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Feb. 23, 2024
A Legacy of Service: Maj. Aisha Lockett

Maj. Aisha Lockett, 97th Force Support Squadron commander, embodies the essence of service, not only to her country but also to her community. Her journey, which is rooted in a family tradition of military service, is a testament to the impact individuals can make when they commit to a cause larger
Jan. 31, 2024
Supporting families: 97 AMW opens new Family Child Care home

Leaders from the 97th Air Mobility Wing held a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Jan. 29, 2024, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, to celebrate the opening of a new Family Child Care home operated by Roisveli Matos, FCC provider.
Aug. 10, 2023
Altus native takes on new position as school liaison officer

After 13 years as an educator in the Altus, Oklahoma, community, Gwendolyn Brakebill, stepped into a new role as the 97th Force Support Squadron school liaison program manager at Altus Air Force Base in May 2023.
March 2, 2023
Altus | DSD fair teaches AAFB Airmen about career opportunities

Airmen from the 97th Force Support Squadron formal training section hosted a developmental special duty fair at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 2, 2023, to educate Airmen on career-broadening opportunities.
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.
June 23, 2022
A&FRC helps Airman buy car with cash

The A&FRC financial program’s tips about saving money and taking out loans for large expenses helped Airman 1st Class Maria Juanico, 97th Operations Support Squadron intelligence analyst, buy a car with cash.
May 29, 2020
97th FSS continues promotion testing at Altus AFB

The Altus AFB Education and Training Testing Center recently resumed Weighted Airman Promotion System testing May 11, 2020, after having to put testing on hold due to COVID-19 mitigation efforts since March 23, 2020.
March 18, 2020
Altus AFB's 97th FSS fosters excellence with 3 AETC awards

Airmen from the 97th Force Support Squadron at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, brought home three awards recently as part of the 2019 A1 Awards Program for Air Education and Training Command.