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NEWS | Jan. 14, 2025

138th Fighter Wing Participates in Readiness Exercise

By 138th Fighter Wing

The 138th Fighter Wing participated in a basewide readiness exercise at the Tulsa Air National Guard Base on Jan. 12, 2025. The exercise aimed to evaluate Airmen’s ability to maintain mission operations in a simulated deployed environment, emphasizing real-world readiness and response capabilities.
 
During the exercise, Airmen engaged in several critical training activities, including post-attack reconnaissance (PAR) team routes, simulated attacks, and tactical combat casualty care procedures.
 
The training also provided an opportunity for members to refresh essential skills, such as donning mission-oriented protective posture (MOPP) gear. This specialized gear is vital for operating in hazardous environments impacted by chemical, biological, or radioactive threats.

Lt. Col. Zachary Williams, 125th Fighter Squadron, prepares to depart from the flight line during a base wide exercise at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., Jan. 12, 2025. During the exercise, the Airmen were evaluated on their ability to maintain mission operations while operating in a simulated deployed environment, performed duties such as post-attack reconnaissance (PAR) team routes, simulated attacks, and tactical combat casualty care procedures. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Addison Barnes)
SLIDESHOW | 17 images | 140102-Z-BX562-2508 Lt. Col. Zachary Williams, 125th Fighter Squadron, prepares to depart from the flight line during a base wide exercise at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., Jan. 12, 2025. During the exercise, the Airmen were evaluated on their ability to maintain mission operations while operating in a simulated deployed environment, performed duties such as post-attack reconnaissance (PAR) team routes, simulated attacks, and tactical combat casualty care procedures. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Addison Barnes)
Lt. Col. Zachary Williams, 125th Fighter Squadron, prepares to depart from the flight line during a base wide exercise at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., Jan. 12, 2025. During the exercise, the Airmen were evaluated on their ability to maintain mission operations while operating in a simulated deployed environment, performed duties such as post-attack reconnaissance (PAR) team routes, simulated attacks, and tactical combat casualty care procedures. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Addison Barnes)
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Lt. Col. Zachary Williams, 125th Fighter Squadron, prepares to depart from the flight line during a base wide exercise at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., Jan. 12, 2025. During the exercise, the Airmen were evaluated on their ability to maintain mission operations while operating in a simulated deployed environment, performed duties such as post-attack reconnaissance (PAR) team routes, simulated attacks, and tactical combat casualty care procedures. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Addison Barnes)
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Airmen from the 138th Medical Group transport an injured Airmen into a simulated ambulance during a base wide exercise at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., Jan. 12, 2025. During the exercise, the Airmen were evaluated on their ability to maintain mission operations while operating in a simulated deployed environment, performed duties such as post-attack reconnaissance (PAR) team routes, simulated attacks, and tactical combat casualty care procedures. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Addison Barnes)
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Airmen from the 138th Medical Group transport an injured Airmen into a simulated ambulance during a base wide exercise at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., Jan. 12, 2025. During the exercise, the Airmen were evaluated on their ability to maintain mission operations while operating in a simulated deployed environment, performed duties such as post-attack reconnaissance (PAR) team routes, simulated attacks, and tactical combat casualty care procedures. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Addison Barnes)
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Master Sgt. Lareina Mathers, 138th Communications Squadron, speaks with Tech Sgt. Nathaniel Lee, 138th Communications Squadron, during a base wide exercise Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., Jan. 12, 2025. Mathers is also a Wing Inspection Team member, and was responsible with ensuring Airmen followed protocol and demonstrated their ability to operate in a contested environment during the exercise. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Addison Barnes)
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Master Sgt. Lareina Mathers, 138th Communications Squadron, speaks with Tech Sgt. Nathaniel Lee, 138th Communications Squadron, during a base wide exercise Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., Jan. 12, 2025. Mathers is also a Wing Inspection Team member, and was responsible with ensuring Airmen followed protocol and demonstrated their ability to operate in a contested environment during the exercise. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Addison Barnes)
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Master Sgt. Lareina Mathers, 138th Communications Squadron, evaluates the 138th Communications Squadron during a base wide exercise Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., Jan. 12, 2025. Mathers is also a Wing Inspection Team member, and was responsible with ensuring Airmen followed protocol and demonstrated their ability to operate in a contested environment during the exercise. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Addison Barnes)
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Master Sgt. Lareina Mathers, 138th Communications Squadron, evaluates the 138th Communications Squadron during a base wide exercise Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., Jan. 12, 2025. Mathers is also a Wing Inspection Team member, and was responsible with ensuring Airmen followed protocol and demonstrated their ability to operate in a contested environment during the exercise. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Addison Barnes)
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138th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs inspect a F-16 Viper during a base wide exercise at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., Jan. 12, 2025. During the exercise, the Airmen were evaluated on their ability to maintain mission operations while operating in a simulated deployed environment, performed duties such as post-attack reconnaissance (PAR) team routes, simulated attacks, and tactical combat casualty care procedures. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Addison Barnes)
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138th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs inspect a F-16 Viper during a base wide exercise at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., Jan. 12, 2025. During the exercise, the Airmen were evaluated on their ability to maintain mission operations while operating in a simulated deployed environment, performed duties such as post-attack reconnaissance (PAR) team routes, simulated attacks, and tactical combat casualty care procedures. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Addison Barnes)
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An Airman with the 138th Communications Squadron helps a wingman with his gas mask during a base wide exercise at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., Jan. 12, 2025. These exercises give members a chance to refresh their skills regarding the procedures of how to don their mission oriented protective posture (MOPP) gear when dealing with toxic environments that have been impacted by chemical, biological or radioactive warfare. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Addison Barnes)
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An Airman with the 138th Communications Squadron helps a wingman with his gas mask during a base wide exercise at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., Jan. 12, 2025. These exercises give members a chance to refresh their skills regarding the procedures of how to don their mission oriented protective posture (MOPP) gear when dealing with toxic environments that have been impacted by chemical, biological or radioactive warfare. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Addison Barnes)
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138th Civil Engineering Squadron Firefighter communicates via radio while engaging in the base-wide exercise at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., Jan. 12, 2025. The 138th CES were tasked with an emergency response to a simulated explosion, where they had to clear the building and provide life saving measures. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jalen Rideaux)
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138th Civil Engineering Squadron Firefighter communicates via radio while engaging in the base-wide exercise at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., Jan. 12, 2025. The 138th CES were tasked with an emergency response to a simulated explosion, where they had to clear the building and provide life saving measures. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jalen Rideaux)
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138th Maintenance Group Crew Chiefs completes his landing checklist on F-16 Viper upon return from flight during a base-wide exercise at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., Jan. 12, 2025. As a way to evaluate mission readiness, Airmen across base performed job duties while wearing Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear and responded to simulated emergencies. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jalen Rideaux)
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138th Maintenance Group Crew Chiefs completes his landing checklist on F-16 Viper upon return from flight during a base-wide exercise at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., Jan. 12, 2025. As a way to evaluate mission readiness, Airmen across base performed job duties while wearing Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear and responded to simulated emergencies. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jalen Rideaux)
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Members of the 138th Civil Engineering Squadron and 138th Security Forces Squadron, gather to plan next steps in response to a simulated emergency during a base-wide exercise at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., Jan. 12, 2025. The 138th CES and 138th SFS participated in a simulated contested environment as a part of a base-wide exercise aimed to maintain member readiness and evaluated response capabilities. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jalen Rideaux)
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Members of the 138th Civil Engineering Squadron and 138th Security Forces Squadron, gather to plan next steps in response to a simulated emergency during a base-wide exercise at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., Jan. 12, 2025. The 138th CES and 138th SFS participated in a simulated contested environment as a part of a base-wide exercise aimed to maintain member readiness and evaluated response capabilities. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jalen Rideaux)
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138th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs inspect a F-16 Viper upon return from flight during a base-wide exercise at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., Jan. 12, 2025. As a way to evaluate mission readiness, Airmen across base performed job duties while wearing Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear and responded to simulated emergencies. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jalen Rideaux)
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138th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs inspect a F-16 Viper upon return from flight during a base-wide exercise at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., Jan. 12, 2025. As a way to evaluate mission readiness, Airmen across base performed job duties while wearing Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear and responded to simulated emergencies. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jalen Rideaux)
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Master Sgt. Christopher Dallas, 138th Civil Engineer Squadron, evaluates a table top discussion during a base-wide exercise at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., Jan. 11, 2025. Dallas was part of the Wing Inspection Team, whose goal was to evaluate the actions and response process of Wing members during the exercise. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jalen Rideaux)
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Master Sgt. Christopher Dallas, 138th Civil Engineer Squadron, evaluates a table top discussion during a base-wide exercise at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., Jan. 11, 2025. Dallas was part of the Wing Inspection Team, whose goal was to evaluate the actions and response process of Wing members during the exercise. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jalen Rideaux)
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Master Sgt. Zackariah Eckert, 138th Civil Engineer Squadron, provides input for response efforts to simulated runway explosion during a base-wide exercise at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., Jan. 11, 2025. The 138th CES participated in a table top discussion as a part of a base-wide exercise aimed to maintain member readiness and evaluated response capabilities in a simulated contested environment. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jalen Rideaux)
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Master Sgt. Zackariah Eckert, 138th Civil Engineer Squadron, provides input for response efforts to simulated runway explosion during a base-wide exercise at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., Jan. 11, 2025. The 138th CES participated in a table top discussion as a part of a base-wide exercise aimed to maintain member readiness and evaluated response capabilities in a simulated contested environment. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jalen Rideaux)
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Staff Sgt. Jayson Potteiger, 138th Civil Engineer Squadron, simulates emergency response during a base-wide exercise at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., Jan. 11, 2025. During table top exercise, members of the 138th CES used a map of the runway to organize response plans to repair the airfield after a simulated explosion. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jalen Rideaux)
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Staff Sgt. Jayson Potteiger, 138th Civil Engineer Squadron, simulates emergency response during a base-wide exercise at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., Jan. 11, 2025. During table top exercise, members of the 138th CES used a map of the runway to organize response plans to repair the airfield after a simulated explosion. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jalen Rideaux)
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Master Sgt. Stefan Swaggerty, 138th Civil Engineer Squadron, participates in a table top discussion during a base-wide exercise at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., Jan. 11, 2025. The table top exercise allowed members to walk through runway repair process in response to a simulated bomb explosion. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jalen Rideaux)
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Master Sgt. Stefan Swaggerty, 138th Civil Engineer Squadron, participates in a table top discussion during a base-wide exercise at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., Jan. 11, 2025. The table top exercise allowed members to walk through runway repair process in response to a simulated bomb explosion. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jalen Rideaux)
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A 138th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airman hauls a gas hose to a F-16 Viper to begin refueling during a base wide exercise at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., Jan. 12, 2025. These exercises give members a chance to refresh their skills regarding the procedures of how to don their mission oriented protective posture (MOPP) gear when dealing with toxic environments that have been impacted by chemical, biological or radioactive warfare. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Addison Barnes)
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A 138th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airman hauls a gas hose to a F-16 Viper to begin refueling during a base wide exercise at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., Jan. 12, 2025. These exercises give members a chance to refresh their skills regarding the procedures of how to don their mission oriented protective posture (MOPP) gear when dealing with toxic environments that have been impacted by chemical, biological or radioactive warfare. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Addison Barnes)
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A 138th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief places a ladder on a F-16 Viper while wearing his mission oriented protective posture (MOPP) gear during a base wide exercise at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., Jan. 12, 2025. These exercises give members a chance to refresh their skills regarding the procedures of how to don their MOPP gear when dealing with toxic environments that have been impacted by chemical, biological or radioactive warfare. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Addison Barnes)
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A 138th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief places a ladder on a F-16 Viper while wearing his mission oriented protective posture (MOPP) gear during a base wide exercise at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., Jan. 12, 2025. These exercises give members a chance to refresh their skills regarding the procedures of how to don their MOPP gear when dealing with toxic environments that have been impacted by chemical, biological or radioactive warfare. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Addison Barnes)
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A 138th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief directs a F-16 Viper to a parking spot during a base wide exercise at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., Jan. 12, 2025. After a jet has landed, the chief and their crew take over after the pilot to begin inspecting, refueling and repairing the jet to ensure it remains mission ready at all times and ensures the Wing is capable and ready to succeed. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Addison Barnes)
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A 138th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief directs a F-16 Viper to a parking spot during a base wide exercise at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., Jan. 12, 2025. After a jet has landed, the chief and their crew take over after the pilot to begin inspecting, refueling and repairing the jet to ensure it remains mission ready at all times and ensures the Wing is capable and ready to succeed. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Addison Barnes)
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