U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brendin Peters, 317th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, secures a cargo training pallet on a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft, March 17, 2017, Altus Air Force Base, Okl More
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 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 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 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
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
The 97th Security Forces Squadron render a salute to the flag during Police Officer Memorial Day, the first day of Police Week, May 15, 2017, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. This is the 10th year that Altus More
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 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
Tomas Cornelison, 97th Maintenance Directorate aircraft mechanic, directs a U.S. Marine Corps Ch-53E Super Stallion down the flight line for take-off, June 8, 2017, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The Super More
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 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 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
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
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City tour group members tour the 97th Operations Support Squadron control tower, Oct. 18, 2017, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The national bank officials were in Altus, O More
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 Airman 1st Class Melchor Philip, a traffic management Airman assigned to the 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron, reads instructions for the waist measurement portion of the physical fitness assess More
Ramiro Solis, the KC-46 Pegasus programs manager assigned to the 97th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, stands next to a KC-46 engine, April 20, 2018, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Solis earned the Air Education More
Members of the 97th Air Mobility Wing Force Support Squadron pose for a squadron photo, June 12, 2018, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The 97th AMW FSS received the 2018 Maj. Gen. Eugene L. Eubank Award for best More
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 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 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
Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing fold the United States Flag during the 9/11 Remembrance ceremony, Sept. 11, 2018, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The flag folding was done in honor of the first responders More
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, October 31, 2018, at Altus AFB, Okla. Trunk-or-treat is a competition held during the annual Fall Festival on base.
An ice swan is placed at the entrance of the Hangar 97 dining facility, Nov. 25, 2018, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Hangar 97 is decorated festively for most holidays while providing a unique change in venue More
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 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
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
Maj. John Lachiewicz, an evaluation pilot with the 54th Air Refueling Squadron, talks to Scott Simco, owner of Val’s Restaurant and Pub in Altus, during a distinguished visitor’s tour for the KC-46A Pegasus arr More
A member of the Shortgrass Rattlesnake Association holds a rattlesnake up before members of the 97th Air Mobility Wing, April 15, 2019, at Altus, Okla. Each Committee of 100 dinner is different and meant to sho More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. C.J. Crew, 58th Airlift Squadron instructor loadmaster, demonstrates how to properly secure a cargo pallet U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 578th Forward Support Company at Fort Sill More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Richard Neal, 97th Comptroller Squadron customer service technician, guards U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Timothy Dixon, 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron customer service appre More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Michael Johnson, 97th Medical Support Squadron pharmacist, assembles a cold medication pack, April 10, 2017, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The base pharmacy offers cold medication pack More
Members from the 97th Maintenance Directorate secure 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 Tinke More
Members from the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department exit the fire flashover simulator, May 17, 2017, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Instructors from Oklahoma State University aided in training fir More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gerson Medina, 97th Operations Support Squadron watch supervisor, retrieves a flag from the local community, May 29, 2017, at Altus, Oklahoma. Members of the 97th OSS took time during More
Members of the 97th Air Mobility Wing salute U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Carney, 97th AMW commander, during the 97th Air Mobility Wing Change of Command, June 16, 2017, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. U.S. Air More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Garrett Lopez, 97th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, is in training to become a fully certified controller, Aug. 1, 2017, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Air t More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyron Smith, 97th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, poses for a photo, Aug 16, 2017, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Smith grew up playing basketball with hi More
Special Agent Christopher Spangler, Office of Special Investigations special agent in charge of Detachment 422, uses the OSI evidence box for tools to search a simulated crime scene for clues, Oct. 4, 2017, Alt More
Esther George, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City president and chief executive officer, and other members of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City tour group are briefed on the capabilities of the 97th Main More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Thomas Kessler, 97th Air Mobility Wing NCO in charge of the crisis action team, along with his wife, Desiree Kessler, owner of Rustic Elegance, cut the ribbon to officially open their More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zahir Douglas, a commander’s support staff Airman assigned to the 56th Air Refueling Squadron, measures the waist of an Airman taking his physical fitness assessments, March 1, 2 More
Mackenzie Buss, daughter of U.S. Air Force Maj. Mary Buss, an executive officer assigned to the 730th Air Mobility Training Squadron, wears mission-oriented protective posture gear during the Kids Deployment Li More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Kyle Hiatt, the optometry flight commander at the 97th Medical Operations Squadron, administers eye exams as the optometrist, August 16, 2018, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Hiatt aims to gi More
Commanders from the 97th Air Mobility Wing ride horses during a Cattle Sorting event, August 20, 2018, at Watkins Ranch, Okla. The Cattle Sorting is a tradition in Altus where commanders from base compete with More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jason Martin, a response force journeyman assigned to 97th Security Forces Squadron, reads the Policemen’s Prayer during the 9/11 Remembrance ceremony, Sept. 11, 2018, at Altus Air More
Students arrive at L. Mendel Rivers Elementary School after a ‘Walk to School Day’ event, October 24, 2018, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Seven Company Grade Officers and teachers volunteered to help out with More
Families and base members participate in the annual Fall Festival, October 31, 2018, at Altus AFB, Okla. Fall Fest is an annual event on Altus AFB where families can participate in games and activities before t More
Rachel Toth, wife of U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brent Toth, commander of the 56th Air Refueling Squadron, hands a to-go box to Senior Airman Tiffany Hart, 97th Security Forces Squadron force protection member, Nov More
Kelli Thomas, spouse of U.S. Air Force Col. Steven Thomas, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, places cookies in a bag, Dec. 11, 2018, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Cookies were sorted into different bags More
U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Carney, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, holds the Combined Federal Campaign booklet while the Altus Air Force Base CFC team stands behind him, Dec. 13, 2018, at Altus AFB, Okla. The C More
Spouses of members assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing receive free haircuts, Jan. 12, 2019, at the Southwest Technology Center, Altus, Okla. Partnership between the SWTC, the USO and Airman and Family Readi More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Fernando Brome, a boom operator assigned to the 54th Air Refueling Squadron, looks for another aircraft to refuel from the boom pod of a KC-135 Stratotanker, Jan. 22, 2019, at Altus Ai More
A KC-46A Pegasus graphic is displayed near the front of the dining room of Club Altus, Feb. 8, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The dining room was decorated festively for the arrival of the KC-46. (U.S. Ai More
Members of the 97th Air Mobility Wing get food from a buffet line during the quarterly Committee of 100 dinner, April 15, 2019, at Altus, Okla. The Committee of 100 is a quarterly event hosted by the community More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Edwin Amos (center), 58th Airlift Squadron instructor loadmaster, provides instruction to U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 578th Forward Support Company at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, on s More
Multiple players from the 97th Wing Staff Agencies and 97th Logistics Readiness Squadrons compete during the 2017 Altus Air Force Base Basketball championship, April 4, 2017, at Altus AFB, Oklahoma. The Fitness More
U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Eric Williams, 97th Medical Support Squadron NCO in charge of the base pharmacy, fills out a sheet to get a cold medication packs, April 10, 2017, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The More
Members from the 97th Maintenance Directorate attach a new rudder to a vertical fin of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft, May 9, 2017, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The maintainers partn More
Members of the Altus Air Force Base Honor Guard post the Colors during the 97th Air Mobility Wing Change of Command, June 16, 2017, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. U.S. Air Force Col. Todd Hohn relinquished More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Travis Manning, 97th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, supervises U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ross Couture, 97th OSS RAPCON air traffic controller, while he wo More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyron Smith, 97th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, poses for a photo with several family members, Aug 15, 2017, at Cedar Hill, Texas. Smith grew up with nine o More
Special Agent Jessica Bailey, Office of Special Investigations agent assigned to Detachment 422, uses special lighting to search for gun-shot residue, Oct. 4, 2017, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. OSI’s duties More
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City tour group pose for a photo, Oct. 18, 2017, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The national bank officials were in Altus, Oklahoma having an off-site board meeting. The t More
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, stands behind an open chair ready for a customer, More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zahir Douglas, a commander’s support staff Airman assigned to the 56th Air Refueling Squadron, counts repetitions for the push-up portion of the physical training test, March 1, More
Nathan Covington, a school liaison officer at the Airman and Family Readiness Center, hands out a backpack for preschoolers at the Kids Deployment Line, August 2, 2018, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The A&FRC More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Kyle Hiatt, the optometry flight commander at the 97th Medical Operations, checks the eyes of U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Ivonn Denton, an NCO in charge of the 97th MDOS optometry flight, Augus More
Cattle await sorting during a Cattle Sorting event, August 20, 2018, at Watkins Ranch, Okla. A total of 10 livestock were used for the sorting, where commanders from the 97th Air Mobility Wing guided them from More
Members from the 97th Air Mobility Wing run after the 9/11 Remembrance ceremony, Sept. 11, 2018, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The memorial run was held in remembrance of the people who lost their lives during More
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. While the children were walking to school the officers an More
The 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs Office holds the 1st place trophy for the trunk-or-treat competition, October 31, 2018, Altus AFB, Okla. The trunk-or-treat competition is held each year for units to c More
A display of the food served at the Hangar 97 dining facility sits at the end of the main aisle, Nov. 25, 2018, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Hangar 97 places a display at every aisle to showcase the special o More
Paula Agnew, spouse of U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. John Agnew, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron superintendent, separates cookies into a bag, Dec. 11, 2018, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The cookies were sort More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kristie Kidder, NCO in charge of the Airman and Family Readiness Center for the 97th Air Mobility Wing, gives her deployment testimonial, Jan. 12, 2019, at the Southwest Technology Ce More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Fernando Brome, a boom operator assigned to the 54th Air Refueling Squadron, refuels an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the boom pod of a KC-135 Stratotanker, Jan. 22, 2019, Altus Air Force More
Col. Howard Givens, commander of the 97th Medical Group, speaks with visitors of the base during the KC-46A Pegasus arrival celebration, Feb. 8, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The base received visitors r More
A student from the 97th Training Squadron receives food during the quarterly Committee of 100 dinner, April 15, 2019, at Altus, Okla. The Committee of 100 puts on a dinner celebration offering door prizes and g More
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 578th Forward Support Company at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, secure a U.S. Army High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle on board a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircra More
The 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron team poses for a photo after winning the 2017 Altus Air Force Base Basketball championship, April 4, 2017, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The Fitness Center offers seve More
A body lies on a couch at a simulated crime scene, Oct. 4, 2017, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Felony investigations for the Armed Forces are conducted by special unbiased agencies. OSI’s duties include felon More
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, cuts the hair of a U.S. Air Force military member More
Brent Brian, a Fitness Assessment Center (FAC) lead assigned to the 97th Force Support Squadron, briefs two U.S. Air Force Airmen on the duties and responsibilities of being a Physical Training Leader, March 1, More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Steven Thomas, a commander assigned to the 97th Civil Engineering Squadron, shops for school supplies with his family during the Kids Deployment Line, August 2, 2018, at Altus Air Force More
U.S. Air Force Col. William Mickey, commander of the 97th Operations Group, sorts cattle into a pen during a Cattle Sorting event, August 20, 2018, at Watkins Ranch, Okla. The Cattle Sorting event gave commande More
A flag with the names of all the victims of the attacks on Sept 11, 2001 is displayed during the 9/11 Remembrance ceremony, Sept. 11, 2018, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The flag belongs to Philip Fourroux, th More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Story, NCO in charge of chapel readiness and resources at the 97th Air Mobility Wing, made announcements during the annual Fall Festival, October 31, 2018, at Altus AFB, Okla. R More
Leadership from the 58th Airlift Squadron are briefed on the rules and protocols of handling and serving food at the Hangar 97 dining facility, Nov. 25, 2018, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Leadership led this More
Bags of cookies are organized on a table in preparation to be handed out as part of Operation Cookie Drop, Dec. 11, 2018, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The bags of cookies were sorted by squadron and each squa More
Community members from Altus, Okla., get ready to board busses for a tour, Feb. 8, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Community and staff members were treated to a tour of the Leverett KC-46 Flight Training C More
Newcomers, returning deployers and family members from the 97th Air Mobility Wing watch U.S. Air Force Col. William Mickley, 97th Operations Group commander, step onto the stage to introduce members from the 97 More
The Office of Special Investigations arrive at a simulated crime scene, Oct. 4, 2017, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. OSI’s duties include felony investigations, administering polygraphs, counter intelligence a More
A photograph of Dominique (left) and Hayden(Right) Kessler, daughters of Desiree Kessler and U.S. Master Sgt. Thomas Kessler, 97th Air Mobility Wing NCO in charge of the crisis action team, sit on Desiree Kessl More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Melchor Philip, a traffic management Airman assigned to the 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron, counts repetitions for the sit-up portion of the physical training test, March 1, 2 More
Commanders from the 97th Air Mobility Wing stand with their horses after a Cattle Sorting event, August 20, 2018, at Watkins Ranch, Okla. The Cattle Sorting event is an annual competition before the base Cattle More
Pumpkins sit in a batch during the annual Fall Festival, October 31, 2018, at Altus AFB, Okla. Fall Fest held several games and activities for children and families to participate in for a night of entertainmen More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Johanna O’Toole, 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, hands cookies to U.S. Air Force Airman Monique Bolton, 97th LRS vehicle maintenance journeyman, Dec. 11, 2018, at Altus Air Forc More
Maj. Ben Shaub, director of operations for the 97th Operations Support Squadron, shows Oklahoma State Governor Kevin Stitt the OSS main building, Feb. 8, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Stitt received a sm More