U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Rick L. Mutchler, Oklahoma National Guard Chief of Staff-Air, speaks to the audience at his retirement ceremony at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma City, Aug. 3, 2024. 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 Airman Kaedin Teel)