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Altus leverages Army National Guard jump training

A Texas Army National Guard Soldier from the 1st Battalion, 143rd Infantry Regiment, observes the dropzone near San Antonio, Texas, Jan. 23, 2015. The jump was part of a joint exercise where U.S. Air Force loadmasters from Altus Air Force Base, and National Guard Soldiers could maintain their certification in static line jumps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Clark)
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Altus trophy

Gen. Robin Rand, commander of Air Education and Training Command, poses for a photo with Dr. Joe Leverett (left), Medical Director, Integris Family Care Clinic, and Goodfellow Air Force Base civic leaders, Dr. Carol Ann Bonds, Mr. Lee Pfluger and Mr. Chase Holland during the presentation of the Altus Trophy at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, March 11, 2015. The Altus Trophy, also known as the Air Education and Training Command Community Support Award, is presented by the Altus, Oklahoma, Chamber of Commerce each year to the community that has shown the most outstanding support to an AETC unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Strang)
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Boom

Staff Sgt. Amanda Walls, a KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator student, refuels a C-17 Globemaster III during her final check ride, April 10, 2015. Walls completed the boom operator course and will soon be returning to her home unit, Tennessee Air National Guard’s 151st Air Refueling Squadron, where she previously served as a KC-135 crew chief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Clark)
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Boom

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mary Claire Bolo, 203rd Air Refueling Squadron boom operator student, Hawaii Air National Guard, prepares to make contact with a receiving aircraft inside a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft Boom Operator Weapons System Trainer at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Training in the BOWST gives students a chance to learn proper operation and troubleshooting techniques without the risks involved with flying. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dillon Davis)
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Boom Operator

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Hunsinger, 54th Air Refueling Squadron instructor boom operator, checks data during a flight before refueling a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft, Feb. 2, 2015. Part of Hunsinger’s duties are to ensure proper distribution of fuel in the aircraft in addition to operating the boom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Clark)
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Boom with a view

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft from the 58th Airlift Squadron approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft from the 54th Air Refueling Squadron for refueling, Feb. 2, 2015. This mission helped the aircrews of the C-17 and KC-135 meet training qualification in refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Clark)
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BOWST

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mary Claire Bolo, 203rd Air Refueling Squadron boom operator student, Hawaii Air National Guard, performs a refueling training mission inside a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft Boom Operator Weapons System Trainer at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, July 30, 2015. The instructors are able to monitor the student’s performance using cameras and control monitors that give precise readouts of the student’s actions while in the simulation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dillon Davis)
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BOWST

Brian Buss, 97th Training Squadron boom operator instructor, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mary Claire Bolo, 203rd Air Refueling Squadron boom operator student, Hawaii Air National Guard, conduct a pre-briefing before stepping inside a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft Boom Operator Weapons System Trainer at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, July 30, 2015. The briefing prepares students for what they may encounter during the training simulation and allows them to ask any last minute questions before being evaluated. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dillon Davis)
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C-17

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft taxis down the runway after training at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 26, 2015. Altus AFB is the training base for all C-17 aircrew members, preparing them for real-world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Clark)
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C-17 Globemaster III

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from the 58th Airlift Squadron sits on the flightline at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma before a training mission, Jan. 15, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Acs)
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CATM

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Juan Joubert, 97th Security Forces Squadron response force member, fires at a target during pistol qualification training at the combat arms firing range at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 3, 2015. During the course, Airmen review the anatomy of the Berretta M9 pistol, how to handle the weapon, and must fire at a target seven, 15 and 25 meters away. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Clark)
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Cattle drive

A herd of longhorn cattle are led through the streets of Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, by local ranchers and riders during the annual Altus AFB cattle drive, Aug. 20, 2015. The cattle drive tradition started in 1999 with 15 riders and a herd of roughly 30 longhorn cattle parading through the streets of Altus AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan E. Acs)
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Cattle drive

U.S. Air Force Col. Todd Hohn, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, speaks with children during the annual 17th-Annual Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Cattle Drive, Aug. 20, 2015. The cattle are driven approximately 3.5 miles through the base and housing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan E. Acs)
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Cattle drive

Col. Todd Hohn, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. James Powell III, 97th AMW command chief, participate in the 17th-Annual Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Cattle Drive. The first Altus AFB cattle drive was held in 1999 with 15 riders and a herd of roughly 30 longhorn cattle parading through the streets of Altus AFB and has been a tradition ever since. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan E. Acs)
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Cattle drive

A herd of longhorn cattle are driven past a static display of a U.S. Air Force C-47 Skytrain during the 17th Annual Cattle Drive on Altus Air Force Base, Aug. 20, 2015. Approximately 30 longhorn cattle were herded throughout the base on route to the 38th Annual Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Great Plains Stampede Rodeo in Altus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dillon Davis)
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Cattle drive

A herd of longhorn cattle graze at the Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, softball field in preparation for the annual Altus AFB cattle drive, Aug. 20, 2015. The cattle drive kicked off the 38th-Annual Great Plains Stampede Rodeo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan E. Acs)
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Col. Bill Spangenthal

U.S. Air Force Col. Bill Spangenthal, outgoing 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, addresses the Airmen of Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, during the 97th AMW Change of Command Ceremony here June 26, 2015. Spangenthal transferred command of the 97th AMW to U.S. Air Force Col. Todd Hohn after serving in the role since June 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan E. Acs)
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Col. Spangenthal’s final flight at Altus AFB

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. James Powell, 97th Air Mobility Wing command chief, marshals a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, operated by U.S. Air Force Col. Bill Spangenthal, 97th AMW commander, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 18, 2015. Spangenthal has served as the wing commander since June 2013 and will transfer command to U.S. Air Force Col. Todd Hohn who will assume command June 26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Franklin R. Ramos)
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Committee of 100 welcomes Airmen to Altus

A group of children gather around a rattlesnake on display at a Committee of 100 Dinner inside the Altus High School auditorium, Altus, Oklahoma, March 30, 2015. Fang Masters from Mangum subdued the snakes and posed for pictures to gain awareness for the 50th annual Rattlesnake Derby, as well as to educate newcomers to Altus on the area’s history with the snakes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan E. Acs)
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Corrosion control

Danny Sanchez, a 97th Maintenance Directorate A-Team manufacturing flight corrosion control technician, sands down a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft main wheel at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 19, 2015. Roughly 30-35 wheels a week come through the shop to be painted to act as a buffer to prevent the parts from corrosion when exposed to the natural wear and tear of the elements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan E. Acs)
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