Ohio National Guard celebrates Army’s 247th birthday
Senior Ohio Army National Guard leadership hosted a ceremony to celebrate the Army birthday June 14, 2022, at the Maj. Gen. S. Beightler Armory in Columbus, Ohio. Established in 1775, more than a year before the Declaration of Independence, the Army marks its 247th birthday this year. ~ Photo by Spc. Jessica Silhavy, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
Military among honorees during Memorial Tournament’s annual ‘Salute to Service’ day
Maj. Gen. John C. Harris Jr. (standing), Ohio adjutant general, speaks to attendees during a military appreciation brunch June 1, 2022, at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. The Memorial Tournament was founded by PGA legend Jack Nicklaus in 1976 and includes an annual “Salute to Service” day to honor the military, veterans and first responders. ~ Photo by Spc. Jessica Silhavy, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
Ohio adjutant general among military honorees at 2022 Indianapolis 500
Maj. Gen. John C. Harris Jr., Ohio adjutant general, and his wife, Angela, prepare to take a lap around the track during pre-race ceremonies for the Indianapolis 500 May 29, 2022, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. In recognition of Memorial Day weekend, military personnel representing all service branches participated in parade lap and march during opening ceremonies for the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” a significant annual community relations support event for the Indiana National Guard. ~ Photo by Sgt. Hannah Clifton, Indiana National Guard Headquarters
Annual Armed Forces Day luncheon celebrates U.S. military
Brig. Gen. David B. Johnson, Ohio Air National Guard chief of staff, speaks to attendees of the 2022 Columbus Armed Forces Day Luncheon, May 20, 2022, at the Villa Milano Banquet & Conference Center in Columbus, Ohio. The luncheon was hosted by the Military/Veterans Educational Foundation, a charitable organization that works to raise public awareness about the military in Central Ohio, funds several scholarships and organizes the annual Veterans Day parade in downtown Columbus. ~ Photo by Spc. Jessica Silhavy, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
Governor’s annual wreath-laying ceremony honors fallen service members’ sacrifices
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (second from right) and First Lady Fran DeWine (right) are joined by Gold Star Families to honor the men and women who sacrificed their lives in service to their country, during the 2022 Governor’s Wreath-Laying Ceremony, May 27, 2022, at the Ohio Statehouse atrium in Columbus, Ohio, leading up to Memorial Day. ~ Photo by Spc. Jessica Silhavy, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
Educating the educators: Learning more about the Ohio National Guard
A group of about 30 Ohio high school teachers, guidance counselors and administrators spent a day with Ohio National Guard personnel at the Army Aviation Support Facility #1 to gain a better understanding of the ONG and its missions, May 4, 2022, in North Canton, Ohio. Educators also got to participate in hands-on experiences with weapons and military vehicles and were briefed on free programs available to their schools, as well as jobs and benefits available to their students through service in ONG. ~ Photo courtesy of OHARNG Recruiting and Retention Battalion Marketing Office
Ohioans Serving Ohioans: Support to Ohio's hospitals
The staffing support provided by the Ohio National Guard and State Defense Force was the helping hand that many hospitals and communities needed during the spike of COVID-19 cases around the state from December into early this year.
179th AW’s “Flying Legacy” tribute ceremony celebrates more than 70 years in Mansfield
After being selected to become the nation's first Air National Guard cyberspace wing, the 179th Airlift Wing marked its upcoming transition by honoring its 70 years as a flying unit during a "Flying Legacy" tribute ceremony.
Portsmouth readiness center rededicated following renovations
The Sgt. Edward S. Doan Armory in Portsmouth was rededicated following the completion of a two-year, $1.8-millon renovation. It is the first of about 20 facilities in the state scheduled for updates over the next few years.
ONG Biathlon Team members earn medals at 2022 CNGB Championships
Members of the Ohio National Guard Biathlon Team medaled three times in two individual races at this year’s Chief, National Guard Bureau Biathlon Championships, held at Camp Ripley, Minn.
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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 life�s 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
ONG HISTORY | THIS DAY / WEEK
A Look in the Attic
Jun 20-26
In Through the Lens, 180th Security Forces Squadron members conduct range qualification in 2006 at Camp Perry; in Week in Review, the 164th Weather Flight is organized in Mansfield, Ohio as the 164th Weather Station (Type A) in 1948; and Connecting to the Connections features the mess kit of Charles G. Riedmiller, who was a prisoner of war for three years in the Philippines during World War II.
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