April 4, 2021 Altus AFB Airmen exercise severe weather, rapid airpower response Approximately 29 aircraft could be seen over the skies of Southwest Oklahoma, April 2, 2021, as Airmen of the 97th Air Mobility Wing exercised their ability to evacuate a large number of aircraft in a short amount of time. The planes were launched as part of a severe weather exercise, testing the
Dec. 11, 2020 First in AETC: KC-46s refuel F-16 fighters In a first for Air Education and Training Command and the 56th Air Refueling Squadron, two KC-46 Pegasus aircraft from the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, along with 10 F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 49th Wing at Holloman AFB, New Mexico, teamed up in the skies over New
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.
Oct. 13, 2020 Oklahoma ACES team experiences Altus’ mobility airpower firsthand The Oklahoma Department of Commerce Aerospace and Defense, and Aerospace Commerce and Economic Services representatives toured Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, on October 7, 2020.
Sept. 28, 2020 97 AMW officials host first Flying Rodeo, test instructor cadre capabilities Altus Air Force Base officials hosted the first 97th Air Mobility Wing Flying Rodeo, Sept. 24-25, 2020.
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.
Dec. 9, 2019 BMT BEAST Week highlighted in AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
July 11, 2019 Altus Maintenance Makes History, Removes First KC-46 Engine The 97th Air Mobility Wing maintenance team made history by removing a KC-46A Pegasus engine for the first time, June 26, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla.
July 8, 2019 Altus AFB in Photos The 97th Air Mobility Wing hosted the Israeli air force Air Attaché to the United States of America during a site visit to the home of the KC-46A Pegasus Formal Training Unit, July 1-2, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla.
May 20, 2019 Two more KC-46 Pegasus aircraft arrive at Altus The 97th Air Mobility Wing received two additional KC-46 Pegasus, May 18, 2019, at Altus AFB, Okla. These new aircraft will mark the fourth and fifth KC-46s in the bases inventory.