News from the Oklahoma National Guard

“Brothers” in Arms: Serving at the Capitol
January 19, 2021 — Two Oklahoma Army National Guard Citizen-Soldiers are serving together in our Nation’s Capitol as both figurative and literal “brothers in arms.” Sgt. Kade Silvers and Sgt. Corbin Silvers, both from Enid, Oklahoma, are brothers who have taken time away from their civilian employers to serve with the Oklahoma Army National Guard’s 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and help preserve the integrity of the 59th Presidential Inauguration... MORE

More National Guard troops head to DC for inaugural support
January 14, 2021 — WASHINGTON – National Guard troops from Wisconsin, Nebraska, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Maine are heading to the nation's capital to support law enforcement through the presidential inauguration next week, joining fellow Guard members from more than a dozen other states.As of Jan. 14, there were about 7,000 National Guard members on the ground in the... MORE

Oklahoma National Guard to support 59th Presidential Inauguration
January 13, 2021 — The Oklahoma National Guard has announced they will be sending approximately 400 Oklahoma National Guard Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen to our nation’s capital to support the 59th presidential inauguration... MORE

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... MORE

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... MORE

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... MORE

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... MORE

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... MORE

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... MORE

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... MORE

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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.