News from the Oklahoma National Guard

Oklahoma National Guard breaks ground on trench warfare lane
June 5, 2024
Leaders from the Oklahoma National Guard break ground on the Oklahoma National Guard’s new one-way attack trench warfare lane at Camp Gruber Training Center, Oklahoma on June 2, 2024. After reviewing how the war in Ukraine has developed over the last two years, Oklahoma National Guard leadership elected to construct a trench warfare lane to ensure its Citizen-Soldiers are ready to face large-scale combat operations against near-peer enemies like Russia and China. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Conner McBride)

Oklahoma Guardsman named US National Guard Region V NCO of the Year
May 29, 2024
Staff Sgt. Brock WIlson, an Oklahoma City resident and Oklahoma Army National Guard member is recognized as the US National Guard Region V Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Gauret Stearns)

Oklahoma National Guard breaks ground on new museum
May 16, 2024
(Left to right) Chris Benge, president, Oklahoma National Guard Museum Foundation, Denise Neil, executive director, Oklahoma National Guard Museum, Rep. Judd Storm, Maj. Gen. Thomas H. Mancino, the adjutant general for Oklahoma, Sen. Brenda Stanley, Rep. John Talley, and Sen. Julia Kirt break ground during a ceremony to commence the construction of the Oklahoma National Guard Museum in Oklahoma City, May 16, 2024. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by 1st Sgt. Mireille Merilice-Roberts)

Oklahoma National Guard holds annual Wellness Day event
May 15, 2024
Capt. Essence Campbell, human relations/equal opportunity officer, participates in the “Social Wellness: Mentorship” breakout session during a Wellness Day event at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Norman, Oklahoma, May 7, 2024. Planned annually during mental health awareness month, the Wellness Day aims to educate and equip Soldiers and community partners with tools to promote holistic health and readiness for its service members.  (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Cpl. Danielle Rayon)

Oklahoma National Guard assists in Sulphur tornado relief
May 13, 2024
Sgt. Andrew Serna, a Dallas, Texas resident serving with Delta Company, 700th Brigade Support Battalion, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Oklahoma Army National Guard, operates a forklift during tornado recovery efforts at the Murray County Expo Center in Sulphur, Oklahoma, May 9, 2024. Serna is one of the Oklahoma National Guard members activated to assist in warehouse operations supporting the emergency relief effort after an EF3 tornado devastated Sulphur on April 27. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Haden Tolbert)

Oklahoma Guard recruiting battalion hosts fitness challenge for local CTE schools
May 13, 2024

45th FAB conducts inaugural Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Ruck March
May 13, 2024
Oklahoma Army National Guardsmen march during the 45th Field Artillery Brigade’s inaugural suicide prevention ruck march held at Wild Horse Park in Mustang, Oklahoma, May 5, 2024. The 45th FAB hosted the ruck march to raise awareness about suicide prevention and the resources available to Guardsmen, veterans and the local community. (Oklahoma Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Elliot Kim)

Oklahoma Guard transportation unit awarded Meritorious Unit Commendation
May 8, 2024
Master Sgt. Robert Yates, first sergeant of the 1245th Transportation Company, 345th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 90th Troop Command, Oklahoma Army National Guard during the company’s 2018-2019 deployment, attaches a Meritorious Unit Commendation ribbon to the company’s guidon during a ceremony at the Ada Readiness Center, Ada, Oklahoma, May 4, 2024. The unit was awarded the commendation in recognition of their accomplishments during their 2018-2019 deployment to Kuwait in support of Operation Spartan Shield and Operation Inherent Resolve. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Cpl. Danielle Rayon)

Oklahoma National Guardsmen face new adversary as they compete for the state's Best Warrior
May 8, 2024
A unmanned aircraft systems operator pilots a UAS over the 2024 Oklahoma Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition at Camp Gruber Training Center, April 26, 2024.  This year's competition saw UAS from the OKARNG's counter-UAS school integrated into the Best Warrior Competition for the first time. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Anthony Jones)

Oklahoma National Guard hosts inaugural Culinary Excellence Challenge
May 3, 2024
An Oklahoma Army National Guard cook and culinary specialist serves food to a Guardsman during the inaugural OKARNG Culinary Excellence Challenge at Camp Gruber Training Center, April 27, 2024. The OKARNG hosted its inaugural state-level culinary competition to bring Soldiers together to demonstrate their proficiency in a variety of culinary tasks and drills, fostering a culture of esprit de corps, resiliency, and personal growth for OKARNG Culinary Specialists. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Elliott Kim)

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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