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News from the Oklahoma National Guard

An Airman crosses through a field of grass

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146th ASOS trains under new mission set

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kenneth Andrews, a 146th Air Support Operations Squadron tactical air conrol party specialist, Oklahoma National Guard, crosses a field during familiarization training for a new career field mission set at Fort Sill, Okla., May 10, 2023. The TACP Airmen conducted land navigation across rugged terrain to a broad area of land where they performed reconnaissance operations that would help develop intelligence on strategic level threats for the air component commander. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)

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146th ASOS trains under new mission set

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Richie Thammavongsa, a 146th Air Support Operations Squadron tactical air control party specialist, Oklahoma National Guard, surveys a map for the next route during familiarization training for a new career field mission set at Fort Sill, Okla., May 10, 2023. Thammavongsa led a team of five TACP Airmen while conducting land navigation across rugged terrain to a broad area of land to perform reconnaissance operations during a capstone in his training process. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Erika Chapa)

Airmen clamber over rocks and through trees

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146th ASOS trains under new mission set

Five tactical air control party specialists with the 146th Air Support Operations Squadron, Oklahoma National Guard, trek across a ridge of boulders during familiarization training for a new career field mission set at Fort Sill, Okla., May 10, 2023. The TACP Airmen conducted land navigation across rugged terrain to a broad area of land where they performed reconnaissance operations that would help develop intelligence on strategic level threats for the air component commander. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)

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146th ASOS trains under new mission set

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Richie Thammavongsa and Senior Airman Matthew Gage, 146th Air Support Operations Squadron tactical air control party specialists, Oklahoma National Guard, operate a field communication system during familiarization training for a new career field mission set at Fort Sill, Okla., May 10, 2023. The TACP specialists transmitted intelligence to an off-site receiving location to prove proficiency on the equipment and success for future missions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Erika Chapa)

FORT SILL, Okla/ – U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kenneth Andrews, a 146th Air Support Operations Squadron tactical air conrol party specialist, Oklahoma National Guard, crosses a field during familiarization training for a new career field mission set at Fort Sill, Okla., May 10, 2023. The TACP Airmen conducted land navigation across rugged terrain to a broad area of land where they performed reconnaissance operations that would help develop intelligence on strategic level threats for the air component commander. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)

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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