Ohio National Guard News

Retiring ATAG's career celebrated
during ceremony at 178th Wing

By Airman Amber, Mullen 178th Wing Public Affairs

Brig. Gen. Gregory N. Schnulo (left), Ohio assistant adjutant general for Air, celebrates his retirement with his Family following an official ceremony Oct. 15, 2017, at Springfield Air National Guard Base in Springfield, Ohio. During 37 years of service in the U.S. Air Force, Schnulo’s dedication to Airmen allowed him to rise through the ranks and serve in many leadership positions throughout his military career.

Brig. Gen. Gregory N. Schnulo receives his certificate of retirement from Maj. Gen. Mark E. Bartman, Ohio adjutant general.

Photos by Airman Amber Mullen, ONG

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (10/15/17) — A retirement ceremony was held for Brig. Gen. Gregory N. Schnulo, the Ohio assistant adjutant general for Air, during an Oct. 15 ceremony at the 178th Wing, where he was wing commander for four years before serving in his final post.

Schnulo enlisted in the Air Force Reserve in 1980 and transferred to the Ohio Air National Guard in 1983. In 1988, Schnulo received a commission through the Academy of Military Science at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tennessee.

While serving in the Ohio Air National Guard, Schnulo earned the title of a master navigator in the KC-135 E/R Stratotanker. Schnulo held a variety of operational and staff assignments to include Ohio National Guard Air director of staff and two wing commander positions. In August 2011, Schnulo became the 178th Wing commander.

“It was such an honor to work under Gen. Schnulo’s leadership,” said Tammy Remley, Schnulo’s former administrative functional manager at the 178th Wing. “He truly cared about the people who worked for him.”

Remley described how Schnulo shaped her Air National Guard career.

“He always made me want to be better, and he taught me that change was a great way to grow personally and professionally,” she said.
After 37 years of military service, Schnulo reflected on his career.

“It has been a great thing seeing what all the Airmen around the state do,” Schnulo said during a speech to attendees. “The people make the culture, but the culture continues because of the people.”

Schnulo gave a final piece of advice to Airmen: “There are so many things that you can do in the Ohio Air Guard. Just be willing to change, look for opportunities (and) if an opportunity comes along, be prepared,” he said. “Be proud of the organization and don’t let it be a bad experience for you.”

Maj. Gen. Mark E. Bartman, Ohio adjutant general for the Ohio National Guard, discussed the impact Schnulo had on Airmen of all ranks. Bartman said Schnulo’s connection with Airmen and dedication to innovation allowed him to succeed in all his roles serving in the Ohio Air National Guard.

“He had a very unique connection to all the Airmen and I think it comes from starting out as an enlisted member of the National Guard,” Bartman said.