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Oct. 13, 2020
Oklahoma ACES team experiences Altus’ mobility airpower firsthand

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce Aerospace and Defense, and Aerospace Commerce and Economic Services representatives toured Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, on October 7, 2020.
Oct. 9, 2020
Altus AFB tests water quality: ensures safe drinking water

The 97th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight takes monthly water samples to help manage safe drinking water at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
Oct. 6, 2020
97 AMW Hispanic Heritage Spotlight - TSgt Ezekiel Brito

National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors are from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. However, for U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ezekiel Brito, the NCO in charge of KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew
Sept. 30, 2020
The final account down: 97 CPTS closes out 2020

The 97th Comptroller Squadron Financial Analysis Flight closed out the 2020 fiscal year on Sept. 30, 2020, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla.
Sept. 28, 2020
97 AMW hosts first Flying Rodeo, tests instructor cadre capabilities

Altus Air Force Base hosted the first 97th Air Mobility Wing Flying Rodeo, September 24 and 25 2020.
Sept. 25, 2020
22nd Annual Cattle Drive kicks off Flying Rodeo

The 97th Air Mobility Wing hosted the 22nd Annual Cattle Drive on September 25, 2020, at Altus Air Force Base.
Sept. 23, 2020
97th Air Mobility Wing POW/MIA Recognition Day

As part of Prisoner of War and Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Recognition Day the 97th Air Mobility Wing held a 24-hour remembrance run, Sept. 18-19, 2020.
Sept. 3, 2020
Altus NCOA graduates excel in new virtual format

Two NCOs from the 97th Air Mobility Wing recently completed their NCO Academy coursework all from the comfort of their homes. U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Seth Roese with the 97th Operation Support Squadron and Tech. Sgt. Corey Targos with the 97th Training Squadron are members of only the second class
July 24, 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.
July 2, 2020
Base fishing pond supports new wildlife, open for families

The 97th Civil Engineer Squadron partnered with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation to create a catch and release fishing pond, which opened June 25, 2020 at Altus AFB.