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April 4, 2021
Altus AFB Airmen exercise severe weather, rapid airpower response

Approximately 29 aircraft could be seen over the skies of Southwest Oklahoma, April 2, 2021, as Airmen of the 97th Air Mobility Wing exercised their ability to evacuate a large number of aircraft in a short amount of time. The planes were launched as part of a severe weather exercise, testing the
Dec. 22, 2020
Training C-17 masters of the globe

Before a C-17 Globemaster III student even steps foot in an aircraft, various steps of training are accomplished to ensure proficiency. For C-17 student training, the initial qualification curriculum consists of three different phases.
Oct. 13, 2020
Oklahoma ACES team experiences Altus’ mobility airpower firsthand

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce Aerospace and Defense, and Aerospace Commerce and Economic Services representatives toured Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, on October 7, 2020.
Sept. 28, 2020
97 AMW officials host first Flying Rodeo, test instructor cadre capabilities

Altus Air Force Base officials hosted the first 97th Air Mobility Wing Flying Rodeo, Sept. 24-25, 2020.
Aug. 21, 2020
AETC featured in AF Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
July 31, 2020
Loadmaster students at Altus design 3D part to help KC-135 pilots

Students assigned to the 97th Training Squadron successfully tested a new part for the KC-135 Stratotanker, July 21, 2020, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, after designing and creating it in the 97th Air Mobility Wing Spark Cell.
June 5, 2020
AFCEC spearheads Little Rock AFB runway replacement

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center is leading a $180 million project to replace the 64-year-old runway at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. AFCEC’s Facility Engineering Directorate is teaming with the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Detachment 9, 772nd Enterprise Sourcing
April 21, 2020
97 MXG designs safer engine trailer test

At the 97th Air Mobility Wing, C-17 Globemaster III, KC-46 Pegasus and KC-135 Stratotanker students are trained continuously to become operational Airmen. Concurrently, maintainers with the 97th Maintenance Squadron work to keep Airmen safe and move the mission of Mobility’s Hometown forward.
March 18, 2020
Goldfein emphasizes protecting force from COVID-19 while fulfilling all missions, operational priorities

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein said March 18 there have been seven confirmed cases of the new coronavirus to date among active-duty personnel, but that the Air Force is “still conducting global missions … which is priority one.”
Feb. 21, 2020
Luke AFB F-35 featured in AF Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.