Guard 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. The individual said they became suspicious when they observed an unpleasant interaction between a young patient and their guardians at the hospital. A subsequent law enforcement investigation determined that the young patient had been reported as a missing child and had been abused by their guardians.
~ Ohio National Guard graphic
Ohio National Guard systems administrator part of winning Department of Defense Services Cup team
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Christopher Ravis, second from right, an Ohio National Guard systems administrator, along with other members of the National Guard team, display the SANS NetWars Department of Defense Services Cup they earned as champions of the annual competition. Hosted by the SysAdmin, Audit, Network and Security (SANS) Institute as part of its Cyber Defense Initiative event held in Washington, D.C., Dec. 15-16, 2022, the competition focused on testing skills in computer and systems administration, threat hunting, analysis, cryptography and other cyber-specific tasks. The competition, won by the National Guard for the third year in a row, consisted of 18, five-member teams from all military branches and several non-military government agencies.
~ Courtesy photo
Three former Guard members inducted into 2022 Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame class
From left, former Ohio National Guard members Glenn A. Hickman, Adam Carr and David L. Hobson are joined by Maj. Gen. John C. Harris Jr., Ohio adjutant general, for a photo during the 2022 Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at The Ohio State University Fawcett Event Center in Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 29, 2022. Hickman, Carr and Hobson were among the 20 inductees into the most recent class of the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame, which honors veterans who have made a lasting impact on their communities, the state of Ohio and across the country, outside of and after their military careers.
~ U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Aven Santiago, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
Looking back at 2022:
The Adjutant General’s Combat Marksmanship Championship
Soldiers and Airmen from units across the state gathered at Camp Perry Joint Training Center last fall to compete against one another for the chance to be recognized as the best shooters in the Ohio National Guard during the annual Adjutant General’s Combat Marksmanship Championship. Click on the story link below for a recap of individual and team event winners. In this Sept. 16, 2022, photo, Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Condon, force protection noncommissioned officer with the 371st Sustainment Brigade, fires in the prone position during one of the events.
~ U.S. Army National Guard photo by George Davis, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
Ohio assistant adjutant general for Army to be promoted to brigadier general
Brig. Gen. Matthew S. Woodruff, center, Ohio assistant adjutant general for Army, receives his general officer flag from Capt. Derrick Moore, left, his aide-de-camp, and Command Sgt. Maj. Sheldon Chambliss, Ohio Army National Guard state command sergeant major, during a promotion ceremony at the Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler Armory in Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 6, 2023. Woodruff, a native of West Liberty, Ohio, has served as the assistant adjutant general for Army since October 2022.
~ U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Mann, Ohio National Guard historian
Ohio Army National Guard conducts annual leaders conference
Nearly 200 Ohio Army National Guard officers and senior noncommissioned officers gather for the 2022 Army Leaders Conference at the Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler Armory in Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 9, 2022. The annual conference brings together command teams and other key leaders at the company, battalion, brigade and general staff echelons in order to provide senior leader guidance and updates to the force.
~ U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Mann, Ohio National Guard historian
Ohio Homeland Response Force trains for variety of disasters
The Ohio Homeland Response Force is one of 10 such units across the nation that can provide support to civil authorities and first responders in a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives environment.
Ohio, Serbia celebrate cooperation during annual capstone event
Maj. Gen. John C. Harris Jr. led an official visit to Serbia for an annual capstone event and to celebrate over 15 years of cooperation with the Serbian Armed Forces through the State Partnership Program.
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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A Look in the Attic
Jan. 30 - Feb. 5
In Through the Lens, a 37th Infantry Division baker showcases some of the products from “Ye Old Bake Shoppe” on Bougainville in World War II; in Week in Review, Gen. William Henry Harrison establishes Fort Meigs on the south side of the Maumee River in 1813; and Hall of Valor honors Capt. Labin Knipp of the 37th ID, who earned the Distinguished Service Cross for his heroic actions in Manila, Philippines in 1945.
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