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    Altus AFB celebrates 28 years of The Cattle Drive [Image 9 of 11]

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    A person wearing a green military flight suit and white cowboy hat rides a buckskin horse in front of the entrance sign for the 97th Air Mobility Wing military installation. The brick wall sign reads 'Welcome to the Home of The Mighty 97th Air Mobility Wing' and displays the unit's insignia. The scene blends Western/cowboy culture with U.S. Air Force military identity.

    ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, OKLAHOMA, UNITED STATES

    08.20.2026

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston 

    97th Air Mobility Wing

    Col. Richard Kind, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, rides a horse toward the main gate during the annual Cattle Drive at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 20, 2026. Kind joined other base leaders and community members in the event, which highlights the longstanding relationship between Altus AFB and the surrounding community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston)

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    Date Taken: 08.20.2026
    Date Posted: 08.21.2026 12:27
    Photo ID: 9881733
    VIRIN: 260820-F-KP877-1165
    Resolution: 8256x5504
    Size: 9.42 MB
    Location: ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, OKLAHOMA, US
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    A western-style parade proceeds down a paved road featuring multiple riders on horseback, led by a young woman in a bright green shirt wearing a pageant sash and white cowboy hat riding a white horse. Several participants appear to be rodeo royalty contestants or queens, identifiable by their decorative sashes and ornate western attire. American flags are visible in the background along a tree-lined street with modern lamp posts.
    A group of military personnel wearing green flight suits and cowboy hats are riding horses along a paved road, appearing to participate in a ceremonial parade or procession. Several riders are waving to an unseen crowd, and military unit patches are visible on their uniforms. The scene blends military and Western/cowboy culture, likely at or near a military installation.
    An older man wearing a black cowboy hat and turquoise plaid shirt rides a brown horse while leading a second saddled horse alongside him. The riderless horse carries a decorative western saddle adorned with yellow flowers, suggesting a ceremonial or memorial context such as a parade or tribute ride. The scene takes place on a paved road with trees and a building visible in the background.
    A herd of Texas Longhorn cattle is being driven down a paved public road by mounted cowboys. The cattle display characteristically long, wide-spanning horns and vary in coat color including brown, gray-speckled, and tan. Several riders on horseback are visible in the background guiding the herd.
    Two older adults pose with two saddled horses on a dry grass field. The man kneels in front holding a rope lasso and a cowboy hat, while the woman in a red shirt stands behind him with her hands on his shoulders. The setting appears to be an outdoor equestrian or rodeo event, with additional horses and riders visible in the background.
    Two individuals wearing military flight suits (olive/dark green) and white cowboy hats are riding horses in what appears to be an outdoor setting. Both wear patches consistent with U.S. Air Force insignia, including an American flag patch visible on the left rider's sleeve. The combination of military uniforms and western cowboy attire suggests a themed event or military rodeo activity.
    A herd of Texas Longhorn cattle is being driven down a paved public road in what appears to be an organized cattle drive or parade event. Multiple riders on horseback serve as drovers, guiding the herd from behind. The setting appears to be a small town or city street, with buildings and trees visible in the background.
    A herd of Texas Longhorn cattle walks along a paved road in front of a U.S. Air Force water tower. The tower is white with the U.S. Air Force logo and text prominently displayed. The scene juxtaposes traditional Western ranching culture with a modern military installation.
    A person wearing a green military flight suit and white cowboy hat rides a buckskin horse in front of the entrance sign for the 97th Air Mobility Wing military installation. The brick wall sign reads 'Welcome to the Home of The Mighty 97th Air Mobility Wing' and displays the unit's insignia. The scene blends Western/cowboy culture with U.S. Air Force military identity.
    Three individuals wearing military flight suits (olive green) and white cowboy hats are posed on horseback in front of a brick sign reading 'Welcome to Mobility's Hometown' with partially visible text 'ory Begins H[ere]'. The riders appear to be U.S. Air Force personnel based on visible patches and insignia on their uniforms. The setting appears to be a military installation entrance, likely Scott Air Force Base in Illinois, known as 'Mobility's Hometown'.
    Three individuals wearing military flight suits and white cowboy hats ride horses down a road on what appears to be a U.S. Air Force base. A water tower prominently displaying 'Air Force' with the USAF symbol is visible in the background, along with a sign reading 'Welcome to Mobility's Hometown.' The scene blends military and Western cowboy aesthetics in what appears to be a ceremonial or celebratory event.

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