Formerly in military police, Soldier now trains others in sexual assault awareness, prevention
Master Sgt. Aaron Foy is a victim advocate coordinator for the Ohio National Guard Sexual Assault Prevention & Response (SAPR) program, based at the Joint Force Headquarters at the Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler Armory in Columbus, Ohio. He also helps educate Guard members around the state with required sexual assault awareness and prevention training. ~ Photo by Bill Pierce, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
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‘Protecting Our People Protects Our Mission’
As part of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, Maj. Gen. John C. Harris Jr., Ohio adjutant general, signs a pledge to confirm his “commitment to act, intervene and sustain a high level of motivation to eliminate sexual harassment and sexual assault in the workplace, April 2, 2021, at the Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler Armory in Columbus, Ohio. The Department of Defense’s ongoing theme for the annual campaign, “Protecting Our People Protects Our Mission,” emphasizes the important role all Soldiers, Airmen and civilian employees have in preventing sexual assault in the U.S. armed forces. ~ Photo by Spc. Jessica Silhavy, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
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‘Mission first mentality’:
ONG, State Defense Force members complete corrections mission
Ohio National Guard members stand for a photo March 15, 2021, during the last shift providing staffing support at the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction’s Franklin Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. From September 2020 to March 2021, Guard members augmented staffs at 23 of the state’s 28 correctional institutions, providing support where critical personnel shortages arose due to COVID-19-related health issues and concerns. ~ Courtesy photo
Ohio National Guard public affairs unit deploys in support of U.S. European Command
Eight Soldiers from the 196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, based in Columbus, Ohio, have deployed to support U.S. European Command. They were honored during a call to duty ceremony March 18, 2021, at the 147th Regiment (Regional Training Institute) on the Defense Supply Center Columbus campus. ~ Photo by Spc. Olivia Lauer, 196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
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Cleveland CVC marks 100,000th COVID-19 vaccination since opening
Ohio National Guard members providing support to Ohio’s Community Vaccination Center at Cleveland State University hold a banner to mark the 100,000th COVID-19 vaccination administered since opening in mid-March. Community member Ruby Davis (pictured) received the milestone vaccination April 2, 2021, at the Wolstein Center on the CSU campus in Cleveland. The CVC is manned by a team of about 540 Ohio National Guard and active-duty service members, as well as personnel from local, state and federal agencies, and is capable of vaccinating more than 6,000 people per day. ~ Photos by Ohio National Guard/U.S. Army
Deployed aviation unit pledges to fight sexual assault, harassment
Lt. Col. John Whitney (center), commander of 1st Battalion, 137th Aviation Regiment, holds a signed proclamation to show support for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month as he stands with 1st Lt. Holly Wiley (left) and Capt. Johnathan Moore, battalion victim advocates, at the unit’s deployed location. The unit has been deployed for nearly a year providing aviation support and conducting partnership operations with regional countries in the U.S. Central Command area of operations. ~ Photo by Chaplain (Capt.) Jason Nelson, 1-137th Aviation Regiment
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News, photos and videos on what your Ohio National Guard is doing to support government and civilian health organizations during the pandemic.
Ohio Cyber Reserve member deployed in cybersecurity response
For the first time, a member of the Ohio Cyber Reserve (OhCR) was deployed on state active duty under the authority of Gov. Mike DeWine to assist in mitigating a recent cybersecurity breach of an undisclosed government agency. The deployment occurred just 16 months after passage of Ohio Senate Bill 52, which established the OhCR under the Adjutant General’s Department as part of the State Defense Force.
Earning the Green Beret: Becoming a National Guard Special Forces team member
Two Ohio Army National Guard Soldiers passed the Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS) earlier this year, qualifying them to attend the 53-week Special Forces Qualification Course (SFQC). The two spent about six months with 19th Special Forces Preparatory Detachment (SFPD) conducting physically demanding training including running, ruck marching, pushups, situps and land navigation as part of their assessment and then endured the strenuous 21-day SFAS course.
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.
#knowyourmil ~ April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM)
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: APRIL 12
In Through the Lens, Soldiers with the 416th Engineer Group deliver supplies at a school in Afghanistan in 2004; in Week in Review, The Great Locomotive Chase, also known as Andrews’ Raid, takes place in northern Georgia, when about 20 volunteer Soldiers from the 2nd, 21st and 33rd Ohio Infantry go behind enemy lines to steal a train and damage vital Confederate rail and telegraph lines; and In Their Own Words recalls the mustering of troops in Columbus, Ohio for Civil War service.
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