Air Force Maj. (Ret.) Jerry Zimmerman, a former B-47
Air Force Maj. (Ret.) Jerry Zimmerman, a former B-47 Stratojet pilot, rests against an aircraft during pilot training in 1958. Zimmerman originally enlisted in 1948 as a communication specialist before commissi... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Leard, 97th Air Mobility
U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Leard, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, renders his first salute during the 97th AMW change of command, June 21, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Leard earned his commission thr... More
A child rock climbs during the Altus Air Force Base
A child rock climbs during the Altus Air Force Base Egg Hunt at Wings of Freedom Park, April 19, 2014. The celebration included egg hunts for different age groups, bouncy castles, a rock wall and other activiti... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Allie Harrison, Charles
U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Allie Harrison, Charles Marsh and Joseph O’Dea, 97th Security Forces response force members, carry a wounded Airman over hurdles during the Gut Check Challenge as part of Nationa... More
Altus Airmen remember the past with unique briefing
Kay Nehring, World War II Airborne Demonstration Team Foundation deputy chief of staff, briefed Airmen of the 54th Air Refueling and 58th Airlift Squadrons with footage taken by her father, U.S. Army Air Forces... More
Leaders from Altus Air Force Base salute the U.S. flag
Leaders from Altus Air Force Base salute the U.S. flag during the opening ceremony of the 36th Annual Great Plains Stampede Rodeo at the Altus rodeo arena, Aug.21 2014. The military appreciation night at the Gr... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class John Edens, a weather
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class John Edens, a weather forecaster assigned to the 97th Operations Support Squadron, measures the wind speed with a Kestrel meter, Sep. 5, 2018 at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. When ... More
Spectators watch as the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
Spectators watch as the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly in a delta formation during the 2014 Wings of Freedom Open House Sept. 13, 2014. The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, better known as the Thunde... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Smith, 97th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Smith, 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation craftsman, reads a script during a Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day retreat ceremony at the Wings of... More
The Site Activation Task Force team discusses plans
The Site Activation Task Force team discusses plans for the U.S. Air Force KC-46 Pegasus refueling and strategic transport aircraft in the civil engineering recovery room Oct. 7, 2014. The team discussed plans ... More
Philip Fourroux, 97th Civil Engineering fire chief,
Philip Fourroux, 97th Civil Engineering fire chief, helps a family find their prize during the Firefighters’ Open House at the fire department, Oct. 11, 2014. The Open House allowed families to see the trucks ... More
Twenty-one Airmen from Altus AFB participate in the
Twenty-one Airmen from Altus AFB participate in the GORUCK Light challenge, Oct. 18, 2014. The event consisted of calisthenics, running and carrying a telephone pole across base. At the conclusion, the team was... More
Altus AFB Operations Support Squadron shares heritage
Retired U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Robert Clark speaks to Airmen during the Operations Support Squadron Heritage Briefing in the Freedom Community Center Dec. 10, 2014. Clark talked about many changes he... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Yazmine Nanasca, 97th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Yazmine Nanasca, 97th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, trains U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Donovan Howard, 97th OSS air traffic controller, on proper docume... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Justin Pratt, 97th Air Mobility
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Justin Pratt, 97th Air Mobility Wing unit deployment manager, explains the purpose of the control panel in the rear of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft to U.S. Air ... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Susan Good, 97th Air
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Susan Good, 97th Air Mobility Wing administrator, talks with veteran Les Autry while volunteering with Valentines for Vets in the Tamarack Assisted Living Center, Feb. 12, 2015. ... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tracey Human, 97th Civil
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tracey Human, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron expeditionary engineering and Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force manager, instructs his Airmen during a Prime BEEF exercise, Feb. 19, 2015. ... More
Clearing the flightline
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael McCoy, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy repair shop journeyman, drives a snow broom on the flightline, Feb. 27, 2015. McCoy sweeps the snow from a 13,000 foot runway clear... More
Flight physiology reopens for aircrew on Altus AFB
U.S. Air Force Capt. Amanda Burnette, 97th Medical Operations Squadron aerospace and operations physiologist, demonstrates the spinning motion of the Barany chair to U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Gates, 58... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Chad Owens, 58th Airlift
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Chad Owens, 58th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, secures a U.S. Army Humvee in the cargo hold of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft on the flightline, March 27, 2015. Ai... More
Casey Bussett, pilot and safety officer for the Air
Casey Bussett, pilot and safety officer for the Air Evac Lifeteam, speaks about how the air evacuation team works with members of the Altus police and fire departments and the Altus AFB fire department at the A... More
Members from the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire
Members from the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department and the City of Altus Fire Department are briefed at the base fire department before a structural collapse exercise, June 20, 2016, Altus Air Force ... More
Keeping a strong mindset
U.S. Air Force Capt. Karen Harmon, 97th Medical Operations Squadron Air Force Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment program manager, and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Cote, 97th MDOS mental he... More
Altus Air Force Base Senior NCO inductees, along with
Altus Air Force Base Senior NCO inductees, along with Retired Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Rodney McKinley pose for a photo, Aug. 19, 2016, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Chief Master Sgt. McKinley wa... More
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin shakes hands with U.S.
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin shakes hands with U.S. Air Force Col. Charles Ohliger, 97th Air Mobility Wing vice commander, as she prepares to leave after the “Forging the 46” event, Aug. 30, 2016, at Altus Air... More
Donnie Obreiter, 97th Maintenance Directorate KC-46
Donnie Obreiter, 97th Maintenance Directorate KC-46 flight chief, changes one of the engine mechanical fuel pump, September, 2016, at Prescott, Ariz. Obreiter uses his spare time to help maintain historic aircr... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Burnett Jr., 97 Medical
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Burnett Jr., 97 Medical Operations Squadron bioenvironmental engineer, instructs Airmen on Sept 21, 2016, Altus Air Force Base, Okla. This joint training prepared medical speci... More
Be Prepared, All Year Long
A sample emergency supply kit on Sept. 28, 2016, Altus Air Force Base, Okla. An emergency supply kit can help those facing a natural disaster by providing for basic human needs until emergency services arrive. ... More
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
U.S. Air Force Col. Todd Hohn, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Philip Eckenrod, 97th AMW command chief, and Tech. Sgt. Jessica Packard, Altus AFB Fire Department deputy fire chief, attend th... More
Scruff McGruff, the crime dog, gives hugs and high
Scruff McGruff, the crime dog, gives hugs and high fives to children at L. Mendel Rivers Elementary School as they leave the Drug Demand Reduction assembly, Oct. 24, 2016, Altus Air Force Base, Okla. DDR is wor... More
Ronald Roman, 97th Maintenance Directorate hydraulics
Ronald Roman, 97th Maintenance Directorate hydraulics mechanic, works on a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker selector valve, Nov. 11, 2016, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The valve is used to direct hydraulic... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Lance Whitfill, 97th Mission Support
U.S. Air Force Col. Lance Whitfill, 97th Mission Support Group commander, looks on as a student controls a robot, December 6, 2016, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The STEM initiative hopes to inspire the next ... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Taylor Swanson, 97th Comptroller
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Taylor Swanson, 97th Comptroller Squadron financial services technician, aids a customer with questions about financial matters, Feb. 7, 2017, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The 97... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Lalah Baker, 97th Air
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Lalah Baker, 97th Air Mobility Wing administration apprentice takes notes during a financial class for Military Saves Week, March 1, 2017, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The ... More
Capt. Kyle Brackett and Capt. Jason Sewell, C-17 Globemaster
Capt. Kyle Brackett and Capt. Jason Sewell, C-17 Globemaster III pilots assigned to the 58th Airlift Squadron, follow behind another C-17 during the Altus Quarterly Exercise (ALTEX), Jan. 22, 2019, at Altus Air... More
U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Olivia Grant, 97th
U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Olivia Grant, 97th Training Squadron student, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sean Finnegan, 97th TRS military training leader, cuts a branch obstructing the trail, at Quartz Mou... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Edwin Amos, 58th Airlift
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Edwin Amos, 58th Airlift Squadron instructor loadmaster, educates U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 578th Forward Support Company at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, about the weight restriction... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. David Cisek, 97th Air Mobility
U.S. Air Force Capt. David Cisek, 97th Air Mobility Wing area defense council, dribbles a ball across the court during the championship game, April 4, 2017, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The Fitness Center... More
Members of the Altus Air Force Base pharmacy prepare
Members of the Altus Air Force Base pharmacy prepare a cold medication pack, April 10, 2017, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The base pharmacy offers cold medication packs to those who meet their qualificati... More
Members from the 97th Maintenance Directorate hoist
Members from the 97th Maintenance Directorate hoist a vertical fin of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft, May 10, 2017, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The maintainers partnered with Tinker... More
Letters for the Deployed, a flag for the kids
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Anthony Molina, 97th Maintenance Directorate inspection managements flight chief, and students from Duke Elementary School pose for a photo, May 17, 2017, at Duke Elementary School, O... More
Members from the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire
Members from the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department train to identify the differences in thermal levels of a fire, May 17, 2017, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Instructors from Oklahoma State Univ... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Shaun King, 97th
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Shaun King, 97th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment superintendent, places flags in the bed of a truck, May 29, 2017, at Altus, Oklahoma. Members of the 97th ... More
Hannah Bradley, the 97th Air Mobility Wing’s 2019 Youth
Hannah Bradley, the 97th Air Mobility Wing’s 2019 Youth of the Year, poses for a photo, Jan. 6, 2020, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Being named the Boys and Girls Club of America’s “Youth of The Year” is t... More
Brian Bush, 97th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) privatized
Brian Bush, 97th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) privatized housing resident advocate, stands in front of a 97th AMW shield, Nov. 25, 2020, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The privatized housing resident advocate is... More
1st Lt. Ian Roosa, 97th Healthcare Operations Squadron
1st Lt. Ian Roosa, 97th Healthcare Operations Squadron TRICARE Operations and Patient Administration flight commander, welcomes leadership from Air Education and Training Command (AETC) with a mission brief of ... More
Jerome Davis, 97th Force Support Squadron community
Jerome Davis, 97th Force Support Squadron community readiness consultant, hands a notebook to a participant of U-Night, Nov. 12, 2020, at the Southwest Technology Center in Altus, Oklahoma. Davis handed out ite... More
Dan Donahue, the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron hazardous
Dan Donahue, the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron hazardous waste and materials, and toxics program manager, explains to base leadership about the program for the Central Hazardous Waste Site he runs for the instal... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgts. Gina and Byron Ball pose
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgts. Gina and Byron Ball pose for a photo in their service dress. Gina has since retired from the Air Force to work as a government employee and Byron is a first sergeant for the 97th Logi... More
U.S. Air Force Major General Patrick J. Doherty, 19th
U.S. Air Force Major General Patrick J. Doherty, 19th Air Force commander, passes the guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Carney, June 16, 2017, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. U.S. Air Force Col. Todd Hohn r... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christian Mason, 97
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christian Mason, 97 Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, directs traffic on the airfield, Aug. 1, 2017, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Air traffic controllers go ... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyron Smith, 97th Operations
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyron Smith, 97th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, uses a light gun to communicate with aircraft and vehicles, Aug 15, 2017, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.... More
2017 Altus AFB Cattle Drive
A herd of cattle gets lead through the streets, during the 19th annual Cattle Drive, August 24, 2017, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The annual Altus AFB Cattle Drive showcases the bases ties with the commu... More
A U.S. Air Force Thunderbird soars through the air
A U.S. Air Force Thunderbird soars through the air during a performance at the Air Power Over Altus Airshow, Sept. 9, 2017, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, better ... More
Special Agents Jessica Bailey (left) and Robert Dohe,
Special Agents Jessica Bailey (left) and Robert Dohe, Office of Special Investigations agents assigned to Detachment 422, prepare for an interview, Oct. 4, 2017, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. OSI’s duties inc... More
Desiree Kessler, wife of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt.
Desiree Kessler, wife of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Thomas Kessler, 97th Air Mobility Wing NCO in charge of the crisis action team and owner of Rustic Elegance, uses precision when trimming hair, Oct. 25, 2017,... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Jordan Novotny, an instructor
U.S. Air Force Capt. Jordan Novotny, an instructor pilot with the 58th Airlift Squadron briefs fellow aircrew members before the Altus Quarterly Exercise (ALTEX), Nov. 16, 2017 at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Th... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jerry Daniels, a loadmaster
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jerry Daniels, a loadmaster instructor with the 58th Airlift Squadron, directs a U.S. Army Soldier assigned to the 4th Battalion 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, while he backs a ve... More
Volunteers from Girl Scout's Troop 283 wait to place
Volunteers from Girl Scout's Troop 283 wait to place wreaths during a Wreaths Across America ceremony at the Altus Cemetery, Okla., Dec. 16, 2017. On National Wreaths Across America Day each December, volunteer... More
Why I chose Altus, US Air Force Photo
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt Robert Black, NCO in charge of main shop assigned to the 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron, poses for a portrait at the 97th LRS vehicle maintenance shop, Feb. 9, 2018, at Altus Air For... More
U.S. Air Force air freight specialists assigned to
U.S. Air Force air freight specialists assigned to the 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron, strap aerial delivery cargo together to be used for aerial drop training, Feb. 12, 2018, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. ... More
Smoke, fire and an AFSA Pitsenbarger Award
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kristopher Carroll, NCO in charge of dental flight assigned to the 97th Medical Operations Squadron, poses for a portrait in his office, March 27, 2018 at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. C... More
Braden Pewo, son of Blake Pewo, a C-17 aircrew chief
Braden Pewo, son of Blake Pewo, a C-17 aircrew chief at the 97th Maintenance Group, observes the capabilities of a fire hydrant during the Kids Deployment Line, August 2, 2018, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Th... More
U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Ivonn Denton, 97th Medical
U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Ivonn Denton, 97th Medical Operations Squadron NCO in charge of optometry, helps administer eye exams to help patients receive treatment, August 16, 2018, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla.... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Pederson, commander of the
U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Pederson, commander of the 97th Mission Support Group, prepares his horses’ bridle for a Cattle Sorting event, August 20, 2018, at Watkins Ranch, Okla. Commanders from Altus AFB learn... More
(Left) Barbara Burleson, daughter of the late U.S.
(Left) Barbara Burleson, daughter of the late U.S. Air Force Col. (Ret.) Aaron C. “Burley” Burleson, former commander of the 97th Air Mobility Wing, (middle) Chris Burleson, son of Aaron Burleson and (right) Me... More
A U.S. Air Force F-16 jet from the Thunderbirds, the
A U.S. Air Force F-16 jet from the Thunderbirds, the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, and a C-17 cargo aircraft from the 97th Air Mobility Wing, Altus Air Force Base, Ok... More
Students of L. Mendel Rivers Elementary School walk
Students of L. Mendel Rivers Elementary School walk to school with teachers and Company Grade Officers, October 24, 2018, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. This was part of a ‘Walk to School Day’ event held at Altus AFB.
A hand holds a ticket for the trunk-or-treat competition,
A hand holds a ticket for the trunk-or-treat competition, October 31, 2018, at Altus AFB, Okla. Trunk-or-treat is a competition held during the annual Fall Festival on base.
Cookies are sorted and placed into bags for the Airmen
Cookies are sorted and placed into bags for the Airmen in the dormitories of Altus Air Force Base, Dec. 11, 2018, at Altus AFB, Okla. More than 3,600 cookies were brought to the base chapel for Operation Cookie... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Carney, 97th Air Mobility
U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Carney, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, signs paperwork to donate to the Combined Federal Campaign, Dec. 13, 2018, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The CFC is an annual campaign that ai... More
Airman Bryce Doherty, a food services specialist assigned
Airman Bryce Doherty, a food services specialist assigned to the 97th Force Support Squadron, with Starr Fanner and Paula Seamster, cooks from the Hangar 97 Dining Facility, prepare food Dec. 19, 2018 at Altus ... More
Spouses of members assigned to the 97th Air Mobility
Spouses of members assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing receive complimentary pedicures, Jan. 12, 2019, at the Southwest Technology Center, Altus, Okla. Services were provided by students of the Cosmetology D... More
Participants of the KC-46A Pegasus arrival celebration
Participants of the KC-46A Pegasus arrival celebration watch as the 97th Air Mobility Wing’s first KC-46A Pegasus flies over the flight line, Feb. 8, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The KC-46A will be able... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Matt Basler, Profession of
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Matt Basler, Profession of Arms Center of Excellence (PACE) senior professionalism, consultant talks about being a leader during the Enhancing Human Capitol seminar, Feb. 12, 2019, at Al... More
Faithful to a proud heritage:Black History Month spotlight
Cliff Washington, 97th Maintenance Squadron deputy director, sits at his desk, Feb. 13, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. As the deputy director he is in charge of seven different flights dedicated to aircra... More
Exploring different backgrounds: Black History Month spotlight
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Raymond Sinclair-West, 97th Medical Operations Squadron superintendent, prepares to talk about his heritage and Black History Month, Feb. 19, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. He i... More
The most recent version of the outside of the Passport
The most recent version of the outside of the Passport to Resiliency Program booklet, Feb. 21, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. This side of the booklet gives helpful resiliency phone numbers and examples o... More
U.S. Air Force Chaplain Lt. Col. Steve Dabbs, the wing
U.S. Air Force Chaplain Lt. Col. Steve Dabbs, the wing Chaplin of the 97th Air Mobility Wing, stands by the Chapels stained glass, Feb. 25, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Dabbs is tasked with the lead of ... More
ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. - A KC-46 Pegasus taxis
ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. - A KC-46 Pegasus taxis on the 97th Air Mobility Wing flightline, March 11, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The KC-46 is the newest Air Force aircraft, creating a new future for... More
Hannah Bradley, 97th Air Mobility 2018 Youth of the
Hannah Bradley, 97th Air Mobility 2018 Youth of the Year, takes a group photo with Rep. Charles Ortega, Oklahoma House of Representatives Sistrict 52. (Courtesy photo by Shawna Heiser)
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Erik Thompson, command
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Erik Thompson, command chief of the 19th Air Force, talks to Airmen attending Airman Leadership School, March 14, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Thompson spoke about the i... More
Members of the 97th Maintenance Squadron participate
Members of the 97th Maintenance Squadron participate in an immersion lunch, March 26, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Units from across the 97th Air Mobility Wing have meetings and celebrations at Hangar 9... More
A family poses with Sparky the Fire Dog, April 1, 2019,
A family poses with Sparky the Fire Dog, April 1, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Members of the 97th AMW wore purple to recognize the start of Month of the Military Child. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior ... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Samantha Converse, 97th
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Samantha Converse, 97th Air Mobility Wing superintendent of training, talks to a group of civilian and military medical professionals, April 12, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. T... More
Matt O’Dell, 97th Air Mobility Wing Sexual Assault
Matt O’Dell, 97th Air Mobility Wing Sexual Assault Response Coordinator briefs members about the Amazing SAPR (Sexual Assault Prevention & Response) Race scavenger hunt, April 19, 2019 at Altus Air Force Base, ... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Wilson, 56th
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Wilson, 56th Aerial Refueling Squadron superintendent, briefs about the qualification process of becoming a KC-46 Pegasus boom instructor, April 25, 2019, at Altus Air Fo... More
97 MDG Mental Health Commander Wins 2018 PACE Award
U.S. Air Force Maj. Kamy Jenkins, the 97th Medical Group Mental Health Flight Command Chief, stands outside the Mental Health Office, May 10, 2019, at the 97th MDG at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Jenkins was one... More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Burleson,
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Burleson, 97th Security Forces Squadron Superintendent, left, and Chief Master Sergeant Randy Kay II, 97th Air Mobility Wing Command Chief, watch members of the 97th SFS... More
A fourth KC-46 Pegasus lands on the flight line, May
A fourth KC-46 Pegasus lands on the flight line, May 18, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The KC-46 is a military aerial refueling and transport aircraft designed to replace the current KC-135 Stratotanker.... More
A law enforcement member assigned to the 97th Security
A law enforcement member assigned to the 97th Security Forces Squadron reads a business card for the Air Force’s Employee Assistance Program (AF EAP), May 29, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. AF EAP is a co... More
97 MDG Prescribes Good Sleeping Habits for Airmen
Here are some different ways to help ensure better sleep. (U.S. Air Force Illustration by Airman 1st Class Breanna Klemm)
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 58th Airlift
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 58th Airlift Squadron work with soldiers from the Oklahoma Army National Guard to load personnel and four High-Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) into a C-17 Globem... More
97 AMW IG Team Wins Annual AETC Award
Members from the 97th Air Mobility Wing Inspector General team receive an Air Education and Training Command level award, June 5, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The team earned the Maj. Gen. Junius W. Jon... More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Todd Simmons, the
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Todd Simmons, the AU command chief, and members of the Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Top III pose with a check for the Air Force Enlisted Village (AFEV), August 9, 2019, at Altus ... More
Ret. U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Edward Laverdure, senior
Ret. U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Edward Laverdure, senior aerospace science instructor for Altus High School, shows students of the Jackson County school district an aircraft flight simulator, August 29, 2019 at Al... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Howard Givens, 97th Medical Group
U.S. Air Force Col. Howard Givens, 97th Medical Group commander reads a proclamation to honor the restructuring of the 97th MDG, August 29, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The group reorganization is part ... More
Boone Nicolls, the director of IG investigations and
Boone Nicolls, the director of IG investigations and complaints resolution assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing, starts introductions at the IG Professional Development seminar, Sept. 5, 2019, at Weatherford,... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Songe, Military Training
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Songe, Military Training Leader assigned to the 97th Training Squadron, holds the POW/MIA flag, joined by Col. William Mickley, 97th Air Mobility Wing vice commander and studen... More
The team from the 97th Healthcare Operations Squadron
The team from the 97th Healthcare Operations Squadron go up a flight of stairs during the Squadron Commander and First Sergeant Challenge, Sept. 26, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Events during the challe... More