17 Apr 2019

97 MDG hosts annual Network Provider Social Event

The 97th Medical Group hosted their largest annual event, inviting civilian medical providers from surrounding cities to meet with 97th MDG leadership and medical professionals, April 12, 2019.

12 Jun 2017

Boots on the Ground for Honorary Commanders at Altus

Civic leaders from the Jackson County community got a rare glimpse into the lives of the U.S. Airmen at Altus Air Force Base, May 31, 2017, as the mighty 97th welcomed its newest honorary commanders to a day in the life of the Air Force – from reveille to retreat. The ten-hour immersion was designed to provide a firsthand opportunity for private citizens to see the quality and capability of not only the people and weapon systems at Altus AFB, but the development of today's total force.

1 May 2017

JROTC cadets see what “Big Blue” is all about

Twenty-four Air Force Junior ROTC cadets from Denton High School, Texas, hopped aboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft and took to the skies above south west Oklahoma, April 26, 2017.The cadets learned the responsibilities and tasks a C-17 and its aircrew perform on a day-to-day basis.“For our high school this is another

2 Dec 2016

Altus community gives back with Mitten Tree event

With colder weather in the forecast, some community members are doing all they can to make sure local children keep warm this winter. But it is not just a onetime event. Every year Altus Air Force Base and the National Bank of Commerce host the annual Mitten Tree event, Nov. 29.The Mitten Tree event started in the early 1970’s to provide children