July 30, 2024 Airmen of Altus: Mr. Zachery Hatter Get to know the Airman of the Month for April, Zachery Hatter, 97th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft crew chief.
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.
Dec. 7, 2022 Altus | 97 MXS revitalizes CDDAR Program, improves emergency response Members of the 97th Maintenance Squadron improved the Crashed Disabled Damaged Aircraft Recovery Program by investing in a piece of equipment that enables the emergency management team at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, to be better prepared for damaged aircraft recovery.
June 15, 2022 97 MXS wins AETC competition with automated tool tracker Members of the 97th Maintenance Squadron participated in the Air Education and Training Command “iChallenge,” winning the $225,000 top prize to further develop software that helps aircraft maintainers keep track of tools found in toolboxes.
Nov. 4, 2020 97 MXS welding team fuses together mobility airpower The aircraft, engines and equipment used to train the next generation of mobility Airmen all have one thing in common: metal.
Aug. 27, 2020 Aircraft attendants preserve readiness through cleanliness Training exceptional mobility Airmen is a team effort and no one performs their role more cleanly than aircraft attendants from the 97th Maintenance Squadron.