Ohio National Guard Photo Gallery - November 2015

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Maj. Gen. Mark E. Bartman, Ohio adjutant general, addresses Soldiers of Company B, 3rd Battalion, 238th Aviation Regiment during the unit’s call to duty ceremony

Maj. Gen. Mark E. Bartman, Ohio adjutant general, addresses Soldiers of Company B, 3rd Battalion, 238th Aviation Regiment during the unit's call to duty ceremony Nov. 2, 2015, at the MAPS Air Museum in North Canton, Ohio. Company B is deploying to Afghanistan in support of support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.

Staff Sgt. Michael Carden, ONG
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Members of the 179th Airlift Wing assist during the arrival of the Super Guppy, a massive aircraft designed to transport oversized cargo.

Members of the 179th Airlift Wing assist during the arrival of the Super Guppy, a massive aircraft designed to transport oversized cargo like the part for NASA's Orion next-generation spacecraft project that was unloaded by crane, Nov. 3, 2015, in Mansfield, Ohio. The Super Guppy will make subsequent trips to carry equipment needed for development of the Orion at NASA's Plum Brook Station in Sandusky, Ohio.

Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood, ONG
Friends and Family of the Ohio Army National Guard’s Company B, 3rd Battalion, 238th Aviation Regiment gathered Nov. 4, 2015, to say farewell and watch the Soldiers depart from the airport in North Canton, Ohio.

Friends and Family of the Ohio Army National Guard’s Company B, 3rd Battalion, 238th Aviation Regiment gathered Nov. 4, 2015, to say farewell and watch the Soldiers depart from the airport in North Canton, Ohio. The flight of four CH-47 Chinook helicopters was headed to Fort Hood, Texas to complete mobilization training before departing for Afghanistan in support of support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel.

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Three former members of the Ohio Army National Guard (left to right) Nathan D. Shaffer, of Spencerville, Johnnie D. Hatfield, of Canal Fulton and Phillip R. Gregg, of Newark.

Three former members of the Ohio Army National Guard (left to right) Nathan D. Shaffer, of Spencerville, Johnnie D. Hatfield, of Canal Fulton and Phillip R. Gregg, of Newark were inducted into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame during a ceremony Nov. 5 at the Lincoln Theatre.

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Tech. Sgt. James Hayhurst, an avionics technician with the 121st Maintenance Squadron, replaces a broken antenna on a KC-135 Stratotanker.

Tech. Sgt. James Hayhurst, an avionics technician with the 121st Maintenance Squadron, replaces a broken antenna on a KC-135 Stratotanker Nov. 6, 2015, at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Columbus, Ohio. Air Force avionics specialists are the experts for practically every electronic system within an aircraft, including those that provide communication and data, navigation and radar.

Master Sgt. Ralph Branson, ONG
Members of the Ohio Air National Guard march in formation during the Columbus Veterans Day Parade.

Members of the Ohio Air National Guard march in formation during the Columbus Veterans Day Parade, Nov. 6, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio. More than 50 Ohio National Guard members from across the state participated in this year’s parade.

Staff Sgt. Michael Carden, ONG

Members of the Ohio National Guard's 122nd Army Band march during the Columbus Veterans Day Parade, Nov. 6, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio. The Ohio National Guard recognizes and honors all U.S. veterans and service members on Veterans Day, and thanks them from their service to our nation.

 

Spc. Chelsea Bond, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear specialist with the 637th Chemical Company in Kettering, Ohio, makes her way through a land navigation course as part of the 73rd Troop Command Best Warrior Competition Nov. 7, 2015, at Camp Ravenna Joint Military Training Center in Newton Falls, Ohio. The winners will compete against Soldiers from other Ohio Army National Guard brigades at the state competition in March 2016 at Camp Ravenna.

Staff Sgt. Chad Menegay, ONG
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Brutus Buckeye, The Ohio State University mascot, poses for a picture Nov. 7, 2015, with members of the Ohio Air National Guard.

Brutus Buckeye, The Ohio State University mascot, poses for a picture Nov. 7, 2015, with members of the Ohio Air National Guard before the OSU-Minnesota game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. OSU was hosting its annual military appreciation game to honor U.S. service members and veterans.

Staff Sgt. Michael Carden, ONG
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Staff Sgt. Andrew Burton (right), a firefighter with the 180th Fighter Wing, slams the striking edge of his axe into a Halligan bar held by Senior Airman William Echols.

Staff Sgt. Andrew Burton (right), a firefighter with the 180th Fighter Wing, slams the striking edge of his axe into a Halligan bar held by Senior Airman William Echols during a training exercise Nov. 7, 2015, in Swanton, Ohio. The firefighters rotated through four different training stations where they practiced forcible entry, hose advancements, ladder placements and fire suppression.

Staff Sgt. Shane Hughes, ONG
Pfc. Caleb M. Breshears (left), a Heath, Ohio native and a motor transport operator with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 16th Engineering Brigade, speaks with Joshua Rider, director of the Center for Adult and Veteran Services at Kent State University.

Pfc. Caleb M. Breshears (left), a Heath, Ohio native and a motor transport operator with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 16th Engineering Brigade, speaks with Joshua Rider, director of the Center for Adult and Veteran Services at Kent State University, Nov. 7, 2015, at Defense Supply Center Columbus in Columbus, Ohio. Service members had the opportunity speak with representatives from colleges and universities during an education resource fair coordinated by the Ohio National Guard Education and Incentives Office.

Staff Sgt. Kimberly S. Hill, ONG
Col. Andrew Lee, a physician with the 179th Medical Group, donates blood.

Col. Andrew Lee, a physician with the 179th Medical Group, donates blood Nov. 7, 2015, at the 179th Airlift Wing in Mansfield, Ohio. The wing periodically hosts the American Red Cross at the base for blood drives to make it convenient for Airmen to donate during their monthly unit training assemblies.

Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood, ONG
Soldiers of the 1194th Engineer Company gather for a unit photo prior to departure.

Soldiers of the 1194th Engineer Company gather for a unit photo prior to departure from their mobilization station, Nov. 27, 2015, at Fort Bliss, Texas. The unit, based in Chillicothe, Ohio, is currently deployed overseas in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel, conducting vertical engineering operations.

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Chief Master Sgt. Philip D. Smith, Ohio Air National Guard command chief, operates the Multi-Mission Crew Trainer, a C-130H Hercules flight simulator.

Chief Master Sgt. Philip D. Smith, Ohio Air National Guard command chief, operates the Multi-Mission Crew Trainer, a C-130H Hercules flight simulator, Nov. 8, 2015, at the 179th Airlift Wing in Mansfield, Ohio. The event was part of the ongoing “Chief's Challenge,” where Ohio National Guard Airmen may challenge Smith to see if he can outperform them at a selected military job or task.

Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood, ONG
Brig. Gen. James M. Abraham ~ 11/21/1922 - 11/8/2015

It is with deep regret and sorrow that
the Ohio National Guard announces the Nov. 8, 2015, death of retired Brig. Gen. James M. Abraham, former Ohio assistant adjutant general for Army.  He served in World War II under Gen. George S. Patton, and as assistant adjutant general created the predecessor to today's Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program.

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Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 174th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, are welcomed home by their families and friends.

Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 174th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, are welcomed home by their families and friends Nov. 10, 2015, before the units’ welcome home ceremony in Fairfield. Ohio. The 1-174th deployed to the national capital region to provide air defense shooter and sensor capability in support of Operation Noble Eagle.

Sgt. Michael Carden, ONG
Ohio State Highway Patrol Sgt. Vincent Shirey (from left) and Ohio Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class James Phipps speak with Daytime Columbus host Crystal George.

Ohio State Highway Patrol Sgt. Vincent Shirey (from left) and Ohio Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class James Phipps speak with Daytime Columbus host Crystal George Nov. 10, 2015, at the WCMH-TV studios in Columbus, Ohio. They were on the live midday show to discuss 5 minutes for Life, which centers on Guard members and law enforcement officers talking with middle and high school student-athletes about responsible decision-making, leadership and living a drug-free lifestyle.

Steve Toth, ONG
Maj. Gen. John C. Harris Jr. (left), Ohio assistant adjutant general for Army, presents a plaque to newly promoted Brig. Gen. Gordon L. Ellis.

Maj. Gen. John C. Harris Jr. (left), Ohio assistant adjutant general for Army, presents a plaque to newly promoted Brig. Gen. Gordon L. Ellis, deputy commanding general-support of the 38th Infantry Division, during a promotion ceremony Nov. 20, 2015, at the Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler Armory in Columbus, Ohio. In his new position, Ellis will oversee the division’s sustainment, personnel and health services and maneuver support functions.

Staff Sgt. Michael Carden
Maj. Gen. John C. Harris Jr. (left), Ohio assistant adjutant general for Army, thanks Sgt. Maj. Garrick Thompson, the human resource sergeant major for the Ohio National Guard, for his many years of dedicated service.

Maj. Gen. John C. Harris Jr. (left), Ohio assistant adjutant general for Army, thanks Sgt. Maj. Garrick Thompson, the human resource sergeant major for the Ohio National Guard, for his many years of dedicated service during Thompson's retirement party Nov. 24, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio. He is retiring with more than 34 years in the Ohio Army National Guard.

Staff Sgt. Michael Carden, ONG
The Ohio National Guard wishes all of our Soldiers, Airmen, civilian employees, Families and employers a very happy Thanksgiving.

Happy Thanksgiving

The Ohio National Guard wishes all of our Soldiers, Airmen, civilian employees, Families and employers a very happy Thanksgiving. As Americans reflect upon the last year and give thanks, we are thankful for all the men and women with diverse backgrounds and skill sets that make our organization strong and able to serve the citizens of Ohio and America.
The shoulder sleeve insignia of the Ohio Army National Guard’s 16th Engineer Brigade adorns the left arm of a Soldier from the 1194th Engineer Company.

The shoulder sleeve insignia of the Ohio Army National Guard’s 16th Engineer Brigade adorns the left arm of a Soldier from the 1194th Engineer Company, Nov. 27, 2015, at Fort Bliss, Texas. The unit, based in Chillicothe, Ohio, conducted training at Fort Bliss before deploying overseas in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.

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