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News from the Oklahoma National Guard

The Oklahoma National Guard has released the 2023 Governor's Report detailing the actions of the Oklahoma National Guard during 2023.

Highlights include dropping more than 167,000 gallons of water from helicopters to fight wildland fires, the Defensive Cyber Operation Element winning the DoD's largest unclassified cyber exercise, and the Oklahoma National Guard supporting law enforcement to seize more than 64,000 pounds of illegal drugs worth more than $78 million.

Read the Full Report now Read the Full Report now: http://ok.ng.mil/Portals/56/Documents/Governor's%20Reports/2023%20GOV%20Report_FINAL_LR%20(1).pdf

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