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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
OKGuard hosts second annual Domestic Operations Symposium
Oklahoma National Guard
April 15, 2025 | 1:29
Emergency response agencies from across the state gathered for the Oklahoma National Guard’s second annual Domestic Operations Symposium, held at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Norman, Oklahoma, April 14-15, 2025. The symposium brought city, state, federal and neighboring states together to find ways to build partnerships in the event of a domestic emergency or man-made disaster.

CG Information:

Col. Khalid Hussein
Director of Military Support, Oklahoma National Guard
00:12:26-00:16:29

Shel Cox
Chief of Emergency Management, USACE-Tulsa District
00:26:05-00:30:03
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