Mi casa es su casa: Hispanic heritage instills hard work, importance of inclusion for veteran Airman
Lt. Col. Albito Lopez, a communications officer and 33-year veteran of the Air Force and Ohio Air National Guard, learned the value of family and hard work from his parents, who moved to the United States from Puerto Rico as children in the 1950s. In this photo illustration, Lopez (in image on left) is pictured receiving an award for his and other Ohio ANG Airmen’s work helping construct the new USSTRATCOM Command and Control facility at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., in 2018; also with his family members, wife Kristin (clockwise, back row center) and their four sons, Albito (15), Ben (11), Alex (13) and Sawyer (11). ~ Photo by U.S. Air Force and Lopez family photo/Photo illustration by Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
Celebrating 15 years working with Serbia through State Partnership Program
The Ohio National Guard is celebrating the 15-year anniversary of its partnership with the Republic of Serbia in 2021, as part of the Department of Defense’s State Partnership Program. The SPP links a state’s National Guard with a partner nation to promote regional stability and develop military relationships. ~ Video by Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Vega, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
Marker for MOH recipient dedicated at Ohio Veterans’ Memorial Park
Rebecca Miller (left) and Peggy Whitcomb, both members of the Akron Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, unveil the marker for Medal of Honor recipient Pvt. Rodger Young during a dedication ceremony Aug. 29, 2021, at the Ohio Veterans’ Memorial Park in Clinton, Ohio. Young was a member of Company B, 148th Infantry, 37th Infantry Division when he was killed in action July 31, 1943, while destroying a Japanese machine gun nest on the island of New Georgia during World War II. Young was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in 1944. The marker was dedicated near the Medal of Honor memorial at the park and was sponsored by the members of the Akron Chapter. ~ Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Mann, Ohio Army National Guard historian
2 Ohio National Guard members honored with 2021 NGAUS awards
The National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) recently announced Ohio Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deena Ratliff (left) as a winner of the Eagle Rising Award for Army National Guard warrant officers and Capt. Jill Hoffman as a recipient of its Theodore Roosevelt Leadership Award for junior officers. The awards were presented during the 143rd annual NGAUS General Conference & Exhibition Aug. 27-30, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nev. ~ Courtesy photos/Ohio National Guard photo illustration
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Maj. Gen. Camp presides over oath of enlistment ceremony at 180 FW
Maj. Gen. James R. Camp, Ohio assistant adjutant general for Air, administers the oath of enlistment to a group of Airmen and new recruits Oct. 2. 2021, at the 180th Fighter Wing in Swanton, Ohio. The oath is administered by a commissioned officer, and a new or extended enlistment contract usually incurs a commitment of four to six years of active service. ~ Photo by Tech. Sgt. John Wilkes, 180th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
174th ADA headquarters explores D-Day terrain during staff ride
Members of Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 174th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Ohio Army National Guard, display the Ohio burgee during a visit to Gold Beach Aug. 26, 2021, in Normandy, France. The Soldiers walked the beaches and battlefields of the D-Day invasion during a staff ride they conducted while mobilized in support of the U.S Department of Defense’s Atlantic Resolve, a series of bilateral, joint and multinational training events designed to display a strong and unremitting U.S. commitment to NATO and Europe. ~ Photo by Staff Sgt. George B. Davis, 196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
20 years later: How 9/11 changed the Ohio National Guard
The 20th anniversary 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. 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.
ONG Biathlon Team:
Do you have what it takes?
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
In Through the Lens, a group of Filipino children honor the 37th Infantry Division following their country’s liberation from the Japanese during World War II; in Week in Review, the 178th Wing, 179th Airlift Wing and 180th Fighter Wing are allotted to the Ohio Air National Guard in 1962; and Connecting to the Collections features the 37th Division’s Camp Shelby souvenir pennant.
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