Compiled and created by Ohio National Guard Heritage Center
A Look in the Attic: November 4-10, 2024
In Through the Lens, an F-84F Thunderstreak from the 162d Tactical Fighter Wing prepares for an aerial refueling over Alaska in 1968; in Week in Review, the emblem for the 178th Fighter Wing is approved by the Department of the Air Force in 1997; and Hall of Valor honors 1st Lt. George R. Carpenter, who was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross while serving as a chaplain in the 166th Infantry during World War I.
Airman Kylie Davidson / 179th Cyberspace Wing Public Affairs
Airman competes in Miss Ohio Scholarship Program
Staff Sgt. Grace Riegel, a public affairs specialist at the 179th Cyberspace Wing, competed for Miss Ohio in Mansfield, Ohio, June 8-15, 2024. The Miss Ohio Scholarship Program consists of five phases of competition: private interview, onstage question, health and fitness, talent and evening gown.
Staff Sgt. Thomas Moeger / 196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
323rd MP Company participates in Exercise Northern Strike
Soldiers from the 323rd Military Police Company trained on a variety of combat tasks and battle drills this summer as part of as part of Exercise Northern Strike 2024-2 at various locations across Michigan, including Camp Grayling, Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center and Rogers City. Throughout the exercise, the 323rd trained with fellow Ohio Army National Guard unit Company B, 2-19th Special Forces Group.
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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.
Carleeann Smiddy / Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
Ohio Adjutant General's Department recognizes 2024 State Employee of Year
Pamela Marsh, a maintenance repair worker for the Ohio National Guard, receives the Ohio Adjutant General’s Department 2024 State Employee of the Year Award from OHNG senior leadership during the department’s annual town hall meeting at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy in Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 21, 2024. Marsh has been with the agency for a little over two years and has been a significant contributor at both the Woodlawn and Kettering readiness centers in Southwest Ohio, assisting with the facilities’ maintenance and being a positive influence on workplace morale.
Tech. Sgt. Alexis Wade / 179th Cyberspace Wing Public Affairs
Side by Side: Father and son share a journey in military service
Senior Master Sgt. Steve Dotson, a bioenvironmental engineering specialist, and his son Staff Sgt. Braydon Dotson, a cyber defense operations specialist, both assigned to the 179th Cyberspace Wing, participate in the Blackfeet Tribal Health - Operation Walking Shield Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) medical mission together at Browning High School in Browning, Mont., July 24, 2024. While they each had different roles at the IRT, both men were extremely grateful to have this opportunity to serve together.
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
