97th Civil Engineer Squadron

The 97th Civil Engineer Squadron (97 CES) is a unit assigned to the 97th Mission Support Group at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The squadron traces its lineage to the Air Force’s broader civil engineering mission, supporting base operations and infrastructure since the 1950s. Its primary responsibilities include construction, maintenance, emergency management, and environmental stewardship to enable the training and readiness of air mobility forces. Over the years, the 97th CES has played vital roles in disaster response, base recovery operations, and deployment support, earning recognition for its excellence in both peacetime and contingency operations.