Air Support Operations Squadron

The Oklahoma Air National Guard required a modernized training and operations hub to support evolving U.S. Army mission requirements. The 138th Air Support Operations Squadron operates at the intersection of coordination, communication, and field readiness. Their existing infrastructure no longer matched the complexity or scale of their mission.

Guernsey was selected to design and deliver a consolidated facility that aligns operational flow, supports specialized training, and integrates essential support functions into a single, efficient environment.

The Challenge

The squadron needed more than additional space. They needed cohesion.

Mission planning, command and control, maintenance, and training were functionally interdependent but physically disconnected or constrained. This created inefficiencies in workflow, limited scalability, and introduced risk in mission-critical coordination.

At the same time, the project demanded strict performance criteria: durability, security, cost control, and adaptability for future needs. The facility had to function as both a training environment and an operational backbone.

The Solution

Guernsey delivered a fully integrated, multi-building solution designed to align operations, training, and support functions.

Core Facility Components

19,100 SF Operations/Training Facility
A stand-alone structure housing:

• Command and control
• Mission planning and administrative support
• Communications infrastructure
• Multipurpose and fitness areas
• Weapons storage vault
• General storage

5,000 SF Maintenance Facility
Located on the east end of the main building, supporting:

• Radio maintenance
• Vehicle and AGE maintenance

15,100 SF Vehicle Storage & Wash Rack
Renovation of an existing facility to accommodate:

• ~24 HUMVEE vehicles
• 2 Stryker vehicles
• Dedicated wash rack

The project extended beyond buildings. It required a complete systems-driven approach to infrastructure and performance.

Interior systems included:

• Mechanical and electrical systems designed for efficiency and innovation
• Fire protection systems
• Intrusion detection and public address systems
• Integrated utilities and communications

Exterior scope included:

• Site clearing and preparation
• Stormwater management systems
• Access roads and parking areas
• Utility extensions and communication support systems

Sustainable design considerations were evaluated throughout, ensuring long-term operational efficiency without compromising mission performance.

The completed facility consolidates mission-critical operations into a unified environment that supports training, maintenance, and deployment readiness.

Functions that once operated in isolation now align by design. Movement between planning, communication, and execution is direct. Equipment storage and maintenance are integrated with operational workflows. Infrastructure supports both current demands and future adaptability.

The result is a facility that strengthens readiness, improves efficiency, and supports the full scope of the squadron’s mission.