6 Aug 2021

AMC moves forward with second KC-46 ICR milestone

Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, commander of Air Mobility Command, approved a second Interim Capability Release mission set for the KC-46A Pegasus on August 5, 2021.

2 Apr 2021

97 AMW Airmen demonstrate rapid airpower response during severe weather exercise

28 Sep 2020

97 AMW hosts first Flying Rodeo, tests instructor cadre capabilities

Altus Air Force Base hosted the first 97th Air Mobility Wing Flying Rodeo, September 24 and 25 2020.

7 Nov 2019

New boom platform improves quality of life for KC-135 Airmen

The 97th Air Mobility Wing hosted an implementation ceremony for the new KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator instructor platform, revealing the new design that will be used throughout the KC-135 fleet on Nov. 4, 2019, at Air Force Base, Okla.

8 Feb 2019

Pegasus Wings its Way to 97 AMW

Today, the 97th Air Mobility Wing welcomed its newest weapon system, the KC-46A Pegasus to the official training unit of the Air Force’s state-of-the-art tanker aircraft, Feb. 8, 2019.

10 Jan 2019

Air Force accepts KC-46A

The Air Force accepted the first KC-46A Pegasus tanker from The Boeing Company Jan. 10.

15 Dec 2017

97th AMXS members dominate Aircraft Maintenance Competition

Four members of the 97th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) recently found success competing against 10 opposing teams in an Aerospace Maintenance Competition (AMC), garnering first place and breaking two national records in the process. “The safety wire record was broken by Josh Ellison,” said Freddy Roblez, KC-46 production superintendent