Altus AFB Videos

   

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Clark Quinn, commander of Air Education and Training Command, operates a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft simulator at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 18, 2026. This hands-on experience provided him with a valuable perspective on the advanced training tools Airmen use to maintain readiness. (Courtesy photo by Capt. Colin Laskodi) Air Education, Training Command Leadership Team Visits Altus
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Clark Quinn, commander of Air Education and Training Command, views the Child Development Center (CDC) renovation project at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 18, 2026. The visit to the CDC highlighted how the 97th Air Mobility Wing is taking care of its Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Air Education, Training Command Leadership Team Visits Altus
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Clark Quinn, commander of Air Education and Training Command, stands in the 97th Operations Group flight simulator building at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 18, 2026. This hands-on experience provided him with a valuable perspective on the advanced training tools Airmen use to maintain readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Air Education, Training Command Leadership Team Visits Altus
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Clark Quinn, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), and Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley, command chief of AETC, receive a mission brief from 97th Air Mobility Wing leadership at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 18, 2026. The briefing displayed Quinn's dedication to fully connecting with Altus’ mission and provided an opportunity to highlight the 97th Air Mobility Wing’s excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Air Education, Training Command Leadership Team Visits Altus
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Clark Quinn, commander of Air Education and Training Command, speaks with 97th Maintenance Group (MXG) leadership at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 18, 2026. The visit highlighted how the 97th MXG and civilian maintainers execute the mission on a daily basis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Air Education, Training Command Leadership Team Visits Altus
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley, command chief of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), speaks to Airmen of the 97th Air Mobility Wing during an all-call at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 19, 2026. The all-call helped Airmen of the 97th Air Mobility Wing understand AETC’s priorities and how they fit into the strategic mission of the command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Air Education, Training Command Leadership Team Visits Altus
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Clark Quinn, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), speaks to Airmen of the 97th Air Mobility Wing during an all-call at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 19, 2026. The all-call helped Airmen of the 97th Air Mobility Wing understand AETC’s priorities and how they fit into the strategic mission of the command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Air Education, Training Command Leadership Team Visits Altus
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Clark Quinn, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), left, and Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley, command chief of AETC, right, speaks to KC-135 Stratotanker crew members at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 18, 2026. The immersion demonstrated AETC leadership’s dedication to fully connecting to the wing's mission of developing the decisive mobility force of the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Air Education, Training Command Leadership Team Visits Altus
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley, command chief of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), right, speaks with Lt. Col. John Cockburn, 56th Air Refueling Squadron commander, left, on a KC-46 Pegasus at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 18, 2026. The immersion demonstrated AETC leadership’s dedication to fully connecting to the wing's mission of developing the decisive mobility force of the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Air Education, Training Command Leadership Team Visits Altus
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jaeleen Bell-Acurero, 97th Security Forces Squadron unit scheduler, hands a necklace and a valentine to a veteran at Clinton Veterans Home in Clinton, Oklahoma, Feb. 10, 2026. Bell-Acurero was one of the Airmen from Altus Air Force Base that took part in delivering valentines to veterans at nearby assisted living facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Altus Airmen support Valentines for Veterans
A veteran smiles at an Altus Air Force Base Airman at Clinton Veterans Home in Clinton, Oklahoma, Feb. 10, 2026. Altus Air Force Base Airmen visited with veterans and delivered valentines made by students at L. Mendel Rivers Elementary School, thanking them for their service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Altus Airmen support Valentines for Veterans
A veteran sits with a gifted valentine’s themed paper plane at The Courtyards at Magnolia in Altus, Oklahoma, Feb. 10, 2026. The gift was delivered by U.S. Air Force Airmen as part of a volunteer outreach event to share messages of appreciation with local veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Altus Airmen support Valentines for Veterans
A resident of The Courtyards at Magnolia receives a valentine’s day card from a U.S. Air Force Airman in Altus, Oklahoma, Feb. 10, 2026. The card was part of a volunteer outreach effort to share appreciation with local residents and veterans and strengthen community connections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Altus Airmen support Valentines for Veterans
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing smile with a veteran and her dog at English Village Manor in Altus, Oklahoma, Feb. 10, 2026. The interaction supported a volunteer outreach event called Valentines for Vets focused on spreading encouragement to veterans throughout the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Altus Airmen support Valentines for Veterans
U.S. Army Veteran Shirley smiles with a valentine’s day card at English Village Manor in Altus, Oklahoma, Feb. 10, 2026. Airmen had the opportunity to listen to veteran’s experiences of their time in service, connecting the Armed Forces of the past to current Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Altus Airmen support Valentines for Veterans
A resident of The Courtyards at Magnolia receives a valentine’s day card from a U.S. Air Force Airman in Altus, Oklahoma, Feb. 10, 2026. The card was part of a volunteer outreach effort to share appreciation with local residents and veterans and strengthen community connections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Altus Airmen support Valentines for Veterans
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing smile with a veteran at English Village Manor in Altus, Oklahoma, Feb. 10, 2026. The Airmen volunteered to deliver Valentine’s Day cards to local veterans as a gesture of appreciation and community support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Altus Airmen support Valentines for Veterans
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roy Langford, 97th Security Forces Squadron, base defense operations center controller, displays his coin at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 11, 2026. Langford was coined for exhibiting courageous acts of valor in the face of grave danger and adversity when he saved an unconscious driver from a burning vehicle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Emma Wright) US Air Force Airman, Mother Exhibit Exceptional Valor in Fiery Rescue
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron teach honorary commanders how to prepare parachutes for heavy equipment during an immersion tour at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 6, 2026. The demonstration provided a hands-on look at airdrop rigging procedures and how the wing supports global mobility operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Mission Support Immersion: Community Leaders Get Inside Look at Base Operations
Candace Braddock, 97th Air Mobility Wing honorary deputy commander, views chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) equipment during an immersion tour with the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 6, 2026. The visit provided an overview of the squadron’s CBRN response capabilities and the protective gear used to support installation readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Mission Support Immersion: Community Leaders Get Inside Look at Base Operations
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Donovan Saona, 97th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, is voluntarily tased to demonstrate the capability of a taser at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 6, 2026. The demonstration highlighted the effects of the device and reinforced safe employment procedures for personnel observing the immersion tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Mission Support Immersion: Community Leaders Get Inside Look at Base Operations
U.S. Air Force 97th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenance gear is displayed on a table at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 6, 2026. The gear was there for honorary commanders during a 97th Mission Support Group immersion tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Mission Support Immersion: Community Leaders Get Inside Look at Base Operations
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bryce York, 97th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, demonstrates a military working dog’s agility during an immersion tour at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 6, 2026. York highlighted the dog’s training and capabilities through verbal commands and a bite-suit demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Mission Support Immersion: Community Leaders Get Inside Look at Base Operations
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 97th Security Forces Squadron demonstrate the bite-and-chase capabilities of a military working dog at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 6, 2026. The demonstration highlighted how military working dog teams support installation security through controlled apprehension and obedience training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Mission Support Immersion: Community Leaders Get Inside Look at Base Operations
U.S. Air Force Col. Amanda Knotts, 97th Mission Support Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Erwin, 97th Mission Support Group senior enlisted leader, brief honorary commanders during a Mission Support Group tour at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 6, 2026. The tour familiarized honorary commanders with the group’s mission and support capabilities while strengthening relationships between the installation and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Mission Support Immersion: Community Leaders Get Inside Look at Base Operations
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