October 2022 Gallery
Photo by Staff Sgt. Aven Santiago, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
Adjutant general part of panel discussion during Ohio Defense & Aerospace Forum
U.S. Rep. Michael Turner (from left); retired Gen. T. Michael Moseley, the 18th Air Force chief of staff; Lt. Gen. Carl E. Schaefer, U.S. Air Force Materiel Command deputy commander; Maj. Gen. John C. Harris Jr., Ohio adjutant general; and Capt. Eric Doucette, chief of staff for the Ninth Coast Guard District, participate in a panel discussion at the Ohio Defense & Aerospace Forum Oct. 3, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. The group discussed military-related topics including readiness and recruiting.
Photo by U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Mann, Ohio National Guard historian
174th ADA Soldiers immerse themselves in Ohio’s Civil War history during visit
Soldiers from the 174th Air Defense Artillery Brigade’s Task Force Sheridan take a group photo on Burnside’s Bridge at Antietam National Military Park near Sharpsburg, Md., Oct. 7, 2022. The Soldiers conducted a battlefield tour to gain insights into the September 1862 Battle of Antietam and understand how the lessons and insights of history are applicable to current operations. Task Force Sheridan is currently mobilized to the National Capital Region in support of Operation Noble Eagle.
Photo by Rod Lamkey for AUSA
2- 107th Cavalry recognized by AUSA as best Army National Guard unit nationwide
Gen. Andrew Poppas (left), commanding general of U.S. Army Forces Command, presents the Walter T. Kerwin Jr. Readiness Award to the Ohio Army National Guard’s 2nd Squadron, 107th Cavalry Regiment Oct. 10, 2022, during the Association of the Unites States Army 2022 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. The award is presented annually to the most outstanding Army National Guard unit nationwide, based on criteria including achieving high standards in readiness, training and supply operations.
Photo by Tech. Sgt. James Courtright, 121st Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
Special Forces readiness center renamed for Soldier killed in Iraq
The Sgt. 1st Class Daniel B. Crabtree Special Forces Facility is rededicated Oct. 15, 2022, at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Columbus, Ohio. The existing readiness center for Company B, 2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group was renamed to honor Crabtree, a former member of the unit who died in 2006 when an improvised explosive device struck his vehicle during his deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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Photo by Tech. Sgt. Wendy Kuhn, 121st Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
Holesko assumes command of 180th Fighter Wing, DiDio retires
Col. Chad Holesko (second from right), new commander of the 180th Fighter Wing, stands at attention during a change of command ceremony Oct. 15, 2022, at the Toledo Air National Guard Base in Swanton, Ohio. Holesko assumed command from Col. Michael DiDio (second from left), who retires with more than 25 years of military service. Also pictured are Brig. Gen. Gary McCue (left), Ohio deputy assistant adjutant general for Air and presiding officer for the ceremony, and Chief Master Sgt. Daniel S. Baumert, 180th FW command chief master sergeant.
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Photo by Staff Sgt. Mikayla Gibbs, 121st Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
Top Air National Guard enlisted leader visits all four Ohio wings
Chief Master Sgt. Maurice L. Williams, command chief master sergeant of the Air National Guard, speaks to enlisted Airmen of the 121st Air Refueling Wing Oct. 16, 2022, at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Columbus, Ohio. During October and November, Williams traveled to all four Ohio Air National Guard wings, touring facilities, spending time with Airmen and hosting town halls to discuss a variety of topics important to the force.
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Photo by 1st Lt. Danielle Miller, 216th Engineer Battalion
Ohio Soldiers dominate in Best Warrior Competition
Staff Sgt. Mark Zimmerman (second from left) of the 1194th Engineer Company in Chillicothe, Ohio, Sgt. 1st Class Daniel White of the 216th Engineer Battalion in Cincinnati and Spc. Joshua Schoch of the 1194th Engineer Company hold the awards each of them earned for being top finishers in the 149th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade Best Warrior Competition May 9-11, 2022, at Fort Bliss, Texas. Also pictured are the 149th MEB command team of Col. Kent. D. Cavallini (left) and Command Sgt. Maj. Jerry D. Sipe (far right).
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