Happy Thanksgiving from the Ohio National Guard
In his 2023 Thanksgiving message, Maj. Gen. John C. Harris Jr., Ohio adjutant general, offers his thanks to the Soldiers, Airmen, civilians, families and employers who all make us “Always Ready, Always There” for our communities, state and nation. ~ U.S. Army National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Thomas Moeger, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
Ohio National Guard presents first $2,000 ‘Bucks for Buckeyes’ recruitment incentive check
Brig. Gen. Matthew S. Woodruff, left, Ohio assistant adjutant general for Army, presents Sgt. Kaci Owens, of the 637th Chemical Company, with a $2,000 recruitment incentive check through the Ohio National Guard’s new Bucks for Buckeyes lead referral program during a ceremony at the Defense Supply Center Columbus in Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 17, 2023. Owens is the first Ohio Guard member to receive this incentive through Bucks for Buckeyes, which allows any current or retired OHNG member or current state employee of the Ohio Adjutant General’s Department to receive $2,000 per enlistment for any lead that successfully enters military service and reports for initial military training. ~ U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jillian Maynus, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
200th RED HORSE trains in Spain to gain valuable construction experience
Airmen from the 200th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers (RED HORSE) complete various construction projects while performing annual training, July 30, 2023, at Moron Air Base, Spain. The unit went overseas under the Deployment for Training (DFT) program, gaining valuable experience abroad while benefiting the installation by constructing a new patio, creating new parking lots, updating a facility and accomplishing the groundwork for a new firing range. ~ U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Grace Riegel, 179th Cyberspace Wing Public Affairs
OHANG | 200TH RED HORSE | PHOTO GALLERIES: One, Two, Three | READ STORY
Stone takes charge of Special Troops Command (Provisional) during change of command ceremony
Brig. Gen. Andrew B. Stone, center, incoming commander of the Ohio Army National Guard Special Troops Command (Provisional), passes the Army Field flag to Command Sgt. Maj. William Adams, STC command sergeant major, during the change of command ceremony at the Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler Armory in Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 15, 2023. The passing of the flag signifies the confidence the commander places in the noncommissioned officer corps and is the command sergeant major’s first act of allegiance to his new commander. ~ U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Carleeann Smiddy, 196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
Morgan chosen as 2023 State Employee of Year
Tim Morgan, fourth from left, an environmental supervisor for the Ohio National Guard, receives the Ohio Adjutant General’s Department 2023 State Employee of the Year Award from OHNG senior leaders during a department town hall meeting at the Quest Conference Center in Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 4, 2023. Morgan has been in the position for nearly 25 years and has been an integral part of the Camp James A. Garfield Joint Military Training Center team, assisting with the sustainable growth, development and environmental stewardship at the installation. ~ Photo by Bill Pierce, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
180th Medical Group supports U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, gains valuable experience
Airmen with the 180th Medical Group gather for a group photo at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, Japan, July 14, 2023. The annual training provided the Airmen an opportunity to perform a wider scope of medical tasks than they normally would, work with other military branches in a joint environment and augment permanent staff. ~ U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Brittni Capozzi, 180th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
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Airmen train for space operations during Vulcan Guard exercise
Personnel from all seven NGB states that currently conduct space operations, U.S. Space Command and the Brazilian military participated in Vulcan Guard, an exercise hosted at the 178th Wing in Springfield, Ohio.
Ohio’s Soldier of Year reflects on Region IV Best Warrior Competition
Pfc. Max Walls, of the 324th Military Police Company, is the Ohio National Guard Soldier of the Year and placed second in the 2023 Army National Guard Region IV Best Warrior Competition.
Ohio runners tops in National Guard for first time, earn ‘The Cob’
For the first time in program history, the Ohio National Guard Marathon Team won the team title, earning “The Cob” traveling trophy, during the 46th Annual Lincoln Marathon and National Guard Marathon Trials in Lincoln, Neb.
'No wrong door’ policy opens possibilities to improve service member, family well-being
The J9 Directorate is a comprehensive wellness program specifically focused on prevention, risk reduction and resiliency for Ohio National Guard members and their families.
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State command chief leads through strong
support from family, fellow Airmen
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
ONG HISTORY | THIS DAY / WEEK
ONG Heritage Center on
A Look in the Attic: Nov. 27 - Dec. 3
In Through the Lens, Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler, commanding general of the 37th Infantry Division, inspects the collection of lighters sent to troops on Bougainville during World War II; in Week in Review, the 121st Air Refueling Wing is organized in the Army Air Force at Hamilton Field, Calif., in 1942; and Connecting to the Connections features the final guidon of Company B, 612th Engineer Battalion before it was reorganized in 2007.
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- Air Force chief of staff visits 179th Cyberspace Wing
- Ohio hosts Region IV Best Warrior Competition
- Stow armory, named for Civil War hero, gets an upgrade
- Ceremony between state command sergeants major
- Airmen train for space operations during Vulcan Guard
- Ohio runners tops in National Guard for first time
- 121st tested at Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection
- 371st Sustainment Brigade, 137th Signal Company deploy
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