News from the Oklahoma National Guard

Oklahoma National Guard gives back to local communities
December 24, 2020 — Oklahomans helping Oklahomans, for the Oklahoma National Guard it’s more than just a saying – it’s a way of life. That mantra is what leads Guardsmen to serve our state and nation, and this fall it led to Oklahoma National Guard members and their families collecting more than 1,200 packages of new socks and underwear for homeless shelters across the state...

Oklahoma National Guard delivers first COVID-19 vaccines
December 15, 2020 — The Oklahoma National Guard, in cooperation with the Oklahoma State Department of Health, successfully delivered the first COVID-19 vaccines today...

Fallen National Guardsmen honored at Oklahoma History Center
November 25, 2020 — One tree. Twenty photos. Twenty pairs of empty boots. Twenty families who gave everything. The Oklahoma National Guard Gold Star Tree, which honors the 20 Oklahoma National Guard members who died while serving overseas since 9/11, is on display now through Dec. 28 in the 3rd floor atrium of the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City...

Oklahoma National Guard to build new museum
November 11, 2020 — The Oklahoma National Guard has announced plans for the construction of a new Oklahoma National Guard Museum in Oklahoma City...

63rd Civil Support Team Competes for title of Best CST
November 6, 2020 — The Oklahoma National Guard's 63rd Civil Support Team (CST) participated in the inaugural Multi CST Challenge event in the Boone County Fire Protection District, Columbia, Missouri, Oct. 26-29. Unlike traditional training events, teams competed for the title of “Best Civil Support Team” to see who has the most efficient procedures...

Oklahoma Air National Guard squadron receives unit of the year award
October 15, 2020 — WILL ROGERS AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Okla. — The 137th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron (137th SOLRS), Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma City, was named Military Unit of the Year by the Central Oklahoma Gerrity Chapter of the Air Force Association for 2019...

137th SOCES completes Main Gate modifications at WRANGB
October 7, 2020 — Modifications to the Main Gate for Will Rogers Air National Guard Base (WRANGB) in Oklahoma City were recently completed on June 19, 2020, including upgraded anti-terrorism force protection measures that help slow traffic before vehicles reach a pop-up barrier in the ground...

Oklahoma Army National Guard Aviators elevate their skills
October 7, 2020 — Oklahoma Army National Guard Soldiers with the 244th Aviation Regiment filled mountainous skies over Colorado during a five-day training exercise.The exercise, known as Operation Lead Bucket, took place near the Leadville-Lake County Airport, Leadville, Colorado, September 14-18.Operation Lead Bucket is a training exercise which is intended to...

Oklahoma Guard cybersecurity team wins national competition
October 1, 2020 — OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma National Guard cybersecurity team took top honors Sept. 18-19 at the online 2020 NetWars Cyber Shield competition with National Guard and Reserve teams from 22 states.The Oklahoma National Guard cyber team, which competed under the name OKBOOMER, included Airmen and Soldier specialists in network and telecommunications...

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...

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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.