Women's History
The observance recognizing women's contributions was established by Public Law 100-9. This observance runs through the month of March and celebrates the struggles and achievements of women throughout the history of the United States. The theme for this event changes each year. Three posters are available in the World War II series. Chose any or all for your observance event.
The observance recognizing Women's Equality Day was established by Joint Resolution of Congress in 1971. Women's Equality Day is observed on the 26th day of August and commemorates the 1920 passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which gave women the right to vote. The observance has grown to include focusing attention on women's continued efforts toward gaining full equality.
Ohio National Guard Equal Opportunity/
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Ohio National Guard Historic firsts for women
This video honors women who have served in the Ohio National Guard and their historic contributions to the organization. ~ Video by Stephanie Beougher, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
Citizen-Soldier steps out of comfort zone for growth opportunities
First Lt. Valerie Stearns stands with Maj. Gen. John C. Harris Jr., then-Ohio assistant adjutant general for Army, after she won the lightweight division championship at the 2018 Ohio Army National Guard Combatives Tournament Aug. 19, 2018, at the Maj. Gen. Robert Beightler Armory in Columbus, Ohio. ~ Courtesy photo
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Counterdrug analyst finds purpose through tragedy
Meet Tech Sgt. Chelsea Lovelace, who conducts counterdrug operations as a criminal analyst for the Ohio National Guard Counterdrug Task Force. Lovelace, who was a senior in high school when her father Eric died of a morphine pill overdose, helps the Cincinnati Police Department’s Narcotics Division catch and prosecute drug dealers. ~ Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Chad Menegay, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
Giving Back: Guard member volunteers at wildlife center
Meet Maj. Gwendolyn Hoogendoorn, a logistics, operations and plans officer with the Ohio National Guard’s Joint Force Headquarters, has volunteered with the Ohio Wildlife Center for the past two decades, helping rehabilitate injured wild animals and getting them reintroduced back into nature. ~ Courtesy photo
Ohio home to nation’s first female tank mechanic
Cpl. Emma Briggs made history in 2013 when she was among the first females to graduate from the Army's 91A Abrams tank maintainers course. Now the only female in her Ohio Army National Guard unit, Briggs is valued by her company leadership for her dedication as a noncommissioned officer as well as her technical expertise in a career field traditionally populated by males.
SNAPSHOTS
02.22.2021 ~ Aairman First Class Sophie Tridico, Airman tops in her class at basic training, DOD Fire Academy
02.20.2021
Sgt. Cherelle Hines
121st ARW Airman:A passion to serve
09.29.2021 ~ Current, former ONG leaders share experiences during women's mentorship symposium
04.01.2021
Senior Master Sgt. Brianne Forrester
03.19.2021
Brig. Gen. Rebecca O’Connor
01.22.2021
Pfc. Tremaya Montgomery-Gadison
07.20.2020
Second Lt. Colleen O’Callaghan
01/11/2020
Capt. Jill Hoffman receives the 945th Engineer Company
05/02/2019
Staff Sgt. Mario Bynum
12/21/2019
Staff Sgt. Kathryn Dobbs
11/02/2019
Senior Airman Amanda Wilson,Competitive bodybuilder
10/12/2018 ~ Col. Rebecca L. O'Connor, 1st female BG
10/12/2018
Sgt. 1st Class Megan Simpson, competitive bodybuilder
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VIDEO ARCHIVE
STORY ARCHIVE
01.16.2019 Soldier uses military training to enhance civilian career pursuits
03.28.2019 Citizen-Soldier steps out of comfort zone for growth opportunities
07.22.2019 Counterdrug analyst finds purpose through tragedy
08.22.2019 Sisters in uniform: Twins serve together at 180th FW
11.02.2019 178th Airman's road to NPC Bodybuilding National Championships
12.12.2019 Giving Back: Guard member volunteers at wildlife center
03.06.2018 A healing hand in the Ohio National Guard for three decades
03.19.2018 179th Airlift Wing women making history
03.20.2018 Leading with a bang: Ohio native, former Guard member, shines as artillery officer
04.09.2018 Guard member profile: Spc. Emilie Sheridan
04.16.2018 Wife of ONG member among AFI's Military Spouses of Year
04.25.2018 Counterdrug Task Force mission is personal for Ohio National Guard Airman
05.19.2018 Swapping a cap and gown for a hospital gown
05.25.2018 Husband and wife become Citizen-Soldiers together
08.01.2018 Twins serve together for nearly 20 years at 178th Wing
08.02.2018 Always together: Identical twins serve in same Air National Guard wing
08.02.2018 Passion drives only female firefighter at Northern Strike 18 exercise
10.12.2018 New Ohio Air National Guard recruit follows her father's path
10.12.2018 Ohio Air National Guard promotes first woman to rank of brigadier general