Thunderbirds

Stories

Soldiers of the National Guard's 45th Infantry, and life at home without them

Personal Perspectives

First-person perspectives about the 45th Infantry's experiences in Afghanistan

Thunderbirds

The Oklahoma Army National Guard's 45th Infantry Brigade

Oklahoma's 45th Infantry Brigade

Originally known as the 45th Infantry Division, Oklahoma’s historic 45th unit was organized in 1923. Prior to World War II the division was called to duty to maintain order in times of disaster and periods of political unrest. That changed July 10, 1943 when the division participated .... full story

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