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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
U.S. Air Force Col. Adam Rosado, left, 97th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) deputy commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jonny Adams, 97th AMW command chief, right, hand an award to Airman 1st Class Karissa Philyaw, 97th Operations Support Squadron airfield management operations coordinator, center, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 17, 2025. Philyaw was named the Airman of the Month for November 2025. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring the two televisions. Airmen of Altus: Airman 1st Class Karissa Philyaw
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Detravion Green, 97th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) logistics supply technician, works at his desk inside of the 97th SFS building at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 15, 2025. Green was recognized for his consistency, professionalism and positive impact he brings to his team and the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Airmen of Altus: Airman 1st Class Detravion Green
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Detravion Green, 97th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) logistics supply technician, poses outside of the 97th SFS building at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 15, 2025.Green emphasizes that his biggest strength is his motivation, enabling him to perform his duties at the highest level. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Airmen of Altus: Airman 1st Class Detravion Green
U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Kind, left, 97th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) commander , and Chief Master Sgt. Jonny Adams, right, 97th AMW command chief , hands an award to Airman 1st Class Detravion Green, 97th Security Forces logistics supply technician at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Nov. 20, 2025. Green was named the Airman of the Month for October 2025 (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Airmen of Altus: Airman 1st Class Detravion Green
U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Kind, left, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, takes part in a War Drive Demonstration with Christopher McMall, right, 97th Communications Squadron (CS) information system security engineer, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 18, 2025. This training exercise simulated real-world scenarios, showcasing the 97th CS’s ability to quickly establish and operationalize communication systems, cybersecurity, and networks in a new or challenging environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Boots on the Ground: The 97th Communications Squadron (CS) Creates Powerful Connections Across Base
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brycen Howell, 97th Communications Squadron (CS) network technician, navigates cords in the Network Control Center at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 18, 2025. Howell took part in the hands-on immersion tour with the 97th CS led by Col. Richard Kind, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Boots on the Ground: The 97th Communications Squadron (CS) Creates Powerful Connections Across Base
U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Kind, right, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, works on a computer with Airman 1st Class Nervy Calderon, center, 97th Communications Squadron client system technician, and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Erwin, left, 97th Mission Support Group senior enlisted leader, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 18, 2025. Kind witnessed how the Network Control Center monitors, manages, and troubleshoots the base’s network and communication systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring the computer. Boots on the Ground: The 97th Communications Squadron (CS) Creates Powerful Connections Across Base
U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Kind, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, works with a radio at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 18, 2025. Included in the hands-on immersion tour with the 97th Communications Squadron, the Radio Office displayed their capabilities operating the base’s radio communications systems, handling everything from installation, configuration and repair of radios and related equipment to the management of radio frequencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Boots on the Ground: The 97th Communications Squadron (CS) Creates Powerful Connections Across Base
U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Kind, right, 97th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) commander, works on a computer with Airman 1st Class Nervy Calderon, left, 97th Communications Squadron (CS) client system technician, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 18, 2025. Kind took part in the Communications Focal Point (CFP) part of the hands-on immersion tour with the 97th CS. He observed how the CFP offers essential IT support to base personnel, manages help desk requests and troubleshoots problems, a crucial role for mission success at the 97th AMW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Boots on the Ground: The 97th Communications Squadron (CS) Creates Powerful Connections Across Base
U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Kind, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, coins U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sarah Luce, 97th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control trainer, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 15, 2025. Luce was recognized as the 2025 fiscal year Air Education and Training Command Airfield Operations Trainer of the Year, rewarding her exceptional performance and commitment to her duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) This photo was altered for security purposes by blurring out flight monitors. 2025 Air Education and Training Command Airfield Operations Trainers of the Year
Josh Barclay, 97th Operations Support Squadron Radar, Airfield & Weather Systems lead technician displays his coin at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 16, 2025. Barclay was named the 2025 fiscal year Air Education and Training Command Airfield Operations Trainer of the Year and was coined for his outstanding performance by U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Kind, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) 2025 Air Education and Training Command Airfield Operations Trainers of the Year
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sarah Luce, 97th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control trainer displays her coin at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 15, 2025. Luce was coined by U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Kind, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, since she was named the 2025 fiscal year Air Education and Training Command Airfield Operations Trainer of the Year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) 2025 Air Education and Training Command Airfield Operations Trainers of the Year
U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Kind, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, coins Josh Barclay, 97th Operations Support Squadron Radar, Airfield & Weather Systems lead technician, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 15, 2025. Kind presented the 2025 fiscal year Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Airfield Operations Trainer of the Year Award to Barclay to recognize his outstanding performance and reinforce AETC’s commitment to excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) 2025 Air Education and Training Command Airfield Operations Trainers of the Year
U.S. Air Force Capt. Heath Schintler, 97thAir Mobility Wing civil law chief, leads a presentation for a civil law symposium brief at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 8,2025. Schintler covered a wide range of topics surrounding civil law as one of the speakers for the symposium. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) 97th AMW Civil Law Symposium Prepares Leaders to Navigate Everyday Legal Challenges
Altus Air Force Base leadership listen to a presentation during the civil law symposium at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 8,2025. Civil law symposiums are crucial for Air Force leaders because they ensure commanders can make sound decisions, maintain discipline, and navigate global legal landscapes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman1st Class Nathan Langston) 97th AMW Civil Law Symposium Prepares Leaders to Navigate Everyday Legal Challenges
Altus Air Force Base Airmen listen to a presentation during the civil law symposium at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 8,2025. Civil law symposiums strengthen base-wide legal readiness by ensuring leaders at every level, from supervisors to commanders, have a clear understanding of the law. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) 97th AMW Civil Law Symposium Prepares Leaders to Navigate Everyday Legal Challenges
An attendee of the civil law symposium asks a question to the speaker at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 8, 2025. The symposium brought together Air Force legal professionals to discuss civil law topics and strengthen coordination, helping attendees better understand military support roles and improving readiness for real-world scenarios.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) 97th AMW Civil Law Symposium Prepares Leaders to Navigate Everyday Legal Challenges
people gather in a group First-of-its-Kind FTX Puts Altus Airmen's Leadership Skills to the Test
People in a field First-of-its-Kind FTX Puts Altus Airmen's Leadership Skills to the Test