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News from the Oklahoma National Guard

NEWS | Feb. 4, 2025

OKGuard looks back on 2025 Presidential Inauguration

By Staff Sgt. Reece Heck

Approximately 100 Oklahoma Army National Guard Citizen-Soldiers joined 8,000 National Guard service members from approximately 40 states and territories to support the 60th Presidential Inauguration, continuing a legacy that began in 1789 when their predecessors escorted George Washington to the first inauguration. At the request of civil authorities, these National Guard service members provide critical support such as crowd management, traffic control points, CBRN response, civil disturbance response and sustainment operations. Their expertise and seamless collaboration with interagency partners help ensure a safe and peaceful transition of power during this historic event. 
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VIDEO | 01:24 | Oklahoma National Guard Supports 60th Presidential Inauguration
Video by Sgt. Haden Tolbert
Nebraska National Guardsmen take 2025 National Guard Region V Best Warrior Competition
Oklahoma National Guard
May 17, 2025 | 1:33
Nebraska National Guardsmen Sgt. Luke Entz and Spc. Alexander Thomson, both infantrymen from Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion (Airborne), 134th Infantry Regiment, were named winners of the 2025 National Guard Region V Best Warrior Competition on May 16 in Oklahoma City.

The competition took place May 12-15 at Camp Gruber Training Center near Braggs, Oklahoma, and featured 12 competitors from six states, including Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri.
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