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Feb. 21, 2025
Future Hydraulics Airmen Explore Operational Maintenance at Altus AFB

Team members from the 97th Maintenance Squadron in the hydraulics shop gave a tour to Sheppard Air Force Base students from the 364th Training Squadron aircraft hydraulics system course at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 24, 2025.
Feb. 19, 2025
Cleared for Takeoff: For Gen Z, the Sky’s the Limit When It Comes to Engagement

AETC knows Gen Z would rather swipe right on a career than read a pamphlet about it. Gen Zers from across the command put their heads together to explore new ways to connect with today’s generation.
Feb. 14, 2025
A legacy of mentorship: Chief Brundage on leadership and growth

Chief Master Sgt. Justin Brundage, 97th Air Mobility Wing command chief, credits much of the strength and lethality of the U.S. Air Force to mentorship, courage, and teamwork. Through multiple deployments, leadership roles, and his experience as an international affairs Airman with the Royal
Feb. 12, 2025
AETC, AFMC teams pioneer new flying risk app

Air Education and Training Command is deploying a new ground-breaking web-based system to retool how aircrew members assess risk prior to every flight, while providing a clearer picture of risk for flying unit commanders.
Feb. 11, 2025
2025 17th TRW 2025 4th Quarter Awards, All-Call

The 17th Training Wing celebrated the outstanding achievements of the base community during the Commander’s All-Call and the 4th Quarterly Awards Ceremony at the base theater, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 7
Feb. 5, 2025
Polish pilot executes first F-35 flight at Ebbing ANGB

EBBING AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ark. – A Polish Air Force F-35A Lightning II pilot marked a historic moment in the 33rd Fighter Wing's Foreign Military Sales (FMS) operations here after taking the first flight with their new aircraft Jan. 31, 2025.
Jan. 23, 2025
Breakfast is served: Smart Start Breakfast Program at Altus AFB Red River Inn

Service members and their families staying at the Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Red River Inn can now enjoy the convenience of the Smart Start Breakfast Program, providing quick, healthy breakfast options to fuel their day.
Jan. 17, 2025
97th AMW celebrates newly inducted NCOs

The 97th Air Mobility Wing celebrated a significant milestone by hosting its first ever noncommissioned officer induction ceremony at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 16, 2025.
Jan. 16, 2025
Airpower meets Agriculture: The pillars of Southwest Oklahoma

Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing and members of the local community came together to celebrate 47 years of partnership through the Air Power and Agriculture tour in Altus, Oklahoma, Jan. 15, 2025.
Jan. 15, 2025
Air Force updates T-7A acquisition approach to field operational capability

A framework to adjust aspects of the T-7A Red Hawk acquisition approach to meet AETC's operational needs and deliver a platform that is safe, suitable, and sustainable to replace the aging fleet of T-38C Talon has been agreed upon.