Altus AFB Videos

   

Mitchell Singer, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wildlife biologist, smiles at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma, Feb. 5, 2026. By stepping into the daily operations of the safety team and USDA wildlife specialists, the 97th Air Mobility Wing command team gained a deeper understanding for how proactive wildlife mitigation enables Altus AFB to continue delivering superior mobility aircrew training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Boots on the Ground: Altus AFB Command Team Goes Behind the Scenes of Flight Safety with USDA in Hands-On Tour
U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Kind, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, left, talks with Mitchell Singer, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wildlife biologist, right, at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma, Feb. 5, 2026. Singer discussed the USDA’s execution of the Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard program, the goal of which is to minimize local and transient aircraft exposure to potentially hazardous bird/animal strikes at or near Altus AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Boots on the Ground: Altus AFB Command Team Goes Behind the Scenes of Flight Safety with USDA in Hands-On Tour
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jonny Adams, 97th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) command chief, left, Mitchell Singer, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wildlife biologist, center, and U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Kind, 97th AMW commander, right, discuss wildlife mitigation at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 5, 2026. The immersion tour traced the outer and inner perimeter loops of the installation, observing the full scope of the USDA wildlife specialists’ pre-flight inspection process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Boots on the Ground: Altus AFB Command Team Goes Behind the Scenes of Flight Safety with USDA in Hands-On Tour
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jonny Adams, 97th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) command chief, left, Mitchell Singer, U.S. Department of Agriculture wildlife biologist, center, and U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Kind, 97th AMW commander, right, observe a drainage ditch at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 5, 2026. Throughout the immersion tour, Singer highlighted specific areas of concern such as 10-foot drainage ditches, essential for water management, yet attractive hiding spots for small wildlife that can quickly become a danger during flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Boots on the Ground: Altus AFB Command Team Goes Behind the Scenes of Flight Safety with USDA in Hands-On Tour
Doyle Finstad, U.S. Air Force 97th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron work leader, visually inspects the boom hydraulic lines of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 30, 2026. Hydraulic pressure powers the KC-135’s boom arm, allowing the boom operator to raise, lower, and steer it during aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Altus KC-135 maintainers earn Knuckle Buster awards for rare field-level repairs
Chad Clement, U.S. Air Force 97th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydraulic specialist, visually inspects a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft’s landing gear down lock at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 30, 2026. A downlock mechanically locks the landing gear in the fully extended position so it can’t retract and is safe to land on. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Altus KC-135 maintainers earn Knuckle Buster awards for rare field-level repairs
U.S. Air Force 97th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron members pose with Knuckle Buster certificates at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 22, 2026. The maintainers were given Knuckle Buster awards for performing above-standard field work on repairing a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft trunnion, a critical part of the landing gear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Altus KC-135 maintainers earn Knuckle Buster awards for rare field-level repairs
U.S. Air Force 97th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) maintainers stand next to AMXS leadership at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 22, 2026. The maintainers were given Knuckle Buster awards for performing above-standard field work on repairing a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft trunnion, a critical part of the landing gear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Altus KC-135 maintainers earn Knuckle Buster awards for rare field-level repairs
Charles Goodwin, U.S. Air Force 97th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flight chief, announces the Knuckle Buster award winners at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 22, 2026. The Knuckle Buster awards were given out to several maintainers for their work on repairing a damaged trunnion on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Altus KC-135 maintainers earn Knuckle Buster awards for rare field-level repairs
U.S. Air Force 97th Maintenance Squadron (MXS) maintainers stand alongside MXS leadership for a group photo at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 21, 2026. The maintainers were being recognized for their exemplary work repairing a tail-strike on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, all receiving a Knuckle Buster award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Altus KC-135 maintainers earn Knuckle Buster awards for rare field-level repairs
Todd Dennison, U.S. Air Force 97th Maintenance Squadron deputy director, announces the Knuckle Buster award winners at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 22, 2026. Individuals received the Knuckle Buster award in recognition of their outstanding repairs to a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft after a severe bird strike. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Altus KC-135 maintainers earn Knuckle Buster awards for rare field-level repairs
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Timothy Mack, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance journeyman, gets lifted out of a confined space at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma, Jan. 21, 2026. During the confined space response training, Mack was secured to a stretcher and lifted out of the confined space by the Altus AFB Fire Department. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Confined Space, Big Impact: Altus Air Force Base Trains to Save Lives
Members of the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron simulate a confined space rescue at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 21, 2026. The training simulated rescuing a water and fuel systems maintenance journeyman that had passed out due to atmospheric hazards caused by a gas leak in a confined space. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Confined Space, Big Impact: Altus Air Force Base Trains to Save Lives
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman James McAlister, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department driver operator, enters a confined space at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma, Jan. 21, 2026. The confined space awareness, operations and technician training certified members of Altus AFB Fire Department in confined space response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Confined Space, Big Impact: Altus Air Force Base Trains to Save Lives
An American Diagnostic System 5 Multicuff Blood Pressure System sits open at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma, Jan. 21, 2026. During a confined space awareness, operations and technician training, Altus AFB Fire Department simulated rescuing a water and fuel systems maintenance technician that had passed out due to atmospheric hazards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Confined Space, Big Impact: Altus Air Force Base Trains to Save Lives
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Malakai Polensky, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance journeyman, is lifted out of a confined space at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma, Jan. 20, 2026. During the training, members of Altus AFB Fire Department were evaluated on their atmospheric monitoring. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Confined Space, Big Impact: Altus Air Force Base Trains to Save Lives
Members of the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron perform a confined space rescue at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma, Jan. 20, 2026. The confined space awareness, operations and technician training allowed the Altus AFB Fire Department to gain awareness of the personal protective equipment they will wear if a confined space rescue is needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Confined Space, Big Impact: Altus Air Force Base Trains to Save Lives
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brandon Sigala, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department driver operator, prepares to conduct a rescue at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma, Jan. 20, 2026. Members of the Fire Department were evaluated on their ability to use a rig while simulating a confined space rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Confined Space, Big Impact: Altus Air Force Base Trains to Save Lives
Members of the Altus Air Force Base Fire Department put on their personal protective equipment at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 20, 2026. The 97th Civil Engineer Squadron took part in a confined space awareness, operations and technician training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Confined Space, Big Impact: Altus Air Force Base Trains to Save Lives
A KC-46 Pegasus prepares to in-flight refuel at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 15, 2026. Participants in the First Term Enlisted Course had the opportunity to sit in the cockpit of a KC-46 Pegasus while in-flight refueling took place. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Develop the Force: Altus Air Force Base’s First Term Enlisted Course Builds Mission-Ready Airmen
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bashiru Ahmed, 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron air operation flight apprentice, witnesses in-flight refueling on a KC-46 Pegasus at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 15, 2026. Ahmed wore 3D glasses while watching how a boom operator executes in-flight refueling as a part of his participation in the First Term Enlisted Course. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Develop the Force: Altus Air Force Base’s First Term Enlisted Course Builds Mission-Ready Airmen
First Term Enlisted Course (FTEC) participants board a KC-46 Pegasus at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 15, 2026. Participants in FTEC took part in a KC-46 Pegasus flight in which they witnessed in-flight refueling. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Develop the Force: Altus Air Force Base’s First Term Enlisted Course Builds Mission-Ready Airmen
Participants in the First Term Enlisted Course (FTEC) play volleyball at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 13, 2026. FTEC participants played volleyball to reinforce teamwork skills and further develop their leadership and followership qualities. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Develop the Force: Altus Air Force Base’s First Term Enlisted Course Builds Mission-Ready Airmen
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kozora Madoka, Altus Medical Group mental health technician, takes notes during the First Term Enlisted Course (FTEC) at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 12, 2026. The FTEC curriculum incorporated various briefings ranging from financial literacy to resilience training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Develop the Force: Altus Air Force Base’s First Term Enlisted Course Builds Mission-Ready Airmen
U.S. Air Force Airman Divin Mulumba, 97th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, stays engaged during the First Term Enlisted Course (FTEC) at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 12, 2026. Mulumba participated in team-building activities, physical training sessions, briefings and a KC-46 Pegasus flight as a part of the FTEC curriculum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Develop the Force: Altus Air Force Base’s First Term Enlisted Course Builds Mission-Ready Airmen
U.S. Air Force Col. Kind, 97th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Jonny Adams, 97th AMW command chief, right, explains the Wing priorities to Airmen participating in the First Term Enlisted Course (FTEC) at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 12, 2026. The 97th AMW command team briefed the FTEC participants on the Wing’s mission, base resources, safety protocol, and professional development opportunities. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Develop the Force: Altus Air Force Base’s First Term Enlisted Course Builds Mission-Ready Airmen
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Karissa Philyaw, 97th Operations Support Squadron airfield management operations coordinator, poses outside of the Base Operations building at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 17, 2025. Philyaw was recognized by the 97th Air Mobility Wing command team as the November Airman of the Month for exemplary work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Airmen of Altus: Airman 1st Class Karissa Philyaw
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Karissa Philyaw, 97th Operations Support Squadron airfield management operations coordinator, displays her coin and November Airman of the Month Award at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 17, 2025. Within her involvement in the 97th Operations Support Squadron Moral Committee, she raised over $2,000 over the last three months. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Airmen of Altus: Airman 1st Class Karissa Philyaw