JULY 26, 2021 - Soldiers with the Oklahoma National Guard defensive cyber operations element, in partnership with team members from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation and the Office of Management Enterprise Services, conducted joint training at the Norman Armed Forces Reserve Center, July 10-23. Cyber Shield 21, an annual training exercise, focused on identifying and … [Read more...]
Disasters Fail to Stop Guard Unit From Successful Deployment
JULY 26, 2021 - Soldiers with the 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team overcame significant challenges to prepare and complete an 11-month deployment to the Middle East in support of Operation Spartan Shield, its commander said Wednesday. Over a three-year span, the National Guard unit proved its durability by adapting to flooding in two locations, earthquakes in the training … [Read more...]
Guard Commemorates 100 Years of Aviation With Blacksnake Livery
JULY 12, 2021 - A black and grey, U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the Indiana Air National Guard’s 122nd Fighter Wing was recently turned out at the Air National Guard Paint Facility in Sioux City, Iowa. In a departure from standard tactical two-tone grey, the Blacksnakes of the 122nd Fighter Wing conceptualized the sleek design in order to commemorate 100 … [Read more...]
Cyber Shield Enhances Partnerships as Cyber Threats Continue
JULY 6, 2021 – The National Guard plays a critical role in defending computer networks and mitigating cyber-attacks that occur almost daily, said Guard senior leaders during a roundtable discussion Tuesday. “Cyber incidents are an ongoing and substantial threat,” said Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau. “In 2021 alone, America’s power plants, food … [Read more...]
Transition Assistance Advisors Assist Transitioning Guard Members
JULY 1, 2021 – Starting a new chapter in one’s life, such as a new job or moving to a new area, can be difficult. Transitioning out of the military is no different. In addition to ending their military service, transitioning service members must be able to navigate the myriad of programs and services that are available to them and their families. Transition Assistance … [Read more...]