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Dec. 3, 2024
From classroom to cockpit: local teachers witness 97th AMW mission

Twenty-four teachers from 11 schools around Southwest Oklahoma experienced the 97th Air Mobility Wing’s mission firsthand during a KC-135 Stratotanker flight at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Nov. 21, 2024.
July 12, 2024
Work hard play hard: Altus AFB hosts Bring Your Kids to Work Day

The 97th Air Mobility Wing and the Aviation, Inspiration, and Mentorship team hosted a Bring Your Kids to Work Day at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, July 3, 2024.This event gave Airmen’s children and families a glimpse into the world of what their loved ones do in the office.
June 28, 2024
Fostering Community: Altus AFB HCC tour 97th MXG

Twelve Honorary Commanders with the 97th Air Mobility Wing, toured the 97th Maintenance Group at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 11, 2024, to gain an understanding of the daily tasks of the A-Team maintainers and why their job is crucial for wing mission readiness.
June 4, 2024
From cockpit to canvas: Lt. Col. Bailey's legacy at Mobility’s Hometown

On April 15, 2024, Retired U.S. Air Force, Lt. Col. Herbet “Bert” Bailey, visited the C-141 Starlifter aircraft memorial at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma for the first time to view his artwork displayed on the memorial.
May 9, 2024
Altus AFB conducts readiness, deployment exercise

Airmen across the 97th Air Mobility Wing participated in a readiness and deployment exercise, April 29 - May 3, 2024. The installation performed various simulated activities, posturing to improve overall readiness of the Mighty 97th.
Jan. 16, 2024
97 AMW Spark Cell: igniting new innovation

Airmen from the 97th Operations Group utilized the Wing Innovation Advancement Center, or Spark Cell, to create solutions to improve mission capabilities.
June 20, 2023
Altus | 97 AMW partners with Ft. Sill, Ft. Smith for joint airlift capabilities

Airmen from the 58th Airlift Squadron and 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron teamed up with Soldiers from Fort Sill, Oklahoma, for a joint-exercise training exhibiting M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems Rapid Infiltration capabilities at Fort Smith, Arkansas, June 13-14, 2023.
Nov. 18, 2022
Columbus AFB FAIPs experience mobility airpower first-hand

Eight First Assignment Instructor Pilots from Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, visited Altus AFB, Oklahoma, Nov. 15-17, 2022, to get first-hand experience on the KC-46 Pegasus and C-17 Globemaster III.
Nov. 18, 2022
Columbus AFB FAIPs experience mobility airpower first-hand

Eight First Assignment Instructor Pilots from Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, visited Altus AFB, Oklahoma, Nov. 15-17, 2022, to get first-hand experience on the KC-46 Pegasus and C-17 Globemaster III.
May 26, 2022
Bangladesh Native Fulfills Dream of Being an Air Force Pilot

When I had the opportunity to visit my family a few years ago, I couldn't help but reflect on my family's journey. Thanks to the hard work and sacrifice of my family, I have the opportunity to serve as a pilot in the United States Air Force.My family is from a small country called Bangladesh, which