News from the Oklahoma National Guard

Statement on COVID vaccination policy
November 13, 2021 — The Oklahoma National Guard released a statement today concerning their policy on COVID vaccination mandates for the Soldiers and Airmen in their formations. At the direction of Governor Kevin Stitt, Brig. Gen. Thomas H. Mancino, the adjutant general for Oklahoma, issued updated COVID-19 vaccine policy for the Oklahoma National Guard... MORE

Governor Stitt Names New Adjutant General for Oklahoma
November 10, 2021 — Governor Kevin Stitt today named Brig. Gen. Thomas H. Mancino as The Adjutant General for Oklahoma and commander of the Oklahoma Army and Air National Guard... MORE

TF Liberty ground transportation crew is pulling their weight
October 28, 2021 — Members of Task Force Liberty Ground Transportation work daily to transport passengers and cargo around Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, in support of Operation Allies Welcome... MORE

Oklahoma National Guard honors fallen WWII Citizen-Soldiers
October 27, 2021 — Members of the Oklahoma National Guard recently traveled to Epinal, France to learn about the history of the 45th Infantry Division in World War II and to honor the Citizen-Soldiers who gave their lives to liberate Epinal from Nazi occupation more than 70 years ago... MORE

Broken Arrow business receives 2021 SECDEF Employer Support Freedom Award
September 23, 2021 — Good leaders recognize others. Great leaders appreciate them. This was the case for a local company’s exceptional service to those who serve in uniform. Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve presented Cameron Glass Inc. with the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award to recognize their unwavering support for Oklahoma National Guard and Reserve employees at the Broken Arrow Armed Forces Reserve Center, Sept. 21, 2021... MORE

Oklahoma National Guard Airman donates breast milk to Louisiana baby in need
September 20, 2021 — When nearly 500 Oklahoma Air and Army National Guardsmen answered the call to provide emergency relief to individuals impacted by Hurricane Ida, one Airman saw this as an opportunity to give back despite still breastfeeding. Oklahoma Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Macey Winegarner, a Mustang, Oklahoma resident and air transportation non-commission officer with the 137th Special Operations Wing, heard about the disaster relief mission and felt compelled to volunteer and serve. ... MORE

Oklahoma National Guard completes Hurricane Ida relief mission
September 16, 2021 — Following the devastation to Southern Louisiana brought by Hurricane Ida, nearly 500 Oklahoma Army and Air National Guard members volunteered to give up their Labor Day weekends in order to come to the aid of their Louisiana neighbors. Over the course of two and a half weeks, Task Force Oklahoma provided much-needed food, water, ice and other supplies to more than 77,000 families at more than 30 points of distribution sites across 14 parishes... MORE

Oklahoma National Guard Okmulgee Readiness Center completes remodel
September 14, 2021 — The Oklahoma Army National Guard held a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the reopening of the newly renovated Readiness Center in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, Sept. 7. The more than 24 thousand square foot building, home to the Oklahoma Army National Guard's 777th Aviation Support Battalion, closed in June of 2020 to undergo $6.3 million in renovations... MORE

Oklahoma National Guardsmen distribute food, water to Louisiana neighborhoods after Hurricane Ida
September 14, 2021 — With the Hurricane Ida relief effort well underway, Oklahoma National Guardsmen travel throughout neighborhoods in southern Louisiana to distribute food, water, and ice to residents, Sept. 7, 2021. Virtually all residents of LaPlace, Louisiana have some extent of damage to their properties. The destructive impact of hurricanes like Ida may never be completely understood by many Oklahomans, but Oklahoma National Guardsmen are doing their best to lessen the devastating blow by delivering goods in neighborhoods using light military tactical vehicles... MORE

Oklahoma National Guard distributes supplies to Louisiana Citizens
September 14, 2021 — Oklahoma Army and Air National Guardsmen volunteered to help the residents of Louisiana by dispersing food and other supplies, choosing to serve when it matters most, Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021. “It’s pretty nice being out here,” said Pfc. Christian Gonzalez, member of Delta Company, 545th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. “My dad was out here with Hurricane Katrina 16 years ago, and here I am 16 years later helping out as well. It’s a pretty good deal to be out here, helping the people in the state of Louisiana.”... MORE

Video by Leanna Maschino

Fallen Oklahoma Guardsman honored at local university

Oklahoma National Guard

Nov. 10, 2021 | 0:54

The University of Central Oklahoma unveiled a statue of two Fallen Soldiers from Oklahoma, including Oklahoma Army National Guardsman 2nd Lt. Jered Ewy and U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Wood.

Ewy, of Edmond, Oklahoma, was killed in action on July 29, 2011 while serving his third tour in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Wood, of Oklahoma City, was killed in action in June 21, 2007 while deployed to Iraq.