News from the Oklahoma National Guard

Frazer becomes first woman to lead combat company in 45th IBCT
July 13, 2021 — Capt. Marissa Frazer became the first woman to command a combat arms company in the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team when she assumed command of the Thunderbird Brigade’s Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 160th Field Artillery Regiment in a ceremony at the National Guard armory in Holdenville, Oklahoma, July 9, 2021... MORE

A COVID Story with CW3 Julio Dominguez
July 1, 2021 — On February 16, 2021, the Oklahoma Army National Guard’s Chief Warrant Officer 3 Julio Dominguez tested positive for COVID-19. Three days later, he couldn’t breathe... MORE

OKARNG sergeant major looks back on Khobar Towers bombing, talks mental health
June 25, 2021 — For many Oklahomans, June 25 is just another day on the calendar to get through before Independence Day parties can begin. However, for one Oklahoma Army National Guard sergeant major, it is a solemn date of remembrance... MORE

OK Air Guard to conduct large-scale readiness exercise
May 28, 2021 — The Oklahoma Air National Guard will conduct a large-scale readiness exercise at the 138th Fighter Wing in Tulsa, Oklahoma beginning on June 1... MORE

45th Infantry Division Museum to hold annual Memorial Day Ceremony
May 28, 2021 — The 45th Infantry Division Museum will be hosting its annual Memorial Day Ceremony, Monday, May 31 at 10 a.m... MORE

Oklahoma National Guardsman honored at inaugural Oklahoma Medal of Valor and Oklahoma Purple Heart award ceremony
May 19, 2021 — Governor Kevin Stitt presented the Oklahoma Medal of Valor to Oklahoma Army National Guard Sgt. Pedro Gonzales, III, and the Oklahoma Purple Heart to Tulsa Police Sgt. Craig Johnson, Tulsa Police Officer Aurash Zarkeshan and Oklahoma City Police Officer Zachary Barby during a ceremony in the Blue Room at the Oklahoma State Capitol, May 18... MORE

137th SOW welcomes new commander
May 13, 2021 — The Oklahoma Air National Guard’s 137th Special Operations Wing hosted a change of command ceremony at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base in Oklahoma City earlier this month... MORE

Oklahoma Army National Guard aviation practices for the worst
May 12, 2021 — Fire trucks and ambulances swarmed the Oklahoma Army National Guard’s Aviation Support Facility 2 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, May 12, 2021 - thankfully they were only there for training... MORE

63rd Civil Support Team trains with City of Altus
May 6, 2021 — Members of the Oklahoma National Guard’s 63rd Civil Support Team partnered with first responders and emergency personnel from the City of Altus for a 72-hour field exercise, May 4-6... MORE

Chief details National Guard contributions in a year of trial
May 5, 2021 — ARLINGTON, Va. –Over the past year, National Guard members were called on time and again to help their fellow U.S. citizens. They deployed to operations around the world, National Guard Bureau Chief Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson told the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense yesterday."The year 2020 was unprecedented and historic," Hokanson said... MORE

Video by Sgt. Reece Heck

Uncle vs niece: Two Oklahoma Army National Guard Recruiters Battle To See Who Can Enlist The Most Soldiers

145th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

March 14, 2023 | 2:57

Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Wheeler and his niece, Sgt. Paige Stanphill, both recruiters with the Oklahoma Army National Guard, are battling it out in a friendly competition to see who can enlist the most recruits for this year. (Oklahoma National Guard Video by Sgt. Reece Heck)

CG Information:

Sgt. Paige Stanphill (00:30-00:34)
Tulsa, Oklahoma Recruiter
Niece of Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Wheeler

Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Wheeler (00:20-00:26)
Vinita, Oklahoma Recruiter
Uncle of Sgt. Paige Stanphill