May 17, 2023 Altus | 97 CES partners with 97 SFS, stays deployment ready Airmen from the 97th Civil Engineering Squadron and 97th Security Forces Squadron teamed up to complete a deployment training exercise at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, May 10, 2023.
June 16, 2022 AAFB opens new suite-style dorm for junior Airmen Airmen and members of the Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, community gathered for the ceremonial ribbon cutting of a new 42,000-square-foot, 116-person dormitory, June 13, 2022.
May 25, 2022 AAFB Senior NCO awarded AETC-level Blacks in Government award The Air Education and Training Command’s 2022 Blacks in Government (BIG) Meritorious Service Award was awarded to Senior Master Sgt. Byron Ball, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron deputy fire chief, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, April 2022.
Jan. 21, 2022 97 CES firefighters recognized for life saving efforts Six Airmen assigned to the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) Fire and Emergency Services Flight were presented life-saving awards signed by Jeffery Wagner, Air Force fire chief, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 13, 2022.
Dec. 13, 2021 97th CES hosts Cameron University engineering students On December 3, 2021, members of the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron hosted first year engineering students from Cameron University to showcase some of the many engineering occupations throughout the base.
Oct. 7, 2021 A1C Coveney lights up Fire Prevention Week with legacy story Fire prevention week is a tradition for firefighters to proactively ensure the safety of the public community. Airman 1st Class Joseph Coveney, 97th CES fire prevention specialist, provides life-preserving information during fire prevention week while sharing a special legacy of his own.
Sept. 29, 2021 AAFB tackles preparedness month with informative activities September is National Preparedness Month, a month long campaign to promote emergency awareness and preparedness for natural and man-made disasters. The 97th Civil Engineer Squadron's Emergency Management Flight shared ready.gov’s 2021 theme of "Prepare to protect; Preparing for disasters is
Feb. 19, 2021 Altus Airmen combat record setting weather The 97th Air Mobility Wing received over five and a half inches of snow and freezing temperatures Feb. 14-17, 2021 resulting in a base wide effort to take care of Airmen and families, recover operations, and preserve the installation.
Jan. 10, 2020 Dedication, passion drove 97 CES to 3 AETC awards The mission of the 97th Air Mobility Wing Force Civil Engineer Squadron is to support the men and women of Mobility’s Hometown through its infrastructure. Constant dedication and passion for the job are requirements to exceed and achieve this mission. The 97th CES was recognized for going above and