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OKGuard, SWOSU, Weatherford sign agreements fostering greater cooperation
March 14, 2025
— Leadership with the Oklahoma National Guard, the city of Weatherford and Southwestern Oklahoma State University sign new agreements, building on years of shared commitment. Maj. Gen. Thomas H. Mancino, adjutant general for Oklahoma, signed a memorandum of agreement with SWOSU president, Dr. Diana Lovell, and a memorandum of understanding with Weatherford Mayor Mike Brown, laying the foundation for continued partnership...
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SWOSU GOLD Soldiers and student honored for saving fellow student’s life
March 14, 2025
— Four Southwestern Oklahoma State University Guard Officer Leadership Development (GOLD) program officer candidates and one student lifeguard were honored on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, for their heroic actions in saving a fellow GOLD candidate during training on Jan. 28, 2025, in Weatherford, Oklahoma...
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Oklahoma Army National Guard enhances artillery readiness with live-fire, air insertion training
March 12, 2025
— Oklahoma Army National Guard Soldiers demonstrated their ability to rapidly mass troops and equipment during live-fire artillery training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma on March 7-9...
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OKGuard mechanics compete for annual Mechanic of the Year
March 5, 2025
— OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Army National Guardsmen gathered to compete for the title of Mechanic of the Year at the Combined Support Maintenance Shop in Norman, Oklahoma, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 and Feb. 26-27, 2025...
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OKGuard flight crew supports Air Force paradrop training
February 21, 2025
— An Oklahoma National Guard flight crew out of the Army Aviation Support Facility #2 in Tulsa, Oklahoma assisted in a joint training paradrop event out of Ft. Chaffee, Arkansas, Jan. 22, 2025. The six members of the flight crew carried Air Commandos from the Air Force Special Operations Command to altitude in a UH-60 Black Hawk, where they conducted...
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OKGuard Leader Retires after over 30 years of service
February 7, 2025
— Friends, family and fellow Guardsmen gathered at the Norman Armed Forces Reserve Center to celebrate a retirement ceremony for Col. Shane Riley, former director of Unmanned Aerial Systems and Launched Effects Program for the Oklahoma Army National Guard, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025...
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OKGuard, Air Force conduct joint MEDEVAC training at Tinker AFB
February 5, 2025
— Airmen from the 72nd Air Base Wing, Tinker Air Force Base, teamed up with Oklahoma Army National Guard Soldiers from Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 169th Aviation Regiment, 90thTroop Command for a joint medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) training exercise at the Glenwood Training Area, Jan. 28, 2025.During the exercise, combat medics practiced patient...
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Heavy maintenance operations keep OKGuard Black Hawks mission-ready
February 4, 2025
— The Black Hawk mechanic’s function is essential to maintaining the performance and safety standards of the aircraft, and includes performing inspections and replacing faulty parts. Their job is an integral part of successfully carrying out missions such as disaster relief and counter-drug operations...
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Oklahoma Military Department announces launch of Sooner Job ChalleNGe
February 4, 2025
— The Oklahoma Military Department’s Sooner Job ChalleNGe program is officially underway as students begin classes. The Sooner Job ChalleNGe Program is an optional next step for graduates of the Thunderbird Challenge Program where graduates will have the opportunity to further their success through career readiness and vocational training at Metro Technology Center in Oklahoma City...
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OKGuard looks back on 2025 Presidential Inauguration
February 4, 2025
— Approximately 100 Oklahoma Army National Guard Citizen-Soldiers joined 8,000 National Guard service members from approximately 40 states and territories to support the 60th Presidential Inauguration...
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Oklahoma National Guard, OK-TF1 and special operations partner for helocast training
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July 23, 2025 | 1:16
Oklahoma Army National Guardsmen with 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, partnered with Oklahoma Task Force 1 and members of the U.S. Air Force’s 9th Air Support Operations Squadron from Fort Hood, Texas, to conduct helocast training at Camp Gruber Training Center, July 23, 2025. The joint training event, part of helocast certification requirements, utilized a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to execute water insertion techniques critical for rapid infiltration operations.
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