State command chief bids farewell after over 30 years in Ohio ANG
Chief Master Sgt. Heidi Bunker, the 11th command chief master sergeant of the Ohio Air National Guard, retires after 31 years in the military including serving since January 2020 as the state's top enlisted Airman. In her farewell message, Bunker says she has "immense feelings of awe and gratitude for having the great pleasure of serving" alongside her fellow Airmen.
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About 260 Soldiers and Airmen with the Ohio Homeland Response Force put their skills and processes to the test this summer at to Muscatatuck Urban Training Center. Also in this issue: Soldiers of the 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team took part in Northern Strike, the country's largest National Guard Bureau-sponsored training exercise; a delegation visited Hungary this summer to mark another successful year during the annual State Partnership Program capstone event; and meet Senior Airman Kristina Schneider, a fire protection journeyman at the 179th Airlift Wing and one of the Air Force's 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year. Read these stories and more in the latest Buckeye Guard online publication.
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Celebrating the U.S. Air Force’s 75th birthday!
The Air Force and Air National Guard — as its Reserve Component — were created Sept. 18, 1947. Since then, Airmen have excelled as they execute the Air Force mission to fly, fight and win. Today’s Total Air Force includes the nearly 5,000 Airmen in the Ohio Air National Guard, who are trained and ready to deliver airpower anytime, anywhere. Maj. Gen. John C. Harris Jr., Ohio adjutant general, presents his 2022 Air Force birthday message.
~ U.S. Air Force graphic by Rosario "Charo" Gutierrez
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Deploying cyber protection, medical units honored during combined call to duty ceremony
Soldiers assigned to U.S. Army Cyber Protection Team 172 and the 285th Medical Company (Area Support) bow their heads during the invocation portion of their combined call to duty ceremony Aug. 7, 2022, at Reynoldsburg High School-Summit Campus in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. The Soldiers are deploying in support of Department of Defense operations worldwide, including working with U.S. allies and partner nations.
~ Photo by Spc. Jessica Silhavy, 196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
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Engineer advisor team deploys in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
Soldiers assigned to Engineer Advisor Team 6510, 5th Battalion, 54th Security Force Assistance Regiment stand at attention during a call to duty ceremony Aug. 6, 2022, at the Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler Armory in Columbus, Ohio. While deployed, the team will help facilitate theater support cooperation within the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility.
~ Photo by Spc. Jessica Silhavy, 196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
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Soldiers gain invaluable experience with multicomponent, multinational operations during Northern Strike 22
Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 134th Field Artillery Regiment fire their M119A3 Howitzer during Northern Strike Aug. 12, 2022, at Camp Grayling, Mich. Northern Strike, the country's largest National Guard Bureau-sponsored training exercise with roughly 8,000 participants from different states and countries, provides participants with a variety of training scenarios that help develop readiness, increase unit cohesion and build relationships. ~ Photo by Spc. Olivia Lauer, 196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
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Ohio Homeland Response Force trains for variety of disasters
The Ohio Homeland Response Force is one of 10 such units across the nation that can provide support to civil authorities and first responders in a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives environment.
ONG senior leadership visits Hungary for annual capstone event
Maj. Gen. John C. Harris Jr., Ohio adjutant general, led a delegation to Hungary in June for the annual State Partnership Program capstone event, marking a nearly 30-year SPP pairing between Ohio and Hungary.
121st ARW helps 'shape' new standards for aviator career fields
The 121st Air Refueling Wing is the only National Guard unit that is part of an Air Force-wide study to modernize height and body composition standards for enlisted aviator career fields, something that has not been done in over 50 years.
Inside the revised Army Combat Fitness Test
As part of the implementation of the revised Army Combat Fitness Test, Active Guard Reserve Soldiers are to begin taking the ACFT for record this October, followed by traditional ARNG members in April 2023.
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A matter of life or death:
Seeking help and overcoming
Air Force names Ohio ANG member one of 12
Outstanding Airmen of the Year
A Day in the Life:
Ohio National Guard historian
OHMR member’s nursing skills,
quick actions save life
Twin sisters serve, retire together at 178th Wing
Ohio nets top 3 finish at
All Guard Endurance Team competition
Staff Sgt. Cherelle Hines
121st ARW Airman: A passion to serve
Airman First Class Sophie Tridico
Airman tops in her class at basic training,
DOD Fire Academy
Spc. Matthieu Henry
Radiology specialist with the
285th Medical Company
Staff Sgt. Geffry Gehrlich &
Master Sgt. Shaun Ruvoldt ~
Ohio Army National Guard namestop
recruiters for 2021
Staff Sgt. Roumel Arrozal ~
Hot Shot: Soldier earns Distinguished
Pistol Shot Badge
Lt. Col. Albito Lopez ~
‘Mi casa es su casa’:
Hispanic heritage instills hard work, importance
of inclusion for veteran Airman
Tech. Sgt. Jordan Hopson ~
121st Airman is Ohio Air National Guard
Recruiter of Year
Spc. John Owen ~
Living the American Dream: Military has provided
family, friends, career for South Korean immigrant
Senior Master Sgt. Mark Schneider ~
200th RED HORSE member is senior
NCOof year for Air National Guard
Staff Sgt. George Davis ~
Brick by Brick: Father, Soldier
builds family and career
Sgt. 1st Class Kindra Elder ~
Longtime victim advocate answers
calling to help her fellow Soldiers
Senior Master Sgt. Jacob Bridges. ~
Airman’s personal story motivates him
as victim advocate
Master Sgt. Aaron Foy ~
Formerly in
military police, Soldier now trains others
in sexual assault awareness, prevention
Senior Master Sgt. Brianne Forrester
Air Guard victim advocate strives for
safe space for those who need help
Brig. Gen. Rebecca O’Connor
Dual-status commander unifies forces
Lt Col. Thomas Butler
Career paths contribute to diverse
journey for Guard member
California wild fires:
178th Wing sensor
operator’s support saves hundreds of
lives during California wildfires
Staff Sgt. Kathryn Dobbs
180th FW Airman holds leadership post
in BGSU student veterans chapter
Sgt. Aaron Amsden
1-145th Soldier earns ARCENT NCO
of Year title on deployment
Staff Sgt. Nemec
Soldier’s path to service began
in Argentina
Second Lt. Colleen O’Callaghan
Ohio’s first female infantry officer serves on
the front lines during COVID-19 pandemic
Spcs. Gabriel Kirk (left) and Javier Roman
Ohio Guard members build bridges over
language barriers at food bank
Pfc. Dal Sum
Guard member helps family friend, pregnant
COVID-19 patient at Columbus hospital
Spc. Jacque Elama
Ohio National Guard Soldier shares story
of becoming U.S. citizen
Hailey and Lexi Ireton
Sisters embark on NG carareers together
Capt. Sulaiman Bah
A commander's uncommon journey
Sgt. Kouami Honkpo
Freedom and Opportunity
Master Sgt. Ryan K. Tucker
A Lifesaver: Right Place, Right Time
2nd Lt. Devin King
Excelling on the gridiron
Maj. Gwendolyn Hoogendorn
Giving Back: Wildlife Warrior
Spc. Matt Logsdon
A case study in motivation
Staff Sgt. Michael Ginikos
ANG Firefighter of the Year
Staff Sgt. Ken Keller
Celebrating Adoption
Capt. Chris Brandt
Cherokee heritage sets life�s foundation
Col. Kimberly A. Fitzgerald
Leading the way at 178th Wing
Tech. Sgt. Chel sea Lovelace
Finding purpose through tragedy
1st Lt. Valerie Stearns
Challenging herself in order to grow
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In Through the Lens, Soldiers from 2-137th Aviation help clean up the Scioto River in 1993 as part of the Adopt-A-Waterway Program; in Week in Review, the 251st Cyberspace Engineering Installation Group is organized in 1952 in Springfield, Ohio; and Connecting to the Connections features the flag carried by the 121st Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War.
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