Ohio National Guard Photo Gallery - March 2016

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The Ohio National Guard celebrates Women's History Month.

The Ohio National Guard Homeland Response Force is a joint team, comprised of Soldiers and Airmen with many varied military job skills, that is constantly training to provide National Guard Civil Support during events including domestic emergencies. (Ohio National Guard photo)

 

The 2016 Ohio National Guard Combatives Tournament will be conducted March 4-5 at the Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler Armory in Columbus, with competition in seven weight classes.

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Staff Sgt. George Davis, ONG

The Ohio Army National Guard is hosting its third annual combatives tournament.

The Ohio Army National Guard is hosting its third annual combatives tournament on Saturday, March 5, 2016, at the Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler Armory, 2825 West Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus. More than 100 Soldiers from across the state are scheduled to compete. VIEW FLIER

Staff Sgt. Michael Carden, ONG

Staff Sgt. Alex Elmlinger (left) and Tech. Sgt. Nathan Stull, loadmasters with the 179th Airlift Wing, show a C-130H Hercules to Cub Scouts from Pack 729, of Bay Village, Ohio, during a March 5, 2016, tour of the base in Mansfield, Ohio. Wing Airmen are active in their communities and routinely host youth leadership development organizations and other groups at the base.

Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood, ONG

Spc. Anthony Skulina (red belt), of the 1192nd Engineer Company, defeats 2nd.

Spc. Anthony Skulina (red belt), of the 1192nd Engineer Company, defeats 2nd
Lt. Matthew Coffey, of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 148th Infantry Regiment, via arm bar submission in the welterweight division finals of the
third annual Ohio Army National Guard Combatives Tournament March 5, 2016,
at the Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler Armory in Columbus, Ohio. More than 80
Soldiers from across Ohio competed in six different weight classes.

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Staff Sgt. Michael Carden, ONG

Retired Col. Chip Tansill (right), director of the Ohio Department of Veterans Services (DVS), stands with the women veterans who participated in a panel discussion.

Retired Col. Chip Tansill (right), director of the Ohio Department of Veterans Services (DVS), stands with the women veterans who participated in a panel discussion March 16, 2016, at the Ohio History Center in Columbus, Ohio. The panel was coordinated by DVS and highlighted the experience of women veterans from all eras, in honor of Women’s History Month.

Staff Sgt. Kimberly S. Hill, ONG

The C-130H Hercules named “The Spirit of Mansfield” .

The C-130H Hercules named “Spirit of Mansfield” sits on the apron under a partly sunny sky March 16, 2016, at the 179th Airlift Wing in Mansfield, Ohio. The aircraft is one of eight C-130Hs that the wing has dedicated in honor of supportive local communities in the Greater Mansfield and Richland County area.

Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood, ONG

The top Soldier and noncommissioned officer in the Ohio Army National Guard will be determined this weekend during the State Best Warrior Competition.

The top Soldier and noncommissioned officer in the Ohio Army National Guard will be determined this weekend during the State Best Warrior Competition, being conducted at Camp Ravenna Joint Military Training Center, near Newton Falls, Ohio. In this photo, Pfc. Timothy S. Winkelman, a military police officer with the 323rd Military Police Company, assembles an M240B machine gun during the 73rd Troop Command’s Best Warrior Competition, Nov. 7, 2015, at Camp Ravenna.

Staff Sgt. Chad Menegay, ONG

Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Paul, of the 637th Chemical Company, grits his teeth during the physical fitness phase of the Ohio Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition.

Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Paul, of the 637th Chemical Company, grits his teeth in effort March 19, 2016, during the physical fitness phase of the Ohio Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition at Camp Ravenna Joint Military Training Center, near Newton Falls, Ohio. The top Soldier and noncommissioned officer from each brigade in the state faced off in a two-day competition to determine who would take home the title of “Best Warrior.”

Staff Sgt. George Davis, ONG
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Maj. Gen. John C. Harris Jr., (center), Ohio assistant adjutant general for Army, receives the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s Sportsmanship, Ethics and Integrity award during the Boys Basketball Division I state championship game.

Maj. Gen. John C. Harris Jr., (center), Ohio assistant adjutant general for Army, receives the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s Sportsmanship, Ethics and Integrity award during the Boys Basketball Division I state championship game March 19, 2016, in Columbus, Ohio. The award is presented annually to an Ohioan who has demonstrated outstanding traits of ethical behavior and integrity in their everyday life, and who is looked upon as a role model for others.

Photo by Impact Action Sports Photography
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Staff Sgt. Jacob Murphy, a carpenter with the 200th Rapid Engineer Deployable Operational Repair Squadron Engineers (RED HORSE), frames out a new opening in a wall.

Staff Sgt. Jacob Murphy, a carpenter with the 200th Rapid Engineer Deployable Operational Repair Squadron Engineers (RED HORSE), frames out a new opening in a wall March 24, 2016, during a renovation of the Headquarters, Ohio Air National Guard offices at the Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler Armory in Columbus, Ohio. Members of the 200th REDHORSE spent part of their annual training practicing their skills while conducting a renovation of the Air headquarters.

Staff Sgt. Michael Carden, ONG

In observance of Women's History Month, the Ohio National Guard hosted a panel discussion entitled, 'Leading in the Age of Change: Why Diversity and Inclusion Matter,' March 29, 2016.

In observance of Women's History Month, the Ohio National Guard hosted a panel discussion entitled, 'Leading in the Age of Change: Why Diversity and Inclusion Matter,' March 29, 2016, at the Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler Armory in Columbus, Ohio. The event was part of the ongoing ONG Leadership Development Series and focused on the importance of good leadership and how understanding diversity and inclusion is important in helping shape future leaders.

Bill Pierce, ONG
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