ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Oklahoma – Maj. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, 19th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Keith Scott, 19th Air Force command chief, visited the Airmen of the Mighty 97th at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 22 and 23, 2024, for their first visit as the 19th Air Force command team.
Kreuder and Scott were fully involved in the mission of training exceptional mobility Airmen at the 97th Air Mobility Wing, working directly with the Airmen and recognizing top performers in daily operations during a tour of several units at the facility.
“The 19th Air Force visit was significant as it was their first time as a command team and Altus Air Force Base was their first stop,” said Maj. William Gregg, operations group leader for the 97th AMW commander. “This immersion event was designed to give the 19th Air Force command team a deep understanding of what it takes to train and deploy mobile Airmen to meet the needs of our base as they now have a hands-on understanding of the mission and the Airmen who perform it.”
During their visit, Kreuder and Scott spent time with the 97th Operations Group, 97th Maintenance Group and 97th Medical Group, where they gained insight into infrastructure updates, operational programs, and maintenance and personnel needs.
Kreuder and Scott also flew a KC-135 Stratotanker and a C-17 Globemaster III during their immersion, witnessing the aerial refueling and airlift capabilities that make up the 97th AMW’s core mission. In addition, they experienced a tradition unique to Altus Air Force Base by participating in Military Honors Night at the local rodeo along with hundreds of Airmen and families.
Kreuder shared why the visit was effective.
“Meeting the dedicated Airmen at Altus Air Force Base, the heart of Mobility’s hometown, was an incredible honor for Chief Scott and me. We saw firsthand how these incredible Airmen advance the 97th Air Mobility Wing’s mission to train exceptional mobility warriors,” said Kreuder. “This wing plays a critical role in developing the world’s best Airmen and pilots, honing their skills in air power and combat skills that support the U.S. Air Force and its allies in this era of great power competition.”
Date taken: | 28.08.2024 |
Date of publication: | 29.08.2024 09:38 |
Story ID: | 479743 |
Location: | ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, OKLAHOMA, USA |
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