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News from the Oklahoma National Guard

NEWS | Aug. 29, 2024

US Sen. Lankford meets with leaders of OKGuard cUAS program

By Sgt. Haden Tolbert

U.S. Sen. James Lankford meets with Oklahoma National Guard leaders and other members of the Oklahoma Advanced Air-mobility innovation group following a demonstration from the Oklahoma National Guard’s Counter UAS school to discuss the unique capabilities at Camp Gruber Training Center, Aug. 22, 2024.
U.S. Sen. James Lankford meets with Oklahoma National Guard leaders and other members of the Oklahoma Advanced Air-mobility innovation group following a demonstration from the Oklahoma National Guard’s Counter UAS school to discuss the unique capabilities at Camp Gruber Training Center, Aug. 22, 2024. The Oklahoma National Guard partnered to establish this working group to integrate unmanned systems support and capabilities across multiple domains including domestic response. Organizations in attendance include tribal, state, higher education, emergency management, and aerospace industry partners. The OKNG’s UAS initiatives relate to both the federal and state National Guard missions including survivability on the battlefield of the future as well as domestic response in the homeland. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Haden Tolbert)
SLIDESHOW | 8 images | 240822-Z-DX255-1001 U.S. Sen. James Lankford meets with Oklahoma National Guard leaders and other members of the Oklahoma Advanced Air-mobility innovation group following a demonstration from the Oklahoma National Guard’s Counter UAS school to discuss the unique capabilities at Camp Gruber Training Center, Aug. 22, 2024. The Oklahoma National Guard partnered to establish this working group to integrate unmanned systems support and capabilities across multiple domains including domestic response. Organizations in attendance include tribal, state, higher education, emergency management, and aerospace industry partners. The OKNG’s UAS initiatives relate to both the federal and state National Guard missions including survivability on the battlefield of the future as well as domestic response in the homeland. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Haden Tolbert)

The Oklahoma National Guard partnered to establish this working group to integrate unmanned systems support and capabilities across multiple domains including domestic response. Organizations in attendance include tribal, state, higher education, emergency management, and aerospace industry partners. The OKNG’s UAS initiatives relate to both the federal and state National Guard missions including survivability on the battlefield of the future as well as domestic response in the homeland.
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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