Ohio National Guard Photo Gallery - February 2017

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In celebration of African American/Black History Month:
The Ohio National Guard honors the contributions of those Soldiers, Airmen and civilians throughout the organization’s history to today, and whose unique talents, experiences and perspectives have helped to make a stronger team that is “Always ready, Always there!” for Ohio and the nation.

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In celebration of African-American/Black History Month:
The Ohio National Guard honors Arthur K. Lawrence (1877-1954), who served as a hospital steward in the 9th Battalion, Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the Spanish-American War. Prior to the war, he graduated from The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy in 1897. After the war, he returned to school and received a doctorate of medicine from Starling Medical College in 1907. Lawrence practiced medicine in both Kansas and Columbus, Ohio.

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James Lawrence Family Photograph Collection/Ohio Historical Society
Ohio Army National Guard Historical Collections photo of 372nd Infantry Battalion from 1950s.

The Ohio National Guard honors African-American/Black History Month:
Lt. Col. Jason Palmer was the commander of the 372nd Infantry Battalion from 1949 to 1959, when the unit was reorganized. Organized in 1881 as the 9th Infantry Battalion, an all-black unit, the battalion was one of two segregated units in the Ohio Army National Guard when integration occurred in July 1954. Today, the 237th Support Battalion perpetuates the lineage of the 372nd Infantry and displays streamers from the unit’s contributions during World War I and II.

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Maj. Gen. John C. Harris Jr., Ohio assistant adjutant general for Army speaks.

Maj. Gen. John C. Harris Jr., Ohio assistant adjutant general for Army, speaks during the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association Coaches Clinic Feb. 3, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio. Among invited speakers that included Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer, Harris discussed the concept of character and the important role coaches have in instilling that in the players they influence.

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Maj. Gen. Gretchen S. Dunkelberger (right), Air National Guard assistant to the Air Force surgeon general, visits the 179th Airlift Wing.

Maj. Gen. Gretchen S. Dunkelberger (right), Air National Guard assistant to the Air Force surgeon general, visits the 179th Airlift Wing Feb. 4, 2017, in Mansfield, Ohio. During the visit, Dunkelberger met with leadership including Maj. Gen. Stephen E. Markovich, commander of the Ohio Air National Guard, and spoke with members of the 179th Medical Group about the work being done at her level on behalf of the more than 6,000 Air National Guard medical personnel nationwide.

Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood, ONG

This week in Ohio National Guard history, Feb. 5-9, 1945:

As the 148th Infantry pushed through the Japanese held city of Manila, Philippines, four 148th Soldiers performed such heroic deeds that they would later be awarded the Medal of Honor. Second Lt. Robert Viale of Company K saved his men by shielding them from an exploding grenade on Feb. 5. Pvt. Joseph Cicchetti of Company A was killed while rescuing wounded Soldiers on Feb. 9. On that same day, Tech. Sgt. Cleto Rodriguez and Pfc. John Reese Jr. of Company B worked together to destroy an enemy pillbox with their Browning Automatic Rifles at the Paco Railroad Station. All of the medals, with the exception of Rodriguez, were awarded posthumously.

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Painting of the 37th Infantry Division liberation of Manila, Phillippines.

“Manila Would Do”:
 In February 1945, the 37th Infantry Division took part in the liberation of Manila, Philippines. After weeks of difficult building-to-building fighting against the Japanese, Manila was secured on March 2. As the 37th Infantry Division history states, “For those who missed Normandy or Cassino, Manila would do.”

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Karen Stivers helps her daughter Sarah affix new shoulder boards on the uniform of her father, Brig. Gen. Steven E. Stivers.

Karen Stivers helps her daughter Sarah affix new shoulder boards on the uniform of her father, Brig. Gen. Steven E. Stivers, during his promotion ceremony Feb. 10, 2017, at the Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler Armory in Columbus, Ohio. Stivers, who becomes the director of joint staff for the Ohio National Guard after more than 30 years of military service, is also the first ONG general officer in more than 100 years to concurrently serve as a member of Congress.

Staff Sgt. Michael Carden, ONG)
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Members of the 1194th Engineer Company (Horizontal) build a shelter at Range 9, the Known Distance and Zero Range, during Annual Training ’16 at Camp Ravenna Joint Military Training Center .

Members of the 1194th Engineer Company (Horizontal) build a shelter at Range 9, the Known Distance and Zero Range, during Annual Training '16 at Camp Ravenna Joint Military Training Center near Newton Falls, Ohio. The shelter was being constructed to provide space for meal preparation and a dining/break area for Soldiers using the range for Individual Weapons Qualification training. Utilizing the talents within the Ohio National Guard force provides real-world opportunities for Soldiers to train while helping to steward the organization's resources.

Staff Sgt. George B. Davis, ONG
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Senior Airman Zach Yates removes the low pressure fuel filter of a C-130H Hercules engine.

Senior Airman Zach Yates removes the low pressure fuel filter of a C-130H Hercules engine during an isochronal inspection Feb. 14, 2017, at the 179th Airlift Wing in Mansfield, Ohio. An isochronal inspection involves extensive examination and maintenance of an entire airframe and its systems to check for overall performance and safety.

Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood, ONG
Staff Sgt. Belinda Todd of the 121st Air Refueling Wing installs a new antenna on a KC-135 Stratotanker.

Staff Sgt. Belinda Todd of the 121st Air Refueling Wing installs a new antenna on a KC-135 Stratotanker Feb. 15, 2017, at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Columbus, Ohio. The aircraft had just returned from receiving depot level maintenance.

Senior Master Sgt. Ralph Branson, ONG
UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter.

The Ohio Army National Guard debuted the UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter in the OHARNG during a Feb. 17, 2017, event at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Columbus, Ohio. The Ohio National Guard is scheduled to receive 20 new UH-60M Black Hawks by the end of 2018.

Staff Sgt. Michael Carden, ONG
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A C-130H Hercules performs touch and go training maneuvers.

A C-130H Hercules performs touch and go training maneuvers at the 179th Airlift Wing in Mansfield, Ohio. About 60 members of the 179th AW departed Feb. 19, 2017, for nearly a month to Africa to support Flintlock, an annual regional exercise among African, allied and U.S. counterterrorism forces.

Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood, ONG)
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Three U.S. presidents served in the Ohio Volunteer Infantry (OVI) during the Civil War. The OVI was part of the Ohio Volunteer Militia, which would eventually become known as the Ohio National Guard.

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Three U.S. presidents served in the Ohio Volunteer Infantry (OVI) during the Civil War. The OVI was part of the Ohio Volunteer Militia, which would eventually become known as the Ohio National Guard.

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Crew chiefs assigned to the 180th Fighter Wing head out to prepare F-16 Fighting Falcons.

Crew chiefs assigned to the 180th Fighter Wing head out to prepare F-16 Fighting Falcons for morning sorties Feb. 22, 2017, in Swanton, Ohio. The 180FW provides protection of the homeland and defense support to civil authorities through the Aerospace Control Alert mission, helping maintain the security of U.S. airspace.

Staff Sgt. Shane Hughes, ONG