Sgt. 1st Class Jon Soucy / National Guard Bureau Public Affairs
Ohio Army National Guard aircrews assist with Hurricane Helene response ops
Soldiers with the Ohio Army National Guard's 3rd Battalion, 238th Aviation Regiment conduct a food and water distribution mission in western North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Oct. 4, 2024. National Guard units from 17 states have responded to areas impacted by the storm and have been taking part in food and water distribution, search and rescue, debris clearance and other tasks as needed.
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Staff Sgt. Samantha Aguridakis / 196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
2025 OHARNG Best Warrior Competition determines top Soldier, NCO
The 2025 Ohio Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition, held at Camp James A. Garfield this year, brought together the best Soldiers and noncommissioned officers from six brigade-level commands to test their resilience, fitness, tactical skills and cognitive abilities. At the conclusion of the four-day event, Spc. William Schmitt, of Troop C, 2nd Squadron,107th Cavalry Regiment, was named Soldier of Year and Sgt. Benjamin Kovacic, of the 323rd Military Police Company, was named NCO of the Year. Both Soldiers moved on to represent Ohio in the ARNG Region IV BWC at Fort McCoy, Wis.
Sgt. Olivia Lauer / 196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
1-137th Aviation Regiment Soldiers sharpen essential skills during AT
Soldiers with the 1st Battalion, 137th Aviation Regiment take part in annual training at Camp Grayling in Grayling, Mich., June 1-14, 2025. Annual training enhances unit readiness and capabilities by executing essential missions such as aerial door gunnery, sling load operations and other tactical exercises.
Jack Gardner / 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
1-148th Infantry Regiment participates in Relentless Valor 25
Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 148th Infantry Regiment train as a quick response force during the Relentless Valor 25 joint training exercise at Springfield Air National Guard Base in Springfield, Ohio. Relentless Valor 25 challenged Soldiers to operate with lethal precision while enhancing their ability to conduct reconnaissance alongside joint partners.
Maj. Steven M. Modugno / 20th CBRNE Command Public Affairs
52nd Civil Support Team part of large-scale Exercise Toxic Buckeye
The U.S. military’s premier Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE) Command trained Sept 16-20, 2024, with nearly 300 personnel from 52 federal, state, local and private industry partners during Exercise Toxic Buckeye in Ohio and West Virginia. The exercise simulated responses to a trio of emergencies — a U.S. Army helicopter crash, an airplane crash and an accident involving a ground convoy carrying Schedule 1 chemical surety material.
Sgt. Olivia Lauer / 196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
Band performs at Bengals 2024 Salute to Service
Members of the Ohio National Guard’s 122nd Army Band perform at the Bengals Salute to Service game at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Nov. 3, 2024. The 122nd Army Band provides musical support for military ceremonies, in addition to community concerts, parades and other public events to promote and build support for the U.S. military.
Assistant Adjutant General
Colonel Jonathan M. Stewart
Responsible for establishing policies, priorities, and oversight for the readiness of Ohio National Guard Soldiers in six brigade-level major subordinate commands.
State Command Chief Warrant Officer
Chief Warrant Officer 5 Richard W. Kerwood
Provides direction, guidance, resources, assistance, and supervision of the Ohio Army National Guard Warrant Officer Corps, overseeing warrant officer leader development and mentorship while providing essential advice to the Assistant Adjutant General on warrant officer issues.
State Command Sergeant Major
Command Sergeant Major William A. Workley
Serves as the principal enlisted advisor to the Assistant Adjutant General for Army. He observes training and all matters concerning the enlisted members of the Ohio Army National Guard and their Families.
The Army National Guard provides infantry, armor, artillery, engineering, transportation, water purification, air defense, cyber, logistics, administrative, medical support and command personnel who have the training and equipment to perform its federal warfighting mission, as well as its state mission to support local authorities during domestic emergencies. The state’s 120 Army Guard units occupy 42 training sites/areas and readiness centers throughout 36 Ohio counties.