Brick by Brick: Father, Soldier builds family and career
For Staff Sgt. George Davis, who is currently deployed overseas in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve, one of the biggest obstacles he faces is spending quality time with family while balancing his military commitments. In the midst of all of life’s demands, Davis unintentionally learned that he and his son both have a passion for Legos, and have amassed more than 100,000 pieces over several projects and developed an even stronger father-son bond. The Ohio National Guard salutes the service and commitment of Staff Sgt. Davis and all military dads on Father’s Day. (Courtesy photo)
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Ohio National Guard honors 246th Army birthday during ceremony
Command Sgt. Maj. William Workley (left), Ohio National Guard senior enlisted leader, and Spc. Jessica Silhavy, a public affairs mass communications specialist, cut the cake during a ceremony to celebrate the 246th Army birthday, June 14, 2021, at the Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler Armory in Columbus, Ohio. In a long-standing Army tradition, the youngest and oldest attendees at the event made the first cut of the cake with a ceremonial sword. (Photo by Sgt. Maj. John Frank, Ohio Army National Guard)
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Your Ohio National Guard is staying prepared to respond with ready personnel and equipment.
The Homeland Response Force medical group, an Ohio National Guard unit that specializes in saving lives and reducing human suffering during a natural, man-made or terrorist incident in the United States, is staying prepared through training exercises.
Maintaining mission readiness: Taking a pause to discuss extremism
Maj. Gen. James R. Camp, Ohio assistant adjutant general for Air, talks with a group of Airmen assigned to Headquarters, Ohio Air National Guard during an interactive extremism stand-down day April 11, 2021, at the Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler Armory in Columbus, Ohio. The Department of Defense-mandated 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. (Photo by Capt. Jordyn Craft, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)
52nd CST participates in Exercise Orca 2021
Staff Sgt. Logan Gladfeather, a survey team member with the Ohio National Guard’s 52nd Civil Support Team, inspects a bus for dangerous and illicit substances May 19, 2021, at the Mat-Su Fire Training Center in Wasilla, Alaska, during Exercise ORCA 2021. About 250 National Guard members in CST units from multiple states were among the participants in ORCA, a chemical, biological, radioactive, nuclear threats response exercise designed for participants to provide support in the aftermath of hazardous materials incident scenarios. (Photo by Edward Eagerton, Alaska National Guard Public Affairs)
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37th IBCT’s historic past at Fort Polk
The 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, currently conducting a Joint Readiness Training Center rotation at Fort Polk, La., previously trained extensively at the post in 1952, when the brigade’s ancestor, the 37th Infantry Division, was ordered into federal service and sent to then-Camp Polk, The division spent two years there in preparation for the Korean War, however did not forward deploy as a unit but nearly every Buckeye Division Soldier rotated to Korea as individual replacements. When the Ohio Guard members rotated, the division shifted its focus to being a training division and provided initial and advance training for new Soldiers and those rotating home from Korea. In this 1952 photo, the 37th ID Honor Guard greets Gen. Mark Clark, Army Field Forces chief, in front of the division headquarters at Camp Polk. (Photo courtesy of Ohio National Guard Heritage Center)
News, photos and videos on what your Ohio National Guard is doing to support government and civilian health organizations during the pandemic.
This is My Squad:
A Personal Pronoun
Ohio Army National Guard Command Sgt. Maj. Sheldon Chambliss about the sergeant major of the Army’s “This is My Squad” initiative to empower noncommissioned officers and reinforce the lost art of Soldier care. ~ Photo by Staff Sgt. George B. Davis, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
Earth Day 2021:
Lighting switch at Ohio National Guard facilities expected to save up to 30% in energy costs
Outdated and less efficient lighting is being replaced with more energy-efficient LED systems at Ohio National Guard facilities across the state. With state funding from the capital budget and assistance from the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission, lighting improvements have been made at 12 Army National Guard readiness centers, leading to reduced energy consumption and providing estimated cost savings up to 30% on electrical lighting expenses for the impacted facilities.
Marking a year of COVID-19 mission support: Ohio National Guard continues to answer the call
Since March 23, 2020 — the one-year anniversary of the Ohio National Guard’s first mission as part of the state’s response to COVID-19 — a total of 5,600 Soldiers, Airmen, and members of the Ohio Military Reserve and Ohio Naval Militia — nearly a third of the entire Ohio National Guard force — have answered the call to help their communities during nearly 70 missions, which have included providing vaccinations, collecting personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline workers and providing staffing support to state prisons and long-term care facilities.
Soaring to Success:
Air Force recognizes 3 Ohio ANG wings for outstanding achievement
Three Ohio Air National Guard wings — the 121st Air Refueling Wing, 178th Wing and 180th Fighter Wing — have been recognized again with the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. The award is given to units that demonstrate exceptional meritorious service, accomplish specific acts of outstanding achievement and/or excel in combat operations.
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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
From Ohio Army National Guard Historical Collections
THIS WEEK: JUNE 14-20
In Through the Lens, Soldiers of the 148th Infantry cross a river on Luzon in 1945; in Week in Review, the 164th Weather Flight is organized in Mansfield, Ohio in 1948; and Fast Facts features the New Lexington Armory, which housed Ohio Army National Guard units for over 70 years before closing in 1992.
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