Brigadier General Robert D. Ireton, Retired U.S Air Force, served as Chief of Staff, Oklahoma Air National Guard, also served as the Commander, Oklahoma Air National Guard. General Ireton was directly responsible to the Adjutant General of Oklahoma regarding the combat readiness and operational effectiveness of more than 2400 guard members in 36 units who serve our communities, state and nation for both homeland defense and federal missions.
General Ireton was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force in 1972, and graduated from undergraduate pilot training in 1973. He was assigned to the Air Defense Command at McChord Air Force Base flying the F-106, and then to Sheppard Air Force Base where he instructed German and American pilots in the T-38. Upon separation from active duty, he joined the Oklahoma Air National Guard in September 1980. He has served in numerous assignments in flying and operations, as well as command positions at group and wing level. General Ireton flew as a command pilot, accumulating over 5000 hours of flying time in the T-37, T-38, T-33, F-106, A-7D, and F-16C aircraft. He flew F-16 combat missions during Operation Provide Comfort and Operation Northern Watch.
Now residing in Tulsa, OK, General Ireton serves in significant roles and activities in behalf of our service members and veterans. Besides serving as an Advisor to the SOS Board of Directors, General Ireton provides leadership as Co-Chair of the Veterans Initiative in Tulsa.
