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Fort Sill Black Start Exercise Post-Interview
Fort Sill Public Affairs
Sept. 10, 2025 | 0:54
Who: Fort Sill Garrison Commander Col. Derek Baird

What: Black Start Exercise - Fort Sill conducted a planned post-wide power outage as part of the federally-mandated Black Start Exercise. Power was restored in phases, with essential services and residential areas prioritized first.

When: Sept. 10, 2025

Where: Fort SIll, Okla.

Why: Black Start tested Fort Sill’s energy resilience by verifying backup systems and ensuring we can maintain critical missions during power disruptions.
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