137th Special Operations Wing

06/18/2026

Getting ahead of the curve ✅💪🏼

The is increasing unit exercises and physical training to stay a force that is organized, trained and equipped for mission success.

“We’ve been providing guidance from the wing level to show our Airmen what they can do to get into shape and maintain readiness,” said Chief Master Sgt. Larry Mansell, command chief of the 137th SOW. “One of the commander’s priorities is strengthening the culture with fitness always, because you’ve got to be ready to fight tonight.”

are encouraged to use various resources to improve their fitness, sleep, nutrition, stress-management and overall well-being.

Stronger Airmen build a stronger Oklahoma 🦬✈️

To find out more, please visit:
https://www.137sow.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4510751/137th-sow-prepares-for-upcoming-fitness-changes/

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06/15/2026

The doors are officially open, and the Oklahoma National Guard Museum is waiting to be explored. Stop by and discover the stories of the Airmen who have served our great state.

06/11/2026

06/10/2026

📞Can you hear me now?

Expeditionary communications Air Commandos from across the globe are responsible for the success of special operations missions. The Air Force Special Operations Command continues to adapt and shape these Airmen through a tactical communicator course to be equipped with the skillset and equipment necessary for any scenario. After all, the set up is where missions are won or lost.

“We want to simulate that front heaviness every time. Every day we are breaking it down, pulling it back in. The next morning we are putting it back out,” remarked a 137th SOW course instructor.

To learn more about this course, visit: https://www.137sow.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4510736/137th-sow-hosts-tactical-communicators-in-afsoc-course/



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06/07/2026

As the mission evolves, so do we. The OA-1K Skyraider II continues to strengthen our ability to support special operations forces in complex environments around the world.

05/07/2026

READY… ✅ AIM… 🎯 FLY! ✈️⚡

Airmen with the flipped tires, threw axes, dragged dummies, raced across monkey bars, scaled walls, crossed balance beams and swung hammers during the 2026 💪🔷

By teaming up or flying solo, demonstrated their resilience and determination by completing these obstacles while running laps in between!

The 137th SOW is training ahead of the curve in support of the “Culture of Fitness” initiative. Airmen are increasing physical training exercises and are encouraged to use various fitness resources in their everyday lives to stay ⭐



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05/05/2026

Trained and equipped!

Air Commandos from the 137th Special Operations Wing instructed and attended the Air Force Special Operations Command tactical communicator course hosted at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base. The course brought together expeditionary communicators from across AFSOC. From setting up radios and programming satellite communication to practicing fieldwork, tactical communicators were trained on the latest AFSOC equipment to be mission-ready Air Commandos.



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04/27/2026

During Sentry South 26-2, 137th Special Operations Wing medical specialists worked with partners in the Mississippi National Guard to treat combat casualties during a simulated strike. After being flown into an auxiliary air field by UH-60 Black Hawks, the patients were moved to an TMT60 medical tent and treated to be in a stable condition.

To learn more, visit: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/562506/137th-sow-conducts-emergency-medical-care-exercise-sentry-south-26-2

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04/19/2026

Always Remember.

On April 19, 1995, the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building forever changed Oklahoma and its people. Among many of the first responders were Oklahoma Guardsmen who assisted in the rescue and recovery process. and thank all who served and volunteered to help during that tragic time. It was their efforts that helped forge the that is known today.

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Always remember.

We remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the strength of a community united in the face of unspeakable loss on April 19, 1995.

04/17/2026

💜April is the month of the Military child! 💜

During April drill, the 137th Special Operations Wing celebrated military kids by letting them take on the Diamond Fitness Challenge. This course was designed to test the mental and physical toughness of service members and the kiddos were up to the challenge.

Month of the military child is dedicated to recognizing the unique sacrifices that children of service members have to make every year. It gives us a time to give back to them and celebrate the resilience they show when the nation calls.

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