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April 9, 2025
Breaking the silence: How the 59th MDW Is transforming mental health care for military aviators

Capt. (Dr.) William Hoffman, a neurologist and aeromedical researcher with the 59th Medical Wing, is addressing widespread healthcare avoidance among military aviators through data-driven research and policy advocacy.
Jan. 6, 2025
Air Force releases FY25 Selective Retention Bonus list

The U. S. Air Force released the Fiscal Year 2025 Selective Retention Bonus list, effective Dec. 16, 2024. The FY25 SRB program consists of 89 Air Force specialty codes, reflecting the Air Force’s ongoing commitment to retaining highly skilled enlisted personnel.
June 8, 2023
Altus | 58 AS Airmen showcase C-17 capabilities to Altus, Vance AFB civic leaders

Airmen from the 58th Airlift Squadron showcased C-17 Globemaster III capabilities and mission to civic leaders from Altus and Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 6, 2023.During their flight, civics leaders had the opportunity to witness air refueling as well as ask the air crew questions about the
March 29, 2023
Educating professional aviators: Laughlin flight simulators help pilots soar

Training technology and tools used to create Air Force pilots is ever-changing to meet the needs of the Nation and have the best, most lethal pilots in the world.Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) uses innovative technology like advanced flight simulators to ensure the most realistic training
Jan. 30, 2023
Altus | CRAFT flies into AAFB

The Comprehensive Readiness for Aircrew Flying Training program took flight at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma before the start of the new year to build onto the training that mobility pilots, loadmasters, and boom operators already receive at the 97th Air Mobility Wing.
April 11, 2022
Air Force clarifies policies for pregnant aircrew

These changes, implemented in 2019, represent data-driven policy adjustments, to include pushing some authorities down to the lowest level possible.
June 10, 2021
Strengthening U.S.-Japan alliance through pilot training at Altus Air Force Base

On April 28, 1952, the San Francisco Peace Treaty went into effect, signifying the beginning of the United States-Japan alliance. Since then, the U.S. and Japan have worked to strengthen their allied relationship through combined international training and operations.Known locally as “Mobility’s
May 21, 2021
97 AMW aircrew honor Air Force Academy graduates

A C-17 Globemaster III aircrew from the 97th Air Mobility Wing, flew to the United States Air Force Academy, Colorado, to perform a flyover for graduation week, May 20, 2021. In its 66 years of service, the Air Force Academy has commissioned 52,000 Second Lieutenants through its rigorous four year
Nov. 18, 2020
97th AMW aircrew showcases mobility airpower to 14th FTW community

Leaders from the 97th Air Mobility Wing visited the 14th Flying Training Wing at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, to help inspire, educate and congratulate the next generation of mobility pilots Nov. 12 to 13, 2020.
Sept. 3, 2020
97 AMW in photos: assembling mobility aircrew training

The 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen play a crucial role in the primary training mission at Mobility’s Hometown. One such task is training qualified C-17 Globemaster III loadmasters to be certified in airdrop training.