Ohio National Guard veterans groups resume combined reunion at Camp Perry
Retired Maj. Gen. James Williams (right) salutes as Staff Sgt. Aaron Garretson, of Company A, 1st Battalion, 148th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, presents the folded American flag during a retreat ceremony Aug. 28, 2021, on Camp Perry Joint Training Center, near Port Clinton, Ohio. The ceremony was conducted as part of the combined reunion for the 148th Infantry and 37th Division veterans associations, which had not conducted the event since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ~ Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Mann, Ohio National Guard historian
121st ARW sheet metal technicians work to maintain KC-135s
Staff Sgt. Ethan Waymire, Airman 1st Class Carson Walker and Airman 1st Class Alexander Lupton, sheet metal technicians with the 121st Maintenance Squadron, 121st Air Refueling Wing, replace a panel on a KC-135 Stratotanker Aug. 9, 2021, at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Columbus, Ohio. The squadron Airmen continuously maintain readiness of the fleet so the wing is able support numerous missions around the world. ~ Photo by Senior Airman Mikayla Gibbs, 121st Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
Forager 21: Ohio Soldiers test air defense systems
Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 174th Air Defense Artillery Regiment operated the Avenger Air Defense System and Sentinel radar during exercise Forager 21 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. ~ By Sgt Aven Santiago, 196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
1486th Transportation Company heads south to aid in Hurricane Ida recovery efforts
A convoy of Ohio Army National Guard tractor trailers and other vehicles drive away from the 1486th Transportation Company’s readiness center in Mansfield, Ohio, Sept. 10, 2021, headed to Louisiana to help in Hurricane Ida recovery efforts. A total of about 170 Ohio Soldiers from several units, including the 1486th, are on state active duty for the mission. ~ Photo by Stephanie Beougher, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
20 years later: How 9/11 changed the Ohio National Guard
The Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks changed the role of the National Guard and how it is utilized as part of the nation’s defense. Ohio National Guard Soldiers and Airmen reflect on the events of 9/11, the impact on them, and how that day changed Ohio National Guard operations. The 20th anniversary of 9/11 is an occasion to honor the victims and to express gratitude to all U.S. service members who’ve deployed since then to defend the homeland. ~ Video by Stephanie Beougher, Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Mann and Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Vega, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs. Lead photo by Master Sgt. Mark Olsen, New Jersey National Guard
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204th Engineer Detachment to deploy in support of U.S. Central Command
Soldiers assigned to the 204th Engineer Detachment (Construction Management Team) stand during their call to duty ceremony Aug. 20, 2021, at Genoa Park in downtown Columbus, Ohio. During their yearlong deployment, the Soldiers will provide construction management support to U.S. Central Command. ~ Photo by Spc. Jessica Silhavy, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
Marathon team finishes 2nd at 2021 National Guard Marathon Time Trials
Building on success and momentum that garnered a third-place finish in 2020, the Ohio National Guard Marathon Team earned second at this year’s National Guard Time Trials, with six Ohio runners being named to the elite All-Guard Marathon Team.
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The 2021 Ohio National Guard Biathlon Team has completed a successful season, highlighted by Duarte being named to the National All-Guard Female Biathlon Team — only the second athlete from the Ohio National Guard to ever qualify for the honor.
Maintaining mission readiness: Taking a pause to discuss extremism
Units conducted stand-downs in the first half of 2021 to address extremism in the ranks. Training focused on what brings members of the military together, reinforced the shared values represented by the oath of service, and identified the spectrum of behaviors and reporting procedures for extremism, whether on or off duty.
179th AW selected as preferred location for Air National Guard’s first cyber warfare wing
The Department of the Air Force has identified Ohio’s Mansfield-Lahm Air National Guard Base as the preferred location for the first ANG cyber warfare wing in the country. The transformation will support Air Combat Command’s future requirements and result in operational mission changes.
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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
ONG HISTORY | THIS DAY / WEEK
Since Sept. 18, 1947, the Air Force has answered the nation’s call… It takes the Total Force working as a team in order to fly, fight, and win. That includes the more than 5,000 Ohio Air National Guard members, spanning an array of Air Force specialty codes, who are operating as part of that Total Force. Our Ohio units are ready to deploy at a moment’s notice. Read the entire U.S. Air Fore birthday message from Maj. Gen. John C. Harris. Jr. on the Ohio National Guard website.
Graphic by Airman 1st Class Lauren Cobin,
6th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
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