News

Sept. 15, 2022
MWD Cora retires after 7 years of service

After seven years, two deployments, five missions and countless long days and nights, Cora, 97th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, is hanging up her leash and collar.
Sept. 9, 2022
Bull Watkins: local rancher serves Airmen, community

It’s 1957, a beautiful summer night in Altus, Oklahoma, and the lights on Commerce Street are shining bright. Five-year-old Gary Watkins sits with his father in his living room. Outside, airplanes from Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma whiz overhead, streaking through the night sky like shooting stars.
Sept. 6, 2022
AETC commander focused on Airmen, mission during AAFB visit

Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, visited Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, with his wife, Maureen, Aug. 31 through Sept. 1, 2022.
Aug. 4, 2022
AAFES senior enlisted advisor visits AAFB, focusing on quality of life

The senior enlisted advisor for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, toured the exchange at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, and met with 97th Air Mobility Wing leaders August 3, 2022.
Aug. 4, 2022
AAFB showcases STEM, mission to local teachers

Leaders from the 97th Air Mobility Wing hosted 14 local teachers during a tour of Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 2, 2022.
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 14, 2022
Committee of 100 hosts Airmen during ‘Taste of Altus’ event

Airmen, families and members of the Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, community came together for a “Taste of Altus” event hosted by the Committee of 100 at the Altus Community Center, July 11, 2022.
July 11, 2022
97 AMW welcomes nine new commanders in 2022

From May through July of 2022, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, bid farewell to outgoing group and squadron commanders, and welcomed new commanders during numerous change of command ceremonies.
July 5, 2022
97th CES Airmen improve quality-of-life on AAFB by preventing mosquitoes

During the months of June and July 2022, members from the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron and off-base contractors fog for mosquitoes throughout areas of Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
June 29, 2022
Outgoing 19th AF commander pays final visit to ‘Mighty 97th’

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Craig D. Wills, 19th Air Force commander, visited Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, for the last time June 23, 2022, before retiring after 31 years of service.