Ohio’s Soldier, NCO of Year represent at Region IV Best Warrior Competition
Sgt. Christian Stafford (left), Ohio Army National Guard Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, and Spc. Brock Cerneka, OHARNG Soldier of the Year, compete in the 2022 Army National Guard Region IV Best Warrior Competition May 11-15, 2022, at Camp Ripley, Minn. The annual competition tests the military skills, physical strength and endurance of the top National Guard Soldiers and NCOs from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. The 2023 Region IV competition will be hosted by the Ohio Army National Guard. ~ Photos by Staff Sgt. Sydney Mariette, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs
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Thanks for a job well done: Ohio Hospital Association recognizes ONG for support during COVID-19
Ohio Hospital Association Board of Trustees Chair Steve Glass (from left), Maj. Gen. James Camp, Ohio assistant adjutant general for Air, Ohio Air National Guard Maj. Shelly Brackman, and Ohio Hospital Association (OHA) President and CEO Mike Abrams stand for a photo after the OHA presented the Ohio National Guard with the Dr. Eli Crew Community Service Excellence Award June 14, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. The award was given for the support that more than 2,000 Ohio Guard members provided to hospitals and testing centers during a surge in COVID-19 cases between December 2021 and February 2022. ~ Courtesy photo
Korea vet receives Purple Heart posthumously
Maj. Gen. James R. Camp (right, in image on right), Ohio assistant adjutant general for Air, presents the Purple Heart to Dave Lilley, receiving the award on behalf of his older brother Jack E. Lilley, June 14, 2022, in Westerville, Ohio. A Korean War veteran, Army Pfc. Jack E. Lilley, 19, died July 20, 1950, when the enemy forced his unit to retreat from Taejon, South Korea. His remains were identified just recently, utilizing improved DNA identification processes. ~ Photos by Bill Pierce, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
Camp James A. Garfield: 2022 military deer hunt drawing
The application deadline for the Nov. 12, 2022, controlled deer hunt at Camp James A. Garfield Joint Military Training Center is Aug. 12. All active, Reserve and retired service members are eligible to apply for the random drawing. This is the only controlled deer hunt scheduled for 2022 at the installation. ~ Photo by Capt. Caroline Pirchner, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
Recruiter earns leadership award at SLC
Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Oreglia (center), a noncommissioned officer with the Ohio Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion, is the recipient of the Minuteman Leadership Award from the Senior Leader Course that was completed May 27, 2022, at the National Guard Professional Education Center, located at Camp Robinson in North Little Rock, Ark. This award was voted on by fellow class members to honor the individual that best represented what it means to be an Army National Guard senior NCO. On hand to congratulate Oreglia were former OHARNG RRB members Sgt. Maj. Jeremy Allnutt (left) and 1st Sgt. Justin Miller. ~ Courtesy photo
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Inside the revised Army Combat Fitness Test
This spring the Army issued a directive outlining a time-phased implementation of a revised Army Combat Fitness Test as the service branch’s general physical fitness test, including new age- and gender-performance scoring scales. Active Guard Reserve Soldiers are to begin taking the ACFT for record this October, followed by other Reserve and National Guard Soldiers in April 2023. Learn more about the ACFT from the Army’s microsite, which was featured recently in the Buckeye Guard online publication. ~ Photo by Staff Sgt. Aven Santiago, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
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Ohioans Serving Ohioans: Support to Ohio's hospitals
The staffing support provided by the Ohio National Guard and State Defense Force was the helping hand that many hospitals and communities needed during the spike of COVID-19 cases around the state from December into early this year.
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.
Portsmouth readiness center rededicated following renovations
The Sgt. Edward S. Doan Armory in Portsmouth was rededicated following the completion of a two-year, $1.8-millon renovation. It is the first of about 20 facilities in the state scheduled for updates over the next few years.
ONG Biathlon Team members earn medals at 2022 CNGB Championships
Members of the Ohio National Guard Biathlon Team medaled three times in two individual races at this year’s Chief, National Guard Bureau Biathlon Championships, held at Camp Ripley, Minn.
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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
ONG HISTORY | THIS DAY / WEEK
A Look in the Attic
July 4-10
In Through the Lens, 136th Field Artillery Battalion Soldiers fire at targets on New Georgia in 1943; in Week in Review, elements of the 145th and 148th Infantry land for the attack on Bairoko Harbor during World War II; and Connecting to the Connections features the reunion ribbon for the 1st Regiment, Ohio Light Artillery from 1901.
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