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March 21, 2023
Altus Airmen develop supervisory skills during ALS

From junior Airmen to future frontline supervisors, Airmen at Altus Air Force Base attend Airman Leadership School to help better prepare them for their supervisory roles.
March 17, 2023
TRANSCOM SEL visits ‘Mighty 97th’

U.S. Navy Fleet Master Chief Donald O. Myrick, U.S. Transportation Command senior enlisted leader, visited Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 13-14, 2023, to meet Airmen and experience the “Mighty 97th” mission and capabilities firsthand.
March 15, 2023
MWDs recognized for “pawsome” contributions during K-9 Veterans Day

K-9 Veterans Day is a day to honor the service, courage and sacrifice of military working dogs. MWDs are trained for many purposes such as tracking, attacking, detecting explosives, search and rescue missions and safeguarding Airmen and their families.
March 1, 2023
97 AMW welcomes U.S. Sen. Lankford to AAFB

U.S. Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma, and his wife Cindy, visited the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 23, 2023.
Feb. 28, 2023
97 AMW Airmen ‘AIM’ to inspire at local aviation fair

Altus Air Force Base’s Aviation Inspiration and Mentorship team partnered with local educators to host an aviation fair for children of all ages at Altus Junior High School in Altus, Oklahoma, Feb. 25, 2023.
Feb. 27, 2023
AAFB experts educate AHS teens on dating violence, prevention

Family advocacy managers, domestic violence counselors, and volunteer Airmen from Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, visited Altus High School to bring awareness about the dangers of teen dating violence, Feb. 22, 2023
Feb. 24, 2023
AAFB Airman digs 97 CES ‘dirt boy’ role

Senior Airman John Mason is the type of guy who loves getting his hands dirty. As a 97th Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and equipment operator journeyman, or "dirt boy," for the past three years, Mason feels he has found a passion.
Feb. 23, 2023
Chicago kid, Altus defender seizes opportunity for better life

From growing up in a dangerous and impoverished neighborhood in Chicago to becoming a U.S. Air Force Airman, Airman 1st Class Michael Mason, 97th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, understands the need to better oneself.
Feb. 15, 2023
97 AMW Spark Cell continues to spark innovation

Airmen from Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, attended an innovation workshop at the 97th Air Mobility Wing’s Spark Cell, Feb. 13, 2023. The workshop gave Airmen an introduction to problem solving by utilizing the resources the Spark Cell has to offer.
Feb. 14, 2023
Lucky in Love

Sixteen years ago, two security forces Airmen arrived at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, setting the stage for the two young defenders to meet and start building a relationship together. Little did they know, the lucky couple would one day become the Lucky couple.

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