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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.
Sept. 25, 2024
Airmen of Altus: Senior Airman Devon Jacobson

Get to know Airman of the Month Senior Airman Devon Jacobson, 97th Security Forces Squadron patrolman.
Sept. 20, 2024
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.
Sept. 20, 2024
Standing up new commands: designing the DAF for Great Power Competition

The panel discussed the development and realignment of the department’s commands during an era of Great Power Competition.