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Flying mission continues to soar at the Mighty 97th

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  • By ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla
  • 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

The mission of Altus AFB is to train the next generation of mobility Airmen for the KC-135 Stratotanker, KC-46 Pegasus and C-17 Globemaster III airframes. The base has implemented various COVID-19 mitigation procedures while ensuring essential flying operations continue. The Airmen of the Mighty 97th continue to adapt to global changes and keep the training mission soaring here at Altus AFB.