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2007 Stories...here A RED HORSE rises in Ohio MANSFIELD, Ohio—The Air National Guard’s oldest Rapid Eengineers Deployable Heavy Operations Repair Squadron, Engineers (RED HORSE) set itself anew here July 20 with the historic activation...story 07/25/08 With solid plan, 371st-run FOB sustains infiltration from Mother Nature FOB SUSTAINER, Camp Grayling, Mich.—Luck can be a matter of perception. An almost surreal thunderstorm that hit northern Michigan late June...story 07/18/08 Ohio, Serbia continue cooperation, training CAMP GRAYLING, Mich.—There is more than one way to open a door. Soldiers from the Ohio Army National Guard’s Company B, 2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group, showed...story 07/11/08 International students graduate Ohio National Guard NCO academy COLUMBUS, Ohio—The Ohio Army National Guard’s 147th Regiment (Regional Training Institute) recently graduated its first international classes of the Basic Noncommissioned Officer...story 07/11/08 Ohio and Serbia elite team up CAMP GRAYLING, Mich.—A small convoy of Humvees climbs up a dirt hill overlooking several acres of mounds on the outskirts of Camp Grayling, Mich...story 07/11/08 Deployed troops conduct mass reenlistment CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait—Four Ohio Army National Guard Soldiers answered the call of duty during an Independence Day celebration...story 07/11/08 Deployed troops, friends and Families conduct memorial race WESTERVILLE, Ohio—Family members of deployed troops from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, recently participated...story 07/09/08 Truckers Awarded Army Achievement Medals CAMP GRAYLING, Mich.—The treadmarks of a 5-ton truck paved the way to Annual Training 2008 when a convoy from Stow, Ohio, turned into a fight for survival June 3 for two truckers...story 07/08/08 Ohio National Guard, Army Reserve join forces COLUMBUS, Ohio—The Ohio Army National Guard and Army Reserve broke ground July 1 on a joint Armed Forces Reserve Center on the Defense Supply Center Columbus...story 07/08/08 Defense commissary benefits coming to McConnelsville, Columbus for July weekend dates COLUMBUS, Ohio—The Defense Commissary Agency is taking the commissary benefit to National Guard and Reserve members and their families living in remote areas...story 07/03/08 Race connects Deployed Soldiers, Families CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait—Members of the 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team recently participated in the first annual Armed Forces Honor Run, staged in Powell, Ohio, from half a world away...story 07/03/08 Ohio National Guard, Ross County agencies conduct disaster exercise CHILLICOTHE, Ohio—In the early morning hours of June 6, Chillicothe area law enforcement officers executed a raid on a local methamphetamine lab...story 07/03/08 Deployed unit celebrates Army birthday with combat patch ceremony CAMP VIRGINIA, Kuwait—On the Army’s 233rd birthday, members of the Ohio Army National Guard added history to their own ranks...story 07/02/08 Guardmembers train to tell other Soldiers’ stories COLUMBUS, Ohio - More than 150 Ohio Army National Guardmembers gathered April 26 for a statewide public affairs conference at the Defense Supply Center Columbus...story 06/26/08 237th occupies FOB Sustainer CAMP GRAYLING, Mich.—Humvees and 5-ton trucks lined up alongside the road as Soldiers prepared for a 5 1/2-mile convoy. The crisp air and light...story 06/26/08 Ohio Army National Guard recruiting shatters records COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion recently met its year-end strength goal in record time...story 05/30/08 Rickenbacker medics attend joint-training in Hawaii HONOLULU, Hawaii - The 121st Air Refueling Wing Medical Group, located at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Columbus, Ohio, completed a two-week joint-forces training mission...story 05/30/08 March honors Soldiers of Bataan CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait - The lineage of the U.S. Army is upheld by the highest set of values carried out with deeply embedded pride—and seven Soldiers at Camp Arifjan took those values to heart when they marched for miles...story 05/30/08 Success in pistol match measured on and off the range CAMP SHERMAN, Ohio—More than 125 Ohio National Guard Soldiers and Airmen gathered April 5-6 at this National Guard training site near Chillicothe to compete in the 2008 Adjutant General’s Combat Pistol Championship...story 05/30/08 Ohio National Guard memorial honors fallen heroes COLUMBUS, Ohio - A crowd of about 300 gathered at the Ohio National Guard state headquarters, Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler Armory, in northwest Columbus May 23 to attend the dedication...story 05/29/08 RED HORSE Squadron, Detachment 1 stands up in Mansfield MANSFIELD, Ohio - The Ohio Air National Guard recently acquired a new weapon in the Global War on Terrorism. The Port Clinton-based...story 05/28/08 Ohio RED HORSE kicks up dust in Arizona NOGALES, Ariz. - As winter gave release to spring’s awakening in Ohio, Airmen of the Camp Perry and Mansfield, Ohio-based 200th Rapid Engineers Deployable Heavy Operations Repair Squadron, Engineers (RED HORSE)...story 05/27/08 State representative rewarded for work with Servicemembers and families COLUMBUS, Ohio - Receiving one Ohio Distinguished Service Medal is an accomplishment, receiving two is an achievement...story 05/20/08 Throw Mama from the Plane: Ohio National Guard Special Forces Soldier provides unique Mother’s Day gift for mother-in-law COLUMBUS, Ohio - I was recently looking for a special Mother’s Day gift for my mother-in-law...story 05/09/08 ‘Danger Granger’ team now complete as third sister enlists COLUMBUS, Ohio—The “Danger Granger” team now has three members, as Tavissa Granger enlisted into the Ohio Army National Guard April...story 05/07/08 178th Fighter Wing Airman receives Ohio Cross SPRINGFIELD, Ohio - Ohio Governor Ted Strickland and Maj. Gen. Gregory L. Wayt, the adjutant general for the Ohio National Guard, awarded...story 04/25/08 Former OSU, NFL linebacker Spielman visits 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team in Kuwait CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait - Soldiers of the 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team landed here recently, unaware of the special treat in store for them...story 04/24/08 Ohio’s “Buckeye Brigade” marches into histor FORT HOOD, Texas - A warming midday sun ducked in and out of the clouds as a steady, cooling breeze whipped the colors, making their bearers grip the staffs tighter in an attempt to...story 04/21/08 National Guard assists in major drug bust COLUMBUS, Ohio - Maj. Mitchell Gargac answered the phone in his Ohio National Guard Counterdrug Task Force office at Rickenbacker Army Enclave around 10 a.m. April 14...story 04/18/08 Buckeye’s engineering best train the rest RAVENNA, Ohio - Freezing temperatures and nearly two feet of snow did not stop Guardmembers from across the country from reporting to...story 04/14/08 FRG members have fun, learn a lot at conference COLUMBUS, Ohio - More than 850 Soldiers, Airmen, family members and volunteers invaded the Columbus Marriott Northwest hotel April 4-6 for the annual Ohio National Guard Family Readiness Conference...story 04/14/08 Third annual warrant officer muster meets in Dublin DUBLIN, Ohio - Nearly 90 Ohio Army National Guard warrant officers from throughout the state convened at the Dublin Crowne Plaza hotel...story 04/03/08 Specialized unit’s top enlisted man ends tour CHILLICOTHE, Ohio - The top enlisted man in the Ohio National Guard’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high-yield Explosive (CBRNE) Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP) search and extraction team...story 03/27/08 ESGR recognizes outstanding Ohio employers COLUMBUS, Ohio - For more than two decades, Jeff Jones has been a man of two uniforms. During the week...story 03/26/08 Ohio first lady honors Guardmember COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio First Lady Frances Strickland recently honored a lieutenant colonel from the 121st Air Refueling Wing...story 03/21/08 Ohio Airman named Air National Guard print journalist of the year COLUMBUS, Ohio - The goal of every National Guardmember is to be ready to answer the state and nation’s call at a moment’s notice...story 03/20/08 Ohioans Respond to Call to Assist Military Families DUBLIN, Ohio - More than 100 people braved the cold and rainy weather last night to attend a...story 03/19/08 Ohio National Guard builds family support network NELSONVILLE, Ohio - The Ohio National Guard March 13, 2008, hosted the second of six planned town hall meetings to be held throughout the state...story 03/14/08 Springfield, Dutch complete first joint deployment SPRINGFIELD, Ohio - Royal Netherlands Air Force and the Springfield-based 178th Fighter Wing completed the first joint deployment...story 03/12/08 Ohio Army National Guard names Soldier, NCO of the Year COLUMBUS, Ohio - Eight Soldiers representing the Ohio Army National Guard’s major subordinate commands competed...story 03/11/08 ROTC offers path to commission in Army National Guard COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) is one of the best leadership courses in the nation and is currently...story 03/10/08 Community turns out to support Ohio’s Military Families MEDINA, Ohio - A crowd of more than 100 people gathered March 5 at the Medina Performing Arts Center to participate in a town hall meeting...story 03/06/08 Two sergeants and a truck deliver holiday miracle MARIETTA, Ohio - On a gray, misty winter morning this past December, a four-vehicle convoy consisting of a Humvee and three 2 1/2-ton trucks loaded...story 03/06/08 G-RAP enlistments net $4 million for Ohio Army National Guard Soldiers NEWTON FALLS, Ohio – As a Recruiting Assistant (RA) for the Guard Recruiting Assistance Program (G-RAP), retired Chief Warrant...story 02/29/08 Ohio battalion commander earns elite Sapper distinction CINCINNATI, Ohio - Lt. Col. David Powell recently became one of the newest and highest-ranking members of the Ohio National Guard to become a Sapper, at the age of 44...story 02/28/08 National Guard takes suicide intervention training to the VA COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 (VISN 10) sponsored an Applied Science...story 02/21/08 Team trains troops on weaponry, safety COLUMBUS, Ohio—To be a member of this team, it takes knowledge, understanding, and a great respect for both weaponry and safety...story 02/15/08 52nd CST responds to mock chemical attack WALBRIDGE, Ohio - Soldiers and Airmen from the Ohio National Guard’s 52nd Civil Support Team rushed...here 2/14/08 Ohio MPs depart for yearlong Iraq tour YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Soldiers and family members of the 583rd Military Police Detachment prepared...here 2/07/08 73rd Troop Command Soldiers, NCOs compete for brigade honors RANGB, Ohio - Five Soldiers from the 73rd Troop Command competed in the unit’s Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer of the Year competition...here 2/05/08 New Ohio recruit featured on TLC’s “American Chopper” ARLINGTON, Va. - One of the Ohio Army National Guard’s newest Soldiers has already left a lasting mark on the organization at a national level...story 2/04/08 The Adducchio Family - 60 years of tradition at Springfield SPRINGFIELD, Ohio - There’s another member of the Adducchio family at Springfield Air National Guard Base, Airman 1st Class...story 2/01/08 First Dutch F-16 class graduates from training SPRINGFIELD, Ohio - “Flying is a way of life. In the last eight months, we’ve experienced a new way of life,” said Royal Netherlands Lt. Gen. J.H. de Jong at the first...story 1/31/08 Ohio Air National Guard adds general officer to its ranks COLUMBUS, Ohio - Col. Samuel C. Heady was officially promoted to brigadier general during a...story 1/31/08 371st Sustainment Brigade receives new patch KETTERING, Ohio - Past and present members of the Ohio National Guard’s 371st Sustainment Brigade gathered Sept. 9, 2007, to formally receive the brigade’s new shoulder sleeve insignia...story 1/29/08 37th “Team” mates deploy together - Family, friends provide support to each other COLUMBUS, Ohio - When Pfc. Megan Aigner, of the Ohio Army National Guard, called...story 1/24/08 Ohio Army National Guard Soldiers learn life-saving skills CHILLICOTHE, Ohio - When Soldiers train and conduct missions, medical situations sometimes arise...story 1/22/08 Ohio Army National Guard adds general officer to its ranks COLUMBUS, Ohio - Joined by a gathering of about 200 friends, family members and co-workers as well as current and retired guardmembers...story 1/22/08 Ohio Army National Guard first to receive new biological detection system KETTERING, Ohio - Soldiers from the 637th Chemical Company gathered Jan. 12 to display and demonstrate their newest weapon...story 1/18/08 Ohio’s ‘Buckeye’ Brigade departs on historic deployment - 1,600 arrive safely, start training at Fort Hood COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Soldiers were stoic, the thousands of well-wishers, supportive, and the VIPs’ comments, laudatory, but the mood was bittersweet...story 1/17/08 State Partnership celebrates first anniversary BELGRADE, Serbia - The recent Ohio National Guard visit to Serbia marks one year of successful cooperation and joint training as part of the State Partnership Program...story 1/11/08 ‘Buckeye’ Division veteran receives posthumous honors from current 37th Soldiers COLUMBUS, Ohio - Soldiers from the Ohio Army National Guard’s 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team honored...story 1/10/08
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