137th Air Refueling Wing

Chief Master Sgt. John Waller, 137th Air Refueling Wing, receives a traditional splash down after flying his “fini flight” as an Oklahoma Air National Guard aircrew member. The chief’s final flight marked several career milestones -- achieving more than 10,000 flying hours combined in the C-130 and KC-135R aircraft, being selected as the new 137th ARW Command Chief, and his 52nd birthday. The Oklahoma-based unit was the first Air National Guard wing to become an associate wing to an Air Force Reserve Wing.

Chief earns a wet victory

Published April 14, 2009
137th Air Refueling Wing

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Oklahoma -- Chief Master Sgt. John Waller, 137th Air Refueling Wing, receives a traditional splash down after flying his "fini flight" as an aircrew member. The chief's final flight marked several career milestones -- achieving more than 10,000 flying hours combined in the C-130 and KC-135R aircraft, being selected as the new 137th ARW Command Chief, and his 52nd birthday. The Oklahoma-based unit was the first Air National Guard wing to become an associate wing to an Air Force Reserve Wing.