Oklahoma Army National Guard State Career Counselor

Our Vision

Career Counselor Team, which builds trust with families and Soldiers with relevant, accurate information tailored to their specific careers.
 

Our Mission

Force multiplier for the Oklahoma Army National Guard with Unit Career Counselors at every level with the latest information and training.  Retain quality Soldiers and provide commanders with a healthy, sustainable force that can respond to state and federal missions.
 

Eligibility For Retention

• Must be 365 days from current Expiration Term of Service (ETS) to be eligible for extension (unless extending for a promotion, Active Guard Reserve (AGR) tour, school attendance, transfer of benefits to family).
• Must meet Height/Weight and Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) standards unless waiver is submitted and approved.
  • Height/Weight
    • Within six months up to eight months for Traditional/AGR
  • ACFT
    • Within eight months for AGR
    • Within 14 months for Traditional
• Medical Readiness Code of 1 or 2; 
  • If pending medical board (PEB/MEB), Soldiers can extend with a medical waiver. Length of extension is determined by G1 Personnel Medical.
• Must not be in an absent without leave (AWOL) status.
• Soldiers who are eligible to extend may extend 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 years at a time.

*Most requirements may be waived subject to leadership approval per NGR 600-200 Ch. 8

FY24 Extend to Defend Gifts

• Hunting Field Chair
• OCP Woobie Sleep Set
• Fleece Jacket
• Pullover
• OCP Backpack
• Belt Buckle
• Lansky Knife Sharpener
• Hammock
• 20oz Tumbler*
• Bullet Bottle*
• T-Shirt*

FY 24 Extend 2 Defend Gifts Flyer (PDF)
FY 25 Extend 2 Defend Form
*2-year re-enlistments or more may only select from starred items.

Training

• Blended Retirement Training

Incentive Information

• Army National Guard Voluntary Education Policy FY24 (PDF)
• FY25 Select Reserve Incentive Pay Policy (PDF)
  • EIOM 25-04
  • EIOM 25-05

Blended Retirement System:

• BRS-CP Required Training How To Guide (PDF)
• BRS-CP DTMS Update (PDF)
• Tab A - ARNG CY25 BRS-CP Policy_20250129 (PDF)
• Tab C - CY25 Continuation Pay Request Form (PDF)
• DA 4856 - BRS-CP Election Counseling (31 Jan 25) (PDF)
• HRM-I BRS-CP Control Number Request Form (31 Jan 25 NGRCNB-21707SK) (PDF)

Sponsorship forms

• Unit Sponsorship Checklist (PDF)

Exit Survey

• OKARNG Crossroads Resource Home
• ARNG Soldier Azimuth Check Survey (PDF)
• ARNG Quality of Life Survey
• OKARNG Exit Survey

Benefit Links

• OKNG Education Assistance Program
• OKNG Employment Coordination Program
• VA education and training benefits
• ArmyIgnitED
• VMET
• Joint Services Transcript

Pay

• myPay
• Defense Finance and Accounting Service
• Basic Allowance for Housing

Insurance

• TRICARE
• Humana Military
• TRICARE West Region
• Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI)

Veterans Affairs 

• PACT Act and VA Benefits
• Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI)
• milConnect
• VA Home Loans
  • If you have questions about VA Home Loans, contact the state career counselor team

Retirement

• Thrift Savings Plan
• Blended Retirement System
• BRS Comparison Calculator
• BRS Continuation Pay Request Form (PDF)
• BRS Continuation Pay Policy 2024-2025 (PDF)
• Retirement Calculators
• Army National Guard Retirement Services Section
• US Army Reserve Retirement Services

Recruiting

• Oklahoma Army National Guard Recruiting Site

Space A Flights

• Air Mobility Command Travel Site
• Altus: Altus AFB Passenger Terminal

Military Associations 

• National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS)
• National Guard Association of Oklahoma
• Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS)

Discounts for Shopping, Vacations, Events and More 

• Government  ID Benefits and Services
• Veteran Tickets
• American Forces Travel
• Military OneSource Recreation, Travel & Shopping
• The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands

 

 

OKARNG SCC Team

Maj. Stephen Roberts

SCC Chief
Email: stephen.p.roberts16.mil@army.mil
Phone: 405-228-5368

Mr. George (Tommy) Caves

SCC NCOIC
Email: george.t.caves.civ@army.mil
Phone: 405-228-5267

Sgt. 1st Class Jesse Honick

Career Counselor
Email: jesse.d.honick.mil@army.mil
Work Phone: 405-471-9444
Cell Phone: 405-496-3261
Units Covered:
45th Field Artillery Brigade
189th Regiment (Regional Training Institute)
Camp Gruber Training Center

Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas Olson

Career Counselor
Email: nicholas.j.olson16.mil@army.mil
Work Phone: 918-447-8236
Units Covered:
45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team

Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Duke

Career Counselor
Email: brandon.e.duke.mil@army.mil
Work Phone: 918-686-1177
Units Covered:
45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team

Staff Sgt. Jason Musshafen

Career Counselor
Email: jason.p.musshafen.mil@army.mil
Work Phone: 918-475-1948
Units Covered:
90th Troop Command
Joint Force Headquarters