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Ohio National Guard's Soldier, Airman and Noncommissioned Officers of the Year honored during a series of events

Photos by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Pavlik, Ohio National Guard

The Ohio National Guard's Soldier, Airman and Noncommissioned Officers of the Year were honored during a series of events June 10-11, 2013, including a visit to the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus. Ohio's top troops also were honored with a reception and dinner, as well as tours of the Ohio History Center and Motts Military Museum. (Ohio National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Pavlik).

Soldier of the Year: SPC Vincent Carson, 212th Maintenance Company

Soldier of the Year
SPC Vincent Carson, 212th Maintenance Company

NCO of the Year: SSG Heath Robinson, 285th Medical Company

NCO of the Year
SSG Heath Robinson, 285th Medical Company

Airman of the Year: Senior Airman Madeline Carpenter, 178th Fighter Wing

Airman of the Year
Senior Airman Madeline Carpenter, 178th Fighter Wing

Senior NCO of the Year: Master Sergeant Jaime Chinn, 178th Fighter Wing

Senior NCO of the Year
Master Sergeant Jaime Chinn, 178th Fighter Wing

First Sergeant of the Year: Master Sergeant Dennis Williams, 123rd Air Control Squadron

First Sergeant of the Year
Master Sergeant Dennis Williams, 123rd Air Control Squadron

Honor Guard Member of the Year: Staff Sergeant Brian Raines, 179th Airlift Wing

Honor Guard Member of the Year
Staff Sergeant Brian Raines, 179th Airlift Wing

Honor Guard Program Manager of the Year: Master Sergeant Eli Keyser, 121st Air Refueling Wing

Honor Guard Program Manager of the Year
Master Sergeant Eli Keyser, 121st Air Refueling Wing

Company Grade Officer of the Year: Capt. Robert E. Krooner, 121st Air Refueling Wing

Company Grade Officer of the Year
Capt. Robert E. Krooner, 121st Air Refueling Wing

Airmen, Soldier NCO of the Year and guests on steps of the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus
Visit to the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus
Visit to Motts Military Museum
Visit to Motts Military Museum
Visit to Motts Military Museum Visit to Motts Military Museum
Visit to Ohio Historical Center Visit to Ohio Historical Center
Reception