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Airman 1st Class Shranil Kumar, 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron aerial delivery specialist rigger, uses a video camera to film as a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III prepares to drop a cargo platform, May 4, 2016, Duke, Okla. Riggers build each platform used for loadmaster air drop training from the ground up, including packing the parachutes, securing the cargo, loading it into the aircraft and recovering it after it has landed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nathan Clark)
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9/11

Members of the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department and 97th Medical Group fold a flag during the 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Sept. 11, 2015. Each fold of the flag represented a group of people who were strongly affected from the events of Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kirby Turbak)
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97th OSS OSA

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Isaih Arnold, 97th Operation Support Squadron airfield management shift lead, monitors construction out on the flightline, Altus Air Force Base, Okla., Feb. 19, 2016. Airfield management is responsible for keeping the flightline safe and ensuring that takeoffs and landings go without incident. (The restricted area badge was altered for operation security.) (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kirby Turbak/Released)
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Aircrew Flight equipment

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Will Flores-Saez, 97th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, inspects and prepares a flight helmet and mask for an aircrew member, Feb. 17, 2016, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Aircrew flight equipment supplies aircrew with any necessary safety or operational gear and maintains and services any equipment that has been damaged. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Clark/Released)
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Altus AFB strengthens capabilities in multi-base exercise

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft takes off, March 4, 2016, from the flightline of Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Eight refueling and cargo aircraft from the base flew in support of the Altus Air Force Base Quarterly Exercise Program (ALTEX) which was established to enhance aircrew instructor opportunities and provide exposure to realistic and emerging tactical scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dillon Davis/Released)
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Altus AFB: evolution of a training base

A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a C-5 Galaxy, both stationed at Altus Air Force base in the 1960’s. KC-135s have been stationed in Altus AFB since 1958 and the C-5 served at Altus as an air mobility squadron and formal training unit for a total 38 years. (Courtesy Photo)
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Altus AFB: evolution of a training base

U.S. Air Force Col. Audrin R. Walker, 96th Bomb Wing commander, delivers Altus Air Force Base’s first B-47 named “City of Altus”, April 19, 1955. Altus AFB began as a twin engine training base in World War II and since then has supported many air mobility, missile, and training missions as well as routinely deployed Airmen and aircraft overseas and to humanitarian missions. (Courtesy Photo)
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Altus AFB: evolution of a training base

With its flat terrain, steady winds and mild winters (for the most part), Altus was an ideal location for a training troop-transport and cargo pilots. It wouldn’t be until 1943 that the first planes would take to the skies. During their training in the World War II days, pilots spent about seven weeks learning to operate the twin-engine AT-10 before moving onto bombers and cargo aircraft. (Courtesy Photo)
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Altus AFB: evolution of a training base

Altus Army Air Field serves as the training base for “Advanced Flying” for twin engine aircraft, 1944. Altus Air Force Base began as a twin engine training base in World War II and since then has supported many air mobility, missile, and training missions as well as routinely deployed Airmen and aircraft overseas and to humanitarian missions. (Courtesy Photo)
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Altus AFB: evolution of a training base

Students from Altus schools pose with the Memphis Belle, in 1946 at Altus Army Air Field. The famous World War II bomber was stored in Altus AAF briefly after the war. Altus Air Force Base began as a twin engine training base in World War II and since then has supported many air mobility, missile, and training missions as well as routinely deployed Airmen and aircraft overseas and to humanitarian missions. (Courtesy Photo)
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Altus Airman recognized for rescuing drowning victims

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Gates, 58th Airlift Squadron flight chief of the operations flight, stands in front of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft on the flightline, Feb. 6, 2015. Gates has been awarded the Air Education and Training Command Vanguard Award for his heroic actions of aiding two drowning victims, ultimately saving one of their lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Franklin R. Ramos/Released)
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Altus Airmen create special day for Hollis boy

Cody Dugger helps his son, Jaxon, put on a flight helmet equipped with nightvision goggles at the 97th Operations Support Squadron, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 26, 2015. Jaxon was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma when he was two years old. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kirby Turbak)
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Altus Airmen create special day for Hollis boy

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Mike Peeler, 58th Airlift Squadron commander, introduces Jaxon Dugger during a Pilot for a Day event at the 58th AS briefing room, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 26, 2015. The Pilot for a Day program allows a child who survived or was diagnosed with a serious illness to see some of the everyday experiences of Airmen at Altus AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kirby Turbak)
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Altus Airmen create special day for Hollis boy

Jaxon Dugger sprays a fire hose with members of the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department at the fire house, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 26, 2015. Members of the 97th CES fire department also drove Jaxon from the front gate to the 58th Airlift Squadron that morning for his Pilot for a Day mission briefing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kirby Turbak)
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Altus Airmen create special day for Hollis boy

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shane Powell, 58th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, shows Jaxon Dugger how to back a truck into a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft on the flightline, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 26, 2015. Ewing’s sarcoma is a cancer found primarily in the bones and soft tissue, but Jaxon is of two percent of those with it found in his brain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kirby Turbak)
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Altus Airmen create special day for Hollis boy

Jaxon Dugger smiles at U.S. Air Force Capt. Rorey Faraon, a 58th Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft pilot, while getting a tour of the aircraft at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 26,2015. Jaxon also toured the U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refueler aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kirby Turbak)
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Altus and Sheppard Airmen train together for war

U.S. Air Force contracting Airmen respond to simulated enemy gunfire, June 3, 2015 at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The Airmen participated in field training while having to complete the mission of a contracting office. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kirby Turbak)
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Altus and Sheppard Airmen train together for war

U.S. Air Force contracting Airmen search for training improvised explosive devices at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 3, 2015. This is the second year Altus Air Force Base and Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas contracting offices have teamed up to participate in a deployment exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kirby Turbak)
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Altus and Sheppard Airmen train together for war

U.S. Air Force contract specialists from Altus Air Force Base and Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas prepare contracts for simulated vendors at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 3, 2015. The Airmen completed simulated contracts to provide their base with water and other essentials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kirby Turbak)
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Altus and Sheppard Airmen train together for war

U.S. Air Force contracting Airmen prepare to go on a patrol during a joint bare-base exercise at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 3, 2015. Airmen from Altus Air Force Base and Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas participated in a joint contingency contracting bare-base exercise in order to provide training to younger Airmen who have not yet to be deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Clark)
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