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Aug. 15, 2019
Air University CCC talks leadership at all levels

For the 2019 Altus AFB SNCO Induction, the Mighty 97th had the pleasure of hosting the command chief of Air University (AU) as its guest speaker on Aug 9, 2019. Even though he specifically came to give his regards to the new senior supervisors, he shared his knowledge with those going through
Oct. 26, 2018
Breaking Routines: 97 AMW members walk kids to school

Students from L. Mendel Rivers Elementary School walked with 97 AMW Company Grade Officers, teachers and parents for a nation-wide Walk to School Day event, October 24, 2018, at Altus AFB, Okla.
Oct. 22, 2018
New commander takes charge of the 730th AMTS

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col Douglas Jeffrey assumed command of the 730th Air Mobility Training Squadron at Altus AFB, Oct 19, 2018.
Oct. 4, 2018
Doing More With More: 97 AMW Squadron Superintendents Course

At the head of every unit, there is a triad of leadership: it is the commander, first sergeant and superintendent who are charged with leading, training and disciplining their Airmen who complete the mission. Commanders and first sergeants undergo formal training on handling their units, but
Sept. 12, 2017
Airmanship 300

The First Term Airmen Course was an Air Force wide program that allowed new Airmen a week to in-process at a new base. In 2016 it was evaluated and is now revitalized as Airmanship 300, which focuses on developing next-generation leaders.Airmanship 300 continues from lessons learned in Airmanship
June 16, 2017
Carney takes command of the Mighty 97th

U.S. Air Force Major General Patrick Doherty, 19th Air Force commander, presided over the 97th AMW Change of Command ceremony where, U.S. Air Force Col. Todd Hohn relinquished command to Carney.