45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team

12/25/2025

From our 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team family to yours, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

12/17/2025

⏰ Reminder: Educational Assistance Program applications for the spring semester are open until Dec. 31. 📚

To submit for EAP benefits Oklahoma Guardsmen must complete two requirements:

1. Complete a service member certification form with their unit AND;
2. Fill out the EAP Request Form at https://ok.ng.mil/EAP.

10/30/2025

Our Guard community continues to take care of its own. Stop by the Fresh Food Market this Saturday at Will Rogers ANGB for free groceries and produce. Don’t forget your ID’s!

🥦🍞 Free Groceries for Our Military Families! 🇺🇸

This Saturday, the National Guard Association of Oklahoma will host a Fresh Food Market at the Will Rogers Air National Guard Military and Family Readiness Center.

The event is open to military service members and their families with base access. Stop by and pick up fresh produce, bread, and other grocery essentials — all free of charge!

📅 Saturday, Nov. 1 | 1-4 p.m.
📍 Bldg. 1046, 5600 Air Guard Dr., OKC, OK 73179
📞 405-686-5686

Supplies are donation-based, so selection may vary. Come early and take advantage of this opportunity to support your family and connect with our Guard community.

10/22/2025

Proud heritage, timeless symbol.

From the Archives: Official approval of the Thunderbird insignia

09/25/2025

In case you missed it: The 45th IBCT sharpened its edge during Thunderstruck 2.0, training in counter-drone tactics, trench movement, and multi-domain operations.

03/04/2025

In alignment with Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 5400.17 and recent Executive Orders issued by the President, the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team is reviewing and adjusting its social media content to ensure compliance with DoD policies and priorities. As a result, certain posts have been removed, are in a process of being removed or modified to maintain consistency with federal guidance and uphold the integrity of our official communication channels.

The 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team remains committed to transparency, professionalism, and adherence to DoD directives while continuing to engage with our community in a manner that reflects our core values. For any questions regarding social media policies, please refer to official DoD guidance available at [LINK: https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4079501/pentagon-releases-digital-content-refresh-memorandum/]

07/25/2024

Let's hear it for these Thunderbirds who sustain the Brigade and keep our maneuver elements in the fight!

07/03/2024

TULSA, Okla. — The 4th of July is a time for fireworks, cookouts, and enjoying the great outdoors, especially at lakes and parks.While fireworks are no...

06/29/2024

This is the type of warrior they make movies about! Honored that Winston “Pat” Flynn wore the Thunderbird. ALWAYS FORWARD!

Winston “Pat” Flynn. One of only a few hundred men to earn three Combat Infantry Badges. He served with the 45th Division during WWII, the 2nd Division during Korea, and 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam. His story next..

06/28/2024

06/14/2024

Always Forward!

Here's another look at The Brigade change of command ceremony at Camp Gruber Training Center on June 11.

Help us welcome Col. Hussein as he takes charge of The Brigdade and honor Col. Ballenger as he prepares for his next assignment.

https://ok.ng.mil/News/Article/3807314/oklahoma-national-guards-45th-infantry-brigade-welcomes-new-commander/