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News from the Oklahoma National Guard

NEWS | May 30, 2023

OKGuard Recruiting to offer ASVAB prep courses

The Oklahoma Army National Guard will be offering Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery preparation courses led by education professionals.

The two-day courses will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, with lunch breaks from noon to 1 p.m. To reserve your spot today, talk to your local recruiter.

Course information:

June 1-7
Fort Sill Armed Forces Reserve Center
3955 Cannoneer BLVD Lawton, Oklahoma 73503
Thursday, June 1: Day 1
Friday, June 2: Day 2

Sunday, June 4: Day 1
Monday, June 5: Day 2

Tuesday, June 6: Day 1
Wednesday, June 7: Day 2

June 8-14
Norman Armed Forces Reserve Center
4000 Thunderbird Street, Norman, Oklahoma 73069

Thursday, June 8: Day 1
Friday, June 9: Day 2

Sunday, June 11: Day 1
Monday, June 12: Day 2

Tuesday, June 13: Day 1
Wednesday, June 14: Day 2

June 18-23
OKARNG Recruiting and Retention Battalion
2550 N. Air Depot, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73141

Sunday, June 18: Day 1
Monday, June 19: Day 2

Tuesday, June 20: Day 1
Wednesday, June 21: Day 2

Thursday, June 22: Day 1
Friday, June 23: Day 2

June 25-30
Sand Springs Armed Forces Reserve Center, 7520 W. 41st Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74107

Sunday, June 25: Day 1
Monday, June 26: Day 2

Tuesday, June 27: Day 1
Wednesday, June 28: Day 2

Thursday, June 29: Day 1
Friday, June 30: Day 2
Video by Leanna Maschino
Exercise Thunderstruck 2.0 Tests Oklahoma Guard's UAS Capabilities
Oklahoma National Guard
Sept. 13, 2025 | 2:13
Package: Members of the Oklahoma National Guard conduct Exercise Thunderstruck 2.0 at Camp Gruber Training Center near Braggs, Oklahoma. The exercise tested concepts for countering an evolving threat environment and drew visitors from across the state and world, including industry leaders, National Guard representatives, active-duty forces, and emergency management officials. Training included a Chinook infill, tactical movement through wooded terrain and clearance of an enemy trench system under simulated multi-domain threats, highlighting the integration of emerging technologies to enhance lethality, improve survivability, and sustain readiness for future conflicts. CG Information: Lt. Col. Brent Hill (00:08-00:14) Director, OKNG UAS/Launched Effects Program Maj. Gen. Thomas H. Mancino (00:28-00:30) The adjutant general for Oklahoma Additional footage by: Sgt. Haden Tolbert Senior Airman Erika Chapa Sgt. Cambrie Cannon Sgt. Joe Pena Sgt. Kenshi Kaneshiro
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