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Feb. 6, 2024
AMC commander recognizes Altus AFB Airmen for OAR contributions

Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command commander, presented Lt. Col. Patrick McLaughlin, 97th Air Mobility Wing director of staff, with the Bronze Star Medal of Valor at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 2, 2024.
Aug. 29, 2023
Moo-vin’ through Altus AFB: 25th Annual Cattle Drive

Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing hosted the 25th Annual Cattle Drive at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 24, 2023.
May 18, 2022
Police Week: 97 SFS MWD’s stay deployment-ready

Military working dog handlers and their canine partners are two sides of a sacred relationship. Together, they protect and defend Airmen through their matchless skill and unbreakable bond. For the dogs, it begins in their youth, as MWD handlers passionately and respectfully train their assigned dog
March 1, 2022
Commentary: Altus Airmen visit historic Black Wall Street in Tulsa

At the beginning of summer in 1921, an estimated 75 to 300 black Tulsans were gunned down in the uniquely flourishing segregated Greenwood district, dubbed “Black Wall Street”. Roughly 10,000 were left homeless as their houses and businesses were burned to the ground. I was astounded to learn that
Jan. 20, 2022
97 AMW integrates with USAF Weapons School for capstone

Members of two flying squadrons from the 97th AMW participated in capstone training for students enrolled in the United States Air Force Weapons School at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 29-Dec. 9, 2021.
Dec. 1, 2021
97 LRS secretary celebrates Native American history and heritage

Lela Julian, 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron secretary and a member of the Sac and Fox tribe, was born and raised in Oklahoma. As such, she tries to spread awareness of Native American Heritage to the Altus Air Force Base community. To Julian, the events she organizes teach Native American
Nov. 15, 2021
Bonded by Service: Airpower and agriculture come together during Farm City Week

Less than three percent of the United States’ population are either in the military or work in agriculture. However, both groups serve their nation by providing key elements to society: safety and sustenance. Airmen of the 97th Air Mobility Wing and members of the Altus agriculture industry took
Aug. 26, 2021
Altus AFB continues tradition with annual cattle drive

Airmen and family members looked on as cowboys and cowgirls from the Great Plains Stampede Rodeo drove dozens of longhorns and horses through Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 26, 2021.
July 26, 2021
Civil Air Patrol members visit Mobility's Hometown

Eleven Civil Air Patrol members visited the 97th Air Mobility Wing (AMW), July 21, 2021, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
July 20, 2021
A-Team rolls out mobility airpower tire-by-tire

Aircraft workers from the 97th Maintenance Squadron Configurations Flight prepare tires for aircraft at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, July 20, 2021.