Bergstrom attends National Guard legislative reception

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – State Senator Micheal Bergstrom attended the Oklahoma National Guard Legislative reception on Tuesday, April 9th at the 45th Infantry Division Museum in Oklahoma City.  The informal reception highlighted the homeland defense and disaster relief response capabilities of the Oklahoma National Guard, and featured equipment and weapon displays, museum tours and the opportunity to visit with Oklahoman National Guard Soldiers and Airmen.  The evening reception followed the 29th annual joint legislative session to recognize the Oklahoma National Guard and the 45th Infantry Thunderbird Division earlier in the day in the House Chamber at the State Capitol

Bergstrom, R-Adair, visited with several leaders from the organization, including Maj. Gen. Michael C. Thompson, adjutant general, and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Rachel Deal. 

  The Oklahoma National Guard serves in many ways, including providing assistance following disasters like floods, fires, and
tornadoes.  It also has provided service overseas and currently serves in four countries.

Senator Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair (left), joins Chief Warrant Officer 2, Rachel Deal, as he looks over the LUH-72 "Lakota" helicopter on display at the reception Tuesday night at the 45th Infantry Division Museum in Oklahoma. The helicopter is one of four in the National Guard’s fleet.