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May 13, 2025
Enid High School AFJROTC takes to the skies at Altus AFB

Students from Enid High School’s Air Force Junior ROTC took flight in a KC-46 Pegasus aircraft during their visit to Altus Air Force Base, Okla. on April 30, 2025.
Jan. 7, 2025
Happy Birthday Altus Air Force Base

U.S. Air Force photo illustration created to celebrate the 82nd birthday of Altus Air Force Base. Established in 1943 during World War II, Altus began as a crucial training base and has since grown into a powerhouse for air mobility and global readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman
Nov. 14, 2024
A New Era in Airshows: 56 ARS introduces KC-46 demo team

The 56th Air Refueling Squadron from Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma made history by debuting the world’s first KC-46 Pegasus demo team at The Wings and Warriors Fly-In at San Marcos, Texas, Nov. 9, 2024.
June 28, 2024
Fostering Community: Altus AFB HCC tour 97th MXG

Twelve Honorary Commanders with the 97th Air Mobility Wing, toured the 97th Maintenance Group at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 11, 2024, to gain an understanding of the daily tasks of the A-Team maintainers and why their job is crucial for wing mission readiness.
May 2, 2024
OU AFROTC takes flight with the Mighty 97th

University of Oklahoma Air Force ROTC cadets visited the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, April 25, 2024.
April 23, 2024
44th Annual Boom Symposium flies into Altus AFB

Airmen from the Altus Boom Association hosted the 44th Annual Boom Operator Symposium at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, April 19-20, 2024.
Nov. 18, 2022
Columbus AFB FAIPs experience mobility airpower first-hand

Eight First Assignment Instructor Pilots from Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, visited Altus AFB, Oklahoma, Nov. 15-17, 2022, to get first-hand experience on the KC-46 Pegasus and C-17 Globemaster III.
Nov. 9, 2022
‘World-class Airmen on a high class aircraft’

Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, has been training pilots and aircrew for decades, but throughout the last six years, a majority of this training has evolved along with technology.
July 15, 2022
56 ARS aircrew educate spouses during orientation flight

Pilots and boom operators from the 56th Air Refueling Squadron hosted a KC-46 Pegasus orientation flight for the spouses of the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, July 11, 2022.
July 6, 2022
Altus AFB Maintainers create first KC-46 tire refurbishment process

Thanks to members of the 97th Maintenance Group, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, recently became the first base capable of breaking down and reconstructing tires for the KC-46 Pegasus.

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