News from the Oklahoma National Guard

Oklahoma Guardsman uses skills to help community
July 7, 2020 — Oklahoma Army and Air National Guardsmen, like all Guardsmen, serve on two fronts: one at home and one overseas. For many of those Guardsmen, the Guard’s current part in Oklahoma’s whole-of-government response to COVID-19 is their first state activation here at home. Oklahoma Air National Guard Senior Airman Kaleb Peckham, a water and fuels systems maintainer with the 137th Special Operations Civil Engineering Squadron, is one of them. He worked for weeks at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City before transitioning to other needed tasks within the state... MORE

Perseverance during trying times turns Liberian into ANG Captain
July 7, 2020 — A journey that began in Liberia as the president of his seventh grade class led to fleeing the country during a civil war and ultimately becoming an officer in the Oklahoma Air National Guard is one of perseverance and determination. This journey is the life of Capt. Robert S. Gaygay, 138th Medical Group preventative health assessment officer in charge, who attributes his success in life to God’s blessing first; followed by his tenacity, humility and positive attitude, which he realizes has been the platform for who he is today. ... 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