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News from the Oklahoma National Guard

Tom Woods, an Oklahoma state senator, is accompanied by guests at his enlistment ceremony at the Oklahoma State Capitol on June 26, 2023, Oklahoma City. Woods enlisted into the Oklahoma ANG to serve beyond his congressional district and will attend Air Force basic military training and security forces technical training between state senate sessions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Erika Chapa)

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Tom Woods, an Oklahoma state senator, is accompanied by guests at his enlistment ceremony at the Oklahoma State Capitol on June 26, 2023, Oklahoma City. Woods enlisted into the Oklahoma ANG to serve beyond his congressional district and will attend Air Force basic military training and security forces technical training between state senate sessions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Erika Chapa)

Tom Woods, an Oklahoma state senator, right, introduces former U.S. Army Spc. 5 Dwight W. Birdwell, a Medal of Honor recipient, after taking his oath of enlistment into the Oklahoma Air National Guard at the Oklahoma State Capitol on June 26, 2023, Oklahoma City. Birdwell earned two purple hearts, a Bronze Star for meritorious service and two Silver Stars during the course of his service in the Vietnam War. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Erika Chapa)

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Tom Woods, an Oklahoma state senator, right, introduces former U.S. Army Spc. 5 Dwight W. Birdwell, a Medal of Honor recipient, after taking his oath of enlistment into the Oklahoma Air National Guard at the Oklahoma State Capitol on June 26, 2023, Oklahoma City. Birdwell earned two purple hearts, a Bronze Star for meritorious service and two Silver Stars during the course of his service in the Vietnam War. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Erika Chapa)

U.S. Air Force Maj. Rex Alan Star, left, Arkansas Air National Guard, issues the oath of enlistment to Tom Woods, an Oklahoma state senator, at the Oklahoma State Capitol on June 26, 2023, Oklahoma City. Woods enlisted into the Oklahoma ANG to serve beyond his congressional district and will attend Air Force basic military training and security forces technical training between state senate sessions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Erika Chapa)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Rex Alan Star, left, Arkansas Air National Guard, issues the oath of enlistment to Tom Woods, an Oklahoma state senator, at the Oklahoma State Capitol on June 26, 2023, Oklahoma City. Woods enlisted into the Oklahoma ANG to serve beyond his congressional district and will attend Air Force basic military training and security forces technical training between state senate sessions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Erika Chapa)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Rex Alan Star, left, Arkansas Air National Guard, issues the oath of enlistment to Tom Woods, an Oklahoma state senator, at the Oklahoma State Capitol on June 26, 2023, Oklahoma City. Woods said he enlisted into the Oklahoma ANG for the opportunity to serve more Oklahomans than who he currently serves in his congressional district. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Erika Chapa)

Tom Woods, an Oklahoma state senator, took the oath of enlistment and joined the Oklahoma Air National Guard on Monday, June 26, 2023. Woods enlisted into the Oklahoma ANG to serve beyond his congressional district and will attend Air Force basic military training and security forces technical training between state senate sessions.

Video by Staff Sgt. Anthony Jones

Exercise Thunderstruck 2.0 Tests Oklahoma Guard's UAS Capabilities

Oklahoma National Guard

Sept. 13, 2025 | 1:00

Members of the Oklahoma National Guard conduct an air insertion during 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. (Oklahoma National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Anthony Jones) Video includes "Follow My Heart" by Bobo Renthlei