Ohio ARNG transportation units answer Louisiana’s call following Hurricane Ida
About 170 Ohio Army National Guard members from several units within the 112th Transportation Battalion were among the approximately 3,500 National Guard members from multiple states who answered Louisiana’s call for assistance after Hurricane Ida left a path of destruction through the southern state in late August. ~ Ohio National Guard photo
174th ADA Brigade completes European security mission
The 174th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, led by Col. James McCandless (left, foreground) and Command Sgt. Maj. Shelley Kolb (right, foreground), cases the unit colors during a transfer of authority ceremony Oct. 18, 2021, at U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach, Germany. Army National Guard ADA brigades deploy to Europe for nine-month rotations as part of the European Deterrence Initiative’s regionally allocated forces and are based primarily in Germany, however the units support various missions throughout the European theatre as needed during their rotation. ~ Photo by Sgt. Cesar Rivas, U.S. Army
Current, former ONG leaders share experiences during women's mentorship symposium
A panel of Ohio National Guard members conducts an open forum discussion during the ONG Women’s Mentorship Symposium Sep. 29, 2021, at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Columbus, Ohio. Several ONG senior leaders spoke about the importance of advising, counselling and being role models as part of developing and mentoring women leaders in the organization. ~ Photo by Spc. Jessica Silhavy, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
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Mi casa es su casa: Hispanic heritage instills hard work, importance of inclusion for veteran Airman
Lt. Col. Albito Lopez, a communications officer and 33-year veteran of the Air Force and Ohio Air National Guard, learned the value of family and hard work from his parents, who moved to the United States from Puerto Rico as children in the 1950s. In this photo illustration, Lopez (in image on left) is pictured receiving an award for his and other Ohio ANG Airmen’s work helping construct the new USSTRATCOM Command and Control facility at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., in 2018; also with his family members, wife Kristin (clockwise, back row center) and their four sons, Albito (15), Ben (11), Alex (13) and Sawyer (11). ~ Photo by U.S. Air Force and Lopez family photo/Photo illustration by Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
Celebrating 15 years working with Serbia through State Partnership Program
The Ohio National Guard is celebrating the 15-year anniversary of its partnership with the Republic of Serbia in 2021, as part of the Department of Defense’s State Partnership Program. The SPP links a state’s National Guard with a partner nation to promote regional stability and develop military relationships. ~ Video by Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Vega, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
Marker for MOH recipient dedicated at Ohio Veterans’ Memorial Park
Rebecca Miller (left) and Peggy Whitcomb, both members of the Akron Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, unveil the marker for Medal of Honor recipient Pvt. Rodger Young during a dedication ceremony Aug. 29, 2021, at the Ohio Veterans’ Memorial Park in Clinton, Ohio. Young was a member of Company B, 148th Infantry, 37th Infantry Division when he was killed in action July 31, 1943, while destroying a Japanese machine gun nest on the island of New Georgia during World War II. Young was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in 1944. The marker was dedicated near the Medal of Honor memorial at the park and was sponsored by the members of the Akron Chapter. ~ Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Mann, Ohio Army National Guard historian
20 years later: How 9/11 changed the Ohio National Guard
The 20th anniversary is an occasion to honor the victims and to express gratitude to all U.S. service members who’ve deployed since then to defend the homeland. Ohio National Guard Soldiers and Airmen reflect on the events of 9/11, the impact on them, and how that day changed Ohio National Guard operations.
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The 2021 Ohio National Guard Biathlon Team has completed a successful season, highlighted by Duarte being named to the National All-Guard Female Biathlon Team — only the second athlete from the Ohio National Guard to ever qualify for the honor.
Maintaining mission readiness: Taking a pause to discuss extremism
Units conducted stand-downs in the first half of 2021 to address extremism in the ranks. 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.
179th AW selected as preferred location for Air National Guard’s first cyber warfare wing
The Department of the Air Force has identified Ohio’s Mansfield-Lahm Air National Guard Base as the preferred location for the first ANG cyber warfare wing in the country. The transformation will support Air Combat Command’s future requirements and result in operational mission changes.
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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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148th Infantry Soldiers say goodbye before their train leaves for Camp Shelby, Miss., during World War II; in Week in Review, Ohio troops muster out of federal service in Columbus after the War with Spain.; and Connecting to the Collections features the guidon that was used by Battery A, 1st Battalion, Ohio Volunteer Artillery during the War with Spain.
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