March 17, 2022 97th OG Airmen win AETC, Air Force-level awards Airmen from the 97th Operation Group won six Air Education and Training Command and Air Force-level awards in 2021.
Jan. 21, 2022 97 CES firefighters recognized for life saving efforts Six Airmen assigned to the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) Fire and Emergency Services Flight were presented life-saving awards signed by Jeffery Wagner, Air Force fire chief, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 13, 2022.
Dec. 22, 2021 FEMA reevaluates AAFB as potential emergency site The Federal Emergency Management Agency visited Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma to reevaluate the base as an emergency staging site in case of a natural disaster in Southwestern Oklahoma, December 16, 2021.
Nov. 10, 2021 A Veterans Day Salute: Retired Tech Sgt. Terry Kratz Throughout the years, Altus Air Force Base has been the home to thousands of Airmen and civilian employees, but to one special Veteran, the community of Altus is where he calls home.
Oct. 7, 2021 A1C Coveney lights up Fire Prevention Week with legacy story Fire prevention week is a tradition for firefighters to proactively ensure the safety of the public community. Airman 1st Class Joseph Coveney, 97th CES fire prevention specialist, provides life-preserving information during fire prevention week while sharing a special legacy of his own.
Sept. 29, 2021 AAFB tackles preparedness month with informative activities September is National Preparedness Month, a month long campaign to promote emergency awareness and preparedness for natural and man-made disasters. The 97th Civil Engineer Squadron's Emergency Management Flight shared ready.gov’s 2021 theme of "Prepare to protect; Preparing for disasters is
Sept. 9, 2021 SLPM guides AAFB families, leaders through education decisions Judy Mott, 97th Force Support Squadron, is the School Liaison Program Manager for military families at Altus Air Force Base. Her primary responsibility is to help incoming and outgoing students from kindergarten through 12th grade to ensure they have a balanced educational environment.
Aug. 19, 2021 89th AW visits AAFB with opportunities for Airmen Pilots and crew members from the 89th Airlift Wing based out of Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, visited Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, to educate, recruit, and showcase their mission to 97th Air Mobility Wing Airmen, Aug. 13, 2021.
March 12, 2021 Altus Air Force Base kicks-off 2021 AFAF campaign Altus Air Force Base’s Annual Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign officially kicked-off with a breakfast on March 8, 2021 and is scheduled to last until April 16. The AFAF is the official nonprofit charitable organization of the Air Force. The organization raises money for four charities that benefit
Sept. 3, 2020 97 AMW in Photos: assembling mobility aircrew training The 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen play a crucial role in the primary training mission at Mobility’s Hometown. One such task is training qualified C-17 Globemaster III loadmasters to be certified in airdrop training.