News from the Oklahoma National Guard

Oklahoma Guardsman uses skills to help community
July 7, 2020 — Oklahoma Army and Air National Guardsmen, like all Guardsmen, serve on two fronts: one at home and one overseas. For many of those Guardsmen, the Guard’s current part in Oklahoma’s whole-of-government response to COVID-19 is their first state activation here at home. Oklahoma Air National Guard Senior Airman Kaleb Peckham, a water and fuels systems maintainer with the 137th Special Operations Civil Engineering Squadron, is one of them. He worked for weeks at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City before transitioning to other needed tasks within the state... MORE

Oklahoma Air National Guard Senior Airman Kaleb Peckham, a water and fuels systems maintainer with the 137th Special Operations Civil Engineering Squadron, poses for a photo at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City, April 24, 2020. He worked for weeks at the Food Bank before transitioning to other needed tasks within Oklahoma during the state's whole-of-government response to COVID-19. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Martin)

Perseverance during trying times turns Liberian into ANG Captain
July 7, 2020 — A journey that began in Liberia as the president of his seventh grade class led to fleeing the country during a civil war and ultimately becoming an officer in the Oklahoma Air National Guard is one of perseverance and determination. This journey is the life of Capt. Robert S. Gaygay, 138th Medical Group preventative health assessment officer in charge, who attributes his success in life to God’s blessing first; followed by his tenacity, humility and positive attitude, which he realizes has been the platform for who he is today. ... MORE

Capt. Robert Gaygay, 138th Medical Group, speaks with Airmen at the Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma, April 23, 2020. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, 25 Airmen from the 138th FW are working with the Tulsa Food Bank to provide support including receiving, packing and transporting food, as well as completing inventory food bank supplies. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Rebecca Imwalle)

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Cyber Shield 2026

Oklahoma National Guard

July 20, 2026 | 3:46

Cyber Shield 2026 is the largest annual Department of Defense cyber training event, consisting of over 1,000 participants from 44 states and territories as well as 23 countries who have gathered to collaborate and strengthen cyber capabilities on a global scale. (Oklahoma National Guard video by Sgt. Haden Tolbert)