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)
| 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 |
| Web Views: | 14 |
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