June 22, 2023 97 OSS makes history with first weather balloon launch Airmen from the 97th Operations Group and the 97th Operations Support Squadron launched a high-altitude weather balloon from the Sooner Drop Zone on June 15, 2023.
Feb. 6, 2023 Operations, training in view during 18 AF commander visit Maj. Gen. Corey Martin, 18th Air Force commander, visited Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 26-27, 2023, to meet with leaders and students and tour various squadrons within the 97th Operations Group.
Jan. 27, 2023 Altus | Photos: AAFB leaders showcase mission, Airmen to CINC IEA team For two days, Altus Air Force Base Airmen and surrounding community members showcased why they believe they deserve the 2023 Commander in Chief Installation Excellence Award Jan. 19-20, 2023.
Nov. 7, 2022 Altus | ‘Quiet professionals’: SARM, HARM crucial to 97 AMW mission Before the crew even steps to their aircraft, they must be up to date with the proper training and aeronautical documentation - a process overseen by Airmen in both the Host Aviation Resource Management and the Squadron Aviation Resource Management offices.
March 9, 2022 97 AMW creates innovation center to bring the future faster By leaning forward into existing and emerging technologies, the 97th Operations Group is changing the way the 97th AMW trains C-17 Globemaster III, KC-46 Pegasus and KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew members through the 97 AMW innovation center.
April 23, 2021 97 AMW Honorary Commanders receive sky-high immersion Honorary Commanders with the 97th Air Mobility Wing flew on a C--17 Globemaster III and a KC-135 Stratotanker during the 97th Operations Group HCC immersion day, April 19, 2021.