News from the Oklahoma National Guard

137th SOTG validated for joint warfighting functions
January 12, 2023 — Members of the 137th SOW Special Operations Task Group tested their ability for operational and tactical integration between air and ground forces during a training exercise conducted in Oklahoma and Georgia Dec. 1-9, 2022... MORE

Oklahoma National Guard top officer pins second star
January 4, 2023 — Family, friends and fellow service members gathered at the Oklahoma State Capitol to celebrate the promotion of Oklahoma's adjutant general, the top military advisor to the Oklahoma governor and who commands the Oklahoma Army and Air National Guard, Jan. 3, 2023... MORE

Will Rogers ANGB selected as sole candidate to replace MC-12s with new AT-802U Sky Warden Formal Training Unit
December 9, 2022 — Will Rogers ANGB will receive 28 AT-802Us and about 80 personnel to support the mission of the 310th Special Operations Squadron... MORE

Fallen Guardsmen Honored at Governor’s Mansion
December 9, 2022 — When you think of decorated trees, most think of the Christmas season. For Gold Star Trees, they carry more significance than just the spirit of the holidays—they carry the spirit of our Fallen... MORE

45th Field Artillery Brigade unit begins deployment
December 6, 2022 — Families and friends joined together to support more than 100 deploying Soldiers assigned to Headquarters Battery, 45th Field Artillery Brigade, during a departure ceremony held in Mustang, Oklahoma, Saturday... MORE

Oklahoma Guard, Azerbaijan Celebrate 20-year Partnership
December 2, 2022 — OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma National Guard leaders and an Azerbaijan delegation gathered at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their partnership under the State Partnership Program.“Over the last 20 years, Oklahoma has been proud and remains proud to serve next to you and work with you (Azerbaijan),” said Brig. Gen... MORE

137th SOW hosts delegation from Azerbaijan during SPP visit
December 2, 2022 — The 137th Special Operations Wing hosted a State Partnership Program visit for members from the Azerbaijan Army and Embassy of Azerbaijan, Washington, D.C., to introduce them to the many capabilities of the 137th SOW as a global force provider. This is the fifth time the wing has participated in SPP visits in 2022, helping to improve both militaries and relationships through cooperative training and knowledge exchanges... MORE

Oklahoma National Guard Promotes Newest CW5
November 22, 2022 — Family, friends and fellow service members gathered to celebrate the Oklahoma Army National Guard’s newest Chief Warrant Officer 5, the highest warrant officer rank one can achieve. Chief Warrant Officer 5 Dustin McNeely, an aviator with Company C, 2nd Battalion, 245th Aviation Regiment, 90th Troop Command, was pinned Thursday in Oklahoma City by his wife, Chasity, and their two daughters, Vivian and Elsie... MORE

OKNG special operations wing supports first ever Red Dragon live-fire
November 10, 2022 — Airmen from the 137th Special Operations Wing, Oklahoma Air National Guard supported the US Air Force Special Operations Command's first live-fire demonstration of Rapid Dragon, a long-range palletized munitions system, in the U.S. European Command theater over Andøya Space Defense Range, Norway, Nov. 9, 2022... MORE

Specialized Oklahoma National Guard unit hosts fentanyl training
November 4, 2022 — The Oklahoma National Guard's 63rd Civil Support Team partnered with FBI, DEA agents to host fentanyl training for local law enforcement agencies in October. ... MORE

Video by Leanna Maschino

Camp Gruber opens first fire station since WWII

Oklahoma National Guard

March 24, 2021 | 1:44

Members of Camp Gruber Training Center, near Braggs, Oklahoma, held a ribbon cutting ceremony, Wednesday, in celebration of their new fire station opening since WWII. The Camp Gruber Fire Department's mission is to serve CGTC and its surrounding communities as part of a mutual aid agreement with Braggs, Fort Gibson and Muskogee. CGFD is one of 54 Fire and Emergency Services across the continental US and Puerto Rico and will operate 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

CG Information:

Lee Horst (00:02-00:06)
Fire Chief, Camp Gruber Fire Department

Col. Brad Carter (00:47-00:51)
Garrison Commander, Camp Gruber Training Center

Maj. Gen. Michael Thompson (1:31-1:38)
Adjutant General for Oklahoma