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Oklahoma Army National Guard Soldiers and Oklahoma Task Force-1 members aboard a UH-60 Black Hawk conduct a medical evacuation hoist of an OK TF-1 rescue swimmer and a simulated casualty as part of search and rescue training during Exercise Lightning Strike at Camp Gruber Training Center, Oklahoma, April 15, 2026. The event allowed real-time training on airspace management and communication while having helicopters and drones throughout the area. 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 13:05 |
| Photo ID: | 9622156 |
| VIRIN: | 260415-A-QT852-6471 |
| Resolution: | 4480x6720 |
| Size: | 2.5 MB |
| Location: | CAMP GRUBER, OKLAHOMA, US |
| Web Views: | 10 |
| Downloads: | 7 |
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Exercise Lightning Strike Showcases OKNG, OEM Domestic Response with Integrated UAS Operations
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