News

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.
May 15, 2020
97th SFS Defenders honor fallen throughout National Police Week

In honor of National Police Week, defenders from the 97th Security Forces Squadron hosted and participated in events from May 11 through May 15, 2020 to salute fallen law enforcement officers.
May 13, 2020
97th SFS at Altus AFB honors ‘thin blue line’ during Police Week

From May 10 - 16, 2020, 97th Security Forces Squadron Defenders at Altus AFB, Okla., will celebrate Police Week with a ruck march and a retreat ceremony here.
May 5, 2020
Altus weather flight keep eyes on the sky

Whether there are stormy skies or cloudless conditions, the 97th Operations Support Squadron weather operations flight at Altus Air Force Base, Okla., makes it their mission to provide mobility aircrew accurate and up-to-date information on possible weather conditions and hazards.
April 30, 2020
97 AMW Childcare providers step up to support parents

Behind every military child is a service member who cares for them at home. When away from home, these parents play an important role in the nation’s defense and rely on others to care for their children. As many parents know, childcare is essential in enabling them to focus on their
April 28, 2020
Altus AFB concludes Month of Military Child with parade

Military families gathered along the streets of Altus AFB, Oklahoma, to watch teachers from Rivers Elementary School and Airmen participate in a Month of the Military Child parade on April 28, 2020.
April 23, 2020
Teen wins local Youth of the Year winner for 3rd time at Altus AFB

Hannah Bradley, a local military child, recently earned the Boys and Girls Club of America’s “Youth of the Year” title for her participation in Altus Air Force Base youth programs, academic achievements, and volunteer work.
April 21, 2020
Altus AFB honors USAFA Class of 2020 with ‘Pegasus’ flyover

The hats of graduates were not the only things in the air above the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) during graduation week. Two KC-46 Pegasus aircraft assigned to the 56th Air Refueling Squadron and their aircrews supported the USAFA class of 2020 by executing a flyover of the Academy April 17, 2020.
April 17, 2020
97 AMW CGO named best in AETC

U.S. Air Force Capt. Dustin Gooden, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron operations flight commander, recently won the Air Education and Training Command’s Company Grade Officer of the Year award for 2019.
April 15, 2020
97 TRS implements distance friendly training for students

To assist with the COVID-19 mitigation efforts, the 97th Training Squadron has begun the process of transferring Computer Based Training (CBT) onto laptops and tablets for new students to study from home.