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Silver Flag tests 137th SOW civil engineers readiness
September 28, 2022
— Twelve 137th Special Operations Wing civil engineers joined Airmen from across the total force to participate in Silver Flag, a two-week training exercise for combat support teams, Sept. 12-22, 2022, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida...
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From CE to MST: What a difference a year makes
September 26, 2022
— One year ago, 20 Airmen with the 137th Special Operations Wing deployed in support of Operation Allies Welcome, including civil engineer Maj. Neil Chaves. He and a team of Airmen were responsible for setting up a livable environment for those evacuating from Afghanistan to the U.S. One year later, Chaves has found himself in a similar position as the officer in charge of the 137th SOW Mission Sustainment Team, which is composed of multi-capable Airmen from various career fields who support Agile Combat Employment strategies by setting up and sustaining secure, livable conditions in austere environments...
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Oklahoma Army National Guard welcomes newly commissioned leaders
September 20, 2022
— The Oklahoma Army National Guard welcomed 19 new second lieutenants into its formation during a graduation and commissioning ceremony at the Norman Armed Forces Reserve Center in Norman, Oklahoma, Sept. 18, 2022. Officer candidates from classes 67, 67A, and 67B celebrated with friends and family as they took the oath of commissioned officers alongside their fellow graduates...
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137th SOW develops multi-capable Airmen at Northern Strike 22-2
September 13, 2022
— A group of nearly 50 Oklahoma Air National Guardsmen from the 137th Special Operations Wing (SOW) deployed in support of Northern Strike 22-2 Aug. 6-19, 2022, Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Mich. The focus of Northern Strike 22-2 was the military’s ability to train the warfighter in any environment, and 137th SOW multi-capable Airmen directly contributed to reaching that proof of concept...
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“The Longest Exchange Ever”
September 9, 2022
— Two officers from the German Air Force visited the 137th Special Operations Wing June 6-17, 2022, as part of the Military Reserve Exchange Program, which supports reserve force exchanges between NATO nations. Reservists and Guardsmen from the U.S. visit, as well as host, personnel from a foreign country...
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New STARBASE Oklahoma classroom opens at Fort Sill
August 19, 2022
— STARBASE Oklahoma welcomed teachers from across the state as they celebrated the dedication of their newest classroom. The new STARBASE classroom is located at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and was officially opened on Thursday, August 11, 2022...
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Oklahoma Guard recruiting battalion ranked first in nation for July
August 18, 2022
— The Oklahoma Army National Guard’s Recruiting and Retention Battalion ranked first for all National Guard states in July 2022 for exceeding their recruiting mission set...
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Oklahoma National Guard's 45th Infantry Brigade honors commanders
August 18, 2022
— Members of the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, friends and family gathered to bid farewell to outgoing commander Col. Colby Wyatt, of Cherokee, Oklahoma, and welcome incoming commander Col. Andrew Ballenger, of Sulphur, Oklahoma, during a change of command ceremony at Camp Gruber Training Center, Sunday...
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Special Operations Storytellers
August 15, 2022
— Three members of the 137th Special Operations Wing (SOW) Public Affairs, Oklahoma National Guard, integrated with 352d Special Operations Wing Public Affairs at RAF Mildenhall to provide photo and video support and receive annual training Aug. 1-5, 2022...
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Michigan Airmen, Partners Achieve Milestone During Northern Agility
August 12, 2022
— ALPENA, Mich. – Less than six weeks after conducting the first highway-based A-10 Thunderbolt II Integrated Combat Turns (ICTs), Airmen from the 127th Wing, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, achieved a milestone for the Air Force’s Agile Combat Employment (ACE) doctrine Aug. 8-12, alongside joint and ally partners from the Royal Canadian...
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Oklahoma Guardsmen face-off against drones in survivability exercise
Oklahoma National Guard
June 12, 2025 | 1:34
Soldiers assigned to the 45th Infantry Brigade took part in the first of a series of counter-unmanned aircraft exercises at Camp Gruber Training Center on June 12 and 13. This exercise focused on Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 279th Infantry Regiment, 45th IBCT being forced to avoid, react to, and counter reconnaissance drones and first-person view drones deployed to harass them as they battled opposing force role players.
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