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Good leaders make the mission clear. Commanders and leaders at every level must ensure Soldiers and Airmen understand the objective, their roles and what right looks like. Good communication is a readiness requirement.
A platoon leader assigned to the 1st Battalion, 279th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team briefs his Soldier prior to an operation.

ALT A platoon leader assigned to the 1st Battalion, 279th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team briefs his Soldier prior to an operation.

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Fire prevention protects people, property and readiness. The 137th SOW marked Fire Prevention Week last week with safety outreach across the Will Rogers community, promoting fire prevention and safe charging practices. #OKGuard #AirCommandos
137th Special Operations Wing leadership pose with firefighters and Sparky the Fire Dog.

ALT 137th Special Operations Wing leadership pose with firefighters and Sparky the Fire Dog.

Sparky the Fire Dog poses for a photo under a sign for the 137th Special Operations Wing that says Home of the Air National Guard AIR COMMANDOS.

ALT Sparky the Fire Dog poses for a photo under a sign for the 137th Special Operations Wing that says Home of the Air National Guard AIR COMMANDOS.

Sparky the Fire Dog poses with YMCA volunteers.

ALT Sparky the Fire Dog poses with YMCA volunteers.

Sparky the Fire Dog poses with a firefighter and small child.

ALT Sparky the Fire Dog poses with a firefighter and small child.

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Selfless Service Recognized Chief Warrant Officer 3 Mallory Roth received the Oklahoma Star of Valor on Oct. 8 for assisting an unconscious child and transporting the child and family to an emergency room in May. The ceremony also marked her promotion.
Brig. Gen. Robert Walter, assistant adjutant general-Army, Oklahoma National Guard, speaks during a promotion ceremony in honor of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Mallory Roth, warrant officer strength manager for the Recruiting and Retention Battalion, at the Oklahoma City Military Complex, Oct. 8, 2026. The dual ceremony also recognized Roth with the Oklahoma Star of Valor for her lifesaving actions May 13, 2026, when she stopped to assist an unconscious child along Interstate 35 and transported the child and family to an emergency room. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Danielle Rayon)

ALT Brig. Gen. Robert Walter, assistant adjutant general-Army, Oklahoma National Guard, speaks during a promotion ceremony in honor of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Mallory Roth, warrant officer strength manager for the Recruiting and Retention Battalion, at the Oklahoma City Military Complex, Oct. 8, 2026. The dual ceremony also recognized Roth with the Oklahoma Star of Valor for her lifesaving actions May 13, 2026, when she stopped to assist an unconscious child along Interstate 35 and transported the child and family to an emergency room. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Danielle Rayon)

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Mallory Roth, warrant officer strength manager for the Recruiting and Retention Battalion, Oklahoma Army National Guard, is pinned with her new rank by her daughter during a promotion ceremony at the Oklahoma City Military Complex, Oct. 8, 2026. The dual ceremony also recognized Roth with the Oklahoma Star of Valor for her lifesaving actions May 13, 2026, when she stopped to assist an unconscious child along Interstate 35 and transported the child and family to an emergency room. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Danielle Rayon)

ALT Chief Warrant Officer 3 Mallory Roth, warrant officer strength manager for the Recruiting and Retention Battalion, Oklahoma Army National Guard, is pinned with her new rank by her daughter during a promotion ceremony at the Oklahoma City Military Complex, Oct. 8, 2026. The dual ceremony also recognized Roth with the Oklahoma Star of Valor for her lifesaving actions May 13, 2026, when she stopped to assist an unconscious child along Interstate 35 and transported the child and family to an emergency room. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Danielle Rayon)

Distinguished guests applaud during a promotion ceremony in honor of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Mallory Roth, warrant officer strength manager for the Recruiting and Retention Battalion, Oklahoma Army National Guard, at the Oklahoma City Military Complex, Oct. 8, 2026. The dual ceremony also recognized Roth with the Oklahoma Star of Valor for her lifesaving actions May 13, 2026, when she stopped to assist an unconscious child along Interstate 35 and transported the child and family to an emergency room. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Danielle Rayon)

ALT Distinguished guests applaud during a promotion ceremony in honor of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Mallory Roth, warrant officer strength manager for the Recruiting and Retention Battalion, Oklahoma Army National Guard, at the Oklahoma City Military Complex, Oct. 8, 2026. The dual ceremony also recognized Roth with the Oklahoma Star of Valor for her lifesaving actions May 13, 2026, when she stopped to assist an unconscious child along Interstate 35 and transported the child and family to an emergency room. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Danielle Rayon)

Friends and family applaud during a promotion ceremony in honor of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Mallory Roth, warrant officer strength manager for the Recruiting and Retention Battalion, Oklahoma Army National Guard, at the Oklahoma City Military Complex, Oct. 8, 2026. The dual ceremony also recognized Roth with the Oklahoma Star of Valor for her lifesaving actions May 13, 2026, when she stopped to assist an unconscious child along Interstate 35 and transported the child and family to an emergency room. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Danielle Rayon)

ALT Friends and family applaud during a promotion ceremony in honor of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Mallory Roth, warrant officer strength manager for the Recruiting and Retention Battalion, Oklahoma Army National Guard, at the Oklahoma City Military Complex, Oct. 8, 2026. The dual ceremony also recognized Roth with the Oklahoma Star of Valor for her lifesaving actions May 13, 2026, when she stopped to assist an unconscious child along Interstate 35 and transported the child and family to an emergency room. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Danielle Rayon)

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Counseling. Coaching. Mentoring. Three tools. One purpose: developing Soldiers. NCOs use each to improve performance, build skills and invest in the potential of the next generation of leaders.
U.S. Army Sgt. Kevan Guffey and Spc. Peirce Warn, cannon crew members from the 1st Battalion, 160th Field Artillery Regiment, Oklahoma Army National Guard, pose for a picture after performing direct fire training with a M777A2 howitzer using 155mm rounds in conjunction with foreign national allies, providing artillery support during Exercise Northern Strike 24-2 at Camp Grayling, Michigan, on Aug. 7, 2024. Northern Strike 24-2, one of the Department of Defense's largest reserve component readiness exercises, is scheduled to take place at Michigan's National All Domain Warfighting Center (NADWC) from August 3-17, 2024. Over 6,300 participants from 32 states and territories and several international participants will converge at the NADWC. Northern Strike is the premier reserve component training event designed to build readiness with joint and partner forces in all domains of warfare. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Wynndermere Shaw)

ALT U.S. Army Sgt. Kevan Guffey and Spc. Peirce Warn, cannon crew members from the 1st Battalion, 160th Field Artillery Regiment, Oklahoma Army National Guard, pose for a picture after performing direct fire training with a M777A2 howitzer using 155mm rounds in conjunction with foreign national allies, providing artillery support during Exercise Northern Strike 24-2 at Camp Grayling, Michigan, on Aug. 7, 2024. Northern Strike 24-2, one of the Department of Defense's largest reserve component readiness exercises, is scheduled to take place at Michigan's National All Domain Warfighting Center (NADWC) from August 3-17, 2024. Over 6,300 participants from 32 states and territories and several international participants will converge at the NADWC. Northern Strike is the premier reserve component training event designed to build readiness with joint and partner forces in all domains of warfare. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Wynndermere Shaw)

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Think you know your weapon? What is the max effective range of an M4 carbine?
Oklahoma National Guard Soldiers us M4 carbines on a firing range\n\nWords on graphic state:\nThink you know your weapon?\nWhat is the max effective range of the M4?

ALT Oklahoma National Guard Soldiers us M4 carbines on a firing range\n\nWords on graphic state:\nThink you know your weapon?\nWhat is the max effective range of the M4?

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The National Guard has a dual mission. Defend the nation. Support the state. The mission may change. The standard does not. One force. Two missions. #OKGuard ok.ng.mil/Home/About-Your-OK…
U.S. Army Sgt. James Stout, a cavalry scout with 1st Squadron, 180th Cavalry Regiment, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Oklahoma Army National Guard, fires on a simulated enemy target during the culminating combined platoon live-fire exercise of Exercise Pahlawan Warrior 2026 in Field Firing Area, Binturan Range, Penanjong Garrison, Aug. 20, 2026. Exercise Pahlawan Warrior is a biennial bilateral exercise between the U.S. Army Pacific and the RBLF, designed to enhance readiness, interoperability, and strengthen bilateral defence cooperation. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Anthony Ackah-Mensah)

ALT U.S. Army Sgt. James Stout, a cavalry scout with 1st Squadron, 180th Cavalry Regiment, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Oklahoma Army National Guard, fires on a simulated enemy target during the culminating combined platoon live-fire exercise of Exercise Pahlawan Warrior 2026 in Field Firing Area, Binturan Range, Penanjong Garrison, Aug. 20, 2026. Exercise Pahlawan Warrior is a biennial bilateral exercise between the U.S. Army Pacific and the RBLF, designed to enhance readiness, interoperability, and strengthen bilateral defence cooperation. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Anthony Ackah-Mensah)

Members of the Oklahoma National Guard's wildland firefighting program dig a handline, removing grass and brush that could fuel a fire during an operational readiness exercise at Camp Guernsey, Wyoming, Aug. 8, 2026. The operational readiness exercise sharpens the OKNG members\u2019 ability to activate, deploy and conduct wildland firefighting operations. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Haden Tolbert)

ALT Members of the Oklahoma National Guard's wildland firefighting program dig a handline, removing grass and brush that could fuel a fire during an operational readiness exercise at Camp Guernsey, Wyoming, Aug. 8, 2026. The operational readiness exercise sharpens the OKNG members\u2019 ability to activate, deploy and conduct wildland firefighting operations. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Haden Tolbert)

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Keep moving. Nine Soldiers from the #OKGuard's 120th Engineer Battalion took on the Norwegian Foot March with @NSURiverHawks ROTC. Congratulations to Sgt. Abigail Averwater, who placed first in the female category.
Soldiers assigned to the 120th Engineer Battalion, 90th Troop Command, Oklahoma Army National Guard pose for a photo following the Norwegian Foot March hosted by NSU ROTC at Camp Gruber Training Center, Oklahoma, Oct. 2, 2026. (Photo provided by the 120th Engineer Battalion)

ALT Soldiers assigned to the 120th Engineer Battalion, 90th Troop Command, Oklahoma Army National Guard pose for a photo following the Norwegian Foot March hosted by NSU ROTC at Camp Gruber Training Center, Oklahoma, Oct. 2, 2026. (Photo provided by the 120th Engineer Battalion)

Sgt. Abigail Averwater, an Oklahoma Army National Guard Soldier assigned to the 120th Engineer Battalion, 90th Troop Command, poses for a photo with her trophy after placing first in the female category of the Norwegian Foot March hosted by NSU ROTC at Camp Gruber Training Center, Oklahoma, Oct. 2, 2026. (Photo provided by the 120th Engineer Battalion)

ALT Sgt. Abigail Averwater, an Oklahoma Army National Guard Soldier assigned to the 120th Engineer Battalion, 90th Troop Command, poses for a photo with her trophy after placing first in the female category of the Norwegian Foot March hosted by NSU ROTC at Camp Gruber Training Center, Oklahoma, Oct. 2, 2026. (Photo provided by the 120th Engineer Battalion)

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The battlefield is changing. #OKGuard Citizen-Soldiers are changing with it. During Thunderstruck 3.0, 345th CSSB Soldiers tested drone cages over logistics vehicles against simulated unmanned system threats. Adaptation is readiness. dvidshub.net/news/574669/okg…
Oklahoma National Guard Soldiers put their tactics, techniques and procedures to the test during Exercise Thunderstruck 3.0, an unmanned systems-centered exercise held at Camp Gruber Training Center, Sept. 12, 2026.\n\nThis year\u2019s iteration of the annual exercise trained Oklahoma National Guard members against evolving threats, while military representatives from other states, international partners and industry representatives observed scenarios incorporating unmanned aerial systems and other emerging capabilities.

ALT Oklahoma National Guard Soldiers put their tactics, techniques and procedures to the test during Exercise Thunderstruck 3.0, an unmanned systems-centered exercise held at Camp Gruber Training Center, Sept. 12, 2026.\n\nThis year\u2019s iteration of the annual exercise trained Oklahoma National Guard members against evolving threats, while military representatives from other states, international partners and industry representatives observed scenarios incorporating unmanned aerial systems and other emerging capabilities.

Oklahoma National Guard Soldiers put their tactics, techniques and procedures to the test during Exercise Thunderstruck 3.0, an unmanned systems-centered exercise held at Camp Gruber Training Center, Sept. 12, 2026.\n\nThis year\u2019s iteration of the annual exercise trained Oklahoma National Guard members against evolving threats, while military representatives from other states, international partners and industry representatives observed scenarios incorporating unmanned aerial systems and other emerging capabilities.

ALT Oklahoma National Guard Soldiers put their tactics, techniques and procedures to the test during Exercise Thunderstruck 3.0, an unmanned systems-centered exercise held at Camp Gruber Training Center, Sept. 12, 2026.\n\nThis year\u2019s iteration of the annual exercise trained Oklahoma National Guard members against evolving threats, while military representatives from other states, international partners and industry representatives observed scenarios incorporating unmanned aerial systems and other emerging capabilities.

Oklahoma National Guard Soldiers put their tactics, techniques and procedures to the test during Exercise Thunderstruck 3.0, an unmanned systems-centered exercise held at Camp Gruber Training Center, Sept. 12, 2026.\n\nThis year\u2019s iteration of the annual exercise trained Oklahoma National Guard members against evolving threats, while military representatives from other states, international partners and industry representatives observed scenarios incorporating unmanned aerial systems and other emerging capabilities.

ALT Oklahoma National Guard Soldiers put their tactics, techniques and procedures to the test during Exercise Thunderstruck 3.0, an unmanned systems-centered exercise held at Camp Gruber Training Center, Sept. 12, 2026.\n\nThis year\u2019s iteration of the annual exercise trained Oklahoma National Guard members against evolving threats, while military representatives from other states, international partners and industry representatives observed scenarios incorporating unmanned aerial systems and other emerging capabilities.

Oklahoma National Guard Soldiers put their tactics, techniques and procedures to the test during Exercise Thunderstruck 3.0, an unmanned systems-centered exercise held at Camp Gruber Training Center, Sept. 12, 2026.\n\nThis year\u2019s iteration of the annual exercise trained Oklahoma National Guard members against evolving threats, while military representatives from other states, international partners and industry representatives observed scenarios incorporating unmanned aerial systems and other emerging capabilities.

ALT Oklahoma National Guard Soldiers put their tactics, techniques and procedures to the test during Exercise Thunderstruck 3.0, an unmanned systems-centered exercise held at Camp Gruber Training Center, Sept. 12, 2026.\n\nThis year\u2019s iteration of the annual exercise trained Oklahoma National Guard members against evolving threats, while military representatives from other states, international partners and industry representatives observed scenarios incorporating unmanned aerial systems and other emerging capabilities.

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Keeping aircraft in the fight takes more than pilots and maintainers. #OKGuard Citizen-Soldiers with Co. A, 777th ASB, train to establish and operate forward arming and refueling points that keep aircraft ready to return to the mission.
Oklahoma National Guard Soldiers put their tactics, techniques and procedures to the test during Exercise Thunderstruck 3.0, an unmanned systems-centered exercise held at Camp Gruber Training Center, Sept. 12, 2026.\n\nThis year\u2019s iteration of the annual exercise trained Oklahoma National Guard members against evolving threats, while military representatives from other states, international partners and industry representatives observed scenarios incorporating unmanned aerial systems and other emerging capabilities.

ALT Oklahoma National Guard Soldiers put their tactics, techniques and procedures to the test during Exercise Thunderstruck 3.0, an unmanned systems-centered exercise held at Camp Gruber Training Center, Sept. 12, 2026.\n\nThis year\u2019s iteration of the annual exercise trained Oklahoma National Guard members against evolving threats, while military representatives from other states, international partners and industry representatives observed scenarios incorporating unmanned aerial systems and other emerging capabilities.

Oklahoma National Guard Soldiers put their tactics, techniques and procedures to the test during Exercise Thunderstruck 3.0, an unmanned systems-centered exercise held at Camp Gruber Training Center, Sept. 12, 2026.\n\nThis year\u2019s iteration of the annual exercise trained Oklahoma National Guard members against evolving threats, while military representatives from other states, international partners and industry representatives observed scenarios incorporating unmanned aerial systems and other emerging capabilities.

ALT Oklahoma National Guard Soldiers put their tactics, techniques and procedures to the test during Exercise Thunderstruck 3.0, an unmanned systems-centered exercise held at Camp Gruber Training Center, Sept. 12, 2026.\n\nThis year\u2019s iteration of the annual exercise trained Oklahoma National Guard members against evolving threats, while military representatives from other states, international partners and industry representatives observed scenarios incorporating unmanned aerial systems and other emerging capabilities.

Oklahoma National Guard Soldiers put their tactics, techniques and procedures to the test during Exercise Thunderstruck 3.0, an unmanned systems-centered exercise held at Camp Gruber Training Center, Sept. 12, 2026.\n\nThis year\u2019s iteration of the annual exercise trained Oklahoma National Guard members against evolving threats, while military representatives from other states, international partners and industry representatives observed scenarios incorporating unmanned aerial systems and other emerging capabilities.

ALT Oklahoma National Guard Soldiers put their tactics, techniques and procedures to the test during Exercise Thunderstruck 3.0, an unmanned systems-centered exercise held at Camp Gruber Training Center, Sept. 12, 2026.\n\nThis year\u2019s iteration of the annual exercise trained Oklahoma National Guard members against evolving threats, while military representatives from other states, international partners and industry representatives observed scenarios incorporating unmanned aerial systems and other emerging capabilities.

Oklahoma National Guard Soldiers put their tactics, techniques and procedures to the test during Exercise Thunderstruck 3.0, an unmanned systems-centered exercise held at Camp Gruber Training Center, Sept. 12, 2026.\n\nThis year\u2019s iteration of the annual exercise trained Oklahoma National Guard members against evolving threats, while military representatives from other states, international partners and industry representatives observed scenarios incorporating unmanned aerial systems and other emerging capabilities.

ALT Oklahoma National Guard Soldiers put their tactics, techniques and procedures to the test during Exercise Thunderstruck 3.0, an unmanned systems-centered exercise held at Camp Gruber Training Center, Sept. 12, 2026.\n\nThis year\u2019s iteration of the annual exercise trained Oklahoma National Guard members against evolving threats, while military representatives from other states, international partners and industry representatives observed scenarios incorporating unmanned aerial systems and other emerging capabilities.

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A new education benefit gives qualifying #OKGuard members another way to invest in their families. SEAT allows eligible members to transfer up to 120 remaining EAP semester hours to a spouse or eligible dependent child. Learn more at ok.ng.mil/oked#SEAT.
SEAT Applications NOW OPEN for spring semester\nApplications accepted October 1 - December 31\nApply at ok.ng.mil/oked or visit for more information\n\nOklahoma National Guard

ALT SEAT Applications NOW OPEN for spring semester\nApplications accepted October 1 - December 31\nApply at ok.ng.mil/oked or visit for more information\n\nOklahoma National Guard

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Lethality is built by those willing to test themselves. The Governor’s 20 brings some of Oklahoma’s most skilled marksmen together to compete, learn and perform under pressure. Competition drives excellence. See more photos at: flickr.com/photos/oklanation…
An Oklahoma National Guard Soldier competes in the 2026 Governor's 20 Marksmanship Competition at Camp Gruber Training Center.

ALT An Oklahoma National Guard Soldier competes in the 2026 Governor's 20 Marksmanship Competition at Camp Gruber Training Center.

An Oklahoma National Guard Soldier competes in the 2026 Governor's 20 Marksmanship Competition at Camp Gruber Training Center.

ALT An Oklahoma National Guard Soldier competes in the 2026 Governor's 20 Marksmanship Competition at Camp Gruber Training Center.

An Oklahoma National Guard Soldier competes in the 2026 Governor's 20 Marksmanship Competition at Camp Gruber Training Center.

ALT An Oklahoma National Guard Soldier competes in the 2026 Governor's 20 Marksmanship Competition at Camp Gruber Training Center.

An Oklahoma National Guard Soldier competes in the 2026 Governor's 20 Marksmanship Competition at Camp Gruber Training Center.

ALT An Oklahoma National Guard Soldier competes in the 2026 Governor's 20 Marksmanship Competition at Camp Gruber Training Center.

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Strong organizations develop strong leaders. About 30 #OKGuard Airmen from the 137th SOW and @138thFW took part in the inaugural Air Leadership Oklahoma course, focused on leadership, readiness, operations and connectedness. ok.ng.mil/News/Article/46082…
U.S. Air Force Col. James Cheatham, commander of the 138th Maintenance Group, speaks with Air Leadership Oklahoma students Sept. 14, 2026, at the Oklahoma National Guard Wellness Center in Oklahoma City. This course helps bridge what Airmen, both enlisted and officer, put into practice between their professional military education and taking on senior leadership roles. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)

ALT U.S. Air Force Col. James Cheatham, commander of the 138th Maintenance Group, speaks with Air Leadership Oklahoma students Sept. 14, 2026, at the Oklahoma National Guard Wellness Center in Oklahoma City. This course helps bridge what Airmen, both enlisted and officer, put into practice between their professional military education and taking on senior leadership roles. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)

U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Dunham, a commander with the 137th Special Operations Wing, addresses a class of Air Leadership Oklahoma students Sept. 14, 2026, at the Oklahoma National Guard Wellness Center in Oklahoma City. This course helps bridge what Airmen, both enlisted and officer, put into practice between their professional military education and taking on senior leadership roles. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)

ALT U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Dunham, a commander with the 137th Special Operations Wing, addresses a class of Air Leadership Oklahoma students Sept. 14, 2026, at the Oklahoma National Guard Wellness Center in Oklahoma City. This course helps bridge what Airmen, both enlisted and officer, put into practice between their professional military education and taking on senior leadership roles. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)

U.S. Air Force Col. Shelby Dreyer, commander of the 137th Special Operations Wing, addresses the first class of Air Leadership Oklahoma students about the 137th SOW and her experiences in leadership Sept. 14, 2026, at the Oklahoma National Guard Wellness Center in Oklahoma City. This course helps bridge what Airmen, both enlisted and officer, put into practice between their professional military education and taking on senior leadership roles. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)

ALT U.S. Air Force Col. Shelby Dreyer, commander of the 137th Special Operations Wing, addresses the first class of Air Leadership Oklahoma students about the 137th SOW and her experiences in leadership Sept. 14, 2026, at the Oklahoma National Guard Wellness Center in Oklahoma City. This course helps bridge what Airmen, both enlisted and officer, put into practice between their professional military education and taking on senior leadership roles. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Barrett Alexander, commander for the Oklahoma National Guard joint task force and director of operations for military support, speaks to a class of Air Leadership Oklahoma students about operations supported by the Oklahoma National Guard Sept. 14, 2026, at the Oklahoma National Guard Wellness Center in Oklahoma City. This course helps bridge what Airmen, both enlisted and officer, put into practice between their professional military education and taking on senior leadership roles. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)

ALT U.S. Army Lt. Col. Barrett Alexander, commander for the Oklahoma National Guard joint task force and director of operations for military support, speaks to a class of Air Leadership Oklahoma students about operations supported by the Oklahoma National Guard Sept. 14, 2026, at the Oklahoma National Guard Wellness Center in Oklahoma City. This course helps bridge what Airmen, both enlisted and officer, put into practice between their professional military education and taking on senior leadership roles. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)

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The #OKGuard honored Korean War veteran Dr. Clarence G. Oliver Jr. with the Oklahoma Medal of Freedom Sept. 16. Oliver served with the 180th Infantry Regiment and spent decades as a teacher, journalist and civic leader preserving the Guard’s history.
Dr. Clarence G. Oliver Jr., retired U.S. Army major, poses for a picture with his son, Paul Oliver, and daughter, Shilrey Parsons, after Oliver was awarded the Oklahoma Medal of Freedom and the Thunderbird Medal at the Oklahoma National Guard Museum in Oklahoma City, Sept. 16, 2026. Oliver, a former senior noncommissioned officer, former commissioned officer, Korean war veteran, teacher, journalist and civic leader, was awarded the medals for his significant contributions to preserving the history and lineage of the Oklahoma National Guard, educating military personnel and the public, and promoting patriotism, leadership and service. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Anthony Ackah-Mensah)

ALT Dr. Clarence G. Oliver Jr., retired U.S. Army major, poses for a picture with his son, Paul Oliver, and daughter, Shilrey Parsons, after Oliver was awarded the Oklahoma Medal of Freedom and the Thunderbird Medal at the Oklahoma National Guard Museum in Oklahoma City, Sept. 16, 2026. Oliver, a former senior noncommissioned officer, former commissioned officer, Korean war veteran, teacher, journalist and civic leader, was awarded the medals for his significant contributions to preserving the history and lineage of the Oklahoma National Guard, educating military personnel and the public, and promoting patriotism, leadership and service. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Anthony Ackah-Mensah)

Maj. Gen. Thomas H. Mancino, adjutant general for Oklahoma, awards Dr. Clarence G. Oliver Jr., retired U.S. Army major, with the Oklahoma Medal of Freedom at the Oklahoma National Guard Museum in Oklahoma City, Sept. 16, 2026. Oliver, a former senior noncommissioned officer, former commissioned officer, Korean war veteran, teacher, journalist and civic leader, was awarded the medal for his significant contributions to preserving the history and lineage of the Oklahoma National Guard, educating military personnel and the public, and promoting patriotism, leadership and service. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Anthony Ackah-Mensah)

ALT Maj. Gen. Thomas H. Mancino, adjutant general for Oklahoma, awards Dr. Clarence G. Oliver Jr., retired U.S. Army major, with the Oklahoma Medal of Freedom at the Oklahoma National Guard Museum in Oklahoma City, Sept. 16, 2026. Oliver, a former senior noncommissioned officer, former commissioned officer, Korean war veteran, teacher, journalist and civic leader, was awarded the medal for his significant contributions to preserving the history and lineage of the Oklahoma National Guard, educating military personnel and the public, and promoting patriotism, leadership and service. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Anthony Ackah-Mensah)

Dr. Clarence G. Oliver Jr., retired U.S. Army major, shares experiences from his time in service with the Oklahoma Army National Guard\u2019s 180th Infantry Regiment with Dr. Denise Neil, Oklahoma National Guard Museum executive director, while touring the Korean War section of the Oklahoma National Guard Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Sept. 16. 2026. The tour took place after Oliver, a former senior noncommissioned officer, former commissioned officer, Korean war veteran, teacher, journalist and civic leader, was awarded the Oklahoma Medal of Freedom for his significant contributions to preserving the history and lineage of the Oklahoma National Guard, educating military personnel and the public, and promoting patriotism, leadership and service. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Anthony Ackah-Mensah)

ALT Dr. Clarence G. Oliver Jr., retired U.S. Army major, shares experiences from his time in service with the Oklahoma Army National Guard\u2019s 180th Infantry Regiment with Dr. Denise Neil, Oklahoma National Guard Museum executive director, while touring the Korean War section of the Oklahoma National Guard Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Sept. 16. 2026. The tour took place after Oliver, a former senior noncommissioned officer, former commissioned officer, Korean war veteran, teacher, journalist and civic leader, was awarded the Oklahoma Medal of Freedom for his significant contributions to preserving the history and lineage of the Oklahoma National Guard, educating military personnel and the public, and promoting patriotism, leadership and service. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Anthony Ackah-Mensah)

Dr. Clarence G. Oliver Jr., retired U.S. Army major, salutes Maj. Gen. Thomas H. Mancino, adjutant general for Oklahoma, during an award ceremony for Oliver at the Oklahoma National Guard Museum in Oklahoma City, Sept. 16, 2026. Oliver, a former senior noncommissioned officer, former commissioned officer, Korean war veteran, teacher, journalist and civic leader, was awarded the Oklahoma Medal of Freedom for his significant contributions to preserving the history and lineage of the Oklahoma National Guard, educating military personnel and the public, and promoting patriotism, leadership and service. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Anthony Ackah-Mensah)

ALT Dr. Clarence G. Oliver Jr., retired U.S. Army major, salutes Maj. Gen. Thomas H. Mancino, adjutant general for Oklahoma, during an award ceremony for Oliver at the Oklahoma National Guard Museum in Oklahoma City, Sept. 16, 2026. Oliver, a former senior noncommissioned officer, former commissioned officer, Korean war veteran, teacher, journalist and civic leader, was awarded the Oklahoma Medal of Freedom for his significant contributions to preserving the history and lineage of the Oklahoma National Guard, educating military personnel and the public, and promoting patriotism, leadership and service. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Anthony Ackah-Mensah)

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Ready to take the next step in your education? Applications for the #OKGuard Educational Assistance Program are open. Review updated requirements and covered expenses before applying. Invest in your future at: ok.ng.mil/oked
EAP Applications now open for spring semester\n\nApplications Accepted\nOctober 1 - December 31\n\napply at ok.ng.mil/eap or visit for more information

ALT EAP Applications now open for spring semester\n\nApplications Accepted\nOctober 1 - December 31\n\napply at ok.ng.mil/eap or visit for more information

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Nine #OKGuard Soldiers comissioned as second lieutenants Sept. 20 after completing the Oklahoma Army National Guard Officer Candidate School’s Summer Accelerated Class 72S. Their training is complete. Their leadership journey begins.
Graduates of Officer Candidate School Class 72 recite the Oath of a Commissioned Officer during their commissioning ceremony at the Oklahoma National Guard Museum in Oklahoma City, Sept. 20, 2026. The newly-commissioned officers graduated from the Summer Accelerated OCS program, an intense and highly-stressful eight-week program that equipped them with the character, competence and resilience to lead from the front, strengthening unit readiness and preparing Oklahoma National Guard Soldiers for future missions. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Anthony Ackah-Mensah)

ALT Graduates of Officer Candidate School Class 72 recite the Oath of a Commissioned Officer during their commissioning ceremony at the Oklahoma National Guard Museum in Oklahoma City, Sept. 20, 2026. The newly-commissioned officers graduated from the Summer Accelerated OCS program, an intense and highly-stressful eight-week program that equipped them with the character, competence and resilience to lead from the front, strengthening unit readiness and preparing Oklahoma National Guard Soldiers for future missions. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Anthony Ackah-Mensah)

The parents of newly-commissioned 2nd Lt. Jaret A. Burney pin on his second lieutenant rank during the commissioning ceremony for Officer Candidate School Class 72 at the Oklahoma National Guard Museum in Oklahoma City, Sept. 20, 2026. The newly-commissioned officers graduated from the Summer Accelerated OCS program, an intense and highly-stressful eight-week program that equipped them with the character, competence and resilience to lead from the front, strengthening unit readiness and preparing Oklahoma National Guard Soldiers for future missions. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Anthony Ackah-Mensah)

ALT The parents of newly-commissioned 2nd Lt. Jaret A. Burney pin on his second lieutenant rank during the commissioning ceremony for Officer Candidate School Class 72 at the Oklahoma National Guard Museum in Oklahoma City, Sept. 20, 2026. The newly-commissioned officers graduated from the Summer Accelerated OCS program, an intense and highly-stressful eight-week program that equipped them with the character, competence and resilience to lead from the front, strengthening unit readiness and preparing Oklahoma National Guard Soldiers for future missions. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Anthony Ackah-Mensah)

Family members of newly-commissioned 2nd Lt. Stephen M. Jeffrey pin his second lieutenant rank during the commissioning ceremony of Officer Candidate School Class 72 at the Oklahoma National Guard Museum in Oklahoma City, Sept. 20, 2026. The newly-commissioned officers graduated from the Summer Accelerated OCS program, an intense and highly-stressful eight-week program that equipped them with the character, competence and resilience to lead from the front, strengthening unit readiness and preparing Oklahoma National Guard Soldiers for future missions. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Anthony Ackah-Mensah)

ALT Family members of newly-commissioned 2nd Lt. Stephen M. Jeffrey pin his second lieutenant rank during the commissioning ceremony of Officer Candidate School Class 72 at the Oklahoma National Guard Museum in Oklahoma City, Sept. 20, 2026. The newly-commissioned officers graduated from the Summer Accelerated OCS program, an intense and highly-stressful eight-week program that equipped them with the character, competence and resilience to lead from the front, strengthening unit readiness and preparing Oklahoma National Guard Soldiers for future missions. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Anthony Ackah-Mensah)

Newly-commissioned 2nd Lt. Justin W. Vakulick renders his first salute to an enlisted friend and mentor during the commissioning ceremony of Officer Candidate School Class 72 at the Oklahoma National Guard Museum in Oklahoma City, Sept. 20, 2026. The newly-commissioned officers graduated from the Summer Accelerated OCS program, an intense and highly-stressful eight-week program that equipped them with the character, competence and resilience to lead from the front, strengthening unit readiness and preparing Oklahoma National Guard Soldiers for future missions. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Anthony Ackah-Mensah)

ALT Newly-commissioned 2nd Lt. Justin W. Vakulick renders his first salute to an enlisted friend and mentor during the commissioning ceremony of Officer Candidate School Class 72 at the Oklahoma National Guard Museum in Oklahoma City, Sept. 20, 2026. The newly-commissioned officers graduated from the Summer Accelerated OCS program, an intense and highly-stressful eight-week program that equipped them with the character, competence and resilience to lead from the front, strengthening unit readiness and preparing Oklahoma National Guard Soldiers for future missions. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Anthony Ackah-Mensah)

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Maj. Gen. Michael C. Thompson was inducted into the Oklahoma National Guard OCS Hall of Fame, honoring 38 years of military leadership and service to Oklahoma and the nation. 🇺🇸
Maj. Gen. Michael C. Thompson inducted into Oklahoma National Guard OCS Hall of Fame.

ALT Maj. Gen. Michael C. Thompson inducted into Oklahoma National Guard OCS Hall of Fame.

Maj. Gen. Michael C. Thompson inducted into Oklahoma National Guard OCS Hall of Fame.

ALT Maj. Gen. Michael C. Thompson inducted into Oklahoma National Guard OCS Hall of Fame.

Maj. Gen. Michael C. Thompson inducted into Oklahoma National Guard OCS Hall of Fame.

ALT Maj. Gen. Michael C. Thompson inducted into Oklahoma National Guard OCS Hall of Fame.

Maj. Gen. Michael C. Thompson inducted into Oklahoma National Guard OCS Hall of Fame.

ALT Maj. Gen. Michael C. Thompson inducted into Oklahoma National Guard OCS Hall of Fame.

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👀 ICYMI: Check out Exercise Thunderstruck 3.0, a UAS-centered exercise held at Camp Gruber Training Center, Sept. 12, 2026. #OKGuard Soldiers trained against evolving threats as state, international and industry partners observed scenarios featuring UAS and emerging tech.
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Oklahoma National Guardsmen tested their marksmanship skills at the 2026 Governor’s 20 Competition, Sept. 17-20 at Camp Gruber Training Center. 🎯🇺🇸 #OklahomaNationalGuard #Governors20 #Marksmanship #OKNG #CampGruber #OKGuard
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Through EMAC, the #OKGuard supported Arkansas wildfire response, flying 33.7 hours and dropping 180 Bambi buckets, ~ 237,600 gallons of water, on the Calhoun County fire. #WildlandFirefighting #AerialFirefighting #FireResponse #EmergencyResponse #AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere
Staff Sgt. Ivan Diaz, an Oklahoma National Guard CH-47 Chinook crew chief, monitors as the aircraft returns to a lake to fill its 2,000-gallon Bambi bucket Sept 18, 2026. The Oklahoma National Guard was able to support the state of Arkansas through an Emergency Management Assistance Compact request. EMAC is a national interstate mutual aid agreement that enables states to share resources during times of disaster. The Oklahoma National Guard helicopter and crew are expected to fly missions through Sept. 21, 2026, and return home Sept. 22, 2026. The fire began Sept. 14, 2026, and threatened the 19,000-acre Highland Industrial Park in East Camden, Ark. The park is home to several defense contractors that build numerous high-tech weapons used by the Department of War.

ALT Staff Sgt. Ivan Diaz, an Oklahoma National Guard CH-47 Chinook crew chief, monitors as the aircraft returns to a lake to fill its 2,000-gallon Bambi bucket Sept 18, 2026. The Oklahoma National Guard was able to support the state of Arkansas through an Emergency Management Assistance Compact request. EMAC is a national interstate mutual aid agreement that enables states to share resources during times of disaster. The Oklahoma National Guard helicopter and crew are expected to fly missions through Sept. 21, 2026, and return home Sept. 22, 2026. The fire began Sept. 14, 2026, and threatened the 19,000-acre Highland Industrial Park in East Camden, Ark. The park is home to several defense contractors that build numerous high-tech weapons used by the Department of War.

Oklahoma National Guard CH-47 Chinook pilots, get into position to drop 2,000 gallons of water on the Calhoun County wildfire Sept 18, 2026. The Oklahoma National Guard was able to support the state of Arkansas through an Emergency Management Assistance Compact request. EMAC is a national interstate mutual aid agreement that enables states to share resources during times of disaster. The Oklahoma National Guard helicopter and crew are expected to fly missions through Sept. 21, 2026, and return home Sept. 22, 2026. The fire began Sept. 14, 2026, and threatened the 19,000-acre Highland Industrial Park in East Camden, Ark. The park is home to several defense contractors that build numerous high-tech weapons used by the Department of War.

ALT Oklahoma National Guard CH-47 Chinook pilots, get into position to drop 2,000 gallons of water on the Calhoun County wildfire Sept 18, 2026. The Oklahoma National Guard was able to support the state of Arkansas through an Emergency Management Assistance Compact request. EMAC is a national interstate mutual aid agreement that enables states to share resources during times of disaster. The Oklahoma National Guard helicopter and crew are expected to fly missions through Sept. 21, 2026, and return home Sept. 22, 2026. The fire began Sept. 14, 2026, and threatened the 19,000-acre Highland Industrial Park in East Camden, Ark. The park is home to several defense contractors that build numerous high-tech weapons used by the Department of War.

Staff Sgt. Ivan Diaz, an Oklahoma National Guard CH-47 Chinook crew chief, monitors as the aircraft\u2019s 2,000-gallon Bambi bucket is dipped into a water source Sept 18, 2026. The Oklahoma National Guard was able to support the state of Arkansas through an Emergency Management Assistance Compact request. EMAC is a national interstate mutual aid agreement that enables states to share resources during times of disaster. The Oklahoma National Guard helicopter and crew are expected to fly missions through Sept. 21, 2026, and return home Sept. 22, 2026. The fire began Sept. 14, 2026, and threatened the 19,000-acre Highland Industrial Park in East Camden, Ark. The park is home to several defense contractors that build numerous high-tech weapons used by the Department of War.

ALT Staff Sgt. Ivan Diaz, an Oklahoma National Guard CH-47 Chinook crew chief, monitors as the aircraft\u2019s 2,000-gallon Bambi bucket is dipped into a water source Sept 18, 2026. The Oklahoma National Guard was able to support the state of Arkansas through an Emergency Management Assistance Compact request. EMAC is a national interstate mutual aid agreement that enables states to share resources during times of disaster. The Oklahoma National Guard helicopter and crew are expected to fly missions through Sept. 21, 2026, and return home Sept. 22, 2026. The fire began Sept. 14, 2026, and threatened the 19,000-acre Highland Industrial Park in East Camden, Ark. The park is home to several defense contractors that build numerous high-tech weapons used by the Department of War.

An Oklahoma National Guard CH-47 Chinook dumps water on an Arkansas wildfire, Sept 18, 2026, in an effort to help fight the Calhoun County wildfire. The fire began Sept. 14, 2026, and threatened the 19,000-acre Highland Industrial Park in East Camden, Ark. The park is home to several defense contractors that build numerous high-tech weapons used by the Department of War. The Oklahoma National Guard was able to support the state of Arkansas through an Emergency Management Assistance Compact request. EMAC is a national interstate mutual aid agreement that enables states to share resources during times of disaster. The Oklahoma National Guard helicopter and crew are expected to fly missions through Sept. 21, 2026, and return home Sept. 22, 2026.

ALT An Oklahoma National Guard CH-47 Chinook dumps water on an Arkansas wildfire, Sept 18, 2026, in an effort to help fight the Calhoun County wildfire. The fire began Sept. 14, 2026, and threatened the 19,000-acre Highland Industrial Park in East Camden, Ark. The park is home to several defense contractors that build numerous high-tech weapons used by the Department of War. The Oklahoma National Guard was able to support the state of Arkansas through an Emergency Management Assistance Compact request. EMAC is a national interstate mutual aid agreement that enables states to share resources during times of disaster. The Oklahoma National Guard helicopter and crew are expected to fly missions through Sept. 21, 2026, and return home Sept. 22, 2026.

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🏆 1SG Bellar & SGT Stuart, both of FMS3, brought home the win for the #OKGuard earning 2nd place at the ARNG Mechanic of the Year Competition, competing against 16 states! Congrats, gentlemen! 👏👏
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Army National Guard Mechanic of the Year Competition 2026

ALT Army National Guard Mechanic of the Year Competition 2026

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