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Aeromedical evacuation technicians with the 137th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, treats a simulated patient during a casualty transportation scenario on a 507th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker from the 507th Air Refueling Wing, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., June 9, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Grady L. Epperly/Released)

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146th ASOS conducts FRIES training

Tactical Air Control Party specialists from the 146th Air Support Operations Squadron, Oklahoma Air National Guard, sit in the doorway of a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter attached to Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 149th Aviation Regiment, Arkansas National Guard, while they prepare to conduct fast rope insertion and extraction system (FRIES) training at Razorback Range near Ft. Smith, Arkansas May 17, 2022. FRIES is designed to quickly deploy personnel from a helicopter without the helicopter touching down. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)

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146th ASOS conducts FRIES training

Members of the 146th Air Support Operations Squadron, Oklahoma Air National Guard, recover a rope during fast rope insertion and extraction system (FRIES) training from a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter attached to Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 149th Aviation Regiment, Arkansas National Guard, at Razorback Range near Ft. Smith Arkansas May 17, 2022. FRIES is designed to quickly deploy personnel from a helicopter without the helicopter touching down. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)

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146th ASOS conducts FRIES training

Tactical Air Control Party specialists from the 146th Air Support Operations Squadron, Oklahoma Air National Guard, exit a helicopter during fast rope insertion and extraction system (FRIES) training from a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter attached to Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 149th Aviation Regiment, Arkansas National Guard, at Razorback Range near Ft. Smith, Arkansas May 17, 2022. FRIES is designed to quickly deploy personnel from a helicopter without the helicopter touching down. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)

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146th ASOS conducts FRIES training

Tactical Air Control Party specialists from the 146th Air Support Operations Squadron, Oklahoma Air National Guard, conduct fast rope insertion and extraction system (FRIES) training from a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter attached to Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 149th Aviation Regiment, Arkansas National Guard, at Razorback Range near Ft. Smith, Arkansas May 17, 2022. FRIES is designed to quickly deploy personnel from a helicopter without the helicopter touching down. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)

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146th ASOS conducts FRIES training

Members of the 146th Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS), Oklahoma Air National Guard, are reflected in the visor of a Soldier monitoring terrain while flying in an Arkansas National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter attached to Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 149th Aviation Regiment, over Razorback Range near Ft. Smith, Arkansas May 17, 2022. The company supported 146th ASOS fast rope insertion and extraction system training, which is designed to quickly deploy personnel from a helicopter via rope. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)

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146th ASOS conducts FRIES training

Three Arkansas National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters attached to Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 149th Aviation Regiment, fly over Razorback Range near Ft. Smith, Arkansas May 17, 2022. The company supported 146th Air Support Operations Squadron, Oklahoma Air National Guard, fast rope insertion and extraction system training, which is designed to quickly deploy personnel from a helicopter via rope. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)

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137th SOW Commander Christopher D. Gries official photo

137th SOW Commander Christopher D. Gries official photo

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137th SOW hosts state JROTC drill competition

A volunteer judge from the U.S. Navy grades an Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) drill team during the Oklahoma JROTC drill team championships held at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma City, April 16, 2022. The state championships involved volunteers from active duty services U.S. Navy and Air Force, as well as members of the Army National Guard and the 137th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, Oklahoma Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)

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137th SOW hosts state JROTC drill competition

U.S. Air Force Capt. Johnny Riaz, right, a volunteer judge and member of the 137th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, Oklahoma Air National Guard, calls facing movements during the armed knockout drill portion of the Oklahoma JROTC drill team championships held at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma, April 16, 2022. The state championships involved volunteers from active duty services U.S. Navy and Air Force, as well as members of the Army National Guard and the 137th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, Oklahoma Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)

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137th SOW hosts state JROTC drill competition

U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Gries, commander of the 137th Special Operations Wing, speaks to the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) members before the awards ceremony for the Oklahoma JROTC drill team championships held at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma City, April 16, 2022. The state championships involved volunteers from active duty services U.S. Navy and Air Force, as well as members of the Army National Guard and the 137th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, Oklahoma Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)

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137th SOW hosts state JROTC drill competition

An Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) practices an armed drill performance during the Oklahoma JROTC drill team championships held at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma City, April 16, 2022. The state championships involved volunteers from active duty services U.S. Navy and Air Force, as well as members of the Army National Guard and the 137th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, Oklahoma Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)

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137th SOW hosts state JROTC drill competition

An Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) drill team performs during the Oklahoma JROTC drill team championships held at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma City, April 16, 2022. The state championships involved volunteers from active duty services U.S. Navy and Air Force, as well as members of the Army National Guard and the 137th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, Oklahoma Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)

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ANG director visits 137th SOW

From left: U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael A. Loh, director, Air National Guard (ANG); Col. Christopher Gries, commander, 137th Special Operations Wing (SOW), Oklahoma National Guard (OKNG), Maj. Adam Moiles, junior executive officer to the director, ANG; and Chief Master Sgt. Brain Brindle, command chief, 137th SOW, OKNG, all walk past a hangar at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base in Oklahoma City, April 14, 2022. During his visit, Loh learned more about the 137th SOW’s MC-12W manned intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platform, its regular engagement with NATO allies and its mission as a global force provider. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)

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ANG director visits 137th SOW

A U.S. Air Force MC-12W assigned to the 137th Special Operations Wing, Oklahoma National Guard, taxis while carrying Lt. Gen. Michael A. Loh, director, Air National Guard, across the flightline of Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma City, April 14, 2022. During his visit, Loh had the opportunity to experience the MC-12W manned intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance mission first-hand during an hour-long sortie. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)

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ANG director visits 137th SOW

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael A. Loh, director, Air National Guard (ANG), center, answers questions from Airmen of the 137th Special Operations Wing, Oklahoma National Guard (OKNG), during a visit to Will Rogers ANG Base in Oklahoma City, April 14, 2022. During his visit, Loh engaged with wing leadership about their intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance mission, participated in an MC-12W aircraft mission-orientation flight, and met with some of the Airmen of the OKNG. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah M. McClanahan)

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ANG director visits 137th SOW

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael A. Loh, left, director, Air National Guard, listens to Capt. Patrick Devito, combat systems officer, 137th Special Operations Wing, Oklahoma National Guard (OKNG), discusses flight operations in an MC-12W aircraft while over Oklahoma City, April 14, 2022. During his visit, Loh engaged with wing leadership about their intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance mission, participated in an MC-12W mission-orientation flight, and met with some of the Airmen of the OKNG. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah M. McClanahan)

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ANG director visits 137th SOW

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael A. Loh, right, director, Air National Guard, walks on the flightline after exiting a U.S. Air Force MC-12W assigned to the 137th Special Operations, Oklahoma National Guard, at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma City, April 14, 2022. During his visit, Loh had the opportunity to experience the MC-12W manned intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance mission first-hand during an hour-long sortie. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)

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OKNG Soldiers and Airmen hold SPP knowledge exchange with Azerbaijan OCC Battalion

Oklahoma Army National Guard Soldiers treat a simulated combat casualty while doctors with the Azerbaijan Operational Capabilities Concept Battalion observe during a medical knowledge exchange in Oklahoma City, April 11, 2022. The knowledge exchange involved the participation and support of Guardsmen with both the Oklahoma Army and Air National Guard in support of the State Partnership Program. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)

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Former 137th commander turns 100

U.S. Air Force Col. (Ret.) Fred C. Seals, Jr. is pictured in an undated photograph during his service in World War II as a B-17 pilot. Seals, a former commander of the 137th Special Operations Wing (then Military Airlift Wing), celebrated his 100th birthday April 9, 2022, where he received the The Stanley F.H. Newman Award for his contributions as a civilian to the Oklahoma Air National Guard mission. (Courtesy image provided by the American Air Museum in Britain digital archive)

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