What’s the origin of the 152nd's ‘High Rollers' nickname?

The 152nd Airlift Wing's "High Rollers" motto dates back more than three decades at about the same time the unit began its dominant run in tactical aerial reconnaissance competitions.

"When we started doing photo competitions other units started calling us that, saying, 'Here come the High Rollers from Reno,'" retired Chief Master Sgt. John Ternau said.

While many interviewed for this story alluded to its origins when RF-101 jets occupied the flight line (1965-1975), the consensus points to the term's popularization in the 1980s, especially after an "Airman Magazine" article referencing the unit.
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