 As Oklahoma was the 46th state admitted to the Union, the soon-to-be established ASOS was officially given its designation of "146".One year later the squadron was officially activated in a ceremony presided over by the Adjutant General of Oklahoma MG Harry M. Wyatt III.Designated as the first commander of the 146th was Lt. Col. Bruce P. "Ham Fist" Hamilton; who served from 2008 to 2013.