June 27, 2022 97th AMW command chief shares Purple Heart story, leadership lessons The smell of phosphorus and the sounds of screaming woke Staff Sgt. Cesar Flores from unconsciousness after his Security Forces convoy was hit with an improvised explosive device near Camp Bucca, Iraq, June 15, 2007.
June 23, 2022 A&FRC helps Airman buy car with cash The A&FRC financial program’s tips about saving money and taking out loans for large expenses helped Airman 1st Class Maria Juanico, 97th Operations Support Squadron intelligence analyst, buy a car with cash.
May 24, 2022 AAFB historic static aircraft restored to new condition Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing alongside contractors are restoring static legacy aircraft to preserve history across Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, including the recently finished C-141 Starlifter displayed in Wings of Freedom Park.
May 12, 2022 ‘Small but Mighty’ 97 MDG celebrates National Nurse, Medical Technician week National Nurses and Medical Technicians Week occurs on May 6-12, 2022, and provides an opportunity to honor the contributions of these healthcare providers to patient care.
May 9, 2022 AAFB DFAC back in action The Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, dining facility, Hangar 97, reopened April 28, 2022, after 12 months of renovation.
May 5, 2022 97 AMW Airmen launch, protect 33 aircraft during severe weather flyaway Exactly 33 aircraft departed Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, May 3 to 4, 2022, to avoid a severe weather projection in the local area. The evacuation demonstrated Airmen's ability to safely and rapidly launch a large number of aircraft in a short time.
April 18, 2022 97 TRS hosts first ‘Talon Challenge’ Leaders from 97th Training Squadron hosted the first “Talon Challenge” for aircrew students at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, April 10, 2022.
April 14, 2022 AAFB SARC promotes readiness during Sexual Assault Awareness month Every April, in support of Sexual Assault Awareness month, the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, conducts several events to educate Airmen on the program’s importance.
March 30, 2022 97th MDG members recognized with Air Force, AETC-level awards Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing’s Medical Group won 2021 Air Education and Training Command and Air Force-level awards.
March 9, 2022 97 AMW creates innovation center to bring the future faster By leaning forward into existing and emerging technologies, the 97th Operations Group is changing the way the 97th AMW trains C-17 Globemaster III, KC-46 Pegasus and KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew members through the 97 AMW innovation center.