137th Special Operations Wing

Headquarters:

Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma City


Vision: 

A force of ready and resilient Citizen Airmen bearing the Oklahoma Standard and making an impact around the world.
 

Mission:

The 137th Special Operations Wing is a force provider organized, trained and equipped to support combatant commanders across the spectrum of conflict projecting airpower anytime, anywhere.
 

Priorities:

Focus on reorganization and training for small units that will deploy in teams to contested environments through the Air Force Force Generation cycle and A-Staff construct.

Bring Airmen together to operate as closely at home as they will abroad by building a culture of connection and taking pride in bearing the Oklahoma Standard.
 

Air Force Special Operations Command Truths:

  1. Humans are more important than hardware. 
  2. Quality is better than quantity. 
  3.  Special Operations Forces cannot be mass produced.
  4. Competent Special Operations Forces cannot be created after emergencies occur.
  5. Most Special Operations require non-SOF assistance.
137th SOW celebrates 2023 Oklahoma Women in Aviation
December 8, 2023
airmen demonstrate a patient simulator to children
Maj. Gen. Thomas Mancino's Veterans Day message to the OKNG
November 8, 2023
Veterans Day 2023 graphic
Oklahoma Army National Guard Soldier trains for the Olympics
October 19, 2023
Spc. Dalton Duffield, an Oklahoma Army National Guard Soldier and Moore, Oklahoma native, throws his competitor during a wrestling practice match at Fort Carson, Colorado, Aug. 8, 2023. Duffield is a member of the Oklahoma National Guard and a Greco-Roman wrestler pursuing his Olympic goals through the U.S. Army's World Class Athlete Program. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Anthony Jones)
OKNG RTI first in nation to use female mannequins for medical training
October 19, 2023
63rd Civil Support Team trains with first responders from across the state
October 19, 2023
A member of the Oklahoma National Guard’s 63rd Civil Support Team, Sgt. 1st Class Ronald Poland, constructs a solid sole raker that would hold a wall in place when damaged, during a collapsed building exercise at the Edmond Fire Training Center, Edmond, Oklahoma, October 4, 2023. This simulation is part of a biennial weeklong operational readiness exercise, designed to ensure local first responders maintain preparedness and familiarity with one another. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Reece Heck)
COMAFSOC visits 137th Citizen Air Commandos
October 18, 2023
Airmen observe a group of people clearing debris during training
CMSAF underscores need for 137th SOW multi-capable Airmen
October 16, 2023
Airmen shake hands
137th AES trains for the first time on KC-46 refueling aircraft
October 12, 2023
A simulated patient has a pulse oximeter put on their finger to measure oxygen saturation levels
'King of Battle' shows power of artillery
September 28, 2023
An Oklahoma Army National Guard Soldier assigned to the 1st Battalion, 158th Field Artillery Regiment, 45th Field Artillery Brigade, rides in a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during a live-fire training exercise at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Sept. 16, 2023. The regiment conducts live-fire training exercises several times a year to maintain the proficiency and readiness of its Soldiers and equipment. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Spc. Danielle Rayon)
OK Army Guard Soldiers compete in the Sergeant Major's and Governor's Twenty Marksmanship Competition
September 28, 2023
Capt. Erik Mortenson, commander of A Troop, 1st Squadron, 180th Cavalry Regiment, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Oklahoma Army National Guard, fires at silhouette targets with his M17 pistol during the Sergeant Major’s Match and Governor’s Twenty Marksman Competition at Camp Gruber Training Center, Oklahoma, Sept. 14, 2023. The Sergeant Major’s Match and Governor’s Twenty bring together Soldiers from across the state and tests their weapons skills to earn the coveted Governor’s Twenty tab. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Spc. Tyler Brahic).