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Sept. 16, 2024
Hangar 97: The fuel behind our flying force

The Hangar 97 dining facility at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, is more than just a place to grab a meal. By keeping Airmen nourished and energized, it ensures they remain mission-ready, day in and day out. The dining facility offers a variety of balanced, nutritious options that cater to different
Sept. 11, 2024
Proactive wellness: Altus AFB establishes Operational Support Team

In 2018, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force led an effort to establish a new healthcare model called Operational Support Teams to provide individual health and unit support. The “Mighty 97th” established an OST at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma in May of 2024.
Sept. 9, 2024
Air Force Surgeon General conducts wellness check at the Mighty 97th

Lt. Gen. John J. DeGoes, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, and Chief Master Sgt. James Woods, Chief, Medical Enlisted Force, visited Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 26, 2024.
Sept. 6, 2024
The Hero We Need: Wendell Browne

Wendell Browne, 97th Air Mobility Wing prevention specialist, is many things: a husband, a veteran, an aerospace physiology technician, current suicide prevention instructor, and possibly, Batman.
Sept. 4, 2024
Airmen of Altus: Senior Airman Derrick Puckett

Get to know June’s Airman of the Month, Senior Airman Derrick Puckett, 97th Comptroller Squadron financial operations technician.
Aug. 28, 2024
19th AF command team makes first visit to ‘Mobilty’s Hometown’

Maj. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, 19th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Keith Scott, 19th AF command chief, visited the Airmen of the Mighty 97th at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 22-23, 2024, for the first visit as the 19th AF command team.
Aug. 27, 2024
Strengthening the mission: Congressional staff, Oklahoma delegates visit the ‘Mighty 97th’

Several U.S. Congressional staff delegates, Oklahoma Senator Brent Howard, and Oklahoma Representative Gerrid Kendrix, visited Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 21, 2024, to see the base’s training mission first-hand and to discuss installation infrastructure.
Aug. 7, 2024
Newly reopened pipeline reduces carbon footprint and increases efficiency

Fuel is the lifeline for the aircraft at Altus Air Force Base, making missions possible. The 97th Fuels Management Flight is responsible for maintaining a 3.6 million gallon jet fuel inventory and issuing 43 million gallons of fuel annually.
Aug. 6, 2024
97 AMW welcomes nine new commanders in 2024

From May through July of 2024, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, bid farewell to outgoing group and squadron commanders, and welcomed new commanders during numerous change of command ceremonies.
July 30, 2024
Airmen of Altus: Mr. Zachary Hatter

Get to know the Airman of the Month for April, Zachary Hatter, 97th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft crew chief.

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