• Chief Leadership Course revamping for future fight

    The Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education is developing a new Chief Leader Course (CLC) with an increased focus on providing chiefs the education required for them to meet the challenges and excel in an era of Great Power Competition.

  • 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

  • Building a Legacy On and Off the Field

    I am Master Sgt. Jose Rodriguez, former Special Operations Combat Medic, currently serving as the 97th Security Forces Squadron first sergeant at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. With my time in the service coming to an end, I wanted to leave a lasting impression on the military by sharing my passion

  • 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.

  • 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.