April 18, 2022 97 TRS hosts first ‘Talon Challenge’ Leaders from 97th Training Squadron hosted the first “Talon Challenge” for aircrew students at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, April 10, 2022.
April 14, 2022 AAFB SARC promotes readiness during Sexual Assault Awareness month Every April, in support of Sexual Assault Awareness month, the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, conducts several events to educate Airmen on the program’s importance.
March 9, 2022 97 AMW creates innovation center to bring the future faster By leaning forward into existing and emerging technologies, the 97th Operations Group is changing the way the 97th AMW trains C-17 Globemaster III, KC-46 Pegasus and KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew members through the 97 AMW innovation center.
Dec. 17, 2021 97 CES designs and builds frangible flood gates Members of the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron “Dirt Boyz” at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma poured and leveled concrete for a flood debris control gate on Dec. 9th, 2021.
Nov. 22, 2021 Altus, Luke AFB aircrews team up for air refueling training Task force AGILE JESTER from the 54th Air Refueling Squadron teamed up with Airmen from the 944th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, and the Arizona Air National Guard to complete an air refueling training exercise, Nov. 15-19, 2021.
Oct. 28, 2021 97 AMW safely executes severe weather flyaway A recent severe weather forecast resulted in 29 aircraft participating in a flyaway throughout the afternoon and evening, while other aircraft were safely stored in hangars or out on other missions.
Sept. 23, 2021 97 MDG shares mission with honorary commanders The 97th Medical Group hosted honorary commanders for an immersion day Sept. 17, 2021.
Aug. 26, 2021 Altus AFB continues tradition with annual cattle drive Airmen and family members looked on as cowboys and cowgirls from the Great Plains Stampede Rodeo drove dozens of longhorns and horses through Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 26, 2021.
Aug. 6, 2021 USAF, USSF Surgeon General visits ‘small but mighty’ 97th AMW The ranking U.S. Air Force medical officer and members of his leadership team visited Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 4, 2021.
July 26, 2021 OK Governor experiences rapid global mobility firsthand Oklahoma Gov. J. Kevin Stitt got a close look at the rapid global mobility and training capabilities of Altus Air Force Base, Okla. during a visit July 22, 2021.