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A Look in the Attic: November 18-24, 2024
In Through the Lens, Soldiers from the 1st West Virginia serve Thanksgiving dinner to members of the 6th Ohio while both units were in camp near Knoxville, Tenn. during the War with Spain; in Week in Review, the final battles of the Chattanooga Campaign begin on Nov. 23, 1863, when Union troops attack and capture Orchard Knob; and In Their Own Words features an excerpt from the diary of Pvt. Franic Kiene, a member of the 49th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, who describes the attack of his regiment on Orchard Knob.
Senior Airman Colin Simpson / 178th Wing Public Affairs
From Ohio to Alaska, Airmen unite for advanced space intelligence
Airmen assigned to the Ohio Air National Guard's 126th Intelligence Squadron support and train Airmen and Guardians of the 213th Space Warning Squadron at Clear Space Force Station, Alaska, June 21, 2024. The Polar Surge partnership is a joint effort between the 178th Wing, based in Springfield, Ohio, and the Alaska Air National Guard's 213th SWS to provide space surveillance data to the NORAD Space Control Center.
OHANG | 178TH WING | PHOTOS | STORY | VIDEO
Sgt. Katherine Slayman / 196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
Soldiers vie for titles during 2024 Ohio Army National Guard Combatives Tournament
Competitors grapple to be the best during the 2024 Ohio Army National Guard Combatives Tournament at Camp Perry Joint Training Center in Port Clinton, Ohio, Sept. 14, 2024. The U.S. Army Combatives Program enhances readiness by building Soldiers' personal courage, confidence and resiliency as well as their situational responsiveness to close-quarters threats in the operational environment.
Staff Sgt. Amber Mullen-Schweitzer / Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
GuardCare 2024 provides free medical care to citizens of Greene County, Ohio
The Ohio National Guard and other government civilian and military medical professionals partnered with local and state public health agencies to conduct "Greene County GuardCare 2024: Warriors for Health" at the Greene County Career Center in Xenia, Ohio, Aug. 10-11, 2024. During the weekend event, more than 1,000 Ohioans received free, comprehensive medical care including screenings, physicals, immunizations, optometry services, dental care, hearing tests, lab draws, nutrition counseling, mental and behavioral health services, women’s health services and physical therapy.
Spc. Max Elliott / 196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
Command teams converge at 2024 OHARNG Leadership Conference
Commanders, senior noncommissioned officers and key staff personnel attend the 2024 Ohio Army National Guard Army Leadership Conference at Camp Perry Joint Training Center in Port Clinton, Ohio, Sept. 13, 2024. The annual event provided attendees with the assistant adjutant general for Army’s strategic vision and encouraged them to utilize critical thinking and analysis when leading their units.
Airman 1st Class Camren Ray / 180th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
180th FW Airmen complete ACE stress test
Airmen with the 180th Fighter Wing participate in an Agile Combat Employment stress test in Swanton, Ohio, Sept. 12, 2024. The stress test is meant to push load crew limits and expose any potential vulnerabilities or shortcomings that need improved. The load crew was trained for 40 hours prior to the stress test.
MEMBER SHOWCASE
Staff Sgt. Dauren Mason
Soldier finds purpose
in military and politics
Staff Sgt. Kimberly Guiang
Security forces defender transfers
from Guam for new opportunities
Sgt. Jeremiah Slagle
Master combatives trainer
fights in independent MMA
Father P. J. Brandimarti
OHARNG commissions first
Catholic chaplain in 20 years
Senior Airman Gavin Woken
Named state, nationwide
Outstanding Airman of Year
Airman Nichole Reng-Caudle
Airman utilizes ONGSP
to earn a degree
State command chief leads
through strong support from family,
fellow Airmen
A matter of life or death:
Seeking help and overcoming
Air Force names Ohio ANG
member one of 12 Outstanding
Airmen of Year
A Day in the Life:
Ohio National Guard historian
OHMR member’s nursing skills,
quick actions save life
Twin sisters serve,
retire together at 178th Wing
Ohio nets top 3 finish at
All Guard Endurance Team
competition
Staff Sgt. Cherelle Hines
121st ARW Airman:
A passion to serve
Airman First Class Sophie Tridico
Airman tops in her class at basic
training, DOD Fire Academy
Spc. Matthieu Henry
Radiology specialist with the
285th Medical Company
Staff Sgt. Geffry Gehrlich &
Master Sgt. Shaun Ruvoldt ~
Ohio Army National Guard
namestop recruiters for 2021
Staff Sgt. Roumel Arrozal ~
Hot Shot: Soldier earns
Distinguished Pistol Shot Badge
Lt. Col. Albito Lopez ~
‘Mi casa es su casa’: Hispanic
heritage instills hard work, importance
of inclusion for veteran Airman
Tech. Sgt. Jordan Hopson ~
121st Airman is Ohio Air National
Guard Recruiter of Year
Spc. John Owen ~
Living the American Dream:
Military has provided family, friends,
career for South Korean immigrant
Senior Master Sgt. Mark Schneider ~
200th RED HORSE member is senior
NCOof year for Air National Guard
Staff Sgt. George Davis ~
Brick by Brick: Father, Soldier
builds family and career
Sgt. 1st Class Kindra Elder ~
Longtime victim advocate answers
calling to help her fellow Soldiers
Senior Master Sgt. Jacob Bridges. ~
Airman’s personal story motivates
him as victim advocate
Master Sgt. Aaron Foy ~
Formerly in
military police, Soldier now trains
others in sexual assault awareness,
prevention
Senior Master Sgt. Brianne Forrester
Air Guard victim advocate strives for
safe space for those who need help
Brig. Gen. Rebecca O’Connor
Dual-status commander unifies forces
Lt Col. Thomas Butler
Career paths contribute to diverse
journey for Guard member
California wild fires:
178th Wing
sensor operator’s support saves
hundreds of lives during California
wildfires
Staff Sgt. Kathryn Dobbs
180th FW Airman holds leadership
post in BGSU student veterans
chapter
Sgt. Aaron Amsden
1-145th Soldier earns ARCENT NCO
of Year title on deployment
Staff Sgt. Nemec
Soldier’s path to service began
in Argentina
Second Lt. Colleen O’Callaghan
Ohio’s first female infantry officer
serves on the front lines during
COVID-19 pandemic
Spcs. Gabriel Kirk (left) and Javier
Roman Ohio Guard members build
bridges over language barriers at
food bank
Pfc. Dal Sum
Guard member helps family friend,
pregnant COVID-19 patient at
Columbus hospital
Spc. Jacque Elama
Ohio National Guard Soldier
shares story of becoming
U.S. citizen
Hailey and Lexi Ireton
Sisters embark on NG carareers
together
Capt. Sulaiman Bah
A commander's uncommon journey
Sgt. Kouami Honkpo
Freedom and Opportunity
Master Sgt. Ryan K. Tucker
A Lifesaver: Right Place, Right Time
2nd Lt. Devin King
Excelling on the gridiron
Maj. Gwendolyn Hoogendorn
Giving Back: Wildlife Warrior
Spc. Matt Logsdon
A case study in motivation
Staff Sgt. Michael Ginikos
ANG Firefighter of the Year
Staff Sgt. Ken Keller
Celebrating Adoption
Capt. Chris Brandt
Cherokee heritage sets lifes
foundation
Col. Kimberly A. Fitzgerald
Leading the way at 178th Wing
Tech. Sgt. Chel sea Lovelace
Finding purpose through tragedy
1st Lt. Valerie Stearns
Challenging herself in order to grow
