The Ohio National Guard will host a historic public muster from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. The event commemorates both the 238th birthday of the Ohio National Guard and the 250th birthday of the United States. Attendees can meet current Ohio National Guard Soldiers and Airmen and see military vehicles, state-of-the-art equipment and historical displays with living historian reenactors. The 2026 muster is patterned after muster events held at the Statehouse in the mid-20th century, which were high-profile public exhibitions that included hands-on demonstrations and old-meets-new equipment displays and vehicles. Tracing their roots back to the 17th century, traditional musters were public events that connected community members with their local military units.
Ohio National Guard's 122nd Army Band celebrates America 250 during their summer concert series over the July 4th holiday. From heartland country to east coast fife and drum, from big band swing to rock and roll to Dixieland jazz, they cover it all!
OUR SERVICE VIDEO SERIES
OUR SERVICE CAMPAIGN
Brig. Gen. Matthew S. Woodruff, Ohio adjutant general, introduces the Ohio National Guard’s new campaign, Our Service, which shares the personal stories of Soldiers and Airmen and highlights what service looks like beyond the uniform. The campaign aligns with the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary by honoring the legacy of everyday Ohioans answering the call to serve.
Video by Staff Sgt. Thomas Moeger,
Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
GENERATIONAL SERVICE
Ohio National Guard Soldiers and Airmen discuss their generational service and what it means to them. The “Our Service” video series has been created alongside the America 250 campaign, celebrating Americans and Ohioans as the U.S. commemorates its 250th anniversary as a country. Generational service embodies a deep-rooted commitment to serve while honoring the family legacy.
Video by Staff Sgt. Jillian Maynus,
Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
CITIZEN SERVICE
Ohio National Guard Soldiers and Airmen discuss their citizen service and what it means to them. The “Our Service” video series has been created alongside the America 250 campaign, celebrating Americans and Ohioans as the U.S. commemorates its 250th anniversary as a country. Citizen-Service highlights the Soldiers and Airmen who serve their communities in multiple ways. Whether in uniform or in their civilian careers, they continue to make an impact every day.
Video by Staff Sgt. Olivia Lauer,
Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
WINNING MATTERS
Ohio National Guard Soldiers and Airmen share what it means to compete, improve and deliver when it counts in the latest episode of the “Our Service” video series. Created alongside the America 250 campaign, the series highlights the people behind the mission as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary. Winning Matters focuses on the drive for excellence, showing how Soldiers and Airmen push themselves and their teams to perform at the highest level, both in uniform and in their civilian careers.
Video by Staff Sgt. Thomas Moeger,
Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
THIS WE'LL DEFEND
Ohio National Guard Soldiers and Airmen reflect on service, purpose and their commitment to defend the nation and their communities in the latest episode of the “Our Service” video series. Created alongside the America 250 campaign, the series highlights the people behind the mission as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary. “This We’ll Defend” focuses on the enduring call to serve, showing how Soldiers and Airmen carry forward a legacy of duty, readiness and sacrifice in uniform and beyond.
Video by Staff Sgt. Thomas Moeger,
Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
