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March 1, 2023
97 AMW welcomes U.S. Sen. Lankford to AAFB

U.S. Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma, and his wife Cindy, visited the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 23, 2023.
March 1, 2023
AETC rapidly codifying competencies to develop the most competitive Airmen possible

Air Education and Training Command officials continue to rapidly codify occupational competencies by hosting career field specific studies with a focus on accelerating development of competencies that form the foundation of training and education programs that ultimately produce the most competitive
Feb. 28, 2023
Small change to student travel process saves $6.1 million

The Air Force has saved more than $6 million in travel payment transaction fees since 2019, thanks to a small process change made by the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center.
Feb. 24, 2023
AETC command team spends time with enlisted educators

The Air Force’s top education and training leaders reinforced their focus on enlisted education during a visit to Maxwell Air Force Base, Feb. 21-24.
Feb. 24, 2023
Altus | AAFB Airman digs 97 CES ‘dirt boy’ role

Senior Airman John Mason is the type of guy who loves getting his hands dirty. As a 97th Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and equipment operator journeyman, or "dirt boy," for the past three years, Mason feels he has found a passion.
Feb. 23, 2023
Chicago kid, Altus defender seizes opportunity for better life

From growing up in a dangerous and impoverished neighborhood in Chicago to becoming a U.S. Air Force Airman, Airman 1st Class Michael Mason, 97th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, understands the need to better oneself.
Feb. 17, 2023
Luke | 19th AF command team talks successes, challenges

Maj. Gen. Phillip Stewart, 19th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Justin Apticar, 19th Air Force command chief, visited Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 15, 2023, and engaged with Luke Airmen to gain insight on the successes and challenges unique to the 56th Fighter Wing.
Feb. 16, 2023
AETC’s newest chiefs locked on readiness, competition at AU

The Combat Air Forces chair at Air University and faculty member at Air War College, Col. Scott Hoffman, briefed Air Education and Training Command’s 51 new chiefs on “Re-Orienting for Competition or Conflict with Great Powers,” Feb. 13, 2023.
Feb. 15, 2023
Altus | 97 AMW Spark Cell continues to spark innovation

Airmen from Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, attended an innovation workshop at the 97th Air Mobility Wing’s Spark Cell, Feb. 13, 2023. The workshop gave Airmen an introduction to problem solving by utilizing the resources the Spark Cell has to offer.
Feb. 14, 2023
Altus | Lucky in Love

Sixteen years ago, two security forces Airmen arrived at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, setting the stage for the two young defenders to meet and start building a relationship together. Little did they know, the lucky couple would one day become the Lucky couple.