GUARDING Ohio and the nation's capital
Ohio Army National Guard Soldiers provide support to 59th Presidential inauguration
Soldiers assigned to 2nd Squadron, 107th Cavalry Regiment, Ohio Army National Guard, stand near the U.S. Capitol Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington, D.C. About 25,000 National Guard men and women were authorized to conduct security, communication and logistical missions in support of federal and district authorities leading up and through the 59th Presidential Inauguration. ~ Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Ralph Branson, 121st Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
Ohio Guard mobilizes force to aid civil authorities with security in state, national capitals
Pvt. Austin Curtis (from left), Sgt. Seth Handy and Spc. Logan Searcy, all military police Soldiers with the 323rd Military Police Company, based in Toledo, Ohio, stand guard Jan. 17, 2021, at the Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. Several hundred Ohio National Guard members were called to state active duty to protect Ohio, its citizens, and public buildings and property in anticipation of potential public demonstrations related to the U.S. presidential inauguration on Jan. 20. ~ Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Chad Menegay, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
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Ohio Army National Guard chaplain provides inauguration support
Capt. Shane Bailey, a chaplain assigned to 2nd Squadron, 107th Cavalry Regiment, Ohio Army National Guard, visits Soldiers guarding the U.S. House of Representatives, Jan. 17, 2021, in Washington, D.C. About 25,000 National Guard men and women were authorized to conduct security, communication and logistical missions in support of federal and district authorities leading up and through the 59th Presidential Inauguration. ~ Video by Senior Master Sgt. Ralph Branson, 121st Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
Homeland Response Force activated in support of 59th Presidential Inauguration
Soldiers of the Ohio Homeland Response Force (HRF) Search and Extraction team, perform training exercises while mobilized to a location in the area surrounding Washington D.C., Jan. 22, 2021, after being activated by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine to support the 59th Presidential Inauguration. The HRF’s capabilities include decontamination, search and extraction, medical triage, and command and control functions to support civil authorities during large-scale events, disasters or emergencies. ~ Photo by Master Sgt. Joe Harwood, 179th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Protecting the nation’s capital:
Ohio National Guard’s 1-148th Infantry provides support to 59th Presidential Inauguration
Soldiers with Company C, 1st Battalion, 148th Infantry Regiment, Ohio Army National Guard provide site security Jan. 19, 2021, in Washington, D.C. About 25,000 National Guard members from across the U.S. conducted security, communications and logistical missions in support of federal and district authorities leading up and through the 59th Presidential Inauguration. ~ Photo by By 1st Lt. Jayme Aksterowicz, 196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
Homeland Response Force activated in support of 59th Presidential Inauguration
Soldiers witness the inauguration from the operations center of the Ohio Homeland Response Force, mobilized to a location in the area surrounding Washington D.C., Jan. 20, 2021, after being activated by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine to support the 59th Presidential Inauguration. The Homeland Response Force (HRF) is an Ohio National Guard unit that specializes in saving lives and reducing human suffering during a natural, man-made or terrorist incident in the U.S. HRF capabilities include decontamination, search and extraction, medical triage, and command and control to support civil authorities. ~ Photo by Master Sgt. Joe Harwood, 179th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
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By Sgt. 1st Class Chad Menegay
Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
Aid to civil authorities with security in state, national capitals
Pvt. Austin Curtis (from left), Sgt. Seth Handy and Spc. Logan Searcy, all military police officers with the 323rd Military Police Company, based in Toledo, Ohio, stand guard Jan. 17, 2021, at the Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. Several hundred Ohio National Guard members were called to state active duty to protect Ohio, its citizens, and public buildings and property in anticipation of potential public demonstrations related to the U.S. presidential inauguration on Jan. 20.
By Master Sgt. Joe Harwood
179th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Homeland Response Force
Soldiers of the Ohio Homeland Response Force Search and Extraction team perform training exercises Jan. 22, 2021, while mobilized to a location in the area surrounding Washington D.C., after being activated by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine to support the 59th Presidential Inauguration. The Homeland Response Force (HRF) is an Ohio National Guard unit that specializes in saving lives and reducing human suffering during a natural, man-made or terrorist incident in the U.S. HRF capabilities include decontamination, search and extraction, medical triage, and command and control to support civil authorities.
By Senior Master Sgt. Ralph Branson
121st Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
Ohio Army National Guard Soldiers provide support during inauguration
Spc. Robert Tober, assigned to 1st Battalion, 148th Infantry Regiment, Ohio Army National Guard, provides security in support of local and federal authorities Jan. 19, 2021, in Washington, D.C. About 25,000 National Guard men and women were authorized to conduct security, communication and logistical missions in support of federal and district authorities leading up and through the 59th Presidential Inauguration.
By Senior Master Sgt. Ralph Branson
121st Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
Ohio Army National Guard Soldiers provide support
Soldiers assigned to 2nd Squadron, 107th Cavalry Regiment, Ohio Army National Guard, stand near the U.S. Capitol Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington, D.C. About 25,000 National Guard men and women were authorized to conduct security, communication and logistical missions in support of federal and district authorities leading up and through the 59th Presidential Inauguration.
By Master Sgt. Joe Harwood
179th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Homeland Response Force
Soldiers witness the inauguration from the operations center of the Ohio Homeland Response Force, mobilized to a location in the area surrounding Washington D.C., Jan. 20, 2021, after being activated by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine to support the 59th Presidential Inauguration. The Homeland Response Force (HRF) is an Ohio National Guard unit that specializes in saving lives and reducing human suffering during a natural, man-made or terrorist incident in the U.S. HRF capabilities include decontamination, search and extraction, medical triage, and command and control to support civil authorities.
By Senior Airman Marc Wilson
179th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Homeland Response Force
Vehicles of the Ohio Homeland Response Force are staged near Washington, D.C. to support the 59th Presidential Inauguration, Jan. 20, 2021. The Homeland Response Force (HRF) is an Ohio National Guard unit that specializes in saving lives and reducing human suffering during a natural, man-made, or terrorist incident in the U.S. by providing ca
pabilities including search and extraction, decontamination, and command and control support.
By 1st Lt. Jayme Aksterowicz
196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
1-148th Infantry Regiment
Soldiers with Company C, 1st Battalion, 148th Infantry Regiment, Ohio Army National Guard provide site security Jan. 19, 2021, in Washington, D.C. At least 25,000 National Guard members from across the U.S. were authorized to conduct security, communications and logistical missions in support of federal and district authorities leading up and through the 59th Presidential Inauguration.
By 1st Lt. Jayme Aksterowicz
196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
1-148th Infantry Regiment
Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 148th Infantry Regiment, 37th Brigade Combat Team, Ohio Army National Guard provides security near the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., Jan. 16, 2021. About 25,000 National Guard men and women were authorized to conduct security, communication and logistical missions in support of federal and District authorities leading up and through the 59th Presidential Inauguration.
By 2nd Lt. Christi A. Richter
121st Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
Ohio Homeland Response Force
Ohio Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Dale Curles, with 2nd Squadron, 107th Cavalry Regiment, stands for a photo near the U.S. Capitol building Jan. 18, 2021, in Washington. D.C. About 25,000 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from throughout the U.S. were activated to conduct security, communications and logistical missions in support of federal and district authorities, leading up and through the 59th Presidential Inauguration.
By 2nd Lt. Christi A. Richter
121st Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
Ohio Homeland Response Force
U.S. Capt. Shane Bailey, a chaplain with the 2nd Squadron, 107th Cavalry Regiment, Ohio Army National Guard, talks with Soldiers providing security near the U.S. House of Representatives, Jan. 17, 2021, in Washington, D.C. National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from several states traveled to Washington to provide support to federal and district authorities leading up to and through the 59th Presidential Inauguration.
By 2nd Lt. Christi A. Richter
121st Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
Ohio Homeland Response Force
U.S. Capt. Shane Bailey, a chaplain with the 2nd Squadron, 107th Cavalry Regiment, Ohio Army National Guard, visits Soldiers providing security near the U.S. House of Representatives, Jan. 17, 2021, in Washington, D.C. National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from several states traveled to Washington to provide support to federal and district authorities leading up to and through the 59th Presidential Inauguration.
By 2nd Lt. Christi A. Richter
121st Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
National Guard troops
National Guard members march past the U.S. Capitol building Jan. 17, 2021, in Washington, D.C. Soldiers and Airmen from several states and territories traveled to Washington to provide support to federal and district authorities leading up to and through the 59th Presidential Inauguration.
By 2nd Lt. Christi A. Richter
121st Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
By 2nd Lt. Christi A. Richter
121st Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
By 2nd Lt. Christi A. Richter
121st Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
Videos
By Senior Master Sgt. Ralph Branson
121st Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
Chaplain provides support
Capt. Shane Bailey, a chaplain assigned to 2nd Squadron, 107th Cavalry Regiment, Ohio Army National Guard, visits Soldiers guarding the U.S. House of Representatives, Jan. 17, 2021, in Washington, D.C. About 25,000 National Guard men and women were authorized to conduct security, communication and logistical missions in support of federal and district authorities leading up and through the 59th Presidential Inauguration.
By Senior Master Sgt. Ralph Branson
121st Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
Soldiers support inauguration
Lt. Col. Aaron Combs, commander, 2nd Squadron, 107th Cavalry Regiment, Ohio Army National Guard, discusses the security mission in support of district and federal authorities during a Jan. 21, 2021, interview in Washington, DC. About 25,000 National Guard men and women were authorized to conduct security, communication and logistical missions in support of federal and district authorities leading up and through the 59th Presidential Inauguration.
By Senior Master Sgt. Ralph Branson
121st Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
Soldiers support inauguration
Soldiers assigned to 2nd Squadron, 107th Cavalry Regiment, Ohio Army National Guard, provide security near the U.S. House of Representatives, Jan. 17, 2021, in Washington, D.C. About 25,000 National Guard men and women were authorized to conduct security, communication and logistical missions in support of federal and district authorities leading up and through the 59th Presidential Inauguration.
By Senior Master Sgt. Ralph Branson
121st Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
Chaplain provides support
Capt. Shane Bailey, a chaplain assigned to 2nd Squadron, 107th Cavalry Regiment, Ohio Army National Guard, visits Soldiers guarding the U.S. House of Representatives, Jan. 17, 2021, in Washington, D.C. About 25,000 National Guard men and women were authorized to conduct security, communication and logistical missions in support of federal and district authorities leading up and through the 59th Presidential Inauguration.
By Senior Master Sgt. Ralph Branson
121st Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
Soldiers support inauguration
Soldiers assigned to 2nd Squadron, 107th Cavalry Regiment, Ohio Army National Guard, provide security near the U.S. House of Representatives, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington, D.C. About 25,000 National Guard men and women were authorized to conduct security, communication and logistical missions in support of federal and district authorities leading up and through the 59th Presidential Inauguration.
By Senior Master Sgt. Ralph Branson
121st Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
Soldiers support inauguration
Soldiers assigned to 2nd Squadron, 107th Cavalry Regiment, Ohio Army National Guard, provide security near the U.S. House of Representatives, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington, D.C. About 25,000 National Guard men and women were authorized to conduct security, communication and logistical missions in support of federal and district authorities leading up and through the 59th Presidential Inauguration.
By Senior Airman Marc Wilson
179th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Ohio Homeland Response Force tactical operations center setup (time-lapse)
Soldiers and Airmen of the Ohio Homeland Response Force prepare to mobilize to the Washington D.C. area, Jan. 16, 2021, after being activated by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine to support the 59th Presidential Inauguration. The Homeland Response Force (HRF) is an Ohio National Guard unit that specializes in saving lives and reducing human suffering during a natural, man-made, or terrorist incident in the U.S. by providing capabilities including search and extraction, decontamination, and command and control support.
By Senior Airman Marc Wilson
179th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Ohio Homeland Response Force
Soldiers and Airmen of the Ohio Homeland Response Force are mobilized to a location near Washington, D.C. to support the 59th Presidential Inauguration, Jan. 20, 2021. The Homeland Response Force (HRF) is an Ohio National Guard unit that specializes in saving lives and reducing human suffering during a natural, man-made, or terrorist incident in the U.S. by providing capabilities including search and extraction, decontamination, and command and control support.
By Senior Airman Marc Wilson
179th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Ohio Homeland Response Force
Soldiers and Airmen of the Ohio Homeland Response Force are mobilized to a location in the area surrounding Washington D.C. on January 16th, 2021 after being activated by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to support the 59th Presidential Inauguration. The Homeland Response Force (HRF) is an Ohio National Guard unit that specializes in saving lives and reducing human suffering during a natural, man-made, or terrorist incident in the United States. The HRF consists of decontamination, search and extraction, medical triage, and command and control capabilities to support civil authorities.
By Senior Airman Marc Wilson
179th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Ohio Homeland Response Force
Soldiers and Airmen of the Ohio Homeland Response Force prepare to mobilize to the Washington D.C. area, Jan. 16, 2021, after being activated by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine to support the 59th Presidential Inauguration. The Homeland Response Force (HRF) is an Ohio National Guard unit that specializes in saving lives and reducing human suffering during a natural, man-made, or terrorist incident in the U.S. by providing capabilities including search and extraction, decontamination, and command and control support.
By Senior Airman Marc Wilson
179th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Ohio HRF supports 59th Presidential Inauguration
The Ohio National Guard Homeland Response Force was mobilized for the first time in its nearly 10-year existence in January 2021 to provide support to the 59th Presidential Inauguration. The HRF is an Ohio National Guard unit that specializes in saving lives and reducing human suffering during a natural, man-made or terrorist incident in the U.S.