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On Saturday February 9th, Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) instructors and students from the Oklahoma Air National Guard’s 138th Combat Training Flight (138 CTF) took part in the TACP Association’s memorial ruck march. The march commemorates the 6-month anniversary of the day Major David Gray, a pioneering TACP officer, laid down his life for his country. He was killed in action during a suicide bomb attack on his convoy while providing security in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. He is survived by his wife, and three children. Participants included Mrs. Gray, the 138th CTF’s 30 TACP Association members, and several other TACP members from around the country.The memorial event was held at Veterans Park in downtown Tulsa. The route had hikers proceed south along the Tulsa River Parks trail to 71st St and then back to Veterans Park for a round-trip total of 10.2 miles.


Major David Gray Memorial Ruck March

On Saturday February 9th, Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) instructors and students from the Oklahoma Air National Guard’s 138th Combat Training Flight (138 CTF) took part in the TACP Association’s memorial ruck march. The march commemorates the 6-month anniversary of the day Major David Gray, a pioneering TACP officer, laid down his life for his country. He was killed in action during a suicide bomb attack on his convoy while providing security in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. He is survived by his wife, and three children. Participants included Mrs. Gray, the 138th CTF’s 30 TACP Association members, and several other TACP members from around the country.The memorial event was held at Veterans Park in downtown Tulsa. The route had hikers proceed south along the Tulsa River Parks trail to 71st St and then back to Veterans Park for a round-trip total of 10.2 miles.

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Brigadier General David Burgy, Chief of Staff of the Oklahoma Air National Guard speaks during a homecoming ceremony at the 138th Fighter Wing in Tulsa, Okla., March 5, 2017. More than 90 Airmen deployed from 12 squadrons across the 138th FW. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Rebecca Imwalle)
Retired Command Chief Master Sergeant George Banasky, (left) speaks with Master Sgt. Darlene Kirk during a homecoming ceremony at the 138th Fighter Wing in Tulsa, Okla., March 5, 2017. Members of the Silver Beavers and Blue Star Mothers attended this event to show their support of the Airmen who deployed and to welcome them home. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Rebecca Imwalle)
Retired Command Chief Master Sergeant George Banasky welcomes home Airmen from deployment during a ceremony at the 138th Fighter Wing in Tulsa, Okla., March 5, 2017. Banasky is a member of the Silver Beavers, a Heritage Committee made up of retired members of the 138th FW. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Rebecca Imwalle)
Fellow Airmen, family and supporters welcome home over 91 Airmen from deployment during a ceremony at the 138th Fighter Wing in Tulsa, Okla., March 5, 2017. The ceremony was held to welcome the Airmen home and recognize their efforts and contributions made overseas while deployed. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Rebecca Imwalle)
More than 90 Airmen from the 138th Fighter Wing were recognized for their support overseas during a homecoming ceremony in Tulsa, Okla., March 5, 2017. While deployed, Airmen were a part of ongoing missions overseas in support of Operations Freedom Sentinel, Inherent Resolve, Resolute Support and Spartan Shield. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Rebecca Imwalle)
Master Sgt. Craig Yates and Staff Sgt. Justin Talbert, members of the 138th Security Forces Squadron, execute their combative skills during annual training on Feb. 12, 2017 in Collinsville, OK. Following the training, Talbert discussed the techniques they learned and provided feedback to the airmen on their performance during the training scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebecca Imwalle)
Master Sgt. Craig Yates and Staff Sgt. Justin Talbert, members of the 138th Security Forces Squadron, participate in a pressure test during annual training on Feb. 12, 2017 in Collinsville, OK. The pressure test combines the techniques airmen learned during the training and applies it to a real-world scenario to assess their skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebecca Imwalle)
Staff Sgt. Justin Talbert and Senior Airman Julian Tyson, members of the 138th Security Forces Squadron, practice combative techniques during annual training on Feb. 11, 2017 in Collinsville, OK. Talbert assisted the airmen with learning and executing the skills needed to defend themselves and disarm any possible assailants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebecca Imwalle)
Senior Airmen Julian Tyson and Dustin Bradley, members of the 138th Security Forces Squadron, participate in annual combative training on Feb. 11, 2017 in Collinsville, OK. During the two-day training, defenders learned how to protect themselves and control their adversary during armed and unarmed attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebecca Imwalle)
Staff Sgt. Justin Talbert and Senior Airman Brandon Strickland, members of the 138th Security Forces Squadron, demonstrate combative techniques during annual training on Feb. 11, 2017 in Collinsville, OK. Talbert leads this training for the 138th SFS airmen each year to ensure mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebecca Imwalle)
An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, from the 138th Fighter Wing, Detachment 1, Houston, TX, dons his helmet in preparation of a barnstorming performance for reporters, Feb. 1, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Drew A. Egnoske)
Pete Hegseth, a Fox News Contributor, visits the 138th Fighter Wing, Detachment 1, at Ellington Field, TX, on Feb. 1, 2017. Hegseth met with 138th Operations Group personnel, prior to his incentive ride in an F-16 Fighting Falcon, in order to be fully prepared for the experience of flying in a fighter jet. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Drew A. Egnoske)