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Okla. National Guard

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Okla. National Guard

@OKGuard

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Joined January 2010

Okla. National Guard
@OKGuard
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June 30 is the deadline to apply for Fall 2026 Educational Assistance Program funding. Don't miss the opportunity to have your education costs reduced through one of the Guard's most valuable benefits. Apply before the deadline and invest in your future. ok.ng.mil/eap/
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Okla. National Guard
@OKGuard
Jun 17
Innovation is helping shape the future of the National Guard in Oklahoma. Staff Sgt. Herbert Hailey, @OKguardrecruit, developed an artificial intelligence tool that could save more than 61,000 hours of administrative labor across the force. ok.ng.mil/News/Article/4…
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Jun 16
More than 170 Airmen from the #OKGuard's 137th SOW and @MNNationalGuard trained at Exercise Thunderwolf, sharpening skills needed to operate and communicate in contested environments. ok.ng.mil/News/Article/4…
$An Airman assigned to the 137th Special Operations Wing, Oklahoma Air National Guard, demonstrates drinking out of a canteen during Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear training at Exercise Thunderwolf, Camp Gruber Training Center, Oklahoma, April 28, 2026. Each unit integrated their technical expertise in a simulated deployed environment to enhance rapid-response capabilities and ensure that command and control networks are operational anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Caitlin Carnes)\n\n$
$Engineering installation Airmen from the Oklahoma and Minnesota Air National Guard conduct a Post-Attack Reconnaissance sweep during a simulated Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear attack at Exercise Thunderwolf, Camp Gruber Training Center, Oklahoma, April 29, 2026. Integrating real-world stressors with specialized installation engineering tasks validates the unit\u2019s ability to provide communication infrastructure while operating in a combat environment. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Caitlin Carnes)$
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Jun 14
For 251 years, the @USArmy has stood ready to fight and win the nation's wars. From the Revolutionary War to today's global challenges, generations of Soldiers have answered the call with courage, discipline and selfless service. Happy 251st Birthday - This We'll Defend
$Army 251st Birthday commemoration graphic. (U.S. Army graphic with photo by Sgt. Nathan Winter)\n\nOn June 14, 2026, the U.S. Army marks the 251st anniversary of the establishment of our service. This year, the Army\u2019s commemoration of its birthday is nested within the larger national celebration of America\u2019s semi-quincentennial, providing a unique opportunity to highlight the Army\u2019s role in the nation\u2019s founding, growth and defense.\n\nGraphics by Krista Hoffler$
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Jun 12
Ribbon - Cut | Colors - Uncased | Museum - Open This morning, the Oklahoma National Guard Museum opened the doors to its new home following a ribbon cutting by National Guard and civic leaders on Thursday. ok.ng.mil/News/Article/4…
$(Left to Right) Jay Fox, Hensel Phelps Construction; Maj. Gen. Thomas H. Mancino, adjutant general for Oklahoma, Mayor David Holt, mayor of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Cindy Lankford, representing Senator James Lankford; Dr. Denise Neil, Oklahoma National Guard Museum executive director, join in the ribbon cutting for the Oklahoma National Guard Museum in Oklahoma City, June 11, 2026. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Anthony Jones)\n$
$(Right to Left) Dr. Denise Neil, Oklahoma National Guard Museum executive director, and Ted Hibbard, deputy director, OKNG Museum, uncase the 45th Infantry Division colors during the Museum\u2019s grand opening in Oklahoma City, June 12, 2026. The Oklahoma National Guard Museum, formerly known as the 45th Infantry Division Museum, maintains and honors the colors of the historic 45th Infantry Division and uncased the colors representing the Museum\u2019s reopening at its new location after nearly two years of construction. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Anthony Jones)\n$
$Jocelyne Papelard-Brescia, director of U.S. Memory Grand Est France in Epinal, France, presents Maj. Gen. Thomas H. Mancino, adjutant general for Oklahoma, with soil taken from a foxhole where two members of the 45th Infantry Division were killed in World War II during a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Oklahoma National Guard Museum in Oklahoma City, June 11, 2026. Papelard-Brescia shared with Mancino and those in attendance how the people of France adopted the graves of the unknown Soldiers and cared for them and how the Soldiers were recently identified and are now honored by name, Staff Sgt. John A. Rowlen and Pvt. Edward Kaszuba, both members of the 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Anthony Jones)\n$
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Jun 10
Airmen from the @138thFW participated in a combat readiness exercise at Camp Gruber on June 4-5, testing their ability to deploy, survive and operate in a contested environment.
$Airmen from the 138th Fighter Wing engage in a comprehensive Combat Readiness Exercise (CRE) on June 4, 2026, at the Camp Gruber Training Center, Okla. Designed as a large-scale, high-intensity simulation, the CRE evaluates a military unit\u2019s total capability to deploy, survive, and operate in a contested, high-threat environment, pushing personnel to execute mission-essential tasks under realistic combat conditions. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. CT Michael)$
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@OKGuard
Jun 9
Developing future leaders is an investment in Oklahoma's future. At Camp Gruber, 80 JROTC cadets built confidence, teamwork and leadership skills through hands-on training supported by Oklahoma Guardsmen.
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Jun 9
On June 7, Command Chief Master Sgt. Eric Erler assumed responsibility as the command chief master sergeant of the Oklahoma Air National Guard. Erler advises leadership on matters affecting readiness, training, development, health, morale and welfare for OKANG Airmen.
$Command Chief Master Sgt. Eric Erler assumes responsibility of Joint Force Headquarters during a change of responsibility ceremony at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., June 7, 2026. Erler relinquished responsibility of the 138th Fighter Wing to Chief Master Sgt. Justin Long, who will oversee the well-being of the 138th FW\u2019s enlisted force. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Christian Corley)$
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Jun 8
The next fight won't wait for Soldiers to learn on the job. 120th Engineer Battalion Soldiers are expanding Camp Gruber's trench system while training on skills critical to large-scale combat operations. Their work today helps prepare tomorrow's force to fight and win.
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@OKGuard
Jun 5
Seven days until the Oklahoma National Guard Museum opens its new home at 10 a.m. on June 12 at 3301 NE Grand Blvd. in Oklahoma City. Explore the stories of generations of #OKGuard Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen.
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@OKGuard
Jun 5
Leadership is learned through experience. At the #OKGuard's Camp Gruber Training Center, 80 @USArmy Junior ROTC cadets built confidence, teamwork and leadership skills through hands-on training. Investing in young leaders strengthens Oklahoma's future.
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Okla. National Guard
@OKGuard
Jun 4
On this day 82 years ago, the 45th Infantry Division helped liberate Rome — the first Axis capital freed by Allied forces during WWII. Experience that legacy June 12 at the grand opening of the Oklahoma National Guard Museum in Oklahoma City.
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Okla. National Guard
@OKGuard
Jun 4
See your #OKGuard in your community this weekend. With a UH-60 Black Hawk in Purcell and tactical vehicles in Edmond and Deer Creek, you can meet Guardsmen, explore equipment and learn about service opportunities. See event details below.
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@OKGuard
Jun 4
Purcell Lake Day — UH-60 Black Hawk 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1400 Chandler Rd., Purcell Edmond Electric Touch a Truck — Tactical Vehicles 9 a.m. to noon 100 N. University Dr., Edmond Deer Creek Touch a Truck — Tactical Vehicles Noon to 2 p.m. 6225 NW 178th St., Edmond
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