Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Gregory L. Ferguson presents Brig. Gen. Rick L. Mutchler, Oklahoma National Guard Chief of Staff-Air, with a certificate of appreciation for his more than 40 years of service to the Oklahoma Air National Guard during his retirement ceremony on August 3, 2024, at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma City. Mutchler’s exemplary service earned him numerous awards and decorations including the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, and the Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Caitlin Carnes)