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Dec. 4, 2024
Why I Joined: SrA Kari Degraffenreed

Whenever people ask me what the best part of working in public affairs is, I always tell them, “I get to shadow everybody.” On Monday, I can be flying on a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft to document the loadmasters and by Thursday, I’m interviewing an Airman from the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron
Dec. 4, 2024
Altus Air Force Base Aviation Fair

Flyer for the Altus Air Force Base (AFB) Aviation Fair at Altus Junior High in Altus, Oklahoma, Dec. 7, 2024. The fair includes photo opportunities, activities in science, technology, engineering, math for children, and a question and answer portion with Airmen from Altus AFB. For questions, contact
Nov. 8, 2024
Altus AFB first sergeants: leading with discipline, mentorship, and compassion

U.S. Air Force First sergeants, also known as “first shirts,” are leaders who advise commanders on a wide spectrum of issues, from the health and well-being of Airmen to their professional development, morale, and career progression. Their primary mission is taking care of Airmen.
Oct. 25, 2024
Altus AFB Airmen share resources, bring awareness to domestic violence

As National Domestic Violence Awareness Month comes to an end, Airmen from Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, highlighted resources both on base and throughout the community to shed light on domestic violence and empower victims.
Oct. 14, 2024
A day in the life of a 97 TRS MTL

Step into a day in the life of Tech. Sgt. Mario Perez, 97th Training Squadron military training leader, as he mentors our future Airmen through their journey in technical training at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Oct. 7, 2024. The 97th TRS provides technical training for C-17 Globemaster III
Oct. 10, 2024
Building bridges: Addressing the needs of military-connected students

Leadership from the 97th Air Mobility Wing met with local school administrators to inform them of the unique challenges faced by military children at Southwest Technology Center in Altus, Oklahoma, Oct. 9, 2024.
Sept. 26, 2024
Altus AFB FY24 Close Out: Fourth Quarter Crunch and Budget Touchdowns

As September comes to an end, comptroller budget and accounting offices across the Air Force are preparing to close their financial books, and the 97th Comptroller Squadron financial management analysis flight at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, is no different.
Sept. 25, 2024
Airmen of Altus: Senior Airman Devon Jacobson

Get to know Airman of the Month Senior Airman Devon Jacobson, 97th Security Forces Squadron patrolman.
Sept. 9, 2024
Air Force Surgeon General conducts wellness check at the Mighty 97th

Lt. Gen. John J. DeGoes, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, and Chief Master Sgt. James Woods, Chief, Medical Enlisted Force, visited Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 26, 2024.
Sept. 6, 2024
The Hero We Need: Wendell Browne

Wendell Browne, 97th Air Mobility Wing prevention specialist, is many things: a husband, a veteran, an aerospace physiology technician, current suicide prevention instructor, and possibly, Batman.