Story by Ilona Valence | 97th Air Mobility Wing | 06.04.2024
On April 15, 2024, Retired U.S. Air Force, Lt. Col. Herbet “Bert” Bailey, visited the C-141 Starlifter aircraft memorial at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma for the first time to view his artwork displayed on the memorial....
Story by Airman 1st Class Karalyn Degraffenreed | 97th Air Mobility Wing | 01.25.2024
On January 24, 2024, 97th Air Mobility Wing leaders hosted an induction ceremony at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, where 28 members from southwest Oklahoma's community were welcomed into the wing's Honorary Commander Program....
Story by Airman 1st Class Karalyn Degraffenreed | 97th Air Mobility Wing | 09.20.2023
Maj. Gen. Clark Quinn, 19th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Justin Apticar, 19th AF command chief, visited Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Sept. 20-21, 2023....
Story by Airman 1st Class Trenton Jancze | 97th Air Mobility Wing | 09.01.2022
Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, visited Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma with his wife, Maureen, Aug. 31 through Sept. 1, 2022....
Story by Staff Sgt. Cody Dowell | 97th Air Mobility Wing | 07.26.2021
Oklahoma Gov. J. Kevin Stitt got a close look at the rapid global mobility and training capabilities of Altus Air Force Base, Okla. during a visit July 22, 2021....
Story by 2nd Lt. Cameron Silver | 97th Air Mobility Wing | 07.26.2021
The Committee of 100 hosted Altus Air Force Base newcomers and their families at the “Taste of Altus” event at the Jackson County Expo Center in Altus, Oklahoma, July 26, 2021....
Story by Staff Sgt. Cody Dowell | 97th Air Mobility Wing | 05.25.2021
The 97th Air Mobility Wing command team was inducted into the Order of the Flaming Spear during a ceremony held on May 21, 2021. This award was a way to show the 97th AMW command team how much its members appreciate their hard work and leadership for the past two years in Mobility’s Hometown. Col. Matthew Leard, 97th AMW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Randy Kay II, 97th AMW command......
Story by Staff Sgt. Cody Dowell | 97th Air Mobility Wing | 03.11.2021
Military members from the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, attended a “SUPER Skills Employment Certification” workshop at the Freedom Community Center, March 3-5, 2021. The workshop was part of the Military Spouse Employment State initiative – a Department of Defense program focused on helping service members and their families find employment after a move or......
