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May 1, 2020
Altus, Vance Airmen ‘salute’ Oklahomans fighting COVID-19

The 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus AFB and the 71st Fighter Training Wing at Vance AFB conducted a flyover of various Oklahoma medical facilities, May 1, 2020, as part of the America Strong collaborative salute initiative.
April 28, 2020
Altus AFB concludes Month of Military Child with parade

Military families gathered along the streets of Altus AFB, Oklahoma, to watch teachers from Rivers Elementary School and Airmen participate in a Month of the Military Child parade on April 28, 2020.
April 23, 2020
Teen wins local Youth of the Year winner for 3rd time at Altus AFB

Hannah Bradley, a local military child, recently earned the Boys and Girls Club of America’s “Youth of the Year” title for her participation in Altus Air Force Base youth programs, academic achievements, and volunteer work.
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.
April 21, 2020
97 MXG designs safer engine trailer test

At the 97th Air Mobility Wing, C-17 Globemaster III, KC-46 Pegasus and KC-135 Stratotanker students are trained continuously to become operational Airmen. Concurrently, maintainers with the 97th Maintenance Squadron work to keep Airmen safe and move the mission of Mobility’s Hometown forward.
April 17, 2020
97 AMW CGO named best in AETC

U.S. Air Force Capt. Dustin Gooden, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron operations flight commander, recently won the Air Education and Training Command’s Company Grade Officer of the Year award for 2019.
April 15, 2020
97 TRS implements distance friendly training for students

To assist with the COVID-19 mitigation efforts, the 97th Training Squadron has begun the process of transferring Computer Based Training (CBT) onto laptops and tablets for new students to study from home.
April 13, 2020
Altus AFB hosts Easter Safety Patrol for base residents

Base families lined the streets on April 11, 2020, to watch squadrons assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing participate in the Easter Safety Patrol at Altus Air Force Base, Okla.
April 9, 2020
Importance of Mental Health Q&A

Between rising COVID-19 concerns and mandatory health precautions in effect nationwide, there are many factors that can affect a person's mental health. Maintaining a strong and positive state-of-mind during this time can be difficult, but there are many resources available that can help. The
April 8, 2020
Mighty 97th uses cutting-edge robot to exterminate germs

The 97th Air Mobility Wing acquired a LightStrike Germ-Zapping Robot, March 27, 2020, at Altus Air Force Base. According to studies, Germ-Zapping Robots have been proven to quickly destroy infectious germs and bacteria using intense pulsed xenon ultraviolet (UV) light.