News - Tag 97 AMW

June 14, 2023
97 CS networks with WOSC IT department

Airmen from the 97th Communications Squadron welcomed their honorary commander, Chrystal Overton, vice president of academic affairs at Western Oklahoma State College, and the WOSC information technology department for a tour of the squadron’s information technology facilities at Altus Air Force
June 12, 2023
Altus | Coming full circle: Crystal’s legacy of service

On October 13, 1980, at 12:35 p.m., Crystal Perkins entered the world in a United States Air Force Hospital at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
June 8, 2023
Altus | 58 AS Airmen showcase C-17 capabilities to Altus, Vance AFB civic leaders

Airmen from the 58th Airlift Squadron showcased C-17 Globemaster III capabilities and mission to civic leaders from Altus and Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 6, 2023.During their flight, civics leaders had the opportunity to witness air refueling as well as ask the air crew questions about the
June 6, 2023
Altus | AAFB Airmen, Fort Cavazos Soldiers team up for JA/ATT training

Airmen from the 58th Airlift Squadron at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, teamed up with Soldiers from the Texas Army National Guard for a Joint Airborne Air Transportability Training(JA/ATT) at Fort Cavazos, Texas, June 2, 2023.
May 22, 2023
97 AMW demonstrates readiness with mock deployment and CBRN exercise

Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing participated in a mock deployment and Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) readiness exercise at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, May 2, 2023.
May 15, 2023
97 AMW hosts wing training day

Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing hosted a wing-wide training day at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, May 12, 2023. The day included a run on the flight line, wing and group photos, and ended with squadrons conducting additional unit-specific training. The wing utilizes quarterly training days
May 4, 2023
Order in the Court: Altus AFB JA hosts mock trial for local students

Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing judge advocate office hosted a mock trial for Altus High School students in the courtroom at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, May 1, 2023.
April 18, 2023
Altus | AAFB celebrates history during second annual ‘Legacy of the Spear’ event

Leaders from the 97th Air Mobility Wing hosted the second annual “Legacy of the Spear” event at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, April 13-14, 2023.
April 11, 2023
New AAFB SARC brings a legacy of service

A smile comes across Leah Harris’ face as she answers her constantly ringing cell phone, only to put it down and pick up her office phone. Then, a knock on the door from an unexpected but welcome guest interrupts her meeting - all in the span of one half-hour.
April 5, 2023
AAFB units give kids a taste of deployment experience

Children of Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing got a glimpse of their parents' experiences in deployment lines on April 1, 2023 at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The Month of the Military Child kicked off with the “Kids Deployment Line” put on by the 97th Force Support Squadron Military and