Oklahoma Army National Guard Retention Office

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 may only select from starred items.

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OKARNG Retention Team


Maj. Stephen Roberts

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


Mr. George (Tommy) Caves

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


Sgt. 1st Class Jesse Honick

Retention NCO
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

Retention NCO
Email: nicholas.j.olson16.mil@army.mil
Work Phone: 918-279-7495
Units Covered:
45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team


Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Duke

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


Staff Sgt. Jason Musshafen

Retention NCO
Email: jason.p.musshafen.mil@army.mil
Work Phone: 918-447-8236
Units Covered

90th Troop Command
Joint Force Headquarters