Altus AFB Videos

   

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Kind, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, salutes the U.S. flag during the National Anthem at the rodeo grounds in Altus, Oklahoma, Aug. 20, 2026. Military Appreciation Night held at the rodeo follows the annual Altus Air Force Base Cattle Drive. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Elijah Likowski) Altus AFB celebrates 28 years of The Cattle Drive
Teen rodeo royalty from Altus, Oklahoma lead the 28th Annual Cattle Drive at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 20, 2026. The Cattle Drive occurs on opening day of the local rodeo to bring the base and community together over their shared legacy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kari Degraffenreed) Altus AFB celebrates 28 years of The Cattle Drive
Judith Watkins, wife of the late Gary ‘Bull’ Watkins, leans on Randy Braker, a family friend, during the 28th Annual Cattle Drive at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 20, 2026. Braker rode next to Bull Watkins’ horse with yellow roses attached to the saddle to honor the rancher who long helped run the Cattle Drive at Altus AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kari Degraffenreed) Altus AFB celebrates 28 years of The Cattle Drive
Randy Braker, local rancher, rides alongside the late Gary ‘Bull’ Watkins horse, affixed with yellow roses on the saddle to honor him during the 28th Annual Cattle Drive at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 20, 2026. Watkins provided the horses and saddles for the command team and additional commanders for many years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kari Degraffenreed) Altus AFB celebrates 28 years of The Cattle Drive
The 97th Air Mobility Wing command team rides in the 28th Annual Cattle Drive at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 20, 2026. Altus AFB has hosted the Cattle Drive since 1999. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kari Degraffenreed) Altus AFB celebrates 28 years of The Cattle Drive
The 97th Air Mobility Wing command team rides in the 28th Annual Cattle Drive at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 20, 2026. Beyond celebrating the region's ranching heritage, the event highlights the enduring partnership between the base and the surrounding southwest Oklahoma community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonah Bliss) Altus AFB celebrates 28 years of The Cattle Drive
Col. Richard Kind, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, right, Col. Joshua Moores, 97th AMW deputy commander, center, and Chief Master Sgt. Jonny Adams, 97th AMW command chief, pose for a photo during the annual Cattle Drive at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 20, 2026. The annual tradition celebrates the installation’s connection with the city of Altus and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Altus AFB celebrates 28 years of The Cattle Drive
Col. Richard Kind, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, rides a horse toward the main gate during the annual Cattle Drive at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 20, 2026. Kind joined other base leaders and community members in the event, which highlights the longstanding relationship between Altus AFB and the surrounding community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Altus AFB celebrates 28 years of The Cattle Drive
Cattle pass an installation water tower during the annual Cattle Drive at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 20, 2026. The tradition brings base and community members together to celebrate the shared heritage of Altus and Altus AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Altus AFB celebrates 28 years of The Cattle Drive
Cattle travel along a roadway during the annual Cattle Drive at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 20, 2026. The event recognizes the history and community ties shared by the city of Altus and Altus AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Altus AFB celebrates 28 years of The Cattle Drive
Col. Richard Kind, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, right, and Chief Master Sgt. Jonny Adams, 97th AMW command chief, sit on horseback during the annual Cattle Drive at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 20, 2026. The event, hosted in partnership with the local community, celebrates the shared history and longstanding relationship between the city of Altus and Altus AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Altus AFB celebrates 28 years of The Cattle Drive
Mei-Ling C. Taylor, deputy director and chief of staff for Defense Health Network Central, left, coins Tiffany Gibbs, Altus clinic resource management office resource advisor, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, July 30, 2026. As the resource advisor, Gibbs manages unit finances, tracks budgets, and acts as a financial liaison. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonah Bliss) 260730-F-UX118-1005
Mei-Ling C. Taylor, deputy director and chief of staff for Defense Health Network Central, listens to members of the Altus military medical treatment facility resource management office during a tour at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, July 30, 2026. Taylor’s main goal during the visit was to partner with the MTF to empower their staff, optimize daily operations, and ensure they have the resources needed to deliver the highest quality care to service members and their families while maximizing medical readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonah Bliss) 260730-F-UX118-1002
Mei-Ling C. Taylor, deputy director and chief of staff for Defense Health Network Central, right, listens to members of the Altus military medical treatment facility Flight Clinic during a tour at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, July 30, 2026. The Flight Clinic oversees providing primary care to all military members at Altus AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonah Bliss) 260730-F-UX118-1001
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Luke Hodgen, 97th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control apprentice, monitors an aircraft taking off at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 4, 2026. Hodgen sequenced arrivals and departures so aircraft remained safely separated. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Boots on the ground: Altus command team sees firsthand how Air Traffic Control leads from the tower in a hands-on immersion tour
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Luke Hodgen, 97th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control apprentice, clears an aircraft for takeoff at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 4, 2026. During a hands-on immersion tour, the 97th Air Mobility Wing command team had the opportunity to see air traffic controllers in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Boots on the ground: Altus command team sees firsthand how Air Traffic Control leads from the tower in a hands-on immersion tour
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Reazon Cleofas, 97th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control radar approach control trainer, guides the 97th Air Mobility Wing command team through the Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System simulator at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 4, 2026. The hands-on immersion tour allowed the command team to see how radar approach controllers monitor aircraft and communicate with pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Boots on the ground: Altus command team sees firsthand how Air Traffic Control leads from the tower in a hands-on immersion tour
U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Kind, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, adjusts the flight progress strips while using the Tower Simulation System at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 4, 2026. During a hands-on immersion tour with the 97th Operations Support Squadron, the command team had the opportunity to use simulation systems for both the tower and radar approach control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Boots on the ground: Altus command team sees firsthand how Air Traffic Control leads from the tower in a hands-on immersion tour
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Vincent Rotolo, 97th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control radar approach control trainer, demonstrates how to use the Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System simulator at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 4, 2026. As a part of a hands-on immersion tour with the 97th OSS, the command team engaged with personnel assigned to Altus’ air traffic control tower and RAPCON. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Boots on the ground: Altus command team sees firsthand how Air Traffic Control leads from the tower in a hands-on immersion tour
U.S. Air Force Capt. Dustin Jarvis, 58th Airlift Squadron C-17 formal training unit instructor, works to secure a canopy over a life raft during Water Survival Training at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma, July 10, 2026. In the Altus AFB pool, survival, evasion, resistance, and escape specialists drilled participants on utilizing life rafts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) SERE team strengthens Altus AFB Airmen readiness
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Martin Palomino, 552nd Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance, and escape (SERE) specialist, works with Airmen assigned to Altus Air Force Base (AFB) to secure a canopy over a life raft during Water Survival Training at Altus AFB, Oklahoma, July 10, 2026. Led by the SERE specialists, Airmen worked together to properly secure the canopy to the life raft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) SERE team strengthens Altus AFB Airmen readiness
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Stephen Moring, 552nd Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape (SERE) specialist, teaches Water Survival Training at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, July 10, 2026. Moring briefed Airmen on emergency procedures, survival concepts, and aircraft-specific equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) SERE team strengthens Altus AFB Airmen readiness
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to Altus Air Force Base (AFB) jump out of a life raft during Water Survival Training at Altus AFB, Oklahoma, July 10, 2026. All U.S. Air Force aircrew must complete Water Survival Training every three years to maintain currency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) SERE team strengthens Altus AFB Airmen readiness
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Russel Batson, 137th Special Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance, and escape (SERE) specialist, leads aircrew assigned to Altus Air Force Base (AFB) through Water Survival Training at Altus AFB, Oklahoma, July 10, 2026. The refresher training combined academic instruction with hands-on exercises designed to sharpen wartime operational skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) SERE team strengthens Altus AFB Airmen readiness
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to Altus Air Force Base (AFB) climb on to a life raft during Water Survival Training at Altus AFB, Oklahoma, July 10, 2026. This initiative allowed 56 Altus AFB Airmen to regain certification in water survival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright SERE team strengthens Altus AFB Airmen readiness
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Russel Batson, 137th Special Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance, and escape (SERE) specialist, assists an Airman assigned to Altus Air Force Base (AFB) with his inflatable life preserver during Water Survival Training at Altus AFB, Oklahoma, July 10, 2026. In the Altus AFB pool, SERE specialists drilled participants on utilizing emergency survival gear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) SERE team strengthens Altus AFB Airmen readiness
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Travis Heard, 507th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance, and escape (SERE) specialist demonstrates how the Heaving Line is utilized in Water Survival Training at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, July 10, 2026. Prior to conducting the hands-on training, SERE specialists demonstrated how to properly use emergency survival gear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) SERE team strengthens Altus AFB Airmen readiness
An inflatable life preserver is displayed during Water Survival Training at Altus AFB, Oklahoma, July 10, 2026. During the entirety of the hands-on portion of the training, Airmen wore inflatable life preservers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) SERE team strengthens Altus AFB Airmen readiness