The Oklahoma Army National Guard’s 45th Infantry Division answered the call to serve earlier this summer. The unit was deployed to some of the most dangerous areas of Afghanistan and has more ...

“We recognize the 45th Infantry Division’s heroism, their sacrifice, and their vital role in liberating Dachau,” said Dr. James Miller, Consul General at the U.S. Consulate in Munich.

The 45th Infantry Division was deactivated back in 1968 and replaced with three brigade-sized elements which compose the Oklahoma National Guard to this day.

Created in 1923, the 45th Infantry Division remained on active duty for five years during World War II. The division was in combat for 511 days and captured 103,367 enemy prisoners, fighting in ...

UNDATED -- The 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team is being deployed to Afghanistan, according to the Oklahoma National Guard's Office of Public Affairs. There are 3,500 soldiers in the team which ...