The 97th Air Mobility Wing is commanded by Colonel Matthew A. Leard Its Vice Commander is Colonel William B Mickley III [https://www.altus.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/622180/colonel-william-b-mickley-iii/ Its Command Chief Master Sergeant is Chief Master Sergeant Randy L. Kay II [https://www.altus.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/1508988/chief-master-sgt-randy-l-kay-ii/]. The wing's operational mission is, in conjunction with its training mission, to have its instructor force maintain operational currency so that they, as highly qualified combat-ready aircrew members, can deploy to augment worldwide contingencies. The 97th maintains approximately 500 mobility personnel ready to deploy all over the world in a moment's notice in support of national interests.