Ohio National Guard's 371st Sustainment Brigade deploys
Photos by Staff Sgt. George B. Davis and Staff Sgt. Michael Carden, Ohio Army National Guard
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — About 280 Soldiers from the Ohio National Guard’s 371st Sustainment Brigade, headquartered in Springfield, are deploying overseas in support of operations in Southwest Asia. The unit was recognized during a call to duty ceremony April 29 at Wittenberg University. Before deploying to their overseas duty location, the Soldiers will undergo mobilization training at Fort Hood, Texas. The unit will then deploy for a limited duration to conduct sustainment operations in support of security cooperation, joint exercises and training in the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility. The unit has previously deployed three times since the beginning of the War on Terrorism.
Maj. Gen. Mark E. Bartman, Ohio adjutant general, address members of the 371st Sustainment Brigade.
Col. Gregory J. Betts, commander of the 371st Sustainment Brigade, address senior Ohio National Guard leadership and elected officials.
Members of the 371st Sustainment Brigade stand in formation prior to the unit’s call to duty ceremony.
