely.

4 Aug 2020

Protocol: masters of tradition

To ensure proper alignment with tradition, 97th Air Mobility Wing protocol office experts assist in the execution of military official ceremonies to honor the heritage they are founded on.

3 Aug 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.

31 Jul 2020

97 TRS students design solution for pilots

Students assigned to the 97th Training Squadron successfully tested a new part for the KC-135 Stratotanker, July 21, 2020, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, after designing and creating it in the 97th Air Mobility Wing Spark Cell.

28 Jul 2020

Altus 5/6 Warrior Council hosts ruck run

The Altus 5/6 Warrior Council hosted a base-wide ruck run competition from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on July 24, 2020, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla.

24 Jul 2020

97 AMW leaders induct newest honorary commanders

Leaders from the 97th Air Mobility Wing welcomed 15 southwest Oklahoma community members into the wing's honorary commanders (HCC) program during an induction ceremony on July 21, 2020 at Altus Air Force Base, Okla.