Oklahoma Air National Guard | |
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125th Fighter Squadron - General Dynamics F-16C Block 42E Fighting Falcon 89-2017, Tulsa AGB. The 125th FS is the oldest unit in the Oklaholma Air National Guard, having over 60 years of service to the state and nation
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Active | 10 February 1941 - present |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | Oklahoma |
Branch | Air National Guard |
Role | "To meet state and federal mission responsibilities." |
Part of | Oklahoma Military Department United States National Guard Bureau |
Garrison/HQ | Oklahoma Military Department, 3501 Northeast Military Circle, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73111 |
Commanders | |
Civilian leadership | President Donald Trump (Commander-in-Chief) Michael B. Donley (Secretary of the Air Force) Governor Mary Fallin (Governor of the State of Oklahoma) |
State military leadership | Brigadier General Gregory L. Ferguson |
Insignia | |
Emblem of the Oklahoma Air National Guard | |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | F-16C/D Fighting Falcon |
Tanker | KC-135R Stratotanker |
The Oklahoma Air National Guard (OK ANG) is the air force militia of the State of Oklahoma, United States of America. It is, along with the Oklahoma Army National Guard, an element of the Oklahoma National Guard.
As state militia units, the units in the Oklahoma Air National Guard are not in the normal United States Air Force chain of command. They are under the jurisdiction of the Governor of Oklahoma though the office of the Oklahoma Adjutant General unless they are federalized by order of the President of the United States. The Oklahoma Air National Guard is headquartered in Oklahoma City, and its commander is currently[update] Brigadier General Gregory L. Ferguson
Under the "Total Force" concept, Oklahoma Air National Guard units are considered to be Air Reserve Components (ARC) of the United States Air Force (USAF). Oklahoma ANG units are trained and equipped by the Air Force and are operationally gained by a Major Command of the USAF if federalized. In addition, the Oklahoma Air National Guard forces are assigned to Air Expeditionary Forces and are subject to deployment tasking orders along with their active duty and Air Force Reserve counterparts in their assigned cycle deployment window.
Along with their federal reserve obligations, as state militia units the elements of the Oklahoma ANG are subject to being activated by order of the Governor to provide protection of life and property, and preserve peace, order and public safety. State missions include disaster relief in times of earthquakes, hurricanes, floods and forest fires, search and rescue, protection of vital public services, and support to civil defense.
The Oklahoma Air National Guard consists of the following major units:
Support Unit Functions and Capabilities: