Aug. 30, 2022 Wellness, training in focus during AMC commander visit Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command commander, visited Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 25, 2022.
April 23, 2021 97 AMW Honorary Commanders receive sky-high immersion Honorary Commanders with the 97th Air Mobility Wing flew on a C-17 Globemaster III and a KC-135 Stratotanker during the 97th Operations Group HCC immersion day, April 19, 2021.
March 16, 2021 The female mechanics behind global mobility readiness Long, wrench turning days, greasy, sweat-stained uniforms, and a passion for aircraft are just a few qualities maintainers from the 97th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron have in common.
April 10, 2020 97 LRS continues to support sole C-17 airdrop training mission A typical day for an air transportation specialist assigned to the 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron includes precisely packaging 64 feet of parachute, securing two tons of material onto a handmade pallet while safely executing its transportation aboard the world’s most flexible cargo aircraft, at
July 13, 2018 How Altus got its wings Altus AFB is slated to become the home of the new KC-46 Pegasus. While the base looks forward to the new arrival, it brings up thoughts of how we acquired our two current aircraft: the KC-135 Stratotanker and C-17 Globemaster III.