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May 24, 2013
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45th Infantry in Afghanistan



More than 2,000 soldiers with Oklahoma's 45th Infantry Brigade have been on a nine-month tour of duty in Afghanistan. Two other battalions were deployed to Kuwait to help support operations in Iraq.

The Oklahoma Army National Guard troops have been returning home in recent weeks. They performed a "full spectrum" of duties, according to military officials.

Those duties included working with the local population in nation-building efforts, helping to train the Afghan national army and also conducting combat operations.

Fourteen Oklahoma Guard members died while overseas. Killed were:

* Second Lt. Jered W. Ewy, 33, of Edmond, on June 29
* Spc. Augustus J. Vicari, 22, of Broken Arrow, on July 29
* Staff Sgt. Kirk Avery Owen, 37, of Sapulpa, on Aug. 2
* Sgt. Anthony Del Mar Peterson, 24, of Chelsea, on Aug. 4
* Second Lt. Joe L. Cunningham, 27, of Kingston, on Aug. 13
* Lt. Damon Leehan, 30, of Moore, on Aug. 14
* Spc. Joshua Michael Seals, 21, of Porter, on Aug. 16
* Pfc. Tony J. Potter Jr., 20, of Okmulgee, on Sept. 9
* Spc. Christopher D. Horton, 26, of Collinsville, on Sept. 9
* Sgt. Bret D. Isenhower, 26, of Lamar, on Sept. 9
* Sgt. Mycal L. Prince, 28, of Minco, on Sept. 15
* Spc. Francisco J. Briseno-Alvarez Jr., 27, of Oklahoma City, on Sept. 25
* Pfc. Sarina Butcher, 19, of Checotah, on Nov. 1
* Spc. Chris Gailey, 26, of Ochelata, on Nov. 1
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Gold Star Medal ceremony for fallen soldiers held at state Capitol

Gold Star Medal ceremony for fallen soldiers held at state Capitol   4/10/2013

Jane Horton of Owasso accepted the state's Gold Star Medal on Tuesday on behalf of her late husband, Spc. Christopher Horton, during a joint legislative session honoring the 45th Infantry Division and Oklahoma National Guard.
285 Oklahoma National Guard soldiers recover across the country

285 Oklahoma National Guard soldiers recover across the country   6/7/2012

About 285 Oklahoma National Guard soldiers have yet to return to Oklahoma as they recover from wounds received during their recent deployment.
45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team welcomes new commander

45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team welcomes new commander   6/4/2012

The Oklahoma National Guard's 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team passed the brigade flag to its new commander Sunday.
Hundreds honor those killed during Memorial Day ceremony at Oklahoma's 45th Infantry Division Museum

Hundreds honor those killed during Memorial Day ceremony at Oklahoma's 45th Infantry Division Museum   5/29/2012

It has been eight months since Army Pfc. Tony Potter Jr. was killed in Afghanistan, and the pain his family feels has yet to subside.
A different world awaits soldiers returning home

A different world awaits soldiers returning home   5/28/2012

Spc. Nash Lindley is a different man from the one Courtney Lindley married in 2009. And she's a different woman.

Oklahoma National Guard sets Memorial Day ceremony   5/28/2012

The Oklahoma National Guard will host its annual Memorial Day ceremony at the 45th Infantry Division Museum in Oklahoma City.
Three returning Oklahoma soldiers have civilian jobs in common

Three returning Oklahoma soldiers have civilian jobs in common   5/16/2012

Sheri Dent knew at least the mechanics of what her husband, Staff Sgt. Chris Dent, was doing during his recent deployment to Afghanistan.
Troops’ service honored

Troops’ service honored   4/11/2012

The 45th InfantryDivision and the Oklahoma National Guardwere recognized Tuesday during a jointlegislative session in the state House of Representativeschamber.
Hundreds welcome returning Oklahoma National Guard soldiers

Hundreds welcome returning Oklahoma National Guard soldiers   4/8/2012

Every time Brenda Teehee saw one of the Oklahoma National Guard homecomings over the past several weeks, she knew her daughter was still overseas.
Muskogee soldier returns to his wife on first anniversary after deployment with Oklahoma's 45th

Muskogee soldier returns to his wife on first anniversary after deployment with Oklahoma's 45th   4/6/2012

A year ago Thursday, Spc. Joshua and Kaylynn Tootill were married in Muskogee while Joshua was on leave from preparing for a deployment with the Oklahoma National Guard.
More than 200 Guard members welcomed back

More than 200 Guard members welcomed back   4/5/2012

A group of more than 200 soldiers from the Oklahoma National Guard returned to the state Thursday, leaving one more large group to return Saturday.

Final 45th soldiers to return this week   4/5/2012

The final groups of Oklahoma National Guard soldiers due to return from Afghanistan will arrive in Oklahoma this week, guard officials announced Wednesday.
Final groups of deployed state soldiers to return home this week

Final groups of deployed state soldiers to return home this week   4/4/2012

A group of about 150 soldiers from the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team will arrive about 10 a.m. Thursday to the Will Rogers Air National Guard Base in Oklahoma City. The last large group of soldiers is due to return to the state later this week, officials said.
180 troops from 45th Infantry Brigade return from overseas deployment

180 troops from 45th Infantry Brigade return from overseas deployment   4/1/2012

A group of 180 soldiers of the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team who returned to Oklahoma on Saturday morning had members who served overseas for the first time, as well as National Guard members who expect this deployment to be their last.
State welcomes home 171 more soldiers

State welcomes home 171 more soldiers   3/31/2012

At least two people were missing from the party that welcomed home Spc. Victoria Saldierna: her kids.
Brigade commander, members of 45th welcomed back

Brigade commander, members of 45th welcomed back   3/30/2012

More than 170 Oklahoma National Guard soldiers returned to the state Wednesday, including the brigade commander who led the troops in Afghanistan.
Humble leader guides 45th in Afghanistan

Humble leader guides 45th in Afghanistan   3/30/2012

On the battlefields of Afghanistan and the streets of Tulsa, Col. Joel Ward leads with what peers call a 'humble swagger.'
Soldier from 45th meets baby girl on return from war

Soldier from 45th meets baby girl on return from war   3/30/2012

The war zone never made him this nervous.

Soldiers who served in Kuwait, Afghanistan welcomed back   3/29/2012

Thursday's welcome home ceremony included the first significant number of Oklahoma National Guard troops back from Kuwait, as well as more from Afghanistan.
Family welcomes home two sons from Afghanistan

Family welcomes home two sons from Afghanistan   3/29/2012

Having three of her six children serving in Afghanistan at one time was akin to torture for a mother.
180 more soldiers return to Oklahoma

180 more soldiers return to Oklahoma   3/28/2012

More than 180 Oklahoma National Soldiers returned to the state Wednesday, with more than half of a brigade deployed to Afghanistan back in Oklahoma.
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Contact the Tulsa World military affairs reporter:
JERRY WOFFORD, 918-581-8310 or jerry.wofford@tulsaworld.com
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