News from the Oklahoma National Guard

CW5 Murphy retires after nearly 40 years
April 1, 2025 — Family, friends and fellow Oklahoma National Guard members gathered at the Norman Armed Forces Reserve Center in Norman, Oklahoma to celebrate a retirement ceremony for Chief Warrant Officer 5 Melvin J. Murphy, Mar. 20, 2025...

90th Troop Command welcomes new senior enlisted leader
March 18, 2025 — Soldiers assigned to 90th Troop Command, Oklahoma Army National Guard welcomed Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Solis as the brigade's new senior enlisted leader, and honored outgoing command sergeant major, Command Sgt. Maj. Railyn Silva, during a ceremony at Camp Gruber Training Center, March 1, 2025.Silva served as the brigade's senior enlisted...

OKGuard, SWOSU, Weatherford sign agreements fostering greater cooperation
March 14, 2025 — Leadership with the Oklahoma National Guard, the city of Weatherford and Southwestern Oklahoma State University sign new agreements, building on years of shared commitment. Maj. Gen. Thomas H. Mancino, adjutant general for Oklahoma, signed a memorandum of agreement with SWOSU president, Dr. Diana Lovell, and a memorandum of understanding with Weatherford Mayor Mike Brown, laying the foundation for continued partnership...

SWOSU GOLD Soldiers and student honored for saving fellow student’s life
March 14, 2025 — Four Southwestern Oklahoma State University Guard Officer Leadership Development (GOLD) program officer candidates and one student lifeguard were honored on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, for their heroic actions in saving a fellow GOLD candidate during training on Jan. 28, 2025, in Weatherford, Oklahoma...

Oklahoma Army National Guard enhances artillery readiness with live-fire, air insertion training
March 12, 2025 — Oklahoma Army National Guard Soldiers demonstrated their ability to rapidly mass troops and equipment during live-fire artillery training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma on March 7-9...

OKGuard mechanics compete for annual Mechanic of the Year
March 5, 2025 — OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Army National Guardsmen gathered to compete for the title of Mechanic of the Year at the Combined Support Maintenance Shop in Norman, Oklahoma, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 and Feb. 26-27, 2025...

OKGuard flight crew supports Air Force paradrop training
February 21, 2025 — An Oklahoma National Guard flight crew out of the Army Aviation Support Facility #2 in Tulsa, Oklahoma assisted in a joint training paradrop event out of Ft. Chaffee, Arkansas, Jan. 22, 2025. The six members of the flight crew carried Air Commandos from the Air Force Special Operations Command to altitude in a UH-60 Black Hawk, where they conducted...

OKGuard Leader Retires after over 30 years of service
February 7, 2025 — Friends, family and fellow Guardsmen gathered at the Norman Armed Forces Reserve Center to celebrate a retirement ceremony for Col. Shane Riley, former director of Unmanned Aerial Systems and Launched Effects Program for the Oklahoma Army National Guard, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025...

OKGuard, Air Force conduct joint MEDEVAC training at Tinker AFB
February 5, 2025 — 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...

Heavy maintenance operations keep OKGuard Black Hawks mission-ready
February 4, 2025 — The Black Hawk mechanic’s function is essential to maintaining the performance and safety standards of the aircraft, and includes performing inspections and replacing faulty parts. Their job is an integral part of successfully carrying out missions such as disaster relief and counter-drug operations...

Video by Staff Sgt. Erika Chapa

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Answering the Call: The Oklahoma National Guard's Response to 9/11

Oklahoma National Guard

Sept. 2, 2026 | 3:57

Retired Oklahoma Air National Guard Col. Devin Wooden recalls the events of Sept. 11, 2001, and how the Oklahoma Air National Guard was called upon to support recovery efforts in the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attacks by delivering vital aid and supplies from across America’s heartland to New York. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Erika Chapa)