News from the Oklahoma National Guard

Brig. Gen. Rick Mutchler Retires After Distinguished Service in the Air National Guard
August 7, 2024
U.S. Army  Maj. Gen. Thomas H. Mancino, adjutant general for Oklahoma, presents U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Rick L. Mutchler, Oklahoma National Guard Chief of Staff-Air, with the Stanley F.H. Newman Award for his exemplary service to the Oklahoma Air National Guard during his retirement ceremony on Aug. 3, 2024, at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma City. During the ceremony, Mancino praised Mutchler for his exemplary career and the profound impact he has had on the Airmen of the Oklahoma Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Caitlin Carnes)

90th Troop Command welcomes new leader, honors former
August 6, 2024
Maj. Gen. Thomas H. Mancino, adjutant general for Oklahoma, passes the brigade colors to the incoming commander of 90th Troop Command, Col. Steven D. Cheadle, at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Lexington, Oklahoma, Aug. 4, 2024. The ceremony signifies the transfer of command from outgoing commander Col. Robert W. Walker, to the incoming commander, Col. Steve D. Cheadle. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Connor McBride)

Committed to service: An Oklahoma Guardman's dedication to giving back
August 2, 2024
Close up of Maj. Christopher Buck's nametape.

Will Roger Air National Guard Base receives first AT-802U trainer aircraft
August 2, 2024
The 137th Special Operations Wing welcomes its first AT-802U trainer aircraft at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma City, July 29, 2024, following test pilot training at Hurlburt Field, Florida. The AT-802U trainer aircraft will be used to train initial cadre in a representative tail wheel aircraft in preparation for the missionized Armed Overwatch (OA-1K) variant. Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall selected WRANGB for the Total Force Integration OA-1K Formal Training Unit. The OA-1K is a low-cost, multirole, rapidly-deployable, small-to-medium size aircraft system to support geographically isolated special operations personnel. The aircraft will perform close air support, precision strike, armed intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance in austere and permissive environments. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Erika Chapa)

700th BSB Soldiers train to operate, defend logistics hub
July 24, 2024
The Oklahoma Army National Guard’s 700th Brigade Support Battalion sets up a brigade support area at Glenwood Training Area in Midwest City, Oklahoma, July 13, 2024. The 700th BSB used their drill weekend to set up the BSA where they trained on their field crafts, including perimeter security, setting up a mobile kitchen trailer, and various warrior tasks. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Haden Tolbert)

OKGuard’s Thunderbird Challenge Program empowers Oklahoma youth
July 18, 2024
Art by a Thunderbird Challenge Program cadet hangs on the wall.

Oklahoma ANG F-16s deploy to Polish Air Base for Aviation Detachment Rotation
July 16, 2024
Six U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 138th Fighter Wing at Tulsa Air National Guard (ANG) Base, Oklahoma, will began operations at Łask Air Base, Poland

138th Fighter Wing wins prestigious Disney Award
June 25, 2024
138th Fighter Wing Services Flight, October 14, 2023, at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla. Services Flight is responsible for planning, preparing, and cooking meals for Airmen. This includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner, ensuring they are nutritious, balanced, and meet Air Force standards. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. C.T. Michael)

45th Field Artillery Brigade holds change of command
June 20, 2024
Maj. Gen. Thomas H. Mancino, adjutant general for Oklahoma, passes the brigade colors to Lt. Col. William Kale Rogers, incoming commander of the 45th Field Artillery Brigade, Oklahoma Army National Guard during a change of command ceremony held at the Mustang Armed Forces Reserve Center in Mustang, Oklahoma on June 15, 2024. The changing of command signifies the transfer of responsibility from outgoing commander Col. Johnnie Dale Moss, to incoming commander Rogers. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Pfc. Brooklyn Clark)

Oklahoma Army National Guard member reaches highest rank for warrant officers
June 17, 2024
Chief Warrant Officer 5 Teneshea Jones, of Oklahoma City, is pinned with her new rank of chief warrant officer 5 during her promotion ceremony in Oklahoma City, June 2, making her the first African American female to achieve the rank. Jones currently serves as the senior human resource warrant officer in the Oklahoma Army National Guard’s Joint Force Headquarters. Less than one percent of warrant officers achieve the rank of chief warrant officer five, making it one of the rarest ranks to attain within the OKARNG. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Spc. Anthony Ackah-Mensah)

Video by Sgt. Haden Tolbert
OK Guard, Air Force units conduct joint MEDEVAC training at Tinker AFB
Oklahoma National Guard
Jan. 28, 2025 | 1:30
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 stabilization, MEDEVAC calls, and loading procedures while coordinating closely with the OKNG pilots conducting helicopter insertions in austere environments. These types of joint training operations are essential for ensuring cohesive procedures between multiple branches in real-world combat scenarios.

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Col. Abby Ruscetta
72nd Air Base Wing Commander, Tinker Air Force Base
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