March 20, 2023 Female crew chief: family and the KC-135 Julianne Martinez walks around her dedicated KC-135 Stratotanker, searching for any loose items or damaged parts while ensuring gears are oiled. As she sprays the oil onto a rag to wipe down the landing gear, her left arm shows several tattooed flowers. One birth flower for each of her nephews and
March 17, 2023 TRANSCOM SEL visits ‘Mighty 97th’ U.S. Navy Fleet Master Chief Donald O. Myrick, U.S. Transportation Command senior enlisted leader, visited Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 13-14, 2023, to meet Airmen and experience the “Mighty 97th” mission and capabilities firsthand.
March 16, 2023 Leadership OK connects with AAFB Airmen, mission Members of Leadership Oklahoma visited Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 14, 2023, for a luncheon and tour of a C-17 Globemaster III.
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.
March 1, 2023 97 AMW welcomes U.S. Sen. Lankford to AAFB U.S. Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma, and his wife Cindy, visited the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 23, 2023.
Feb. 24, 2023 Altus | AAFB Airman digs 97 CES ‘dirt boy’ role Senior Airman John Mason is the type of guy who loves getting his hands dirty. As a 97th Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and equipment operator journeyman, or "dirt boy," for the past three years, Mason feels he has found a passion.
Feb. 23, 2023 Chicago kid, Altus defender seizes opportunity for better life From growing up in a dangerous and impoverished neighborhood in Chicago to becoming a U.S. Air Force Airman, Airman 1st Class Michael Mason, 97th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, understands the need to better oneself.
Feb. 22, 2023 Altus | AAFB Airmen celebrate BHM at ‘Accelerating the Legacy’ event Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, participated in “Accelerating the Legacy,” - a Black History Month aviation heritage event hosted by Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Feb. 16-18, 2023.
Feb. 2, 2023 Altus | 97 AMW hosts MAF Competency Summit to focus on future fight Airmen from Air Mobility Command and Air Education and Training Command gathered at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma for the first Mobility Air Force Competency Summit Jan. 24-26, 2023. During the summit, attendees discussed the realignment of aircrew training to best prepare pilots, loadmasters and
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.