April 6, 2024 137th SOW makes history with first female wing commander Airmen of the 137th Special Operations Wing gathered to usher in a new era of leadership as Col. Shelby Dreyer assumed command as the first woman wing commander during a change of command ceremony April 5, 2024.
April 4, 2024 Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict visits 137th SOW The Honorable Christopher Maier, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict, visited the 137th Special Operations Wing at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma City, April 4, 2024. During the visit, he learned about the outstanding work of the wing's
Sept. 10, 2023 Let the wild rumpus start! 137th SOW Airmen escape to zoo after dark Airmen, families and friends encountered lions, tigers and bears during the 137th Special Operations Wing “Zoo After Dark” event held Sept. 8, 2023, at the Oklahoma City Zoo. Around 1,300 people went where the wild things are during the Airman and Family Readiness Office event, made possible using
Nov. 16, 2022 AFSOC conducts live-fire exercise with Rapid Dragon Two Air Force Special Operations Command wings partnered in a total force initiative to conduct the first live-fire demonstration of Rapid Dragon, a long-range palletized munitions system, in the U.S. European Command theater over Andøya Space Defense Range, Norway, Nov. 9, 2022.
Sept. 26, 2022 From CE to MST: What a difference a year makes One year ago, 20 Airmen with the 137th Special Operations Wing deployed in support of Operation Allies Welcome, including civil engineer Maj. Neil Chaves. He and a team of Airmen were responsible for setting up a livable environment for those evacuating from Afghanistan to the U.S. One year later,
April 26, 2022 137th SOW partners with 138th FW for CANSOFCOM training Members of the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command participated in the second Manned Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Fundamentals Course held by the 137th Special Operations Group (SOG), which included a range control day supported by a 137th Special Operations Wing MC-12W
April 21, 2022 137th SOW hosts state JROTC drill competition The 137th Special Operations Wing hosted the Oklahoma JROTC drill team championships at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base on 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
April 18, 2022 ANG director visits 137th SOW The 137th Special Operations Wing hosted Lt. Gen. Michael A. Loh, director of the Air National Guard, during a visit to Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma City, April 14, 2022.
Feb. 17, 2022 137th CTF teaches land nav skills during MST training The 137th Combat Training Flight taught 33 students land navigation, radio communication and radio programming skills during Mission Sustainment Team training held at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma City, Feb. 7-10, 2022.
Feb. 16, 2022 Three AFSOC wings participate in combat control training at WRANGB A Special Tactics combat controller with the 125th Special Tactics Squadron (STS), Oregon Air National Guard, is seen through night vision goggles measuring the distance to a target during a training exercise in Oklahoma City, Jan. 12, 2022. The 125th STS trained with the help of members with the