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    Exercise Lightning Strike Showcases OKNG, OEM Domestic Response with Integrated UAS Operations

    CAMP GRUBER, OKLAHOMA, UNITED STATES

    04.15.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Anthony Ackah-Mensah 

    Oklahoma National Guard

    Two Oklahoma National Guardsmen replace a drone’s battery during Exercise Lightning Strike at Camp Gruber Training Center, Oklahoma, April 15, 2026. The Oklahoma National Guard, in partnership with Oklahoma Office of Emergency Management, hosted Exercise Lightning Strike, a domestic exercise scenario of an EF5 tornado. At the center of the exercise is the integration of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) across various scenarios, enabling real-time data sharing, improved situational awareness and more effective coordination among participating agencies. Exercise Lightning Strike brings together a wide range of agencies to operate within a shared framework, reinforcing the Guard’s role in supporting civil authorities during domestic incidents and natural disasters. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Anthony Ackah-Mensah)

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    Date Taken: 04.15.2026
    Date Posted: 04.17.2026 13:06
    Photo ID: 9622136
    VIRIN: 260415-A-QT852-3430
    Resolution: 6720x4480
    Size: 8.71 MB
    Location: CAMP GRUBER, OKLAHOMA, US

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