When COVID-19 cases surged near the end of 2021 and put a strain on Ohio hospitals, Gov. Mike DeWine called in the Ohio National Guard to help. In this episode of the Buckeye Guard newscast, Guard members talk about the critical roles they filled while deployed to testing centers and hospitals across the state. The State Defense Force provides needed relief during staffing shortage due to COVID-19 at the Cuyahoga County Corrections Center, and we welcome home a group of Soldiers from an overseas deployment. ~ WATCH ON YOUTUBE
Reported by Stephanie Beougher
Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
Supporting Ohio’s hospitals
With surging COVID-19 cases and staffing challenges at hospitals across the state, more than 2,000 Ohio National Guard members were called to help.
WATCH ON YOUTUBE | COVID-19 Hospital Support
By Lt. Col. (OH) James Nowak
Ohio Military Reserve Public Affairs
State active duty at county jail
Another successful mission for Ohio's State Defense Force as members of the Ohio Military Reserve and Ohio Naval Militia have finished their deployment to the Cuyahoga County Corrections Center.
WATCH ON YOUTUBE | Ohio Military Reserve | Ohio Naval Militia
By Spc. Jessica Silhavy,
Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
Welcome home
The 196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment returns from a nearly yearlong deployment telling the stories of U.S. Soldiers supporting overseas operations.