News from the Oklahoma National Guard

Oklahoma National Guard delivers first COVID-19 vaccines
December 15, 2020
Cpl. Danielle O'Connor and Spc. Ryan Tate (right) quickly move boxes containing COVID-19 vaccinations to vehicles the Guard members will use to transport the vaccines to sites across the state, Dec. 15, 2020.

These are the first two boxes of vaccines to be distributed from one of five centralized hubs supporting 11 satellite locations across Oklahoma. The Guardsmen will be using Oklahoma State Department of Health vehicles to transport the vaccines to the satellite locations with an escort from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Anthony Jones)

Fallen National Guardsmen honored at Oklahoma History Center
November 25, 2020
IMAGE: The Oklahoma National Guard Gold Star Tree stands in the 3rd Floor atrium of the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City, Nov. 25, 2020.

The Oklahoma National Guard Gold Star Tree honors the 20 Oklahoma National Guard members who died while serving overseas since 9/11. The tree is decorated with photos and the names of the 19 Army National Guard Soldiers and One Air National Guard Airman who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving our nation. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Anthony Jones)

Oklahoma National Guard to build new museum
November 11, 2020

63rd Civil Support Team Competes for title of Best CST
November 6, 2020
Photo: Staff Sgt. Corey Simmons, decontamination officer with the 63rd Civil Support Team, Oklahoma National Guard, dons a safety suit in preparation to decontaminate the survey team after they have completed their mission in the Boone County Fire Protection District, Columbia, Missouri, Oct. 26, 2020.

The 63rd Civil Support Team conducted a four-day joint training exercise to evaluate their response in supporting civil authorities at a domestic Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High Yield Explosive (CBRNE) incident site. CBRNE agents advise on response measures and assist with appropriate requests for additional support. (Oklahoma Army National Guard Photo by Spc. Caleb Stone)

Oklahoma Air National Guard squadron receives unit of the year award
October 15, 2020
Airmen with the 137th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron (137th SOLRS) and leadership of the 137th Special Operations Wing pose with a Military Unit of the Year award at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base in Oklahoma City, Oct. 13, 2020. The annual award was given to the 137th SOLRS by the Central Oklahoma Gerrity Chapter of the Air Force Association for the unit’s impact on the U.S. Air Force mission as well as their involvement with their base and local community during 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Kasey M. Phipps)

137th SOCES completes Main Gate modifications at WRANGB
October 7, 2020
At dawn, Guardsmen enter Will Rogers Air National Guard Base through the updated main gate in Oklahoma City on Oct. 3, 2020. The gate now includes upgraded anti-terrorism force protection measures as well as improved exterior lighting, which was converted to a more energy efficient LED alternative. The new lights use 75% less energy and last 25 times longer than incandescent lighting. Modifications to the main gate were completed on June 19, 2020. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alex Kaelke)

Oklahoma Army National Guard Aviators elevate their skills
October 7, 2020
Members of a UH-72 "Lakota" crew with the 244th Aviation Regiment, Oklahoma Army National Guard practice dropping water from a Bambi bucket during Operation Lead Bucket, a training event in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Sept. 14-18. Operation Lead Bucket is intended to provide challenging hands-on training focused on improved flying in high altitudes. (Oklahoma Army National Guard photo by Pfc. Emily White)

Oklahoma Guard cybersecurity team wins national competition
October 1, 2020
From left to right with the Oklahoma National Guard defensive cyber operations element, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Tyson Joachims, Capt. Danny Slusarchuck, Sgt. Sean Singley, Staff Sgt. Rick Raper, Sgt. Brandon Dixon, and Tech Sgt. Craig Brown, mission defense team noncommissioned officer in charge with the 137th Special Operations Communications Flight, won the online 2020 NetWars Cyber Shield competition Sept. 18-19, 2020.

One Team, One Fight: Oklahoma National Guard Family Program Office assists after Hurricane Laura
September 16, 2020
As 2020 proves to be a trying period of time with the ongoing pandemic and the unknown, the drive to help one another has yet to waver. This was the case for contractors, state employees and Guardsmen with the Oklahoma National Guard Family Program Office, when they lent a helping hand to their fellow and familiar State of Louisiana after Hurricane Laura wreaked havoc on their coast.

Oklahoma Guard Soldier aids man injured in car rollover
August 24, 2020
Spc. Clinton Fauss, right, a truck driver with 120th Forward Support Battalion, 120th Engineer Battalion, 90th Troop Command, Oklahoma Army National Guard, helped rescue Lee Harkin after his vehicle rolled into a ditch outside Tulsa, Oklahoma, Aug. 12, 2020.

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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