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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
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