News from the Oklahoma National Guard

Fallen Guardsmen Honored at Governor’s Mansion
December 9, 2022 — When you think of decorated trees, most think of the Christmas season. For Gold Star Trees, they carry more significance than just the spirit of the holidays—they carry the spirit of our Fallen... MORE

45th Field Artillery Brigade unit begins deployment
December 6, 2022 — Families and friends joined together to support more than 100 deploying Soldiers assigned to Headquarters Battery, 45th Field Artillery Brigade, during a departure ceremony held in Mustang, Oklahoma, Saturday... MORE

An Oklahoma Army National Guard Soldier hugs a family member at the deployment ceremony for Headquarters Battery, 45th Field Artillery Brigade in Mustang, Oklahoma, Dec. 3, 2022. The Soldiers are deploying to the US Central Command area of responsibility, providing headquarters operations to plan and execute supporting fires. (Oklahoma National Guard photos by Spc. Danielle Rayon)

Oklahoma Guard, Azerbaijan Celebrate 20-year Partnership
December 2, 2022 — OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma National Guard leaders and an Azerbaijan delegation gathered at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their partnership under the State Partnership Program.“Over the last 20 years, Oklahoma has been proud and remains proud to serve next to you and work with you (Azerbaijan),” said Brig. Gen... MORE

Col. Gen. Karim Valiyeva, first deputy minister of defense and chief of the general staff of the Azerbaijan Army, presents a gift to Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art Nov. 30, 2022. Oklahoma National Guard leaders and a delegation from Azerbaijan met to celebrate their 20-year partnership under the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program.

137th SOW hosts delegation from Azerbaijan during SPP visit
December 2, 2022 — The 137th Special Operations Wing hosted a State Partnership Program visit for members from the Azerbaijan Army and Embassy of Azerbaijan, Washington, D.C., to introduce them to the many capabilities of the 137th SOW as a global force provider. This is the fifth time the wing has participated in SPP visits in 2022, helping to improve both militaries and relationships through cooperative training and knowledge exchanges... MORE

airmen treat a simulated patient on a gurney

Oklahoma National Guard Promotes Newest CW5
November 22, 2022 — Family, friends and fellow service members gathered to celebrate the Oklahoma Army National Guard’s newest Chief Warrant Officer 5, the highest warrant officer rank one can achieve. Chief Warrant Officer 5 Dustin McNeely, an aviator with Company C, 2nd Battalion, 245th Aviation Regiment, 90th Troop Command, was pinned Thursday in Oklahoma City by his wife, Chasity, and their two daughters, Vivian and Elsie... MORE

Dustin McNeely, an Army aviator with Company C, 2nd Battalion, 245th Aviation Regiment, 90th Troop Command, is pinned as a Chief Warrant Officer 5 during his promotion ceremony held in Oklahoma City, Nov. 17, 2022. McNeely's wife Chasity and daughters Vivian and Elise pinned his new rank during the ceremony. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Mireille Merilice-Roberts)

OKNG special operations wing supports first ever Red Dragon live-fire
November 10, 2022 — Airmen from the 137th Special Operations Wing, Oklahoma Air National Guard supported the US Air Force Special Operations Command's first live-fire demonstration of Rapid Dragon, a long-range palletized munitions system, in the U.S. European Command theater over Andøya Space Defense Range, Norway, Nov. 9, 2022... MORE

Members of the 137th Mission Sustainment Team look over a map as they conduct a site survey during ATREUS 22-4 at Andøya Space Defense Range, Norway, Nov. 8, 2022. This was the first time the multi-capable Airmen conducted their mission in a setting realistic to the austere environments they will encounter while supporting global SOF operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)

Specialized Oklahoma National Guard unit hosts fentanyl training
November 4, 2022 — The Oklahoma National Guard's 63rd Civil Support Team partnered with FBI, DEA agents to host fentanyl training for local law enforcement agencies in October. ... MORE

Over the last 10 years the Center of Disease Control and Prevention has noticed an increase of opioid and Fentanyl overdose deaths in the United States per year from approximately 2,600 to more than 75,000.

With the Fentanyl threat entering Oklahoma’s borders, the Oklahoma National Guard’s 63rd Civil Support Team and the Oklahoma City Police Department arranged specialized training in October at the Oklahoma City Police and Fire Training Center in Oklahoma City in order to learn from subject matter experts with both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Drug Enforcement Administration, as well as share knowledge and discuss how to best combat the drug. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Spc. Haden Tolbert)

137 SOLRS supports passenger, cargo movement in total force operation
October 31, 2022 — In a total force partnership, the 137th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron and five members of the 321st Contingency Readiness Squadron partnered to conduct passenger and cargo movement, working with Joint Base Charleston active and Reserve aircrew to load a C-17 Globemaster III... MORE

a C-17 Globemaster III is refueled on an airfield while receiving cargo

Medal of Honor recipient, former Oklahoma National Guard member returns home
October 28, 2022 — Master Sgt. Earl Plumlee, a Medal of Honor recipient and US Army Special Forces Soldier who started his career with the Oklahoma Army National Guard, returned to Oklahoma for the first time since being presented our nation's highest honor. ... MORE

Master Sgt. Earl Plumlee, a Medal of Honor recipient, speaks with Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt about his Oklahoma roots and military experience during a visit to Manuel Perez Park in Oklahoma City, Oct. 19, 2022. Plumlee, a native Oklahoman, toured his home state Oct. 18-22. During his visit he met with Holt at Manuel Perez Park, a park honoring Manuel Perez Jr., a Medal of Honor recipient from Oklahoma City, and other Oklahomans who have received our nation's highest military honor. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Anthony Jones)

Oklahoma National Guard hosts cyber security exchange with Azerbaijan military officers
October 17, 2022 — As global challenges evolve, strategists are turning their attention to cyberspace and developing the tactics, techniques and procedures to safeguard our tomorrows, today. That focus on cyber security served as the backdrop of the latest Oklahoma National Guard – Azerbaijan military knowledge exchange where the Oklahoma National Guard hosted three cyber security officers from the Azerbaijan army in late September... MORE

Cyber security officers from the Azerbaijan army listen to a presentation by an Oklahoma Air National Guard member during a cyber security knowledge exchange hosted by the Oklahoma National Guard at the Will Rogers Air National Guard Base in Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma National Guard hosted a multi-day exchange focused on building cooperation between the two partners. (Photo provided by Lt. Col. Sharon McCarty)

Video by Sgt. Haden Tolbert

Citizen-Soldiers train to operate, defend logistics hub

Oklahoma National Guard

July 13, 2024 | 1:29

Oklahoma Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 700th Brigade Support Battalion, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, took part in a field exercise at Glenwood Training Area where the logistics Soldiers trained on multiple Soldier skills, July 13-14, 2024.

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Maj. Brett Campbell, Executive Officer, 700th Brigade Support Battalion
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