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Soldier looking at water damage from back of Chinook.

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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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Two Soldiers stand side by side with awards

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.

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Soldier holds weapon outside the side of a helicopter

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.

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Soldier runs in front of helicopter holding a weapon

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.

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Staff Sgt. Olivia Lauer / 196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

112th Engineer Battalion Soldiers hone skills during Camp Grayling AT

Soldiers with 112th Engineer Battalion practiced overall Soldier tasks as well as job-specific skillsets during their two weeks of annual training in June 2026 at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center in Grayling, Mich. In addition to common tasks including weapons qualification and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) training, the engineers conducted urban demolition breaching (pictured), which is crucial for enabling safe and rapid entry into contested or fortified structures, ensuring freedom of movement and mission success in urban combat environments.

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Adutant General and Assistant Adjutant General face each other in front of flags during ceremony.

Staff Sgt. Olivia Lauer / Ohio National Guard Public Affairs

Stewart assumes command of Ohio Army National Guard

Col. Jonathan M. Stewart officially assumed his new role as the Ohio assistant adjutant general for Army during a ceremony at the Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler Armory in Columbus, Ohio, July 16, 2025. Stewart previously served as the director of operations (G3) for the Ohio Army National Guard and the commander of the 147th Regiment (Regional Training Institute).

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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.

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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.

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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