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About 138th Tulsa Air Guard

The 138th Tulsa Air Guard, officially known as the 138th Fighter Wing, is a unit of the Oklahoma Air National Guard stationed at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma. Established in 1957, the unit originally flew the F-86 Sabre and has since transitioned through several aircraft, including the F-100 Super Sabre and A-7 Corsair II, before adopting the F-16 Fighting Falcon in the 1990s. The 138th has supported both state and federal missions, including deployments for Operations Southern Watch, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom. Today, the unit continues to play a vital role in air defense and combat operations, maintaining readiness to support national security objectives at home and abroad.

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Roy Giller

U.S. Air Force

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Lloyd Huitt

U.S. Air Force

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Osan Korea Electronic Warfare Technician

51 Component Repair Squadron • U.S. Air Force • 1979

Boeing 767 Captain

U.S. Air Force • 2017

Towing Gliders

U.S. Air Force • 2000

C-141 Flight Engineer Graduation

708 Military Airlift Squadron • U.S. Air Force • 1982

About 138th Tulsa Air Guard

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Historical Facts

• Origins in World War II: The 138th traces its lineage to the 404th Fighter Squadron, activated in 1943, which flew P-47 Thunderbolts in combat over Europe. • Post-war Redesignation: After World War II, the 404th was redesignated as the 138th Fighter Squadron and allotted to the Oklahoma Air National Guard in 1947. • Tulsa-Based Operations: The unit has been based at Tulsa Air National Guard Base at Tulsa International Airport since its formation, anchoring Oklahoma’s Air Guard presence. • Korean War Activation: The 138th was federalized for the Korean War in 1950, providing air defense for the central United States. • Transition to Jet Aircraft: In the 1950s, the unit transitioned from propeller-driven fighters to jets, including the F-84 Thunderjet and later the F-86 Sabre. • Modernization to F-16: The 138th received F-16 Fighting Falcons in 1993, becoming one of the most advanced Air National Guard units in the country. • Global Deployments: The 138th has deployed personnel and aircraft for Operations Northern and Southern Watch, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and Inherent Resolve. • Homeland Defense: The unit plays a key role in the Air Sovereignty Alert mission, protecting the central United States from aerial threats. • Support in Natural Disasters: Airmen from the 138th have responded to state emergencies, including tornado recovery and hurricane relief operations. • Community Engagement: The 138th is a staple of Tulsa’s community, regularly participating in flyovers, airshows, and STEM outreach for local schools.