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Juneteenth (June 19), also referred to as Freedom Day, celebrates the emancipation of the last slaves in America. #OTD June 19, 1865, the U.S. Army arrived in Galveston, Texas, two and a half years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, with news that the Civil War ended along with slavery. Roughly 250,000 slaves gained their freedom. As we remember this day in history, let us come together, knowing that our people are our greatest strength. 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Te

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It's International Students Day and we'd like to highlight 1st Lt. Andin Nyani, native of Cameroon, West Africa. Nyani, member of the Oklahoma Army National Guard's Medical Detachment, came to the United States and received her bachelor's degree in nursing from Langston University. Her decision to join ultimately stemmed from the Oklahoma National Guard's free tuition waiver, and now uses her expertise to serve her state and nation as a commissioned officer. We are proud to have you in our organ

399 reactions · 38 shares | 1LT Jess Rogers was excited to attend Jump School not just to add to his skill set, but also to bring that expertise back to his unit. In the Army National Guard, the qualifications you earn from special schools like Airborne are called Additional Skill Identifiers. Which ASIs will you earn? Find out: https://bit.ly/3GjWlFz | National Guard | Facebook