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Aug. 28, 2024
19th AF command team makes first visit to ‘Mobilty’s Hometown’

Maj. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, 19th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Keith Scott, 19th AF command chief, visited the Airmen of the Mighty 97th at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 22-23, 2024, for the first visit as the 19th AF command team.
Aug. 27, 2024
Luke AFB recognizes Vic Peterson Day

In a heartfelt tribute to a dedicated veteran service member and community stalwart, Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, in one of his final acts as wing commander, declared August 6 as “Vic Peterson Appreciation Day.” The announcement came on June 14 during a ceremony in front of a hangar packed with
Aug. 27, 2024
Celebrating Leadership: SNCO induction ceremony

The 17th Training Wing celebrated the Air Force’s newest senior noncommissioned officers through an induction ceremony, Aug. 23. The 17th Training Wing celebrated the Air Force’s newest senior noncommissioned officers through an induction ceremony, Aug. 23. Inductees transitioned from technical
Aug. 27, 2024
Strengthening the mission: Congressional staff, Oklahoma delegates visit the ‘Mighty 97th’

Several U.S. Congressional staff delegates, Oklahoma Senator Brent Howard, and Oklahoma Representative Gerrid Kendrix, visited Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 21, 2024, to see the base’s training mission first-hand and to discuss installation infrastructure.
Aug. 27, 2024
Looking Ahead: 17th TRW Leaders Strategize Wing Priorities

The 17th Training Wing hosted a Senior Leader Summit at the Powell Event Center, Aug 19 - 23. The summit held an emphasis on how the 17th TRW is transforming technical training in the era of great power competition.
Aug. 26, 2024
Graduating the future of flight: Class 24-14

Twenty-seven U.S. Air Force officers were awarded the coveted silver wings as a symbol of their hard work and training during a graduation ceremony held Aug. 23, 2024.
Aug. 26, 2024
Seven days to perfection … or some tragic déjà vu?

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- Flashback to day 100 of the 101 Critical Days of Summer last year. At that point, Air Education and Training Command had remained fatality free during this high-risk period.
Aug. 26, 2024
New commander takes the helm of Air Force's top medical wing

Members of the Air Force's 59th Medical Wing reflected on their recent accomplishments and readiness for future missions during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Aug. 23, 2024.
Aug. 26, 2024
Project Iron Agility training program launches at Holloman

On Aug. 12th, personnel from the 49th Maintenance Group engaged in a realistic deployment scenario as part of the newly launched maintenance knowledge and tactics operation called Project Iron Agility.
Aug. 26, 2024
Airmen of Altus: Airman 1st Class Noah Melero

Get to know the Airman of the Month for May, Airman 1st Class Noah Melero, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems apprentice.