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Oct. 21, 2024
Fitness and fun: 97th MSG hosts sports day

Airmen from the 97th Mission Support Group hosted a sports day at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Oct. 18, 2024. Featuring a lineup of 12 activities, the event encouraged Airmen to engage in friendly competition while highlighting the importance of health and readiness. More than 350 participants
Oct. 17, 2024
56 ARS Keeps the Blue Angels Soaring

Airmen from the 56th Air Refueling Squadron operated multiple KC-46 Pegasus aircraft to refuel the U.S. Navy Blue Angels' F/A-18 Super Hornets mid-flight, highlighting their technical capabilities in the skies of Texoma, Oct. 14, 2024.
Oct. 14, 2024
A day in the life of a 97 TRS MTL

Step into a day in the life of Tech. Sgt. Mario Perez, 97th Training Squadron military training leader, as he mentors our future Airmen through their journey in technical training at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Oct. 7, 2024. The 97th TRS provides technical training for C-17 Globemaster III
Oct. 11, 2024
Altus AFB Fire Prevention Week: “Smoke alarms. Make them work for you!”

In honor of Fire Prevention Week, Airmen from the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron hosted events to train and educate the community on fire safety at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Oct. 7-12, 2024.
Oct. 10, 2024
Building bridges: Addressing the needs of military-connected students

Leadership from the 97th Air Mobility Wing met with local school administrators to inform them of the unique challenges faced by military children at Southwest Technology Center in Altus, Oklahoma, Oct. 9, 2024.
Oct. 9, 2024
Phase One: Altus AFB hosts Fort Sill Soldiers for mobility training

Loadmasters from the 58th Airlift Squadron along with Airmen from the 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron teamed up with Soldiers from Fort Sill, Oklahoma to do a joint training at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Oct. 7-8, 2024.
Oct. 7, 2024
Airmen of Altus: Airman 1st Class Andres Lugo

Get to know the Airman of the Month for August, Airman 1st Class Andres Lugo, 97th Contracting Flight contracting specialist.
Oct. 4, 2024
From rural roots to AF leadership: Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Chavez Mozingo

Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Chavez Mozingo, 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron first sergeant, has always had values of service and community. The youngest of 12, Chavez Mozingo grew up in Tracy, a small town in Northern California, where her connection to those around her helped shape who she is today.
Sept. 26, 2024
Winner crowned in 11-installation SHEF culinary battle

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Airmen from 11 Food 2.0 installations went head-to-head in the Salute Hospitality Epicurean Faceoff culinary battle Sept. 17 at the San Antonio Culinary Institute of America. The SHEF competition, sponsored by the Air Force Services Center and its industry partner Aramark, is
Sept. 26, 2024
Altus AFB FY24 Close Out: Fourth Quarter Crunch and Budget Touchdowns

As September comes to an end, comptroller budget and accounting offices across the Air Force are preparing to close their financial books, and the 97th Comptroller Squadron financial management analysis flight at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, is no different.