News from the Oklahoma National Guard

Oklahoma National Guard assists with COVID-19 vaccinations
March 17, 2021 — The Oklahoma National Guard, alongside the Oklahoma State Department of Health, continues their mission to support Oklahoma’s whole-of-government response to COVID-19 with vaccine support. As the response to COVID-19 progresses, the Oklahoma National Guard’s mission and focus changes to better serve the community... MORE

Guardsman awarded Oklahoma Star of Valor for saving neighbor
March 5, 2021 — An Oklahoma Army National Guard Soldier was awarded the Oklahoma Star of Valor March 4 for his heroic actions in saving his neighbor's life. The state's second-highest military award was presented to Sgt. Pedro Gonzales III for stepping between his neighbor and a man who was attacking her with a knife in September... MORE

African American Guardsman makes history, paves the way for minority inclusion
February 25, 2021 — At 42 years old, 2nd Lt. Bennie Brown, Jr., 120th Engineer Battalion personnel officer, has had an accomplished military career spanning 24 years. He has held four different military occupations, deployed to Afghanistan and became one of the top National Guard recruiters for minorities in Oklahoma. However, this was just the beginning of his career... MORE

Oklahoma National Guard partnered with OHP to assist motorists in winter weather
February 16, 2021 — The Oklahoma Army National Guard, in partnership with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, responded to severe weather conditions in Stranded Motorist Assistance Recovery Teams made up of nearly 90 Soldiers... MORE

Oklahoma National Guard partnering with OHP to assist motorists in winter weather
February 12, 2021 — At the request of the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, the Oklahoma National Guard is activating nearly 90 National Guard members and pre-positioning them at locations across Oklahoma in advance of a severe winter storm expected to impact the state early next week... MORE

Oklahoma National Guardsman donates stimulus check to local business
February 3, 2021 — Capt. Jeffrey Morefield, commander of A Battery, 1st Battalion, 158th Field Artillery Regiment, Oklahoma National Guard, deployed with his unit in support of Operation Spartan Shield in December 2019. While he was away, he watched from a secure location in the Middle East as COVID-19 spread around the world... MORE

Camp Gruber to conduct prescribed burns
February 3, 2021 — The Oklahoma National Guard’s Camp Gruber Training Center has announced their intention to initiate prescribed (controlled) burns this spring and summer... MORE

Oklahoma National Guard celebrates African American History Month
February 1, 2021 — National African American History Month in February celebrates the contributions that African Americans have made to American history in their struggles for freedom and equality and deepens our understanding of our Nation's history.This year, the U.S. Department of Defense is commemorating the 75th Anniversary of World War II by recognizing the... MORE

45th Infantry Brigade Thunderbirds at the Capitol
January 21, 2021 — When our nation called for Guardsmen to defend the U.S. Capitol, nearly 400 Soldiers from the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team thunderbirds answered the call and rapidly mobilized, arriving in Washington on Sunday, January 17, 2021... MORE

Air National Guard: Defending America on the Capitol Grounds
January 20, 2021 — Airmen from the Oklahoma Air National Guard joined their Oklahoma Army National Guard counterparts to form a joint task force to provide on-the-ground support in Washington D.C. for the 59th Presidential Inauguration... MORE

Video by Leanna Maschino

Local business receives 2021 SECDEF Employer Support Freedom Award

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Sept. 21, 2021 | 0:45

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve presented Cameron Glass with the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award to recognize their unwavering support for Oklahoma National Guard and Reserve employees at the Broken Arrow Armed Force Reserve Center, Sept. 21, 2021.