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National Guard should go only during a declared war

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Sen. Nathan Dahm, R-Broken Arrow, filed legislation to ensure men and women serving in the Oklahoma National Guard are only deployed as directed by the U.S. Constitution. Known as the “Defend the Guard” act, SB 1101 is aimed at making sure the Oklahoma National Guard could not be deployed overseas unless Congress fulfilled the constitutional…

Military service is a tradition for Broken Arrow family

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The Oklahoma Army National Guard will officially promoted its newest general officer, Brig. Gen. Tommy Mancino, Oct. 8. However, this was not be the first time a Mancino has been addressed as general in the Oklahoma Army National Guard. Tommy’s father, Tom, is a retired brigadier general with more than 40 years of service in…

Maj. Gen. Glen Moore in the HofF

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OKLAHOMA CITY – For nearly 40 years the Oklahoma Army National Guard has benefited from the leadership of Maj. Gen. Glen E. Moore. From the rank of second lieutenant all the way to major general, Moore has always put his service to the National Guard before anything else.  For this selfless dedication to state and…

145th MPAD, Oklahoma Army National Guard

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 158th Field Artillery Regiment, 45th Field Artillery Brigade, and Oklahoma Army National Guard worked hand-in-hand with members of the U.S. Air Force during training at Altus Air Force base, June 2. The National Guard soldiers and active-duty Air Force airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing conducted…

Bill for Veterans Registry

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Legislation providing for greater inclusiveness of Oklahoma military personnel and veterans in the Oklahoma Veterans Registry was signed into law by Gov. Kevin Stitt in late April. The Oklahoma Veterans Registry is a voluntary registry of all Oklahoma residents serving on active duty or in the Oklahoma National Guard, as well as all honorably discharged…

Using the National Guard and Reservists at the border is good

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It has long caused wonder in my mind when our Reserve and National Guard units are called to their annual active two-week (if memory serves correct) duty period that they could be sent to serve, learn and practice in actual operations rather than go through the motions in some existing fort or base.  It now…

Guardsmen take part in Bataan Memorial Death March

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WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, New Mexico – Oklahoma National Guard members from around the state joined more than 8,600 people from around the world during the 30th annual Bataan Memorial Death March on March 17 to honor the heroic service members who defended the Philippine Islands during World War II, sacrificing their freedom, health and…

Stitt names former Sen. Mazzei as ‘secretary of Budget’

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Gov. Kevin Stitt has nominated Mike Mazzei as the Secretary of Budget, a newly created cabinet position that will require Senate confirmation. As Secretary of Budget, Mazzei will be responsible for preparing and finalizing the governor’s annual state budget, providing oversight of its implementation and giving counsel for the state’s financial strategy. “Mike Mazzei brings…

104 Thunderbird Academy grads

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Thunderbird Academy for at-risk youth held graduation services of 104 students in December. Friends, family and National Guard members gathered together for the graduation of 104 cadets from the Thunderbird Challenge Program on Saturday, at Pryor High School’s Hershel Avra Performing Arts Center. The cadets successfully completed the 22-week program that employs a military style…

Stitt visits Okla. National Guard

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor-Elect Kevin Stitt paid a visit to the Oklahoma Army National Guard’s Regional Training Institute (RTI) on December 13. More than 50 Oklahoma Army National guardsmen were in the second day of a two-day training seminar at the RTI when Stitt stopped by to offer a few comments. During his comments, Stitt…