Altus Air Force Base

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Last week, Altus AFB had the honor of hosting "Legacy of the Spear," a homecoming event for former commanders at the Mighty 97th. Nine homecomers, as well as 19th Air Force leadership, toured the installation to see innovations happening around the base.

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Leaders from the 97th OG recently visited with the Career Enlisted Aviators Center of Excellence team at JBSA-Lackland from April 3-6 to discuss the upcoming changes to the career enlisted aviator courses.

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𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢��𝐲 𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 💪🛫

Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing conducted a large force exercise this morning, evacuating 20 aircraft as part of a severe weather exercise at Altus Air Force Base.

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@USNavy Fleet Master Chief Donald O. Myrick, @US_TRANSCOM senior enlisted leader, visited AAFB March 13-14, 2023, to meet Airmen and experience the “Mighty 97th” mission and capabilities firsthand.

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Happy St. Patrick's Day from mobility's hometown!

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Happy #InternationalWomensDay from the 97th AMW

The DAF honors the contributions of military and civilian women serving their country. Thank you to the women around AAFB for serving our base and community so well.

(U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Kari Degraffenreed)

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Altus AFB's Spark Cell gives Airmen the ability to turn creativity into innovation.
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Sixteen years ago, two security forces Airmen met at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. Today, Master Sgt. Kelvin Lucky and Master Sgt. JaNiece Lucky are integral members of the AAFB community.

Learn more about their story here
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𝐌𝐚𝐣. 𝐆𝐞𝐧. 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐌𝐒𝐠𝐭 𝐀𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝟗 𝐀𝐅 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲'𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 🌟 Check out the link for more on their tour! https://t.co/SMVNVYjyAk

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The 97th Air Mobility Wing is hosting an aviation fair on Feb. 25. The event is free and open to the public, and kids of all ages are welcome. This is the inaugural event for the AAFB Aim Wing program.

(U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Kayla Christenson)

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This month, and every month, AAFB recognizes the long history of bravery and exceptional service of black military and civilian personnel. This February, we are joining the Department of Defense by "Inspiring Change," and celebrate the contributions of African American Airmen.

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Last week, AAFB aircrew turned an obstacle into an opportunity, as they partnered with @Travis60AMW to continue the mission despite inclement weather in the local area.

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The Comprehensive Readiness for Aircrew Flying Training (CRAFT) program is transforming the way AAFB aircrew train. By taking a modern approach to health and fitness, our aircrew is preparing for the future of air mobility.💪🏋️🛫
Learn more below!
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Instructors from the 56th ARS recently graduated their first home-grown batch of pilots and boom operators through the initial pilot qualification and initial boom operator qualification courses!✈️⛽
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On behalf of the 97th Air Mobility Wing, Happy Thanksgiving!🦃🍂

We are especially grateful for all the men and women who serve our great nation🇺🇸and the sacrifices given over the years. Be safe this Thanksgiving and enjoy your time with families and friends!

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Every year during Farm City Week, Airmen from AAFB and members of the City of Altus agricultural community take time to learn more about each other’s mission and role in the community!✈️🤝🚜
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𝑺𝒍𝒆𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒖𝒑, 𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒅𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒚.

Honorary Commanders from the City of Altus and surrounding communities participated in an immersion tour of the 97th MSG on Nov. 9🤝
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The "𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒆𝒕 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒔" of the 97 AMW, our Airmen from the SARM and HARM offices keep the mission going from behind the scenes🤫😎
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Leadership spouses from the 97th AMW toured multiple facilities across AAFB as part of an annual leadership spouse tour on Oct 19 providing an opportunity for spouses to learn about wing resources available to Airmen and their families!
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Last week, the 97th SFS Airmen challenged themselves to set ‘The Standard’ during an intensive three day resiliency course from Oct. 19 through Oct. 21👮‍♂️💪
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