News from the Oklahoma National Guard

Statement on COVID vaccination policy
November 13, 2021 — The Oklahoma National Guard released a statement today concerning their policy on COVID vaccination mandates for the Soldiers and Airmen in their formations. At the direction of Governor Kevin Stitt, Brig. Gen. Thomas H. Mancino, the adjutant general for Oklahoma, issued updated COVID-19 vaccine policy for the Oklahoma National Guard... MORE

Governor Stitt Names New Adjutant General for Oklahoma
November 10, 2021 — Governor Kevin Stitt today named Brig. Gen. Thomas H. Mancino as The Adjutant General for Oklahoma and commander of the Oklahoma Army and Air National Guard... MORE

Official portrait of Brig. Gen. Tommy Mancino.

TF Liberty ground transportation crew is pulling their weight
October 28, 2021 — Members of Task Force Liberty Ground Transportation work daily to transport passengers and cargo around Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, in support of Operation Allies Welcome... MORE

Airmen posing for group photo in front of vehicles and heavy equipment

Oklahoma National Guard honors fallen WWII Citizen-Soldiers
October 27, 2021 — Members of the Oklahoma National Guard recently traveled to Epinal, France to learn about the history of the 45th Infantry Division in World War II and to honor the Citizen-Soldiers who gave their lives to liberate Epinal from Nazi occupation more than 70 years ago... MORE

Maj. Gen. Michael Thompson, adjutant general for Oklahoma, poses with members of the Oklahoma Army National Guard around a newly dedicated memorial in Epinal, France honoring the members of the 45th Infantry Division who gave their lives while liberating France in World War II. (Photo provided by Mrs. Debbie Thompson)

Broken Arrow business receives 2021 SECDEF Employer Support Freedom Award
September 23, 2021 — Good leaders recognize others. Great leaders appreciate them. This was the case for a local company’s exceptional service to those who serve in uniform. Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve presented Cameron Glass Inc. with the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award to recognize their unwavering support for Oklahoma National Guard and Reserve employees at the Broken Arrow Armed Forces Reserve Center, Sept. 21, 2021... MORE

Jim Cameron (left), owner of Cameron Glass, and Chris Ashworth, employee of Cameron Glass and also an Oklahoma National Guardsmen, pose with the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award after an award ceremony at the Broken Arrow Armed Force Reserve Center, Sept. 21, 2021. Ashworth nominated Cameron Glass for their exceptional support and accommodations for Oklahoma Guardsmen and their families. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st. Class Mireille Merilice-Roberts)

Oklahoma National Guard Airman donates breast milk to Louisiana baby in need
September 20, 2021 — When nearly 500 Oklahoma Air and Army National Guardsmen answered the call to provide emergency relief to individuals impacted by Hurricane Ida, one Airman saw this as an opportunity to give back despite still breastfeeding. Oklahoma Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Macey Winegarner, a Mustang, Oklahoma resident and air transportation non-commission officer with the 137th Special Operations Wing, heard about the disaster relief mission and felt compelled to volunteer and serve. ... MORE

Oklahoma Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Macey Winegarner, an air transportation non-commissioned officer with the 137th Special Operations Wing, holds her six month old in Mustang, Oklahoma, Sept. 13, 2021. Winegarner donated 120oz of breast milk during Hurricane Ida to a mother in need. (Oklahoma National Guard Photo By Sgt. 1st Class Mireille Merilice-Roberts)

Oklahoma National Guard completes Hurricane Ida relief mission
September 16, 2021 — Following the devastation to Southern Louisiana brought by Hurricane Ida, nearly 500 Oklahoma Army and Air National Guard members volunteered to give up their Labor Day weekends in order to come to the aid of their Louisiana neighbors. Over the course of two and a half weeks, Task Force Oklahoma provided much-needed food, water, ice and other supplies to more than 77,000 families at more than 30 points of distribution sites across 14 parishes... MORE

Oklahoma National Guardsmen Spc. Michael West, left, and Spc. Gage Stone, right, truck drivers with Alpha Company, 120th Engineer Battalion, 90th Troop Command, give supplies to a resident of a neighborhood in LaPlace, Louisiana, Sept. 7, 2021. Oklahoma National Guardsmen drove throughout neighborhoods to distribute supplies directly to Louisiana residents, allowing for essential aid to reach the local populace quickly. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alex Kaelke)

Oklahoma National Guard Okmulgee Readiness Center completes remodel
September 14, 2021 — The Oklahoma Army National Guard held a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the reopening of the newly renovated Readiness Center in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, Sept. 7. The more than 24 thousand square foot building, home to the Oklahoma Army National Guard's 777th Aviation Support Battalion, closed in June of 2020 to undergo $6.3 million in renovations... MORE

The Oklahoma Army National Guard held a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the reopening of the newly renovated Readiness Center in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021.

The more than 24 thousand square foot building, home to 777th Aviation Support Battalion, 345th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 90th Troop Command, closed in June 2020 to undergo $6.3 million in renovations. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Leanna Maschino)

Oklahoma National Guardsmen distribute food, water to Louisiana neighborhoods after Hurricane Ida
September 14, 2021 — With the Hurricane Ida relief effort well underway, Oklahoma National Guardsmen travel throughout neighborhoods in southern Louisiana to distribute food, water, and ice to residents, Sept. 7, 2021. Virtually all residents of LaPlace, Louisiana have some extent of damage to their properties. The destructive impact of hurricanes like Ida may never be completely understood by many Oklahomans, but Oklahoma National Guardsmen are doing their best to lessen the devastating blow by delivering goods in neighborhoods using light military tactical vehicles... MORE

Oklahoma National Guard distributes supplies to Louisiana Citizens
September 14, 2021 — Oklahoma Army and Air National Guardsmen volunteered to help the residents of Louisiana by dispersing food and other supplies, choosing to serve when it matters most, Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021. “It’s pretty nice being out here,” said Pfc. Christian Gonzalez, member of Delta Company, 545th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. “My dad was out here with Hurricane Katrina 16 years ago, and here I am 16 years later helping out as well. It’s a pretty good deal to be out here, helping the people in the state of Louisiana.”... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Charles Spalding (left), a platoon sergeant with the 3120th Engineer Company, and Spc. Terrelle Bowens (right), a signal support systems specialist with the 205th Signal Company, both members of the Oklahoma Army National Guard, distribute supplies to citizens at a point of distribution site in Reserve, Louisiana, Sept. 5, 2021. The Oklahoma National Guard is operating 13 PODs across seven parishes that supply local families with tarps, meals ready to eat, ice and water as part of Hurricane Ida relief efforts. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alex Kaelke)

Video by 1st Sgt. Mireille Merilice

U.S. Soldiers, Partners and Allies Forge Ahead

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U.S. Soldiers, partners and allies forge ahead for progress during Saber Junction, a training exercise held at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Sept. 9, 2024. Saber Junction 2024 is a multinational airborne exercise led by the U.S. Army in Europe, showcasing the abilities of 173rd Airborne Brigade to swiftly deploy across Europe alongside our allies and partners, underscoring the commitment to readiness, interoperability and collective defense to maintain regional stability and security. (Oklahoma National Guard video by 1st. Sgt. Mireille Merilice-Roberts)