138th Ops Group Assumption of Command

Lt Col Scott "Otter" Stratton, assumes command of the 138th Operations Group as he receives the organizational guidon from 138th Fighter Wing Commander, Col David "Cheese" Burgy, during an assumption of command ceremony held 13 January 2013 at the Oklahoma Air National Guard base, Tulsa, OK.

Order of the Sword Presentation to Lieutenant General Harry M. "Bud" Wyatt III

Air National Guard Command Chief Master Sergeant, Christopher E. Muncy listens as Lieutenant General Harry M. "Bud" Wyatt III, Director of the Air National Guard, speaks to Air National Guard enlisted members from across the nation, during the "Order of the Sword" ceremony. The Air National Guard enlisted force recognized Lt Gen Harry M. Wyatt III for his distinguished career and outstanding achievements as Director of the Air National Guard, by honoring him with the highest award given by the Air Force enlisted force, the Order of the Sword. The ceremony took place 28 September 2012, at the Hyatt Regency hotel, in Tulsa, OK. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sergeant Preston Chasteen/Released)

Order of the Sword Presentation to Lieutenant General Harry M. "Bud" Wyatt III

Lieutenant General Harry M. "Bud" Wyatt III, Director of the Air National Guard, stands with his wife, Nancy, and their family gathered around them during the "Order of the Sword" ceremony. Lieutenant General Wyatt was honored by Air National Guard enlisted members from across the nation with the presentation of the "Order of the Sword", the highest award given by the Air Force enlisted force, for his distinguished career and outstanding achievements as Director of the Air National Guard. The ceremony took place 28 September 2012, at the Hyatt Regency hotel, in Tulsa, OK. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sergeant Preston Chasteen/Released)

Order of the Sword Presentation to Lieutenant General Harry M. "Bud" Wyatt III

Air National Guard Command Chief Master Sergeant, Christopher E. Muncy, honors Mrs. Nancy Wyatt with a gift in appreciation for her years of support to her husband Lieutenant General Harry M. "Bud" Wyatt III, Director of the Air National Guard, who was honored by the Air National Guard enlisted corps with the presentation of the "Order of the Sword". This is the highest award given by the Air Force enlisted force, and honors his distinguished career and outstanding achievements as Director of the Air National Guard. The ceremony took place 28 September 2012, at the Hyatt Regency hotel, in Tulsa, OK. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sergeant Preston Chasteen/Released)

Order of the Sword Presentation to Lieutenant General Harry M. "Bud" Wyatt III

As the youngest Airman in attendance, Airman Brittani Tinney, 138th Logistics Readiness Squadron, sits at the head table with Lieutenant General Harry M. "Bud" Wyatt III, Director of the Air National Guard. Lieutenant General Wyatt was honored by enlisted members from across the nation with the presentation of the "Order of the Sword", the highest award given by the Air Force enlisted force, for his distinguished career and outstanding achievements as Director of the Air National Guard. The ceremony took place 28 September 2012, at the Hyatt Regency hotel, in Tulsa, OK. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sergeant Preston Chasteen/Released)

Order of the Sword Presentation to Lieutenant General Harry M. "Bud" Wyatt III

Lieutenant General Harry M. "Bud" Wyatt III, Director of the Air National Guard, descends down the escalator at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Tulsa, OK, as members of the Air National Guard's enlisted corps line his path in an honor cordon. Lieutenant General Wyatt was honored by the enlisted members from across the nation with the presentation of the "Order of the Sword", the highest award given by the Air Force enlisted force, for his distinguished career and outstanding achievements as Director of the Air National Guard. The ceremony took place 28 September 2012, at the Hyatt Regency hotel, in Tulsa, OK. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sergeant Preston Chasteen/Released)