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180 FW member excels in, loves challenges of avionics field Staff Sgt. Mario Bynum is an integrated avionics technician with the 180th Fighter Wing in Swanton, Ohio, ensuring that the unit’s F-16 pilots are able to receive necessary information through high-tech communication systems and flight controls. Avionics technicians maintain more than 10 integrated systems including attack control radar, infrared and laser instruments and displays, flight controls, navigation, radio and satellite communications, as well as defensive and offensive identification and electronic warfare systems. ~ Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Beth Holliker, 180th Fighter Wing Public Affairs OHANG | 180TH FIGHTER WING ~ READ STORY 200th RED HORSE supporting Puerto Rico earthquake recovery Airmen of the Ohio Air National Guard’s 200th RED HORSE (Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer) Squadron supported disaster relief efforts in Puerto Rico following a series of earthquakes in late 2019/early 2020. Nearly 30 REDHORSE Airmen were sent to Puerto Rico to set up and maintain two Disaster Relief Bed-down Systems (DRBS), which are deployable kits capable of providing basic housing and life support facilities, such as tents, showers and latrines, for up to 300 military personnel responding to the disaster. OHANG | 200TH RED HORSE ~ STORY 1 | STORY 2 1-145th Soldiers focus on integration, interoperability during training Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 145th Armored Regiment sit atop their M2A2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles prior to conducting a reconnaissance mission during a December 2019 training exercise, which focused on building U.S. military partner capacity and promoting regional security. During its deployment in support of U.S. Central Command, the 1-145th is organized under the 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team, comprising 4,200 National Guard Soldiers from four states: Ohio, West Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. OHARNG | 37TH IBCT Air Guard officer honored with Wayt Leadership Award Col. Matthew Moorman (center), 178th Medical Group commander, stands for a photo alongside Maj. Gen. John C. Harris Jr. (left), Ohio adjutant general, and Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted after receiving the Maj. Gen. Gregory Wayt Visionary Leadership Award at the Ohio National Guard Joint Senior Leaders Conference Feb. 14, 2020, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. Named for a former Ohio adjutant general, the award is presented for demonstrated leadership by an Ohio National Guard leader who exhibited qualities including an ability to think globally and execute strategies. ~ Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Chad Menegay, 196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment OHANG | 178TH WING ~ MORE JSLC PHOTOS A Lifesaver: Airman earns Ohio Cross for heroic rescue Master Sgt. Ryan K. Tucker of the 178th Wing was presented with the Ohio Cross during the Ohio National Guard Joint Senior Leaders Conference Feb. 14, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Tucker received the state’s highest military award for lifesaving actions he took to help rescue a woman at a gas station after she had been critically wounded. ~ Photo by Tech. Sgt. Shane Hughes, 178th Wing Public Affairs OHANG | 178TH WING ~ READ STORY From immigrant to Citizen-Soldier: A commander’s uncommon journey Capt. Sulaiman Bah is awarded an Army Commendation Medal to recognize his time as commander of the 945th Engineer Company during a ceremony Jan. 11, 2020, in Norwalk, Ohio. An immigrant from Sierra Leone in western Africa, Bah commanded the unit for the past 2½ years and in the civilian world works as a facilities engineer for the Ohio Department of Transportation. OHARNG | 16TH EB ~ READ STORY From immigrant to Citizen-Soldier: A commander’s uncommon journey A native of Sierra Leone in western Africa, Capt. Sulaiman Bah originally came to the U.S. in August 2002 on a scholarship to finish his master’s degree. With a favorable impression of the United States and U.S. military from witnessing humanitarian missions in his native country, Bah pursued becoming a U.S. citizen and joined the Ohio Army National Guard in 2010. READ STORY A Lifesaver: Airman earns Ohio Cross for heroic rescue Master Sgt. Ryan K. Tucker of the 178th Wing was presented with the Ohio Cross during the Ohio National Guard Joint Senior Leaders Conference Feb. 14, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Tucker received the state’s highest military award for lifesaving actions he took to help rescue a woman at a gas station after she had been critically wounded. READ STORY New benefits for Guard members in federal funding plan The 2020 version of NDAA approved by Congress and signed by the president includes several provisions affecting National Guard members and their Families. For nearly 60 years, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) has charted a course for U.S. defense policy and provides funding to raise and support the U.S. military forces. READ STORY Ohio Air National Guard honors outstanding Airmen of Year Airmen from all over the state gathered this January in Columbus, Ohio for the Ohio Air National Guard Outstanding Airman of the Year awards ceremony. With six categories, the Outstanding Airman of the Year awards are used to recognize members who go above and beyond demonstrating leadership, strong work ethic and commitment to giving back to their communities. READ STORY #knowyourmil 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. Chelsea Lovelace Finding purpose through tragedy 1st Lt. Valerie Stearns Challenging herself in order to grow LEADERSHIP Governor: Mike DeWine Adjutant General: MG John C. Harris, Jr. OHIO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD Asst. Adj. Gen. COL Daniel Shank State Cmd. Chief Warrant Officer: CW5 Jay K. Stuckman State Cmd. Sgt. Maj.: CSM Sheldon Chambliss OHIO AIR NATIONAL GUARD Asst. Adj. Gen.: Brig. Gen. James R. Camp Deputy Asst. Adj. Gen.: Brig. Gen. Todd M. Audet State Cmd. Chief: CMSgt. Heidi A. Bunker OHIO AIR NATIONAL GUARD 121st Air Refueling Wing 178th Wing 179th Airlift Wing 180th Fighter Wing GEOGRAPHICALLY SEPARATED UNITS 123rd Air Control Squadron 164th Weather Flight 200th REDHORSE Squadron 220th Engineering Installation Squadron 251st Cyberspace Engineering Installation Group 269th Combat Communications Squadron OHIO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD 16th Engineer Brigade 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team 73rd Troop Command 174th Air Defense Artillery Brigade 371st Sustainment Brigade Special Troops Command (Provisional) MILITARY RESERVE NAVAL MILITIA ONG HISTORY | ON THIS DAY -- THIS WEEK: Feb. 23-29 In Through the Lens, Soldiers of Company F, 145th Infantry prepare to assault the walled city of Intramuros, a Spanish fort within the city of Manila, during World War II; in the Week in Review, the 220th Engineering Installation Squadron is organized in 1948 in Zanesville; and In Their Own Words, the letters in a Soldier’s last name make him the winner of a dubious lottery. READ PUBLICATION THIS WEEK: Feb. 16-22 In Through the Lens, a photo depicts the raw impact of the U.S.-Japanese conflict during the Battle of Manila; and In Connecting to the Collections, an aerial photo of Manila shows the main areas of enemy resistance encountered by the 37th Infantry Division during the battle in February-March 1945. READ PUBLICATION THIS WEEK: Feb. 9-15 In Through the Lens, Soldiers of the 37th Infantry Division advance through the Paco District of Manila during World War II; in the Week in Review, Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler, World War II commander of the 37th, dies at the age of 85 in 1978; and In Connecting to the Collections, a Sgt....