ONG senior leadership visits Hungary for annual capstone event
Maj. Gen. John C. Harris Jr. (from left), Ohio adjutant general, discusses weapons systems and capabilities with Brig. Gen. Gábor Lőrincz, commander of the Hungarian Defence Force’s 25th Infantry Brigade, and Brig. Gen. Zoltán Apáti, HDF deputy commander, during an infantry brigade presentation and showcase event June 9, 2022, in Tata, Hungary. The presentation was part of the annual State Partnership Program capstone event to highlight the pairing between Ohio and Hungary, which began in 1993. ~ Photo by Staff Sgt. Aven Santiago, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
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Media members spend day learning about Ohio National Guard
Members of the media take part in an Ohio National Guard orientation flight July 22, 2022, at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Columbus, Ohio. The flight was manned by a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crew from 1st Battalion, 137th Aviation Regiment and highlighted a day where the media also learned about the domestic response capabilities of the Ohio Homeland Response Force. Familiarization and orientation events provide an opportunity to highlight roles and missions of the National Guard. ~ Photo by Staff Sgt. Aven Santiago, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
Battery C, 2-174th Air Defense Artillery Regiment returns home from deployment
Soldiers with Battery C, 2nd Battalion, 174th Air Defense Artillery Regiment meet with family members and friends after returning from their deployment July 2, 2022, at Vineyard Community Church in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. The Soldiers provided support to Operation Inherent Resolve during the unit’s yearlong overseas mission. ~ Photo by Spc. Michael Alexander, 196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
Engineers help improve road infrastructure in Wayne National Forest
Soldiers with the 1191st Engineer Company, based in Portsmouth, Ohio, conducted heavy equipment operations during annual training this June in the Wayne National Forest, near Ironton, Ohio. The partnership provides hands-on training for Soldiers while improving the safety and mobility within the forest, for both visitors and U.S. Forest Service employees. ~ Photos by Sgt. Karl Mason, 196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
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Remember the Maine! Mobilizing for the war with Spain
On April 25, 1898, the United States declared war on Spain following the sinking of the USS Maine, an American battleship, in Havana Harbor. By 5 p.m. that day, the State of Ohio had received orders from Washington to muster its units for volunteer service. ~ Photo from the Ohio National Guard Heritage Center collection
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A Day in the Life: Ohio National Guard historian
Meet Sgt. 1st Class Josh Mann, who for nearly the last 20 years has been charged with preserving the history and artifacts of the Ohio National Guard, ensuring the organization's history and the stories of its Soldiers and Airmen continue to be told. ~ Photo by Spc. Jessica Silhavy, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
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State command chief warrant officer fully immersing himself in new role
As the fifth Ohio Army National Guard state command chief warrant officer, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Richard Kerwood is now charged with leading the OHARNG Warrant Officer Cohort, as well as recruiting new candidates into the ranks.
179th AW’s “Flying Legacy” tribute ceremony celebrates more than 70 years in Mansfield
After being selected to become the nation's first Air National Guard cyberspace wing, the 179th Airlift Wing marked its upcoming transition by honoring its 70 years as a flying unit during a "Flying Legacy" tribute ceremony.
121st ARW helps 'shape' new standards for aviator career fields
The 121st Air Refueling Wing is the only National Guard unit that is part of an Air Force-wide study to modernize height and body composition standards for enlisted aviator career fields, something that has not been done in over 50 years.
Inside the revised Army Combat Fitness Test
As part of the implementation of the revised Army Combat Fitness Test, Active Guard Reserve Soldiers are to begin taking the ACFT for record this October, followed by traditional ARNG members in April 2023.
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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
August 15-21
In Through the Lens, the 112th Medical Battalion undergoes a command inspection in 1966 at the Brig. Gen. Harold M. Bush Armory in Columbus; in Week in Review, the 121st, 178th, 179th and 180th Comptroller Flights are constituted in 2010; and Connecting to the Connections features the 42nd “Rainbow” Division shoulder sleeve insignia worn by Col. Benson Hough, commanding officer of the 166th Infantry during World War I.
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Ohio taking part in
Northern Strike 22
1-134th Field Artillery Soldiers conduct sling load and live-fire exercises at Northern Strike 22, a multicomponent, multinational training exercise designed to build readiness and enhance interoperability with allied forces to fight and win.
