Deck the Skies: 58th AS joins Operation Toy Drop 12.09.2024 | Photo by Airman 1st Class Karalyn Degraffenreed U.S. Air Force Capt. Nathan Hartman, 58th Airlift Squadron (AS) instructor pilot, flies over Drop Zone Sicily at Fort Liberty, North Carolina,...
Airmen of Altus: SrA Carapia Gonzalez 12.02.2024 | Photo by Senior Airman Miyah Gray U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Carapia Gonzalez, 97th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron aerospace medical technician, shakes hands with Chief...
Altus AFB inspires future aviators at AIM fair 12.07.2024 | Photo by Senior Airman Miyah Gray Juniper, an Aviation Inspiration and Mentorship Fair participant, witnesses air refueling through virtual reality (VR) goggles at Altus Junior...
AETC SFS Award 12.09.2024 | Photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jake Craig, 97th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) Military Working Dog (MWD) handler, poses for a photo with Bingo, 97th...
Why I Joined: Kari Degraffenreed 12.04.2024 | Photo by Airman Lauren Torres U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kari Degraffenreed, 97th Air Mobility WIng Public Affairs journeyman, poses with a camera in front of the public...
From classroom to cockpit: local teachers witness... 11.21.2024 | Photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss Teachers from Southwest Oklahoma and Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) pose for a photo in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at...
2024 Air Force Marathon Fly-Fight-Win Challenge 10.18.2024 | Photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss Jen Hansard, spouse of U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Capt.) Ryan Hansard, 97th Air Mobility Wing chaplain, left, and U.S. Air Force Retired Chief...
AETC commander highlights mission success during... 11.20.2024 | Photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, commander of the Air Education and Training Command (AETC), holds an all-call at Altus Air Force Base,...
'Twas the Night Before Duty 12.18.2024 | Video by Airman 1st Class Karalyn Degraffenreed An Airman gets ready for bed with these healthy sleep habits at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 19, 2024. Sleep is key to staying sharp and...
Mobility Minute 2024 Holiday Message 12.12.2024 | Video by Senior Airman Miyah Gray U.S. Air Force Col. Jeff Marshall, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, Col. Adam Rosado, 97th AMW deputy commander, Chief Master Sgt. Justin...
Altus AFB 2024 cookie drop 12.16.2024 | Video by Senior Airman Miyah Gray Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing hosted the 2024 Cookie Drop at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 12-13, 2024. The cookie drop is an...
Altus AFB Airmen light up the season during annual... 12.03.2024 | Video by Senior Airman Miyah Gray Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing kicked off the holiday season with the annual tree lighting ceremony hosted by the 97th Force Support...
97th LRS showcases mission 11.27.2024 | Video by Senior Airman Miyah Gray U.S. Air Force Maj. Joshua Cross, 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, shares the roles and responsibilities of the 97th LRS at Altus Air...
Altus AFB Winter Safety Tips 11.22.2024 | Video by Airman Lauren Torres U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss, 97th Air Mobility Wing public affairs apprentice, acts and narrates in a video about winter safety...
Winter Safety Tips 11.21.2024 | Video by Airman Lauren Torres U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss, 97th Air Mobility Wing public affairs apprentice, acts and narrates in a video about winter safety...
Lights Out for Birds 11.01.2024 | Video by Airman Lauren Torres U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Lauren Torres, 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs apprentice, dresses and acts as a bird at Altus Air Force...
Altus AFB inspires future aviators at AIM fair 12.10.2024 | Story by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss The 97th Air Mobility Wing’s Aviation Inspiration and Mentorship team hosted an aviation fair at Altus Junior High School in Altus, Oklahoma,...
Deck the Skies: 58th AS joins Operation Toy Drop 12.09.2024 | Story by Airman 1st Class Karalyn Degraffenreed A team of pilots and loadmasters from the 58th Airlift Squadron joined the 18th Air Support Operations Group, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and...
Airmen of Altus: SrA Carapia Gonzalez 12.09.2024 | Story by Airman 1st Class Karalyn Degraffenreed Get to know the Airman of the Month for October, Senior Airman Carapia Gonzalez, 97th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron aerospace medical...
Why I Joined: SrA Kari Degraffenreed 12.04.2024 | Story by Airman 1st Class Karalyn Degraffenreed Whenever people ask me what the best part of working in public affairs is, I always tell them, “I get to shadow everybody.” On Monday, I can...
From classroom to cockpit: local teachers witness... 12.02.2024 | Story by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss Twenty-four teachers from 11 schools around Southwest Oklahoma experienced the 97th Air Mobility Wing’s mission firsthand during a KC-135...
Rooted in heritage: Blake Pewo’s leadership and... 11.22.2024 | Story by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss Blake Pewo, 97th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron KC-46 production supervisor and proud Kiowa tribe member, embodies the strength and wisdom of his...
AETC commander highlights mission success during... 11.20.2024 | Story by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, commander of the Air Education and Training Command, met with leaders and members of the Mighty 97th Air Mobility Wing...
Instilling core values: Tech. Sgt. Dodd’s... 11.15.2024 | Story by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss At just 18 years old, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jordan Dodd, 97th Training Squadron master military training leader, took a bold step that would...
The Debrief Altus AFB Command Team Podcast - Ep. 9.7 06.13.2023 | Audio by Senior Airman Trenton Jancze The command team and Airman have their final debrief before they change command. They cover the team's last two years at Altus Air Force Base.
The Debrief Altus AFB Command Team Podcast - Ep. 9 02.07.2023 | Audio by Airman 1st Class Trenton Jancze On this episode, the command team discusses career and leadership challenges with Chief Master Sgt. Shelly Jarvis, 97th Medical Group senior...
The Debrief Altus AFB Command Team Podcast - Ep. 8 11.29.2022 | Audio by Airman 1st Class Trenton Jancze On this episode, the command team discusses how the Air Force has changed over time with retired Chief Master Sgt. Gail Hargis, 97th Air Mobility...
The Debrief Altus AFB Command Team Podcast - Ep. 7 10.24.2022 | Audio by Airman 1st Class Trenton Jancze On this episode, the command team discusses leadership as a science with Lt. Col. Teddy Boyd, 56th Air Refueling Squadron commander, at Altus Air...
The Debrief Altus AFB Command Team Podcast - Ep. 6 07.25.2022 | Audio by Airman 1st Class Trenton Jancze On this episode, the Command Team discusses seeing the best in people who may be struggling with Maj. Caleb Egli, 97th Air Mobility Wing executive...
The Debrief Altus AFB Command Team Podcast - Ep. 5 06.21.2022 | Audio by Airman 1st Class Trenton Jancze On this episode, the Command Team discuss roles and responsibilities of the CGO corps and the importance of logistics with 1st Lt. Lauren Rogers...
The Debrief Altus AFB Command Team Podcast - Ep. 4... 05.16.2022 | Audio by Airman 1st Class Trenton Jancze On this episode, the Command Team talk leadership, hardship, and passion with the senior enlisted leader of the 97th Security Forces, CMSgt Kerry...
The Debrief Altus AFB Command Team Podcast - Ep. 3... 04.25.2022 | Audio by 2nd Lt. Cameron Silver On this episode, Col Baker and Chief Flores discuss service, growth, and leadership with one of Altus AFB’s high-performing NCOs, Staff Sgt...
The Debrief Altus AFB Command Team Podcast Welcome to the official podcast of the 97th Air Mobility Wing Command Team at Altus Air Force Base. We are your hosts: Col Blaine Baker and CMSgt...
Altus Airpower Stampede Open House and Air Show 2025 11.22.2024 | Graphics by Airman Lauren Torres U.S. Air Force logo created for the 2025 Altus Airpower Stampede Open House and Air Show at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma. This logo will...
International Women's Day 03.09.2022 | Graphics by Senior Airman Kayla Christenson Women's History Month is honored throughout March by remembering the female Airmen that have led the way for so many others. The Department of...
Honorary Commander Newsletter 01.20.2021 | Graphics by Judy Mott Monthly publication from Altus AFB sent to honorary commanders and their command partners
Altus AFB remembers Operations Desert Storm and... 01.19.2021 | Graphics by Airman 1st Class Amanda Lovelace Jan. 17 - Feb. 28 marks the 30th anniversary of Operation Desert Storm. Units from Mobility's Hometown aided in leading the largest air...
