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Honoring our fallen Ohio National Guard Airmen
The Ohio National Guard mourns the loss of three Airmen assigned to the 121st Air Refueling Wing who died in a KC-135 Stratotanker crash in western Iraq, March 12, 2026. The three Airmen — Capt. Seth Koval, Capt. Curtis Angst and Master Sgt. Tyler Simmons — were among six crew members aboard a KC-135 that went down while flying a combat mission in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility during Operation Epic Fury.
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Armor branch assets enable decisive action on modern battlefield
Soldiers from the 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team discuss the role of the armor branch and how they enable decisive action on the battlefield with Ohio Army National Guard tank crew members, cavalry scouts and Bradley crew members. The armor branch plays a key role in shaping the battlefield by providing mobile firepower, protecting friendly forces and enabling freedom of movement for the entire formation.
Airman Samir Harris / 121st Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
Ohio adjutant general promoted to major general
Brig. Gen. Matthew S. Woodruff, Ohio adjutant general, was promoted to the rank of major general during a ceremony at the Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler Armory in Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 27, 2026. Woodruff, adjutant general since May 2025, serves as a member of the governor’s cabinet and is responsible for the administration and command oversight of the Ohio Army National Guard, Ohio Air National Guard and State Defense Force.
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Ohio ANG honors 2026 Outstanding Airmen of Year
The 2026 Ohio Air National Guard Outstanding Airmen of the Year award winners were recognized during an awards luncheon at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center in Mansfield, Ohio, Jan. 10, 2026.
Airman of Year:
Senior Airman Melissa Cronin, 178th Wing
Noncommissioned Officer of Year:
Tech Sgt. Lincoln Stansberry, 179th Cyberspace Wing
Senior NCO of Year:
Master Sgt. Anthony Boscia, 179th Cyberspace Wing
First Sergeant of Year:
Master Sgt. Andrew Jenkins, 121st Air Refueling Wing
Company Grade Officer of Year:
Capt. Alexander Stevens, 178th Wing
Recruiter of Year:
Tech. Sgt Alexis Yates, Headquarters, Ohio ANG
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Warrior-Scholars: Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program paves path to success
Ohio Army National Guard Spc. Jake Brigdon and Ohio Air National Guard Senior Airman Maria Weyer, both undergraduate students at The Ohio State University, speak about their experiences using the Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program. The scholarship covers 100% of tuition costs for courses leading to associate or bachelor’s degrees, diploma-granting nursing programs and approved trade certification or licensing programs at participating public colleges and universities.
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The quintessential Citizen-Soldier: Hough's life of service to Ohio, nation
Benson W. Hough was a man who served his community, state and nation in a variety of military and civilian roles, having a natural-born aptitude for leadership. His military career spanned four decades, including serving as adjutant general in 1915-16 and commanding the 166th Infantry in World War I. A multisport star in college, Hough earned a law degree and had a successful career that included time on the Ohio Supreme Court and as a federal district court judge.