News from the Oklahoma National Guard

Adjutant General's message: Dec. 9, 2021
December 9, 2021 — Oklahoma Guard Family, I owe you an update on the latest news concerning the DoD COVID-19 vaccine mandate, specifically the new guidance from the Secretary of the Air Force. First let me stress again, that as the Governor has repeatedly said, this is an issue of personal responsibility:Personal responsibility necessitates you educate yourself,...

137th SOW hosts CANSOFCOM aircrew for MC-12W training
December 8, 2021 — Members of the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) participated in the first-ever Manned Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Fundamentals Course held by the 137th Special Operations Group (SOG), Aug. 2-Oct. 25, 2021, at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma City...

Lt. Col. Casey Reed promoted to colonel
December 7, 2021 — Friends, family and fellow Guardsmen gathered to celebrate Lt. Col. Casey Reed, operations officer with the Oklahoma National Guard Joint Force Headquarters, who promoted to the rank of colonel in a ceremony held at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, Dec. 4, 2021...

Oklahoma Air National Guard pilot receives Distinguished Flying Cross
December 7, 2021 — The Oklahoma Air National Guard held a ceremony Sunday, December 5th, celebrating the heroic airborne acts of Lt. Col. Michael Coloney during a Taliban attack on U.S. and Afghan Special Forces in Afghanistan on April 30, 2018. ...

Oklahoma Guardsman donates kidney to retiree, friend
November 23, 2021 — A little over a year ago, Capt. Christopher Buck, a member of the Oklahoma Army National Guard, had a life-changing decision in front of him; a decision that would save his friend's life...

137 SOW exercises Mission Sustainment Teams, develops multi-capable Airmen for tomorrow’s fight
November 18, 2021 — Fifty-five Airmen from five squadrons began Mission Sustainment Team (MST) training, which will create multi-capable Airmen ready to sustain livable conditions in deployed environments Nov. 5-7, 2021, in Oklahoma City...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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U.S., Brunei forces build readiness, trust during Pahlawan Warrior 26

Oklahoma National Guard

Aug. 20, 2026 | 3:54

U.S. Army Soldiers with the Oklahoma National Guard partnered alongside Royal Brunei Land Forces personnels to sharpen their skills during Exercise Pahlawan Warrior 26, Aug. 11-21, 2026, building readiness through stronger relationships, shared tactics, and jungle training. Pahlawan Warrior 26 brought approximately 130 U.S. personnel to Brunei Darussalam for the biennial U.S. Army Pacific and Royal Brunei Land Forces exercise under Operation PATHWAYS. Led by 1st Squadron, 180th Cavalry Regiment, Oklahoma National Guard, U.S. participants trained alongside RBLF in tactical operations and subject-matter expert exchanges spanning cyber defense, medical operations and public affairs.