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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 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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Northern Lightning 2016

58th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew members unload a GBU-12 from an F-35A during exercise Northern Lightning Aug. 31, 2016, at Volk Field, Wis. During the exercise, 33rd FW pilots were able to execute offensive counter air, suppression of enemy air defenses, destruction of enemy air defenses, and the employ GPS-guided munitions for close air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)
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Northern Lightning 2016

A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lighting II approaches a 126th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker to refuel during Exercise Northern Lighting Aug. 31, 2016. Northern Lightning is a tactical-level, joint training exercise that emphasizes fifth and fourth generation assets engaged in a contested, degraded environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss)
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Northern Lightning 2016

33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen perform a maintenance inspection on an F-35A during Exercise Northern Lightning Aug. 30, 2016, at Volk Field, Wis. Northern Lightning is a joint total force exercise between the Air National Guard, Air Force and Navy conducting offensive counter air, suppression and destruction of enemy air defense and close air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)
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Northern Lightning 2016

A 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airman performs a maintenance inspection on an F-35A during Exercise Northern Lightning Aug. 30, 2016, at Volk Field, Wis. Northern Lightning is a joint total force exercise between the Air National Guard, Air Force and Navy conducting offensive counter air, suppression and destruction of enemy air defense and close air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)
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Northern Lightning 2016

58th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew members assemble a GBU-12 during Exercise Northern Lightning Aug. 30, 2016, at Volk Field, Wis. Northern Lightning is a joint total force exercise between the Air National Guard, Air Force and Navy conducting offensive counter air, suppression and destruction of enemy air defense and close air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)
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Northern Lightning 2016

An F-16 Fighting Falcon, E-3 Sentry, F-35A Lightning II, F/A-18 Super Hornet and an EA-18 Growler are set up in a static display Aug. 29, 2016, during Exercise Northern Lightning at Volk Field, Wis. Northern Lightning allowed all five of these aircraft the opportunity integrate and operate in a joint environment while performing counter air, suppression and destruction of enemy air defense and close air support in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)
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Northern Lightning 2016

33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs greet 33rd Fighter Wing pilots as they step to their jets during exercise Northern Lightning Aug. 26, 2016, at Volk Field, Wis. Northern Lightning is a joint total force exercise between the Air National Guard, Air Force and Navy conducting offensive counter air, suppression and destruction of enemy air defense and close air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)
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Northern Lightning 2016

Lt. Col. Andrew Faulkner, 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A pilot, prepares to take off in an F-35A Aug. 26, 2016, during exercise Northern Lightning at Volk Field, Wis. Northern Lightning is a joint total force exercise between the Air National Guard, Air Force and Navy conducting offensive counter air, suppression and destruction of enemy air defense and close air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)
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Northern Lightning 2016

Airman 1st Class Derek Leuzinger, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, prepares to launch an F-35A during exercise Northern Lightning Aug. 26, 2016, at Volk Field, Wis. Northern Lightning is a joint total force exercise between the Air National Guard, Air Force and Navy conducting offensive counter air, suppression and destruction of enemy air defense and close air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)
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Northern Lightning 2016

A 132nd Electronic Attack Squadron EA-18 Growler taxis down the flighline at Volk Field, Wis. during Northern Lightning Aug. 22, 2016. Northern Lightning is a tactical-level, joint training exercise that emphasizes fifth and fourth generation assets engaged in a contested, degraded environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)
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Northern Lightning 2016

An 11th Strike Fighter Squadron FA-18F Super Hornet lands at Volk Field, Wis. Aug. 22, 2016, during Northern Lightning. Northern Lightning is a tactical-level, joint training exercise that emphasizes fifth and fourth generation assets engaged in a contested, degraded environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)
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Northern Lightning 2016

132nd Electronic Attack Squadron EA-18 Growlers and 33rd Fighter Wing F-35As taxi down the flightline during Northern Lightning Aug. 22, 2016, at Volk Field, Wis. Northern Lightning is a tactical-level, joint training exercise that emphasizes fifth and fourth generation assets engaged in a contested, degraded environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)
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5 hours of work; 15 seconds of action

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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The Quevy's

Master Sgt. Alan and Cherry Quevy have spent a 20-year career learning to be resilient. Through seven deployments and more than five total years in accumulated days apart, the Quevy family have figured out how to deal with the stressors of military life together. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Mike Meares)
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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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