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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Staff Sgt. Geffry Gehrlich &
Master Sgt. Shaun Ruvoldt ~
Ohio Army National Guard namestop
recruiters for 2021

Lt. Col. Albito Lopez ~
‘Mi casa es su casa’:
Hispanic heritage instills hard work, importance
of inclusion for veteran Airman

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

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

California wild fires:
178th Wing sensor
operator’s support saves hundreds of
lives during California wildfires

Second Lt. Colleen O’Callaghan
Ohio’s first female infantry officer serves on
the front lines during COVID-19 pandemic
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A Look in the Attic
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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