News from the Oklahoma National Guard

Oklahoma, Guam and Malaysian forces sharpen combat skills with MILES
July 21, 2026 — Oklahoma Army National Guard Soldiers, alongside Guam National Guard and Malaysian Forces, sharpened their warfighting skills during a force-on-force training exercise using the Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) as part of Keris Strike 2026 near Kota Belud, Malaysia, July 19, 2026... MORE

Oklahoma Citizen-Soldier harnesses AI to save thousands of hours of work
June 17, 2026 — A groundbreaking new artificial intelligence tool developed by an Oklahoma Army National Guard Soldier is set to transform how the state processes military awards, potentially saving administrative staff more than 61,000 hours of paperwork while allowing them to focus more on supporting Soldiers and mission readiness... MORE

New Oklahoma National Guard Museum opens to public
June 12, 2026 — Decades of military history officially transitioned into a new era as the Oklahoma National Guard hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 11 for its newly constructed museum, marking the culmination of a multi-year effort to preserve and expand the legacy of Oklahoma’s Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen... MORE

JROTC Cadets Build Leadership Skills at Camp Gruber
June 9, 2026 — Eighty Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets from eight schools across Oklahoma gathered at Camp Gruber Training Center, May 26-30, 2026, to sharpen their leadership skills, build teamwork and challenge themselves through hands-on military training during the annual JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge... MORE

137th SOW hosts tactical communicators in AFSOC course
May 7, 2026 — Expeditionary Communications (XCOMM) Air Commandos from across Air Force Special Operations Command attended the latest iteration of the AFSOC tactical communicator course hosted by 137th Special Operations Wing at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma City, March 2 - April 17, 2026... MORE

137th SOW prepares for upcoming fitness changes
May 4, 2026 — The 137th SOW is getting ahead of the curve in support of the Culture of Fitness initiative by implementing and encouraging increased physical training. Airmen are participating in unit exercises, such as the workout of the day and the Diamond Fitness Challenge to remain a force that is organized, trained and equipped for mission support... MORE

Oklahoma and Minnesota Airmen sharpen joint readiness during Exercise Thunderwolf
April 30, 2026 — More than 170 engineering installation Airmen from the Oklahoma and Minnesota Air National Guard converged for a high-intensity readiness event, Exercise Thunderwolf, Camp Gruber Training Center, April 26-30, 2026... MORE

Oklahoma National Guard hosts inaugural battlefield resilience camp at Camp Gruber
April 28, 2026 — Soldiers with the Oklahoma National Guard hosted the first-of-its-kind Oklahoma Battlefield Resilience Camp at Camp Gruber Training Center from April 18–24, 2026, marking the first time resiliency, suicide prevention and holistic health principles have been deliberately combined with infantry squad-level tactics in a single training program... MORE

Oklahoma Air National Guard breaks ground on new Airmen’s center to enhance readiness and support
April 23, 2026 — Thursday, April 23, 2026... MORE

Exercise Lightning Strike Showcases OKNG, OEM Domestic Response with Integrated UAS Operations
April 17, 2026 — The Oklahoma National Guard, in partnership with Oklahoma Office of Emergency Management, hosted Exercise Lightning Strike, a domestic exercise scenario of an EF5 tornado, at Camp Gruber Training Center, April 14 and 15, 2026. At the center of the exercise is the integration of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) across various scenarios, enabling real-time data sharing, improved situational awareness and more effective coordination among participating agencies... MORE

Video by Spc. Danielle Rayon

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Oklahoma employers experience National Guard training

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June 25, 2023 | 0:53

Civilian employers of Soldiers of the 45th Field Artillery Brigade participated in an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) "boss lift" at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, June 25, 2023. The event recognized the contributions and support of 22 employers and treated them to a ride in a CH-47 Chinook, as well as tours and demonstrations of various military vehicles and weapons systems. ESGR, a Department of Defense office, was established in 1972 to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve Component Service members and their civilian employers and to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employee's military commitment. (Oklahoma National Guard video by Spc. Danielle Rayon)

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