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Compiled and created by Ohio National Guard Heritage Center A Look in the Attic: May 13-19 In Through the Lens, Gov. Frank Lausche meets with 37th Infantry Division Soldiers training at Camp Polk, La. in 1952; in Week in Review, Lockbourne Air Force Base is renamed Rickenbacker Air Force Base in 1974; and Hall of Valor honors Staff Sgt. Hugh W. Bruce, of the 148th Infantry, who earned the Silver Star for gallantry in action” on Bougainville in 1944. ONG HISTORY | ON THIS DAY | ON THIS WEEK | May 13-19, 2024 180th Fighter Wing Public Affairs ANG recognizes Outstanding Airmen of Year The 2024 Ohio Air National Guard Outstanding Airmen of the Year winners were announced in January 2024. The selectees have gone above and beyond in the previous year, demonstrating superior leadership, job performance and personal achievement. Airman of Year: Senior Airman Gavin Woken, 121st ARW; Noncommissioned Officer of Year: Tech. Sgt. Austin Bly, 180th FW; Senior NCO of Year: Master Sgt. David Frashier, 121st ARW; Company Grade Officer of Year: Capt. Michael Andrewes, 251st CEIG; First Sergeant of Year: Master Sgt. Samantha Cannon, 121st ARW OHANG | PHOTOS |VIDEO Tech. Sgt. Wendy Kuhn / 121st Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs 121st Airmen return from deployment Airmen from the 121st Air Refueling Wing are welcomed home from an overseas deployment upon their return at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 2, 2024. The 121st Air Refueling Wing provides combat-ready Airmen to provide security and defense of the state and nation. OHANG | 121ST ARW | PHOTOS: 1, 2 Photo by Staff Sgt. Jillian Maynus / Ohio National Guard Public Affairs OHNG presents first ‘Bucks for Buckeyes’ recruitment incentive Brig. Gen. Matthew S. Woodruff, left, Ohio assistant adjutant general for Army, presents Sgt. Kaci Owens, of the 637th Chemical Company, with the first $2,000 recruitment incentive check through the Ohio National Guard’s new Bucks for Buckeyes lead referral program. Bucks 4 Buckeyes Program | PHOTO GALLERY Staff Sgt. Jill Maynus / Ohio National Guard Public Affairs 1-145th Armored Regiment receives Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Wheeled vehicle mechanics and maintainers of the Ohio Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 145th Armored Regiment were trained on the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle at Camp James A. Garfield Joint Military Training Center in Newton Falls, Ohio, Oct. 31, 2023. The fielding of this current generation of tactical vehicles is part of a Department of the Army directive to modernize National Guard equipment. OHARNG | 37TH IBCT | PHOTOS | STORY | VIDEO Ohio National Guard Heritage Center Ohio ARNG facility memorialization selections announced Maj. Gen. John C. Harris Jr., Ohio adjutant general, announced recently that seven Ohio Army National Guard facilities will be dedicated in honor of former members who valiantly served the nation in the 20th century. The selections were made as part of the Army Memorial Program, which provides a permanent, lasting honor to distinguished personnel who served with valor and distinction. PHOTOS | STORY MEMBER SHOWCASE State command chief leads through strong support from family, fellow Airmen A matter of life or death: Seeking help and overcoming Air Force names Ohio ANG member one of 12 Outstanding Airmen of Year A Day in the Life: Ohio National Guard historian OHMR member’s nursing skills, quick actions save life Twin sisters serve, retire together at 178th Wing Ohio nets top 3 finish at All Guard Endurance Team competition Staff Sgt. Cherelle Hines 121st ARW Airman: A passion to serve Airman First Class Sophie Tridico Airman tops in her class at basic training, DOD Fire Academy Spc. Matthieu Henry Radiology specialist with the 285th Medical Company Staff Sgt. Geffry Gehrlich & Master Sgt. Shaun Ruvoldt ~ Ohio Army National Guard namestop recruiters for 2021 Staff Sgt. Roumel Arrozal ~ Hot Shot: Soldier earns Distinguished Pistol Shot Badge Lt. Col. Albito Lopez ~ ‘Mi casa es su casa’: Hispanic heritage instills hard work, importance of inclusion for veteran Airman Tech. Sgt. Jordan Hopson ~ 121st Airman is Ohio Air National Guard Recruiter of Year Spc. John Owen ~ Living the American Dream: Military has provided family, friends, career for South Korean immigrant Senior Master Sgt. Mark Schneider ~ 200th RED HORSE member is senior NCOof year for Air National Guard Staff Sgt. George Davis ~ Brick by Brick: Father, Soldier builds family and career Sgt. 1st Class Kindra Elder ~ Longtime victim advocate answers calling to help her fellow Soldiers Senior Master Sgt. Jacob Bridges. ~ Airman’s personal story motivates him as victim advocate Master Sgt. Aaron Foy ~ Formerly in military police, Soldier now trains others in sexual assault awareness, prevention Senior Master Sgt. Brianne Forrester Air Guard victim advocate strives for safe space for those who need help Brig. Gen. Rebecca O’Connor Dual-status commander unifies forces Lt Col. Thomas Butler Career paths contribute to diverse journey for Guard member California wild fires: 178th Wing sensor operator’s support saves hundreds of lives during California wildfires Staff Sgt. Kathryn Dobbs 180th FW Airman holds leadership post in BGSU student veterans chapter Sgt. Aaron Amsden 1-145th Soldier earns ARCENT NCO of Year title on deployment Staff Sgt. Nemec Soldier’s path to service began in Argentina Second Lt. Colleen O’Callaghan Ohio’s first female infantry officer serves on the front lines during COVID-19 pandemic Spcs. Gabriel Kirk (left) and Javier Roman Ohio Guard members build bridges over language barriers at food bank Pfc. Dal Sum Guard member helps family friend, pregnant COVID-19 patient at Columbus hospital Spc. Jacque Elama Ohio National Guard Soldier shares story of becoming U.S. citizen Hailey and Lexi Ireton Sisters embark on NG carareers together Capt. Sulaiman Bah A commander’s uncommon journey Sgt. Kouami Honkpo Freedom and Opportunity 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 lifes foundation Col. Kimberly A. Fitzgerald Leading the way at 178th Wing Tech. Sgt. Chel sea Lovelace Finding purpose through tragedy 1st Lt. Valerie Stearns Challenging herself in order to grow Archived since the first publication in...