News from the Oklahoma National Guard

Will Roger Air National Guard Base receives first AT-802U trainer aircraft
August 2, 2024 — Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma, welcomed its first AT-802U trainer aircraft on July 29 following test pilot training at Hurlburt Field, Florida...

700th BSB Soldiers train to operate, defend logistics hub
July 24, 2024 — 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...

OKGuard’s Thunderbird Challenge Program empowers Oklahoma youth
July 18, 2024 — The Thunderbird Challenge Program, an initiative of the Oklahoma National Guard, is making a significant impact in the lives of at-risk Oklahoma youth by providing tools and opportunities to change their lives for the better...

Oklahoma ANG F-16s deploy to Polish Air Base for Aviation Detachment Rotation
July 16, 2024 —  Six U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 138th Fighter Wing at Tulsa Air National Guard (ANG) Base, Oklahoma, arrived at Łask Air Base, Poland, today, July 16, 2024.The aircraft arrived in preparation for the next 52nd Operations Group Det 1 Aviation Detachment Rotation beginning July 24.R)...

138th Fighter Wing wins prestigious Disney Award
June 25, 2024 — The 138th Force Support Squadron services flight won the Senior Master Sgt. Kenneth Disney Award for their exemplary nature in food service in the Air National Guard on March 14, 2024...

45th Field Artillery Brigade holds change of command
June 20, 2024 — The Oklahoma Army National Guard’s 45th Field Artillery Brigade held a change of command ceremony at the Mustang Armed Forces Reserve Center in Mustang, Oklahoma, June 15, 2024, signifying the end of Col. Johnnie Dale Moss’ tenure and welcoming Lt. Col. William Kale Rogers as the new commander...

Oklahoma Army National Guard member reaches highest rank for warrant officers
June 17, 2024 — An Oklahoma Army National Guardsman has been promoted to chief warrant officer 5, one of the rarest held positions in the state. Oklahoma City native, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Teneshea Jones who serves at the Oklahoma National Guard’s Joint Force Headquarters in Oklahoma City as a senior human resource warrant officer was promoted to chief warrant officer 5, June 2, 2024...

Oklahoma National Guard’s STARBASE OKC hosts STEM summer camp
June 14, 2024 — The Oklahoma National Guard’s STARBASE Oklahoma City hosted a science, technology, engineering and math summer camp at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, June 10-14, bringing excitement and educational opportunities to the children of Oklahoma National Guard members living in the Oklahoma City area...

Oklahoma National Guard’s 45th Infantry Brigade welcomes new commander
June 14, 2024 — The 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Oklahoma Army National Guard, held a change of command ceremony at Camp Gruber Training Center near Braggs, Oklahoma, June 11, 2024, marking the end of Col. Andrew Ballenger's tenure and welcoming Col. Khalid Hussein as the new commander...

1st Lt. Makya Stell wins NetWars, continues OKGuard legacy of cyber excellence
June 12, 2024 — 1st Lt. Makya Stell, a signal officer with the 205th Signal Company, made history and continued the OKGuard's legacy of cyber excellence while winning the annual NetWars competition at Cyber Shield...

Video by Staff Sgt. Erika Chapa

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Answering the Call: The Oklahoma National Guard's Response to 9/11

Oklahoma National Guard

Sept. 2, 2026 | 3:57

Retired Oklahoma Air National Guard Col. Devin Wooden recalls the events of Sept. 11, 2001, and how the Oklahoma Air National Guard was called upon to support recovery efforts in the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attacks by delivering vital aid and supplies from across America’s heartland to New York. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Erika Chapa)