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A Look in the Attic: May 19-25, 2025
In Through the Lens, bulldozers from the 612th Engineer Battalion demolish an abandoned home in Toledo, Ohio in 1994, under the drug demand reduction and domestic action programs; in Week in Review, Gov. Mordecai Bartley orders the infantry regiments of the Ohio Militia into service for the Mexican War in 1864, and Company B, 837th Engineer Battalion is organized in Spencerville, Ohio in 1900, with the unit marking its 125th anniversary this year.
Cindy Ayers Hayter / Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
Latest Buckeye Guard online publication available
The Buckeye Guard, the official online publication of the Ohio National Guard, features the latest episode and individual segments from the companion Buckeye Guard video newscast, which airs several times weekly on the Ohio Channel, a service of Ohio's public broadcasting stations. Each issue of the online publication also includes news, articles and historical content that highlight the missions, training, readiness and accomplishments of the Ohio National Guard's more than 14,000 Soldiers and Airmen.
Master Sgt. Brian Ellison / 126th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
200th RED HORSE provides expertise during Polish air base site planning surveys
Members of the 200th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers supported an expeditionary site planning survey that assessed Polish air bases and airports on their capabilities and runway strength for potential future use by U.S., allied and partner forces.
Staff Sgt. Alyssa Reik / 179th Cyberspace Wing Public Affairs
179th CW Airmen gel during ANG Cyber High-Performance Training
Members of the 179th Cyberspace Wing participated in a weeklong ANG Cyber High-Performance Training session in San Antonio in November 2024. The ANG Cyber HPT program is an intensive training experience designed for advanced cyber operators and leaders, targeting performance optimization and next generation capabilities for the modern cyber warrior. Throughout the training, Airmen were able to share experiences with colleagues and with some of the world’s leading experts in human performance.
Senior Airman Ivy Thomas / 121st Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
Ohio Air National Guard announces its top Airmen
The 2025 Ohio Air National Guard Outstanding Airmen of the Year award winners stand with senior leaders during a recognition ceremony in Columbus, Ohio, Jan.11, 2025. The event honored selected Airmen who demonstrated outstanding leadership, strong work ethic and commitment to their community, state and nation.
Airman of Year: Senior Airman Logan Hargis, 123rd Air Control Squadron, 178th Wing
Noncommissioned Officer of Year: Staff Sgt. Zachary Wohlford, 124th Intelligence Squadron, 178th Wing
Senior NCO of Year: Master Sgt. Travis Brown, 123rd ACS, 178th Wing
First Sergeant of Year: Master Sgt. Andrew Jenkins, 121st Air Refueling Wing
Company Grade Officer of Year: Capt. Melissa Steele, 179th Cyberspace Wing
Staff Sgt. Jill Maynus / Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
Welcome home ceremony honors returning 5-54th SFAR engineer advisor team
Members of Engineer Advisor Team 6520, 5th Battalion, 54th Security Force Assistance Regiment are welcomed home at Defense Supply Center Columbus in Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 11, 2025. Team 6520 returned home after an approximately seven-month deployment to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility, where members trained newly formed foreign partner military engineer regiments.
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