Ceremony signifies transition of assistant adjutants general for Army
A January change of command ceremony signified the transition from the outgoing assistant adjutant general for Army, Brig. Gen. Thomas E. Moore II, to the incoming one, Brig. Gen. Matthew S. Woodruff. Moore, a Cumberland, Ohio native, retires after a 33-year military career that includes service both on active duty and in the Ohio Army National Guard. ~ Video by Staff Sgt. Aven Santiago, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs | Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Mann, Ohio National Guard historian
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Best of the Buckeye State: Outstanding Airmen of the Year
Five members of the Ohio Air National Guard took home honors in their respective rank categories during the 2023 Outstanding Airman of the Year Awards banquet at the Clark State College’s Hollenbeck Bayley Creative Arts and Conference Center in Springfield, Ohio. The annual awards recognize Airmen who go above and beyond, including demonstrating leadership, strong work ethic and commitment to giving back to their communities. ~ Video by Staff Sgt. Aven Santiago, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
A Day in the Life: Ohio National Guard historian
As the historian for the Ohio National Guard, Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Mann has a unique position at Joint Force Headquarters-Ohio, located at the Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler Armory. Mann’s duties include being the curator of the organization’s historical collection, which includes photographing objects for accountability, preservation needs and for use in publications and educational presentations. ~ Video & photo by Spc. Jessica Maynard, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
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BUCKEYE GUARD ~ January-March 2023
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- Looking back at 2022: The Ohio National Guard Year in Review
- Ceremony signifies transition of assistant adjutants general for Army
- Best of the Buckeye State: Outstanding Airmen of the Year
- A Day in the Life: Ohio National Guard historian
- 73rd Troop Command BWC determines brigade’s top NCO, Soldier
- OSU Military Appreciation Game honors military, veterans
2-372nd Infantry leaves for World War II service
In March 1941, members of the Ohio National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 372nd Infantry were inducted into federal service by order of President Franklin
D. Roosevelt. The all-Black unit was the final formation in the state to
enter active duty for a one-year training period in response to the growing
war in Europe.
~ U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Aven Santiago, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
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180th Fighter Wing trains with ‘Sun Downers’ in Sunshine State
Staff Sgt. Benjamin Preston (right), an F-16 crew chief, and Senior Airman Allison Garcia, a munitions specialist, stand next to an F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 180th Fighter Wing, before morning training flights Nov. 3, 2022, at Naval Air Station Key West, Fla. Airmen with the 180th FW traveled to Key West to train with Fighter Squadron Composite (VFC) 111, the Navy’s premier adversary squadron, which provided realistic training scenarios to help prepare the Swanton, Ohio-based Air National Guard unit for homeland defense and contingency operations around the globe.
~ Photo by Staff Sgt. Kregg York, 180th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
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St. Marys honors its Ohio National Guard legacy
The city of St. Marys, Ohio has dedicated a memorial to honor the Ohio National Guard units and armory that have been part of the western Auglaize County community since 1877.
Member’s instincts, vigilance helps rescue victim of child abuse
An Ohio Guard member serving on the COVID-19 hospital support mission in late 2021-early 2022 was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal by the Ohio adjutant general for their actions to help rescue a child from an abusive situation.
State command chief leads through strong support from family, fellow Airmen
Chief Master Sgt. Troy Taylor is the 12th state command chief master sergeant of the Ohio Air National Guard. He says the support from family, fellow Airmen and mentors have helped him be the leader he is today.
1137th Signal Company helps modernize Ohio National Guard’s network infrastructure
The 1137th Signal Company is a new unit that stood up in 2019, with a primary mission to install and maintain computer network infrastructure.
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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
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March 20-26
In Through the Lens, the mayor of Tiffin tours his town’s National Guard cavalry unit and armory in 1965; in Week in Review, the 147th Infantry lands on Iwo Jima to take over operations from the Marines in 1945; and In Their Own Words highlights World War II veteran John Herman’s experiences on Iwo Jima.
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BUCKEYE GUARD
January-March 2023
Featuring
- Looking back at 2022: The Year in Review
- Transition of assistant adjutants general for Army
- Outstanding Airmen of the Year
- A Day in the Life: Ohio National Guard historian
- 73rd Troop Command BWC determines top NCO, Soldier
- OSU Military Appreciation Game honors military, veterans
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