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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.
Feb. 6, 2023
Operations, training in view during 18 AF commander visit

Maj. Gen. Corey Martin, 18th Air Force commander, visited Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 26-27, 2023, to meet with leaders and students and tour various squadrons within the 97th Operations Group.
Feb. 3, 2023
19th AF command team makes first visit to AAFB

Maj. Gen. Phillip Stewart, 19th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Justin Apticar, 19th AF command chief, visited Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 25-27, 2023.
Feb. 2, 2023
97 AMW hosts MAF Competency Summit to focus on future fight

Airmen from Air Mobility Command and Air Education and Training Command gathered at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma for the first Mobility Air Force Competency Summit Jan. 24-26, 2023. During the summit, attendees discussed the realignment of aircrew training to best prepare pilots, loadmasters and
Feb. 1, 2023
AAFB aircrews demonstrate agility, spice up training during severe weather

Instructor pilots, boom operators and loadmasters from Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, turned an obstacle into an opportunity during a period of severe weather, Jan. 20-25, 2023.

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