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Air Education and Training Command

OU AFROTC takes flight with the Mighty 97th

U.S. Air Force ROTC cadets pose for a photo in front of a KC-46 Pegasus aircraft during a tour at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, April 25, 2024. The cadets had an orientation flight to experience the mission of the 97th Air Mobility Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Lauren Torres)

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OU AFROTC takes flight with the Mighty 97th

Melody Etsegbe, U.S. Air Force ROTC cadet, looks out the window of a KC-46 Pegasus aircraft in the skies of Texas, April 25, 2024. The crew demonstrated air refueling to show the cadets a small part of the 97th Air Mobility Wing’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Lauren Torres)

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OU AFROTC takes flight with the Mighty 97th

U.S. Air Force ROTC cadets from Oklahoma University board a KC-46 Pegasus aircraft at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, April 25, 2024. The cadets had the opportunity to fly in the KC-46 as part of their visit to Mobility’s Hometown. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Lauren Torres)

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OU AFROTC takes flight with the Mighty 97th

From the left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Carter Russell, 54th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator instructor, demonstrates air refueling to Cara Leyses, and Bradley Core, ROTC cadets, in the skies of Texas, April 25, 2024. Boom operators manage in-flight air refueling controls and switches to safely affect contact between aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Lauren Torres)

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OU AFROTC takes flight with the Mighty 97th

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Levario, 56th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator instructor, demonstrates the use of emergency equipment at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, April 25, 2024. This demonstration is a regular procedure, instructing visitors on how to properly use the equipment in case of an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Lauren Torres)

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Dayna Nelson, center, and Seth Miser, right, U.S. Air Force ROTC cadets, listen to Staff Sgt. Austin Wilson, left, 56th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator instructor, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, April 25, 2024. The cadets had the opportunity at the end of the flight to ask air crew questions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Lauren Torres)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Luke Andrew, 54th Air Refueling Squadron (ARS) chief of scheduling, introduces himself to ROTC cadets at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, April 25, 2024. The cadets toured the 54th ARS to learn about the daily operations of a flying squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Lauren Torres)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Mira Hoppe, 97th Operations Support Squadron Intelligence Flight commander, greeted ROTC cadets at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, April 25, 2024. Hoppe and other 97th Air Mobility Wing leaders informed the cadets about Air Force life and careers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Lauren Torres)

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OU AFROTC takes flight with the Mighty 97th

Published May 2, 2024
By Airman Lauren Torres
97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. --

University of Oklahoma Air Force ROTC cadets visited the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, April 25, 2024.

The cadets had the opportunity to fly on a KC-46 Pegasus aircraft, tour the 54th Air Refueling Squadron, and connect with leaders from the 97th AMW.