Photo by MSgt. Larry W1lson, 179th Airlift Wing. 179th Airlift Wing celebrates Earth Day '98 Tech. Sgt. Glen Gailey guides a Newman Elementary student in using a rotary tiller to prepare the ground for planting vegetables. For more, see pages 14-15. ~RD Summer 1998, Vol. 22, No.3

F E A T U R E S 8 Partners Against Crime 12l st Air Refueling Wing security police conduct joint law enforcement training with Puerto Rico Air Guard.

10 Training the Troops Through Technology Use of computers and multimedia networks vaults train­ ing and communication capabilities into the future.

16 TAG, Civic Leaders Visit Guardmembers Overseas Trip highlights deployed Ohio Guard units providing crucial support missions to operations in Europe.

17 The Battle ofNorth Mountain Civil War clash costly for Licking County soldiers.

21 Resourceful Recruiter's Plan Pays Off Old barn gets new paint job, entices enlistments. D E P A R T M E N T S 2 National News 23 Buckeye Briefs 3 Feedback 26 All About People 22 Drug Demand Reduction 28 Benefits

ABOUT THE COVER: Staff Sgt. Terry Kelly (standing) instructs Senior Airmen TroyTaylor(kneeling) and Scott Brians on self-defense techniques on the shores ofPuerto Rico. Members ofthe 121 stAir Refueling Wing Security Forces Squadron conducted a weeklongjoint training program with Puerto Rican civilian and National Guard security police. Photo by StaffSgt. Shannon Scherer, Headquarters, Ohio Air National Guard.

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Total Force to be inoculated against anthrax disease. Citing increased worldwide risk of germ warfare, Defense Secretary WilliamS. Cohen has ordered all military personnel to receive vaccinations for the anthrax disease, beginning this summer. The Department of Defense Summer 1998, VOL. 22, No. 3 announced the program last December, capping a three-year study. Cohen concluded the vaccination is the safest way to protect highly mobile U.S. forces against a potential threat which The Buckeye Guard is published quarterly is 99 percent lethal to unprotected people. Anthrax, which can be used as a biological weapon, is by the Public Affairs Office, Ohio Adjutant usually a fatal disease associated with cattle, sheep and other warm-blooded animals. Cohen's General's Department, 2825 W. Dublin­ order comes after the recently volatile situation with Iraq and reports showing the weapon' s Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235- increasing popularity in countries with ties to terrorist groups. The anthrax vaccine initially will 2789, (614) 336-7000. The views and be administered to about I 00,000 military personnel assigned or deployed to the high-threat areas opinions expressed in the Buckeye Guard arc of Southwest and Northeast Asia. Over the next six-year period, the vaccine will be administered not necessarily those of the Departments of to an estimated 2.4 million soldiers on active duty and in reserve components at a cost of about the Army and Air Force or the Adjutant $130 million. (Air Force News Service) General of Ohio. The Buckeye Guard is distributed free to members ofthe Ohio Army and Air National Guard and to other interested New policy means no weapons for domestic abuse violators. Active Duty, Reserve persons at their request. Circulation and National Guard service members convicted of domestic abuse violations must surrender their 19,000. military and personal weapons, Department of Defense officials announced earlier this year. A DoD interim policy, effective immediately, concerns all military service members. Its purpose is ADJUTANT GENERAL'S DEPT. to comply with the 1996 Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act State Commander-in-Chief of 1968. The DoD issued a directive requiring commanders to determine immediately those Gov. George V. Voinovich military personnel who have a conviction for a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. DoD's interim policy distinguishes between those convicted on or before the 1996 amendment became Adjutant General law and those convicted after. Those convicted of domestic abuse after the law took effect face Maj. Gen. Richard C. Alexander possible reassignment, or discharge or separation from the service, while those convicted earlier Asst. AG,Air do not, officials said. (American Forces Press Service) Maj. Gen. John H. Smith Budget battle could lead to funding shortfall for Guard. The Army National Guard Asst. AG, Army Brig. Gen. John S. Martin faces a fight for resources over the next few months, while the Air National Guard and Air Force as a whole should be able to carry out their primary missions. Funding for the Army and Air Guard State Command Sergeant Major was introduced to Congress in February, with the rest of the Clinton administration's $257.3 Command Sgt. Maj. Michael 0. Howley billion FY99 defense budget request. The president has asked Congress to fund an Army budget Senior Enlisted Advisor-Air \ totaling $64.3 billion and an Air Force budget of$63.1 billion. The Army Chief Master Sgt. Earl Lutz Guard is starting in the red, facing a $693 million shortfall with a budget request totaling $5.8 billion. The shortfalls would be PUBLICATION STAFF enough to significantly harm Army Guard troop readiness and Director, Public Affairs resources. Limited funding would thwart Army and Guard plans Capt. Neal E. O'Brien - to redesign the Guard's divisions for combat support and combat service support missions. Under the proposed budget, the Air Guard Deputy Director, Public Affairs Ms. Denise Varner would receive $4.5 billion, less than a I percent increase over the FY98 budget approved by Congress last year. Although the current budget will enable the Air National Associate Editors Guard to complete its missions in FY99, Bill Goss, the NGAUS deputy director of legislative Staff Sgt. Diane L. Farrow activities-Air, said the Air National Guard still needs several million dollars for upgrades to its F- Spc. Steve Toth 15, F-16, A-1 0 and C-130 aircraft. (National Guard) Editorial Assistant Mimi Myers GulfWar veterans' compensation claim period extended. A Department of Veterans Affairs request to extend the eligibility period for compensation ofPersian GulfWar veterans with Contributors: Army/Air National Guard Journalists undiagnosed illnesses through Dec. 31 , 2001, has been approved by President Clinton. After the Unit Public Affairs Representatives regulation is finalized, about 5,000 claims denied because they didn't meet the current two-year presumptive period will be reconsidered. Veterans needing medical care who wish to take Guardmembers and their families are advantage of the physical examination under the Persian Gulf registry may call the Persian Gulf encouraged to submit any articles meant to Information Helpline at (800) 749-8387. (The Bluegrass Guard, Kentucky National Gwml) inform, educate or entertain Buckeye Guard readers, including stories about interesting Former Kentucky Adjutant Guard personalities and unique unit training. Reserve components get representation on Joint Chiefs. Deadlines are: General Maj. Gen. Michael W. Davidson has been named one of two National Guard and Reserve advisors to Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Henry H. Shelton. Davidson will advise Shelton Winter: October 15 on National Guard matters and act as his personal liaison with Guard officials, units and Spring: January 15 associations. He also will participate when Guard issues are brought before Defense forums. Summer: April 15 Congress created the posts last year to give the reserve components more of a voice in defense Fall: July 15 planning and budgeting. Shelton chose Air Force Reserve Maj. ~n. Robert A. Mcintosh as his Reserve advisor. The assistants began two-year assignments in June. (National Guard) 2 Buckeye Guard FEEDBACK FROM THE FIELD Soldier responds to don' t know whether I will stay or not. The only After completing the six-month application compelling reason I see are the education ben­ process, I waited anxiously to find out my fate. 'Question of Quarter' efits I have not used up, and even those might In April of 1996, I found out that I was accepted The question posed to readers in the la st not be enough to keep this discouraged soldier to the USMA Preparatory School (USMAPS), Buckeye Guard magazine was: "What is caus­ in the Ohio Guard. which is a l 0-month program primarily de­ ing retention problems within the Ohio Guard?" Name withheld signed to prepare former soldiers for success at The following is the only response received: the USMA. The causes for the retention problems in the EDITOR'S NOTE: Though this was the only After completing Ohio Guard are many. ! obviously can speak for response sent to the Buckeye Guard office for the very rigorous publication, leadership within the Ohio Guard USMAPS course I only my unit, but there is a very real lack of felt that the concerns raised by this discouraged organization, leadership, communication and was accepted to the morale. soldier warranted acknowledgment. To read United States Mil itary Every time I come to drill, I feel I will be these responses, turn to "Command Focus" on Academy. I began Ca­ page4. Feedback receivedregardin g this issue's det Basic Training, wasting yet another weekend doing nothing. "Question ofth e Quarter" will be published in Our drills consist largely of doing PMCS on the otherwise known as vehicles, inventory of our supplies and sitting the Fall Buckeye Guard. A s policy dictates, Beast Barracks, in anonymous /etters will not be published, but June of 1997. I re­ around-this is every single drill. There is no Liebhaber names can be withheld upon request. cently completed my definite training schedule planned, no plan of events for the weekend, nothing to look for­ second semester at West Point and am doing ward to. It is an exercise in frustration. Question of the Quarter fine. Plebe (freshman) year has been very We have some good leaders and we have challenging but I have overcome all obstacles. This summer I am attending Cadet Field Train­ some bad ones, just like anywhere else. The problem seems to lie in the fact that few of them What's the most valu­ ing at Camp Buckner, N.Y. seem devoted to the Guard. I am not expecting Although my success here has relied on my able experience you've own determination, I feel ! owe part of it to the a Patton or a Schwarzkopf, but someone who cares about the Guard, cares about the troops gained as a member of Ohio Guard. My unit supported me in my goal and cares about making us a better force defi­ and backed me up in every way. My troop nitely would be a refreshing change. the Ohio Guard? commanders, Capt. Lance Armbruster and then As far as communication goes, there isn't Capt. Alan Thompson, could not have been much of any. No, I am not just referring to the more supporti ve. To them I owe an eternal debt fact that our radios never work-I am talking Tanker turned cadet of gratitude. I wish them and the rest of HHT about interpersonal communication. We of the all the best in the future. lower rank are kept in the dark about what is owes much to his Incidentally, my father is Col. Ralph happening, why it is happening and what is Guard membership Leibhaber, currently a memberofthe Air Force going to happen in the future. I understand that Reserve who served in the Ohio Army National we are to follow the leaders, but it would be nice My name is Cadet Ryan Liebhaber and I am Guard and Air Guard between 1983 and 1993. to know why we are counting the same supplies currently attending the United States Military Cadet Ryan Liebhaber for the third month in a row, or why we are Academy at West Point, New York. Less than D-3, Class of 2001 standing around for three hours waiting to leave two years ago, I was a private in the Ohio Army U.S. Military Academy on a convoy. National Guard. All these factors help contribute to my final I enlisted as a 19K (tanker) in the Guard when Correction point--a lack of morale. When I ask my fellow I was 17 and a junior in high school. I attended basic armor training at Fort Knox, Ky., between The article" l 07th responds to first medevac soldiers if they are going to re-up, they just call," which appeared on page 20 in the Spring laugh. Did they join the Guard with such bad my junior and senior years ofhigh school. After 1998 edition of the Buckeye Guard magazine, attitudes? I don't think so. Years of feeling returning from basic, I began to drill with my was not attributed to the proper author. Our useless, unappreciated and undertrained con­ unit, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, apologies go to the story's writer, Capt. John T. tribute to not caring about being a good soldier. 2nd Squadron, I 07th Cavalry. Gant Ill of the 107th Medical Co. (Air Ambu­ We are taught to be the best we can be, until we During my senior year I began to fulfill a lance), based in North Canton. get out of basic and AIT, then we are taught to lifelong dream, gaining entrance to West Point. "just get by." It definitely does not help morale HHT stood behind me the entire way through to have an entire two-week annual training the long and tedious admissions process. Since FAX your Letters to the Editor to DSN period wasted by going to high schools trying to I was "prior service," I went through the sol­ 273-74 I Oorcommercial (614) 336-7410. recruit students. Instead of using us as recruit­ diers' admissions office, rather than the normal E-mail /etters to buckeye@OH-ARNG. ers, use us for what we were trained to do and one that regular candidates go through. This ngb.army.mil or mail to AGOH-PA, more of us might stay in. The Guard is paying meant that I depended on my unit to fu lfill A ITN:BuckeyeGuard, 2825 WestDublin certain tasks that soldiers must complete be­ too much time and money trying to get people Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235- in and not enough trying to keep what we fore gaining entrance to the U.S. Military Acad­ 2789. All submissions are subject to already have. emy. HHT administered the required physical editing based on space and style consider­ My ETS is up at the end of January, and I test that all applicants must take and took care ations. of all the required personnel actions. Summer 1998 3 Command Focus Brig. Gen. John S. Martin, Asst. Adjutant General for Army

Ji1 the last edition ofthe Buckeye Guard, a "Question oft he Quarter" was added to the Feedback column l.on page 3. The first question was, " What is causing retention problems within the Ohio Guard?" Because the response we received, published on page 3, was from a soldier in the Army Guard, I decided to solicit responses from leaders in the field, who represent the officer and NCO corps. Because strength and retention are our top priorities, I felt this issue should be incorporated into this quarter's Command Focus. Excerpts from the responses I received follow: Guard leaders respond to discouraged soldier Platoon Sergeant Ask to be part of your Unit Strength En­ Battalion Commander I have done a lot of things that at the time hancement Team (USET). This will give you You are on the mark. The National Guard is seemed meaningless and a waste of time. How­ the opportunity to talk with soldiers, learn their paying too much time and money not to utilize ever, when you sit back and look at why we did concerns and bring those issues to your leader­ your talents to fullest potential. Soldiers in the it, I now understand why l conducted inventory ship. Ohio Army National Guard love to WIN! They for the third time. Use the chain of command to address your want to be part of a wildly successful team. concerns so that your leaders can be awakened Unfortunately, in those units that struggle, lead­ Officer Candidate as to the problems your unit is experiencing. ership usually fa ils to meet soldiers' expecta­ If you take it upon yourself to tum downtime tions. into productive time, you'll see morale start to Company Commander First and foremost, you are an American rise. Don't let what seems like poor planning I believe your letter accurately reflects the soldier, known throughout the chronicles of by leadership make your drill weekend a waste. perception of many soldiers in the Guard. It time as being a winner. Do not quit, nor display It 's our responsibi lity as soldiers to learn and also serves as an excellent tool for leadership the same attitude that your leaders are display­ teach each other as much as we can. to use in correcting these perceptions. ing. Start the culture changes from within your I promise you will feel much better about It is amazing how some of those annoying own section. Be a change agent. Take charge. your drill weekend if you do something to tasks I had done so routinely as an enlisted Demand a section meeting, whereby you and contribute to its success instead ofcomp laining person actually play a very significant role in your fellow soldiers demand that your leaders about why it isn' t perfect. I was frustrated with the larger picture. act according to the duties and responsibilities the way things were going in my unit, so I'm PMCS of your equipment, as boring as it may of a leader. Even better than that, tell your taking a route to change things. Maybe OCS is seem, is critical to safe and continued training. platoon sergeant that you want to take respon­ in your future. As commander, I do everything I can to sibility of the section. Show the unit leadership provide the opportunity, create the environ­ how it is supposed to be done. You have the Platoon Leader ment and furnish the resources to provide good power. My own experiences are radically different training, but I need you to step up to the plate from those of the author. During a fi eld exer­ with all your devotion and high morale, and While the responses of these leaders vary, cise last winter in Michigan, a major snow­ help make the unit a better one. many contain similar themes: soldiers need to storm started while many soldiers were still on assume some ofthe responsibility for training; their way to the site. The officers and NCOs of Command Sergeant Major take the initiative, don't wait for things to my battalion made certain that everyone was As an organization, we do not condone the happen- make them happen; officers plan and accounted for. Even though most of the senior conditions you have described. resource training, NCOs and first-line leaders leadership wasn't present, all of the soldiers Ensure that your unit has an active junior make it happen. were taken care of and the battalion was pre­ enlisted council, made up ofE-1s through E-4s, We have invested a significant amount of pared to accomplish our mi ssion the next day. which I encourage you to lead. time, energy and money into educating first-line I fthis isn't an example of effective leadership, Take a more active role in unit training leaders. It is imperative that each soldier, regard­ organization and communication, then I clearly meetings by providing your first-line leader less ofrank, challenges the leadership to provide don't understand the concept. with quality notes on what really needs trained meaningful, effective and realistic training for There are indeed many of us who feel it is a or attend unit training meetings yourself. their soldiers. Not one soldierjoi ned our organi­ privilege and an honor to serve and command If your unit training is the same thing, month zation because it looked like an easy way to make in the Ohio Army National Guard. after month, what are you, your fellow soldiers some extra money on the side. They joined the and your first-line leader doing to change it? Army Na tional Guard to serve. It is every First Sergeant Don' t wait fo r someone else to plan your train­ leader's responsibility to ensure we meet that Obviously a concerned and devoted soldier, ing. soldier's expectation. It is every soldier's re­ you should take the initiative, gather interested While commanders are responsible for each sponsibility to let us know when we don't. And soldiers and make use ofyo ur time by giving an unit, successful units happen when unit mem­ when we don~ they must demand that some­ impromptu class. bers take ownership of day-to-day operations. thing be done about it. • 4 Buckeye Guard Guard takes on new role as first responder Command Profile to attacks by weapons of mass destruction

By Paul Stone homa City and the Centennial Park bombing in American Forces Press Service Atlanta at the 1996 Olympics. Despite these incidents, Schultz said, he rig. Gen. Roger Schultz is both clear and believes Americans maintain a fa lse sense of Bdirect when he talks about the potential for security. attacks with weapons of mass destruction: "We "We are used to fighting wars in foreign don't know when and we don't know the place, theaters, but we're not used to it on our own but we will be attacked." soil ," he said. "So when we begin discussing Schultz is the deputy for the Director of threats in our own country, it's difficult for M i Iit ary Support, a Defense Department agency people to think in those terms because they that coordinates military assistance to states and haven't been exposed to it." local governments in times of disaster. As such, What Americans don't always appreciate, he he is a key player in the program Defense Secre­ said, is the freedoms they enjoy also make them tary William Cohen recently un- vulnerable to attack, espe­ veiled to integrate National cially when combined with Guard and Reserve forces in re­ "Homeland defense current technology and the CoL Tod J. Carmony sponding to attacks with weap­ . .. will include pre­ availability of raw materi­ 37th Armor Brigade ons of mass destruction. als. With this program Under the program, National paring for weapons Americans may better un­ Age: 47 Guard and Reserve forces will derstand the threat and come Occupation: President-Treasurer, be trained to help states and of mass destruction to appreciate the term Wayne Mutual Insurance Company. local governments respond to ... domestic pre­ "homeland defense." I grew up: on a farm near Wooster. nuclear, biological and chemical paredness ... instal­ "Homeland defense is go­ attacks against their communi­ ing to take on quite a differ­ When I was little I wanted to be: ties. lation preparedness ent meaning for us," Schultz a teacher. Ten Rapid Assessment and said. " It will include prepar­ Friends and classmates in high Initial Detection (RAID) cle­ and our ability to ing for weapons of mass de­ ments will be trained and protect our power struction as a minimum. It school thought I: read too much. equipped beginning in fi scal1999 will include not just domes­ My favorite time of the year is: to respond to a variety of sce­ and continuity of tic preparedness, but instal­ Fall. narios including terrorist bomb­ government." lation preparedness and our The one thing I treasure most is: ings. Each element will have 22 ability to protect our power fu ll-time National Guard soldiers and airmen and continuity of government. All this comes liberty. capable of deploying to an incident within four together in the plan in the next few years." My favorite junk food is: choco­ hours. The teams will be supported by recon­ Schultz said the Guard and Reserve are not late. naissance and decontamination teams drawn from ready for this new responsibility today, but will My biggest pet peeve is: politi­ existing Reserve Component forces. be in a few years. cians who take the Guard for granted. In the case ofan attack, RAID elements would Calling the new mission a natural extension of work with federal, state and local authorities to the role the Guard and Reserve now play in My favorite recreational activity assess conditions, detect contaminants and lend responding to disasters such as floods, hurri­ is: reading military history. technical advice to local authorities. They would canes and blizzards, he said what's missing is If I could travel back in time I also facilitate the arrival of DoD or other federal the proper training and equipment. would: like to talk to Abraham Lin­ agency assets. That situation will tum around in the next few Schultz is both excited and anxious to get the years, he said, pointing to the president's fi scal coln. program off the ground- excited because he 1999 budget request for $49.2 million for per­ If I won $20 million in the lotto I believes the program will help the Reserve com­ sonnel costs, patient decontamination and re­ would: buy a farm and raise cattle ponents achieve greater integration with the Total connaissance training, medical training for oper­ and horses. Force, and anxious because he sees a nation and ating in contaminated areas and establishing a citizenry not fully prepared for attacks. Consequence Management Program Integration The older I get, the more I: ap­ Schultz said he hopes the program will help Office. preciate those who have gone be­ educate the American public about its vulnerabil­ Funds also will pay for training exercises with fore me. ity to chemical, biological and nuclear attack. federal, state and local disaster response teams When I retire, I want to: travel During the past five years, he said, at least I I and to upgrade simulation systems for tabletop more. states, as well as foreign nations, have experi­ exercises. enced terrorism. Some of the most widely pub­ "Thi s is a totally integrated effort," Schultz If I could leave today's licized incidents were the 1993 World Trade emphasized. " It took a lot of study. We've guardmembers with one piece of Center bombing in New York, the 1995 chemical identified the needs and the major initiatives are advice it would be: You get out of attack on a Tokyo subway, the 1995 bombing of in place. Now it's time to move on wi th the plan, the Guard what you put into it. the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Okla- and that's what we're doing." • Summer 1998 5 Citizen Spotlight Retum to Cambodia Family ties lure guard member back to troubled homeland

Story by Tech Sgt. Greg Rudl their homeland- and it's not be­ l21st Air Refueling Wing cause of the exchange rate. Typi­ cally, when U.S. immigrants go n 1979, as Vietnamese forces back and visit their homelands, toppled the Khmer Rouge re­ emotions overflow as families and Igime in Cambodia, a young man friends reunite. But they usually of 15 fled with thousands ofothers don't go back to a country that has west into Thailand. They made recently endured a holocaust, is their way over mined jungle trails littered with land mines and where and past marauding military political coups happen monthly. groups which robbed, molested The State Department has issued and killed at will. In four years, he a travel advisory for Cambodia. experienced a lifetime of hard­ Despite the possibility of fac­ ships. He spent the next five in ing danger, Kim has gone back to Courtesy photo. refugee camps before making it to visit Cambodia since coming to While staying at his cousin's house in Cambodia, Svann Kim the United States. Here he learned the United States, twice in fact. uses a basket which prepares rice to take to the miller by the language and earned his high Kim lived through the terror of separating the husk from the grain. school diploma at the age of24. the Pol Pot regime ( 1975-79) as a In 1989, this same individual child. The movie "The Ki ll ing walked into an Ohio Air National Fields" documents much of what ferent- new bui ldings, people. want his daughter to live so far Guard recruiting office and liked happened during that time­ When I met my family for the first away from the family. what he saw. He is Staff Sgt. though softening much of the bru­ time, they could still recognize my Afier that setback, Kim's mom Svann Kim and he works as an tality. He credits his survival to hometown accent. The security and aunt returned to the United administrative specialist in the his youth. " I could have died if I was good. I met a girl too on my States. On hi s own, Kim toured the 121 st Air Refueling Wing Air­ were any older-from starvation first visit. Her name was countryside, something he never craft Generation Squadron. or from overwork," he said. Champei." had a chance to do before because Many Cambodian-Americans Like many Cambodians, Kim If a woman can launch a thou­ of the war. He visited towns and have vowed never to go back to lost much ofhis family during the sand ships, certainly Champei was cities and ancient ruins, including Khmer Rouge the main reason behind his second the temples of Angkor Wat.

0 50 100""' years, including trip last year. Kim planned to Traveling in Cambodia can be 0 tOOml his father: "My court, marry and eventually bring hazardous, considering many of dad? ... He's her back to the United States by its minor roads and trails are lit­ probably dead­ way of a lengthy immigration pro­ tered with thousands of! and mines assumed dead. cess. left over from past conflicts. "In He tried to get So in February of 1997, after re­ small towns and cities it's OK but out of the coun­ ceiving a leave ofabsence from the not in the jungles or off the roads," try during the Guard, Kim once again left for his Kim said. "A group of Cambodian Khmer Rouge troubled homeland. Accompany­ widows who lost their husbands to regime. Some­ ing him was his mother and aunt. land mines have been trained by a body caught him The entourage would fu lfill a Cam­ volunteer organization to de-mine and killed him." bodian custom which mandates that areas using special equipment." Kim's first before a marriage can be approved, Kim said he read in a Cambodian visit back oc­ the two families must spend much newspaper that it would take I 00 curred in 1996. time getting acquainted. years to remove all the mines. " I was excited As soon as they arrived, the two In Cambodia, Kim worked for Gulf ol and emotional as sides visited and talked for many one month as an interpreter for the Thall, the plane circled weeks. After much discussion, U.S. Agency for International De­ over Phnom Champei's father refused to give velopment. He assisted an official This map of Cambodia shows Kim's hometown, Penh airport. hi s daughter away. According to whose job was to manage a mater­ Kampong Chhnang, located about 60 miles Many things Kim, the father reasoned that Cam­ nj.l child health program. Kim ad­ northwest of Phnom Penh. were totally dif- bodia is now OK and he didn't mitted that the structure of the

6 Buckeye Guard postwar government left something war museums the next day. " l to be desired. wanted to see the exhibit of war After that job, he crossed by criminals-that's what they called boat into Thailand and witnessed a American POWs," Kim said . flourishing logging and fi shing in­ The next morning, as he looked dustry. His next goal was to see for a ride to the war museums, he Vietnam. became the object of racial dis­ Cambodia and Vietnam have not crimination. "Taxi drivers saw me been and are still are not on the best and said Kampuchia! Kampuchia! of terms. Their animosity culmi­ (another word for Cambodian). nated when Vietnam invaded Cam­ They thought that I'm Cambodian bodia in late 1978 and installed its because of my dark skin. I told own government. The physical fea­ them not really, that I'm Cambo­ tures of the two nationalities differ dian-American- that I live in the as well as their languages, which states," he said. Not knowing the Kim says is like comparing English language also added to his uneasi­ to Sanskrit. ness. " I became afraid that they "When I went to Thailand all I may take me somewhere and just needed was permission in the form rob me." of a stamp, signature and a small Under this pressure and the riski­ Photo by Amn. Adam Pivetta, 121 st ARW. fee paid to the customs people at ness of traveling alone, Kim de­ An administrative specialist for the 121st Air Refueling Wing, the border," he said. Kim was soon cided to head back to Cambodia. Kim poses for a photo during annual training. to learn that it wasn't that simple in He crossed the border at a different was inadequate- it should have packed up for home. "Five days Vietnam. point from which he had entered been processed through the Viet­ after I got home, fighting was re­ He crossed into Vietnam with the country. Upon arriving at the namese embassy in Phnom Penh. ported," he said. He found out later little difficulty and stayed the night Vietnamese checkpoint, they "They then arrested me," he said. that two of his cousins, both affili­ in Saigon. He planned to see the checked his visa and discovered it " I was very scared. ated with defeated political par­ "They took an initial report, ties, had fled into the jungle in fear asked me why I was traveling here for their lives. One had been sleep­ and what were my whereabouts for ing in the rice paddies at night for the past 24 hours." He spent a night safety. in jail all the while being ques­ Kim is closely monitoring the tioned by officials who thought he situation in Cambodia. If it im­ was a spy. He never said anything proves and more aid continues to about being in the American mili­ flow in, he plans to return and help tary. bring his country back to whole. After his release Kim returned to He wants to complete his degree in Cambodia and spent the remainder nursing and use those skills to help ofthe time visiting areas around his administer the aid. He said his fam­ hometown. During the latter part ily would rather not see him go of his stay, Cambodia experienced back, though. • political unrest in its coalition gov­ ernment made up of the royalist EDITOR'S NOTE: For further FUNCTNPEC, the formerly com­ insight into the Cambodian holo­ munist Cambodian People's Party caust, read Haing Ngor's book "A and Khmer National Party. "Politi­ Cambodian Odyssey." The author cal tensions were building up at won an Oscar for best supporting that time. There were bombings actor in the 1985 movie, "The Kill­ and people ki lled," Kim said. ing Fields," which is based on the At his relative's insistence, Kim same subject.

Kim stands near a Citizen Spotlight is a feature aimed at monument at the highlighting the civilian occupations and provincial market in his home town , off-duty interests ofOhio Guard members. Kampong Chhnang. E-mail story ideas to buckeye@ Sightseeing was not OHARNG.ngb.army.mil or mail to: a pastime he AGOH-PA enjoyed as a young ATTN: Citizen Spotlight child growing up in 2825 W. Dublin-Granville Road Cambodia. Columbus, Ohio 43235-2789 Courtesy photo. Summer 1998 7 • Staff Sgt. Terry Kelley instructs Puerto Rico Air National Guard Security Police in self-defense tactics.

structed Puerto Rico's security police with vary­ ing techniques for building entry, vehicle stops, self-defense and antiterrorist procedures. "We had a need for training and reorganizing our troops," said Master Sgt. John Rios, secu­ rity police training NCO, Puerto Rico Air Na­ tional Guard. "The 12lstagreed to help us out." AGAINST Amidst a backdrop of palm trees and blue skies, Ohio SPs taught new and advanced secu­ rity tactics while Puerto Rican Guardsmen sharpened their skills and learned new security methods. "This type of training should be done more often," said Senior Airman Noel Gonzalez, a security police officer with the PRANG. "They're teaching us quality stuff and how to Ohio, Puerto Rico Air Guard security police work and use this knowledge as a team." The "team" approach broke students and train together in advanced security tactics instructors into squads of five and six people to learn and apply technical and hands-on train­ Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Shannon Scherer • • • HQ, Ohio Air National Guard ing. Self-defense courses taught pol ice person­ nel pressure points and holding techniques and n March 22, 39 Ohio Air National Members of the 121 st Air Refueling Wing allowed students to practice on one another to Guard security police landed on the Security Forces Squadron, Rickenbacker, were comprehend such concepts. Oisland of Puerto Rico to begin a unique asked to conduct a weeklongjoint training pro­ The intensive training, which would nor­ training relationship with the Puerto Rico Na­ gram with Puerto Rican civilian and National mally be ta1fght over a period ofsevera l weeks, tional Guard. Guard security police. The Ohio squadron in- was condensed into a one-week period. Classes 8 Buckeye Guard Tasty alternatives to MREs provided hen security forces deploy for train­ W ing, they usually expect to live in what is known as "field conditions." Field conditions typically conjure images oflarge green tents, primitive plumbing and, worst of all, Meals Ready-to-Eat or MREs. The 121 st Security Forces Squadron had a better plan when they deployed to Puerto Rico in March for training exercises. Why not take a services team along to provide hot meals for the troops? This idea not only boosted morale, but appetites as well. " We normally set up field kitchens for civil engineering units that are deployed," said Master Sgt. Wayne Krystck, !21st Services Squadron. "This is the first time that we've been asked to support a specific section." Ten services members from Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base deployed with 39 security police officers to help make de­ ployed life a little easier and a lot tastier. ABOVE: Tech. Sgt. Todd Wheeler demonstrates a control technique. BELOW: Services personnel were responsible for feed­ Puetro Rican security police practice new defense methods. ing an estimated 70 people throughout three daily shifts for nine days. Both Ohio and were held three to five times a day between 8 brought a services team to furnish on-site meals. Puerto Rico Guard members involved in the a.m. and 4 p.m., allowing all trainees a chance The deployment not only offered vital mili­ training enjoyed the cuisine prepared by to practice and learn new security strategies. tary training, but lessons in cultural diversity this traveling team. Refresher and advanced training classes were as well. "This exercise has allowed us to share Ohio's services personnel shopped the also held for I 21st Security Police members. our knowledge and abilities with a sister unit," local supermarkets for products and reci­ "It's important to keep our troops up-to­ Jones said. "It exposes different cultures to pes. The menu ranged from lasagna and date," said Staff Sgt. each other and builds a hamburgers to plantas, a local banana-type Terry Kelley, 121 st se­ strong relationship and seafood dish. Services members even re­ curity police officer and camaraderie am ong linquished their spatulas and aprons to let deployment trainer. Guard units." some security police members do the cook­ "This deployment of­ Though the living con­ ing on the last night. fered the time and op­ ditions were modest, they "We never really get to take time to meet portunity to train our certainly were not rough. people from other sections on base," Krystek people as well as train­ Surrounded on all sides said. "This deployment gave us the chance ing a sister Guard unit." by the Atlantic Ocean, to know more people. I hope we do it again Members of the 121st Ohio members enjoyed in the future." also worked with their the hospitality and A delicious idea, say the security police.• Puerto Rican counter­ weather ofthcir deployed parts in manning the gates station. -StaffSgt. Shannon Scherer of the I 40th Air Control "It's been a great site Squadron, Punta Salinas for training," Kelley said. Radar Site. The security "The Puerto Rico Guard police rotated 12-hour has been very receptive low-up training," Gonzalez said. "You never shifts so that everyone and accommodating. know when you may be deployed to a climate could partake in the vital They certainly want to di fferent from your own, and training in Ohio training being offered. continue this type of would be a great opportunity for us." Capt. Shelby Jones, 121s t Security Forces training." Many positive results were evident to both Squadron commander, said that this first-time With a highly successful initial exercise Ohio and Puerto Rico National Guard leader­ training allowed Guard units the chance to better under their belts, Ohio and Puerto Rican Se­ ship by the end ofthe exercise. Friendships and utilize resources in a time of tight budgets and curity Police look forward to continuing this memories were made, but the strong commit­ cutbacks. With a minimal operating budget, type of exchange in the future. ment to continue training together in the future troops stayed in the !40th ACS's barracks and "We're hoping to deploy to Ohio for fol- was the pinnacle of this mission.• Summer 1998 9 From the director Simulations, devices r"[11e Ohio Anny National Guard is on an By Staff Sgt. Diane Fanow first T ADSS acquisitions and which should be 1. irreversible path of harnessing, leverag­ HQSTARC(-) familiar to most guardmembers, is the Multipur­ ing and embedding simulations, computer­ pose Arcade Combat Simulator (MACS), which based training (CBT) and distance learning he world of virtual rea l ~t~ is now wor~­ links an M- 16 rifle to a computer loaded with into the full spectrum of training delivery to ing to enhance the trammg of today s bas ic marksmanship software. It helps shooters our soldiers and units. soldier says Maj. Jerry L. Rees, full-time by providing on-screen feedback and by devel­ Virtual simulators arc designed to train indi­ T training specialist for the Ohio Army National oping necessary psychomotor skills by eliminat­ vidual soldiers and small crews in collective Guard. ing flash, recoil and cartridge ejection experi­ training tasks. Virtual simulators ofien are asso­ "Ohio continues to progress in the realm of enced during live tire exercises. Twelve ofthese ciated with crew-served weapon systems and Training Aids, Devices, Simulators and Simula­ systems have been requested and used routinely focus on training devoted to emphasize familiar­ tions (TADSS), " Rees said. "The thrust of our by units preparing for weapons qualification. ity, skill development and practice. The simula­ T ADSS program is in the virtual arena, which Simulation exercises permit soldiers to main­ tors use actual associated weapon systems (M II allows us to conduct training without equipment, tain a high level of proficiency on what are M I 09) and require the crew to immerse with the terrain and other traditionally required support considered "perishable skills." This, according to simulation. Crewmembers must input applicable assets. Rees, minimizes train-up requirements at annual infonnation into the controls while visual, sound "This increases unit training, allowing soldiers to and motion play­ readiness," he asserted. "by move more quickly to ad­ back is provided. compressing more tasks vanced levels of training. Constructive into the same amount of Though the reserve com­ simulators provide time." By using T ADSS, "... (TADSS) allows ponent commonly is per­ large-scale, com­ the unit requires less time ceived as a two-day-a-month plex computer­ to draw, clean and tum in us to conduct train­ operation, Rees says that is driven models most equipment using devices beginning to change. ''We associated with ex­ than it would using TO&E ing without equip­ don't want to let TADSS sit ercisesdealing with equipment for live training. idle for 28 days, so we're battalions or bri- ment, terrain and "The time saved is used for movi ng toward a 30-day gades. Theprimary Wayt task repetition-which training month." audience of con- otb.ertraditionallyre­ should improve skills," This simply means that a structive simulators is the commander and sub­ Rees explained, adding that section sergeant or squad ordinate commanders and battle staffs within quired support as- use ofT ADSS supports the leader could bring his or her that echelon of command. These simulations "pile-on" weekend concept team or crew into the armory are exercise drivers for command post-type sets." adopted by the state. Pile­ during nontraditional week­ training exercises. An example of this is the Maj. Jerry Rees on methodology, which al­ end times to conduct training JANUS system located at the /45th Regiment, Training Specialist, OHARNG lows more tasks to be con­ using T ADSS, when the Regional Training Institute. ducted or repeated in a given equipment is most available Computer-based training will provide indi­ period of time, is the Army National Guard stan­ (including weekdays, evenings and non-IDT vidual military occupational specialty qualifi­ dard during drill weekends. weekends). cation (MOSQ) and leader training via CD­ With support personnel and devices readily in Though these futuristic devices seem to elimi­ ROM. Computer-based training is interactive place, soldiers can move quickly from event to nate the need for traditional training on TO&E and self-paced. This typeoftraining will record event. Clearly, the pile-on concept works best equipment in field environments, Rees empha­ results and provide feedback ofthese results to wi th many resources consolidated in a si ngle sized one point. "Simulations don't replace train­ the first-line leader. location. ing, they are only meant to support and enhance it." Distance Learning is a concept for the de­ With this in mind, Rees said that state staff Some of the simulation devices currently in livery of training to the soldier when and wants to develop the training facil ity at Ravenna use or scheduled for fielding within Ohio are where it is needed. It is the engine ofchange into a regional site for T ADSS training. While described below: that makes this training available. The service this is anticipated to be multifunctional location Computer-Based Training (CBT). Using a PC schools evolve into distribution networks that for annual and inactive duty training in the fu­ Windows-based computer system, soldiers can send training to troops rather than sending ture, other T ADSS devices are being dispersed receive training on critical soldier tasks, battle soldiers to the school. Once a distance learn­ throughout the state, based on the training the staff courses and a variety of other practical ing system has fully matured, "dial-up" courses device offers and the mission of the unit. For exercises through the Internet or on compact and task training will be available to soldiers example, several training aids that develop skills discs. The Ohio Army Guard plans to set up in their homes through the Internet. These in tiring Avenger missiles have been allocated to interactive workstations at every headquarters products will be accessible through distance the 2-174th Air Defense Artillery Battalion in unit, battalion-level and higher. Units have been learning libraries. Th ey will provide a "menu McConnelsville. receiving instructional COs for the past 12 months. ofin struction" for users to custom tailor their Though many of the T ADSS systems are Mu ltipurpose Arcade Comb at Simulator training to meet specific requirements. aligned with a specific unit or require a fixed site, (MACS). This system can be used for prepara­ - Col. Gregory Wayt. Director others can move freely to various locations around tory, basic, remedial and sustainment M-16 rifle Plans, Operations and Training the state. mark s mansh~ training. With its nine skill lev­ One such system, which was one of Ohio's els, this device offers on-screen feedback to

10 Buckeye Guard enhance Army Guard trajnin.g shooters firing at timed and untimed targets at gunnery tasks except ammunition loading un­ television monitor attached. It simulates target distances of 50 to 300 meters, in supported and der field conditions and provides accurate fir­ engagement and sequencing. The 2-174th ADA unsupported positions, with options such as ing results. Ohio soldiers can usc an existing (Avenger) Battalion currently has one and is variable wind effects. With 12 systems cur­ system at Fort Knox. due to receive more of the devices. rently available, Ohio's goal is to possess one Maintenance Trainer Panels. Requiring the Field Artillery Digital Systems Test and MACS system for every battalion and major space of an entire maintenance bay, several Training Simulator(DSTATS-FA). A message subordinate command. different devices allow for training on various fonnat and communications device, DSTA TS Engagement Skills Trainer (EST). The EST systems of the M 1/ MI A I Abrams Tank. allows units to train their fire support operators system ( 12-Iane) allows squad/team leaders to Through troubleshooting exercises on actual and crews by simulating the transmission of train their units in engagement skills which are equipment, maintenance soldiers gain profi­ actual message traffic and by receiving and difficult to replicate with live ammunition. It ciency in servicing weapons and electrical, returning appropriate acknowledgments of all saves time by allowing marksmanship and en­ hydraulic and transmission systems in support fielded fire support tactical data systems. The gagement training to be conducted in the ar­ of combat mechanized and annor forces. l- 134th Field Artillery has one system at its mory. It conserves resources by reducing am­ Mobile Conduct of Fire Trainer (M-COFT). headquarters in Columbus. munition and fuel requirements. It includes a By hooking this system up to an actual tank, the Guard Full-Crew Interactive Simulator total of200 scenarios, including desert, wood­ M-COFT develops and sustains tank com­ Trainer (GUARDFIST-II). A portable, com­ land and night operations. The system allows mander and gunner proficiency skills through puter-based system, GUARDFIST II provides soldiers to engage targets with a variety of 68 computer-controlled training exercises; these simulated battlefield scenarios for procedural weapons, including M-16s, M203s, M2s, M60s, training exercises replicate Tank Table VIII and sustainment training of forward observ­ M249 SAWs and mortars. An EST site cur­ ers. The system can operate in a "stand alone" rently is operational at Camp Perry. mode or it can be linked to DSTATS. The Modular Semi-Automated Forces I 34th Field Artillery has two systems in place (ModSAF). This set of software and applica­ TRAINING and fi ve more have been requested by the state tions lets a single operator create and control to support the brigade's maneuver units. large numbers of entities that are used for THE TROOPS Howitzer Crew Trainer (HCT). The HCT is realistic training, test and evaluation on the a full-size simulation trainer that uses actual virtual battlefield. Maneuvered by the com­ THROUGH MI09A5 howitzer components to simulate in­ puter and displayed on the monitor, ground and dividual and crew duties. The simulated turret air vehicles, dismounted infantry, missiles and provides realistic crew duties, including load­ dynamic structures interact with each other to ing and firing. TECHNOLOGY support training, combat development experi­ Howitzer Strap-On Trainer (HSOT). The ments and evaluation study testing. If Ohio HSOT is a device that straps directly on to the succeeds in the purchase ofthis software, it will M 109A5/A6 howitzer. HSOT extracts actual be the first state to acquire ModSA F for its gun elevation and azimuth data and measures it National Guard. against the Instructor/Operator (1/0) solution Close Combat Tactical Trainer (CCTT). Us­ for accuracy. ing a computer-generated, visual-based battle­ Ml TankTurretOrganizationalMaintenance fi eld, this system can train armor, cavalry and Trainer (TTOMT). This device is designed to mechanized in fa ntry platoons through battalion/ train organizational mechanics in troubleshoot­ task force levels. Components of this system ing techniques, removal, replacement and re­ combine to create a highly complex synthetic pair of the M I tank systems/components. The battlefi eld where soldiers can conduct training TTOMT is centered around a three-dimen­ on the unit's collective tasks. A site currently is tasks with varying conditions, culminating with sional simulated M I turret with an instructor's available for at Fort Knox for Ohio units to use. the prerequisites for live-fire gunnery. Ohio control station mounted immedi ately behind Simulator Networking (SIMNET). This ar­ currently has three systems that can operate at and on the same rotating pl atform as the turret. mor virtual training network, which enhances approximately 10 locations around the state. Expanded metal meshwork encloses the tur­ gunnery and maneuver skills, is available at Abrams Full-Crew Interactive Simulator ret, allows visibil ity to personnel on the view­ active component sites only. Ohio soldiers Trainer (AFIST). This system trains precision ing platform and allows the instructor/opera­ have access to the facility at Fort Knox, where and degraded mode gunnery tasks for the M I I tor to observe activity in the trainer. The soldiers can train from crew- to battalion-level. M IA I tank . Using actual tank controls, crews TTOMT consists of actual M I tank operating Simulator Networking was used by elements of respond to simulated enemy engagement and components, trainer components and fully the 1- 14 7th Annor, 1- 10 7th Anno r and 2- 10 7th terrain variations- including desert, digitized simulated space-constraint dummy compo­ Cavalry during annual train ing in July. and day/night scenarios. Three of these fi xed­ nents. Tank Weapons Gunnery Simulation System site devices will be fielded to the 1- 107 Armor AvengerTableTop Trainer(AVENGER T3). (TWGSS). This system combines live and vir­ in Stow, l- 147th Armor in Cincinnati and the This is a conduct of fire trainer for Air Defense tual training by enabling soldiers to conduct 2-107t h Annor in Kettering, and will be opera­ Artillery. It provides gunnery training for routine gunnery and maneuver training on M I tional in October. Avenger gunners. The MOS 14S ICOFT trains vehicles in all terrain and weather conditions. Stinger Troop Proficiency Trainer (STPT). soldiers on the combat skills that enable them to The system requires the crew to perfo nn all The STPT looks like a real Stinger with a acquire and engage hostile aircraft. •

Summer 1998 11 Distance network brings age

By Spc. Steve Toth In Ohio, the Distance Learning Network a project that will continue over the next four or HQ STARC(-) eventually will become integrated with theRe­ five years. serve Component Automation System (RCAS) "Providing training and education to our "The delivery of standardized individual, Network, which is being installed primarily as soldiers is one of our goals." Rogers said. co/lectil·e and self development training to a means of connecting all computers and tele­ " What it allows us to do is have our people go soldiers and units at the right place and right phone systems throughout the Ohio Army Na­ to the training center closest to home. lt saves time through the application ofmul tiple means tional Guard. Ohio's DLN will be anchored at travel costs. They don't have to do one phase and tcchnologie!;." state headquarters located at Beightler Annory, this year and one phase next year." - Army Distance Learning Plan Columbus. Plans call for all armories and bases With the implementation of the Distance in the state to be connected eventually. Learning Network, soldiers will be able to naginc being able to complete training for The DLN will serve several purposes for spend more time training with their units, your military occupational specialty the Ohio National Guard, including at least enhancing each unit's collective training ] MOS), taking a college course or being five major missions: facilitating the training readiness. It also will prove to be more cost part of a statewide commander's call without readiness of soldiers; providing enhanced effective, Rogers said. ever leaving your unit's armory. command and control; supporting the train­ The Army has studied the Distance Learn­ These scenarios and many others someday ing and establishment of Ohio's Weapons of ing concept and has deemed it to be a viable will be a reality through an exciting new mul­ Mass Destruction Task Force (see related training alternative. The National Guard Pro­ timedia program currently being implemented story, p.5); pro'viding access for local com­ fessional Education Center(NGPEC) conducted into the Ohio Army National Guard, one that munities, businesses and government to train­ a unit clerk course via distance learning as an will revolutionize the communication process ing opportunities; and significantly enhanc­ experiment. More than twice as many soldiers within the entire organization. ing the Guard's ability to support efforts in were trained under the Distance Learning for­ The Ohio Army National Guard Distance response to state emergencies. mat at I 0 percent of the cost of transporting Learning Network (DLN), also known as the The network will be facilitated through every soldier to and from Little Rock. Ark., Distributive Training Technology Project Distance Learning centers, which are equipped where NGPEC is located. The course con­ (DTTP), is in its formative stages. Distance to handle a wide array of multimedia capabili­ ducted via distance learning also had a higher Learning is defi ned as the delivery ofeducation ties, includi ng video teleconferencing, audio pass rate than the resident course. or training through electronically mediated in­ conferencing, satellite downlinks, videotape, "This will change the entire way we think struction including video, audio-graphic, com­ interactive Internet courses and CO-ROM­ about training," Rogers said. "Up until now, we puter, multimedia technology and other forms based training on computers. thought about drill as one weekend per month. of learning to students who are geographically Set up at armories and military bases through­ We will look at it now as a 30-day training separated from the instructor. out the state, the first five Distance Learning month." Ohio's program is part of the Army Dis­ centers should be operational later this year. tance Learning Plan, approved in 1996 by the More classroom centers are planned to follow as Army Chief of Staff. It is a comprehensive funding becomes available and the network is MISSION 2 - Improve Command, multimedia plan for the Total Army, including developed. Rogers said. One ofthe first Distance Control, Communications, Computers all major commands and both active and re­ Learning classrooms was being installed in late and Information serve components. July at Rickenbacker Airport in Columbus. "The communication gap which has long "The technology being placed in these class­ Video teleconferencing (VTC) capabili­ existed in many facets of the National Guard rooms is just what the National Guard needs to ties will be installed in the Distance Learning will narrow significantly as the project ma­ enable it to meet the requirements of the five centers. Some of the events which may be tures," said Maj. Homer Rogers, state force missions stated earlier," Rogers said. conducted through VTC include state-, bri­ structure officer, who also is the DLN point of gade-and battalion-level commander's calls, contact for the Ohio Army National Guard. annual training coordination and briefings "The Di stance Learning Network has cre­ MISSION 1 - Total Force Readiness requiring statewide coverage able to reach a ated many opportunities for the Ohio Army large number of soldiers who may be at sev­ National Guard to become wildly successful as As the project develops, Distance Learning eral different sites. it progresses into the 21st century," Rogers will enable Ohio's National Guard soldiers to said. "Commanders, staff officers, NCOs and gain the education they need for qualification soldiers who become proactive and innovative in their MOS. Soldiers in need ofMOS qualifi­ MISSION 3- Weapons of Mass in useful ways of applying this technology will cation training will be able to attend or access Destruction Response Team Training come to realize its many benefits." the proper courses by scheduling time at one of The National Guard Bureau has formulated the Distance Learning classrooms located Ohio is designated as one of the test states a nationwide network, comprised of seven re­ around the state. in the development of teams which will en­ gional hubs which connect all 54 states and Currently, there are 31 different MOSQ hance the domestic preparedness and response U.S. territories to the Network Operations Cen­ courses available in the DL format for FY98 capability for terrorist attacks involving nuclear, ter in Arlington, Va. All forms of communica­ (sec chart). TRADOC has planned for the radiological, biological and chemical weap­ tion- video, data and voice-will pass over development or conversion of more than 500 ons. Training ~f response teams would be con­ the network. military courses to a distance learning format, ducted through distance learning centers.

12 Buckeye Guard of multimedia to OHARNG

MISSION 4 - Local Community, Business and Governmental Support DL centers to be accessible around state

Typical usage of DL classrooms by guardmembers will be during weekends and evenings. There are definite costs to establish­ ing DL classrooms and the Guard has searched for ways to help fund those costs while allow­ ing public access to DL centers at certain times. By charging nominal fees to the public for the usage of the DL center, the Guard could better maintain, upgrade and expand more class­ rooms throughout the state, according to Rogers. The state Department of Human Resources plans to use the classrooms to enhance programs designed to provide training to individuals in need o f skills that will allow them to enter the workforce, as well as other professional devel­ opment skills. In addition, Rogers said five or six universities in Ohio have inquired about participating by offering courses on the DLN to both soldiers and civilians. When a nationwide system is operational, various schools through­ out the United States would have courses avail­ able to anyone with access to the DLN. "The potential of this is to have a college, for example, in California offer a class and you be able to take the class right along with them, wherever you live," Rogers said. A subsequent result ofthis community out­ reach would be improved recruiting and reten­ tion for the Guard. "If we can open them (Distance Learning centers) to the public, to where they look at a The technology being fielded as part of the Distance Learning Network can be utilized for National Guard armory as somewhere they can more than formal training of soldiers. During 1998, video teleconferencing (VTC) capabilities go to get something, such as access to on-line will be or have already been installed at the locations listed below (marked on the above map classes or the Internet, that's going to provide with stars; locations marked without stars are proposed future sites). In addition, a Dual great exposure for us-if there's a demand for Multimedia Classroom, consisting of two VTC centers and 18 computers, is being installed it and the money is there," Rogers said. at Rickenbacker Airport this summer. Portsmouth is scheduled to receive a Single Trainer Classroom, comprised of one VTC center and one computer.

MISSION 5 - Support National Guard HEADQUARTERS LOCATION Response to State Emergencies State Area Command (STARC) Beightler Armory, Columbus 37th Armor Brigade Greensburg , North Canton The Ohio Department of Administrative 16th Engineer Brigade Howey Road, Columbus Services, in conjunction wi th the state Emer­ 73rd Troop Command Rickenbacker Ai rport, Columbus gency Management Agency, has developed a 371st Corps Support Group Kettering VTC network which reaches out to every county Camp Perry Training Site Camp Perry, Port Clinton in Ohio, improving communications and cen­ 2-174th ADA Battalion McConnelsville tralizing command during a natural disaster. Multiple Unit Armory Green Road, Cleveland The distance learning network is connected to Company B, 216th Engineer Battalion Portsmouth this VTC network, which most recently served *Multiple Unit Armory Hamilton a need with the floods this summer in southern *416th Engineer Group Walbridge (Toledo) and eastern Ohio . Several video teleconfer­ ences (two per day at the height of the state *In 1999, these locations are projected to receive VTC capabilities along with DL classrooms. emergency) were conducted, linking all coun­ ties involved in the state of emergency to coor­ dinate disaster response. • Summer 1998 13 Mansfield's 179th Airlift Wing celebrates ...

By Staff Sgt. Shannon Scherer HQ, Ohio Air National Guard

n April22, members of the !79th Airlift Wing, OMansfield, mobilized for one of the largest community projects this year. .. Earth Day. Earth Day, which traces its roots back to the Kennedy administra­ tion, has been a way for the nation to show concern for the environ­ ment for the past 28 years. The first Earth Day took place in the spring of 1970, with more than 20 million people nationwide par­ ticipating in peaceful demonstra­ tions. Part of the success ofEarth Day 1998 can be attributed to the hard work and enthusiasm ofmore than 250 Air National Guardmembers in a combined effort with the City of Mansfield, local schools and the Ohio Department of Trans­ portation. "This is certainly the largest project we've ever done in one day," said Lt. Col. Charlie Daugherty, I 79th support group commander. The idea of the I 79th partici­ pating in Earth Day activities arose during the unit's quarterly Envi­ ronmental Protection Committee meeting. The commi ttee mem­ bers were looking for some base activities to make unit members aware of this significant day. What started out as a small unit project suddenly became a full­ blown community activity with the I 79th leading the way. "Originally I thought it would be nice to do something for the base," said 2nd Lt. Troy Cramer, environmental manager. "But as people found out about our activi­ ties, it just grew." For its Earth Day project, the Photo by SSgt. Shannon Scherer, HQ OHANG. unit focused on 16 activities lo- 14 Buckeye Guard I

Soldiers from th~ 2/174th Air Def"!nS!" A !"tillery Battalion helpe~ ~vacuate familes from ~looded homo:. in Noble Ccunt). Guard resources unmatched in relief efforts his year, many members of the Ohio National Guard The devastation left 12 dead and nearly 5,000 homeless. showed their patriotism on July Fourth by displaying By July 2, Gov. George V. Voinovich declared all26 coun­ Tthe American flag in their front yard or by participat­ ties in a state of emergency, and by the 4th, 23 had been ing in a local parade. But there were also hundreds of Ohio declared federal disaster areas by .President Bill Clinton. soldiers and airmen who represented the epitome of the citi­ The state Emergency Operations Center (EOC) had been zen-soldier by spending the holiday weekend helping com­ fully activated since June 27, with the Ohio Emergency Man­ munities recover in the aftermath of severe storms which agement Agency (EMA) directing relief efforts. Representa­ pummeled portions of the state beginning in late June. tives from 28 state departments, nine federal agencies and Ottawa County was the first victim of the storm system six non-governmental offices staffed the EOC, coordinating on June 24, when a tornado caused extensive damage to whatever support their organizations could offer. the Davis Sesse Nuclear Power Station and Camp Perry Major response actions included evacuations, debris re­ Training Site. The severe weather persisted, spawning flash moval, delivery of critical supplies, road opening and resto­ floods, violent winds and mud slides in 26 counties-gener­ ration, traffic control, sanitation services, water provision and ally along the line from Toledo to Marietta. many other life support actions. Countless homes and businesses were flooded, with fur­ But state agencies are only sized for normal operations. nishings and personal belongings washed away with the The extraordinary demands of an emergency require ex­ current. Interstate Highways 77, 71 and 70 all were closed traordinary resources. And the Guard, as a state reserve at one point due to floodwaters from rainfall in amounts as force, provided a surge capability unmatched by any other much as 11 inches in a few hours. Trees, buildings and tons state organization. of other debris covered state, county and township roads Led by Task Force 16 of the Ohio Army National Guard's and congested hundreds of waterways. 16th Engineer Brigade, the Guard demonstrated its unique An estimated 30,000 Ohioans were without power, water ability to provide supplemental assistance that can be acti­ and/or telephone service from June 24 to July 4. All the vated as needed, for the length of time necessary. In all, while, response efforts were hampered by high water which 950 guardmembers supported the relief efforts, with state prevented access to many areas. active duty officially ending Aug. 1.

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Road Repair

he Guard's ability to activate trained engineers is criti­ T cal to Ohio's ability to rapidly repair roads following natu­ ral disasters. Approximately 100 state roads, three federal interstates and hundreds of county and township roads were closed during the immediate aftermath of the storms. The Guard was deployed to eight of the hardest hit counties in southeastern Ohio, allowing Ohio Department of Transpor­ tation crews to concentrate on repairing damaged roads in .. ·. '· " . -. -.' ~ the remaining 18 counties.

Air and Ground Transport

he high road clearance provided by most military ve­ T hicles gave the Guard an unmatched ability to trans­ port food, water and critical supplies to communities cut off from traditional means of transportation. Army Guard Blackhawk and Huey helicopters, with versatility not found in fixed wing aircraft, flew 34 missions and allowed state st;:~ff access to areas otherwise not accessible.

Security and Evacuation Efforts

A lways at the request of local law enforcement, the Guard provided ~ra i ned security forces to local agencies to protect towns and vil­ lages, assist with traffic control and help local authorities with emergency rescues and evacuations. In one instance, working with light watercraft and rope guides, Guard crews evacuated residents of a Guernsey County nursing home which was cut off from aid when a bridge flooded.

Debris Removal

-- with high volumes of debris combining with the hot weather of July, Guard assistance in refuse re­ moval became critical as health and safety issues came to the forefront. More than 130 guardmembers hauled 47,630 tons of debris, a service that would have cost the state and federal governments millions of additional dollars using commercial haulers. - EMERGENCY RESPONSE 1998

Counties Declared in State of Emergency \ *Athens *Meigs \ *Belmont Monroe Coshocton Morgan Delaware Morrow Franklin Muskingum *Guernsey *Noble Harrison *Ottawa Holmes Pickaway Jackson Perry Jefferson Richland Knox Sandusky Licking *Tuscarawas Marion *Washington

• Denotes counties that were primary responsibility of the Guard

Health Concerns - ublic water systems and private wells were particularly hard Phit during the flooding, leaving thousands without water for , cleaning or drinking. The Guard's water purification unit was acti­ vated to make safe, potable water for flood victims in Noble County. Water tankers were placed in other counties and shower facilities were constructed for the residents of Elba in Washington County. Medical assets were deployed to assist in first aid, administer tetnus innoculations and provide advice regarding sanitation and preventative medicine issues. '· Enhanced Communications f or the first time, Ohio National Guard public affairs person­ Fnel were activated as state resources during the declared emergencies. Sent to three of the hardest hit areas, Guernsey, Washington and Noble Counties, these individuals acted as assets for county emergency management agencies and points-of-contact to the media for state, not strictly Guard, re­ sponse efforts. With a newly established communication net­ work linking all the counties involved, the Guard coordinated disaster response via video teleconferences, which were con­ ducted twice a day at the height of the emergency. • RESPONSE IN BRIEF ''T et the Ohio Guard's actions here be a testimony for Guardmembers deployed ...... 950 .l...Jthose who favor cuts in personnel and resources for Missions conducted ...... 842 the Guard We cannot do this without the Guard" Mission flown ...... 34 Water purified ...... 240,000 gallons Gov. George V. Volnovich Debris hauled ...... 47,630 tons Commander In Chief Equipment engaged ...... 338 pieces Cargo Trucks (2 1/2 ton & 5 ton); Stake & Platform Prime Movers; Low Boys; Prime Movers; Bulldozers; Front End Loaders; ''7"" he Guard's ability to share Army and Air assets SEEs (Small Excavation Emplacement); 1 and to deploy joint packages ofpersonnel and their HMMWVs (High-Mobility Multipurpose equipment has a tremendous impact on our ability to Wheeled Vehicles); ROWPU (Reverse Qs. mosis Water Purification Units); Dump help our citizens restore some sense ofnormalcy during Trucks (5 ton, 10 ton & 20 ton); Chain this kind ofcrisis ." Maj. Gen. Richard C. Alexander saws; Communications Equipment; Mili· The Adjutant General tary Ambulances; Huey and Blackhawk helicopters.

ROLL CALL

HQ, 16th Engineer Brigade 2-174th Air Defense Artillery Battalion 1-137th Aviation Battalion 416th Engineer Group 1484th Transportation Company HQ,Ohio Air National Guard 112th Engineer Battalion 1485th Transportation Company 178th FighterWing 216th Engineer Battalion 1486th Transportation Company 179th Airlift Wing 612th Engineer Battalion 323rd Military Police Company 180th Fighter Wing 512th Engineer Battaion 324th Military Police Company 121 stAir Refueling Wing 1193rd Panel Bridge Company 213th Maintenance Company 200th Red Horse Squadron 1/73rd Troop Command 211th Maintenance Company 220th Engineering Installation Squadron HQ, State Area Command 372nd Maintenance Company Thanks to all those who served! iGMRD The Ohio National Guard 2825 W. Dublin Granville Road Columbus, Ohio 43235-2789 OFFICIAL BUSINESS PhotobyMSgt.larryWilson, 1791hAW. PhotobyMSgt.LarryWitson, 179thAW. cated in Mansfield and the sur­ School participated in preparing a "Everyone's worked hard on the rounding area. Amerihost Hotel vegetable and flower garden that recycling program," Cramer said. and Wayne's Country Market do­ will help students learn economics "This was a way to say thanks for nated money, supplies and equip­ through gardening. their efforts." ment to community beautification "This has been a good way to pay As the day came to a close, many projects, while guardmembers vol­ back the community for the support tired guardmembers, school chil­ unteered their time to work at the they've given us," Eby said, "while dren and community leaders project sites. The City ofMansfield protecting and preserving the envi­ looked upon their efforts with pride also contributed plastic bags for ronment at the same time." and a new sense of environmental litter cleanup around freshly Guardmembers reaped the re­ responsibility. Jessica Stanton, planted wildflower beds. wards of their environmentally sixth grader at Russell Elemen­ The !79th received $5,000 from conscious efforts during a pig roast tary, said working with the Guard the National Guard's Environmen­ luncheon held on the same day. was a good experience for her, but tal Office Earth Day Fund to pur­ The luncheon was completely paid best of all, "It's nice to be helping chase pavers, seed and ground for by money saved through a unit the Earth and not poll uting it."• cover for projects on base. The recycling program. unit closed down operations for the day, and all members divided into OPPOSITE PAGE: Students from work teams assigned on base or to Shelby Central Elementary watch as community projects. Even retired SSgt. Eddie Leitenberger assembles members returned to restore and a bird stand at their school. ABOVE clean up around an F-84F monu­ LEFT: SSgt. Heather Wiseman (left) ment near the entrance of the base. and SrA. Aimee Myers plant a tree "This is an absolutely terrific during Earth Day activities. ABOVE turnout," said Col. Don Eby, I 79th RIGHT: Maj. Carl Salvucci pushes a commander. wheelbarrow as 179th retirees clean Work teams picked up litter in up the area around the unit's F-84F city parks, planted wildflower beds monument. LEFT: 2nd Lt. Troy Cramer at major state intersections and (left), MSgt. Carl Stehle (center) and worked with local schools on their TSgt. Jerry Ellis (right) pose for a Earth Day projects. Teams as­ photo in front of the freshly planted signed to Newman Elementary PhotobyMSgt.LarryWilson, 179thAW. WildflOWer meadOW. Summer 1998 15 Missions of Ohio Guard units in Europe showcased during TAG command visit Story and photo by Force, was impressed with the com­ Tech. Sgt. Nancy J. Dragani mitment and esprit de corps of the 121st Air Refueling Wing unit members deployed there. "Their attitude is positive," she I was the military equivalent of a said. "And they're proud of what whirlwind tour of Europe, but the they' redoing." Another member of Ipoint of this trip wasn't to see the the ESGR Task Force, Bill Allen, world. The fo cusoftheadjutantgeneral's noted that the biggest surprise for recent trip to Germany, Turkey and him was the number of Air Guard France was to sec the members of the members who said how much their Ohio National Guard at work. employers supported them. "The The participants knew the trip, prob­ Air Guard," Allen commented, "has ably one of the last command visits state done a nice job ofkeeping employ­ Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Richard C. ers informed and expressing appre­ Alexander will make during his watch, ciation for them." was going to be fast-paced. They were On the morning of May 6, the scheduled to visit three countries in six group was boarded and on its way days; they would cross continents and to the final tour stop, LeTube Air change time zones; they would listen to Base, France. During their day and briefings, tour historic sites and, most a half in France, group members importantly, talk to the men and women learned about the mission of the of the Ohio National Guard deployed 12 1s tAir Refueling Wing, deployed there. to LeTube in support of Operation On May 2, the adjutant general and a DECISIVE ENDEAVOR. party of military and civi lian officials The final evening was spent eat­ boarded a plane bound for Germany, the ing and socializing at a quaint first leg of their tour. The plane, a KC- French hotel. There, group mem­ 135 from the 12 1s tAir Refueling Wing at bers reflected on their trip and the Rickenbackcr Airport, Columbus, would purpose of their visit. "We want ferry the group from Germany to Tur­ them (Ohio National Guard mem­ key to France and then safely horne bers) to know that we appreciate again. The KC-1 35 was outfitted with what they're doing, and that we, airline-style seats to provide a small the headquarters, clearly value their measure of comfort for the group. Kevin Reardon (left}, military and veterans affairs liaison efforts," Smith said. The 18-rncmber party included Maj. for U.S. Sen. Mike Dewine, asks CMSgt. Scott Boyer of the Alexander summed up the trip Gen. John Smith, assistant adjutant gen­ 180th Fighter Wing about one of the unit's F-16 planes by praising the work accom­ eral for Air; Brig. Gen. Lance Meyer, during the command visit stop at lncirlik Air Base, Turkey. plished. "A lot of credit goes to commander of the 121 st Air Refueling our first- and second-line leaders. Wing; Col. A.J . Feucht,cornmandcrofthc I 80th too much," Jumper said. "They enjoy what It's obvious that these NCOs know their people Fighter Wing; Col. Myron Ashcraft, director of they're doing but, when they've been gone from and these people know themselves," he said. operations, Ohio Air National Guard; and Col. wife and kids for months and come horne to "The high level ofops tempo can drive people Bill Copeland and Lt. Col. Bill Albro, both ofthe orders for a remote tour in Korea, it's tough." to get out of the military," Alexander noted. National Guard Bureau (civil engineers). Kevin That's where the Guard and Reserve come in, " But in this case it encourages people to stay in Reardon, representing U.S. Sen. Mike De Wine, Jumper said, in oneofsevcral briefings that day. because of the significance of what they' re and several members of the governor's Em­ "We're getting supported (by the G uard and doing. More importantly, it is creating a reser­ ployer Support ofth e Guard and Rescrvc(ESGR) Reserve) at the same rate as DESERT STORM voir of talent we can call on. A highly capable Task Force rounded out the party. and wc'regetting it day in and day out," he said. group of individuals that can perform in any The group landed at Rarnstein Air Base in The following morning, the plane took off for situation." Germany on the afternoon of May 3, resting lncirlik Air Base, Turkey, where the !80th A tired but upbeat group landed the afternoon until beginning the tour the next day. Fighter Wing was deployed in support of Op­ of May 8 at Rickcnbacker. The group's expedi­ On the morning of May 4, General John P. eration NORTHERN WATCH. Aquicktourof tion to visit Ohio forces in the European Theater Jumper, commander of U.S. Air Forces in Eu­ the air base included a stop at a hangar housing helped to confirm what many said they already rope (USAF E), informed the group on various one of the I 80th's F- 16s.Tour members got an knew- that the Ohio National Guard is one ofthe missions and the impact ofincreased operations up-close look at the aircraft and had a good premier military organizations in the country. tempo amid ongoing force structure reductions. oppurtunity to interact with unit members. Its members ~e ready, willing and able to "We're asking them (active duty) to do way Sue Galchik, of the governor's ESGR Task deploy wherever, whenever they' re called. •

16 Buckeye Guard Courtesy photo. Some of the Licking County soldiers who survived the Battle of North Mountain, W. Va. The Battle of North Mountain: Soldiers die, community suffers in aftermath of Civil War skirmish

By Lt. Col. Kevin Bennett troops. This one attack resulted in almost 100 BACKGROUND HQ STARC(-) American casualties to include 29 dead. One of the most compelling aspects of this military ca­ he spring of 1864 found the Union and ne of the major strengths of the lamity was the fact that most of the casualties T Confederate armies under Gen. Ulysses National Guard as a military force were from a reserve unit recruited from the S. Grant and Gen. Robert E. Lee deadlocked in has l,>een the cohesion offered by Greensburg, Pa., area. This incident illustrated a war of attrition in the trenches outside of O units drawn from the same geo­ how susceptible a local community is to the Richmond and Petersburg, Va. To replace the graphic locale. Soldiers who have worked and impact of having a local unit suffer extensive large number ofcasualties that the Union Army lived together for years usually build a camara­ casualties as almost no fam ily was left un­ had sustained during the campaign, Grant sum­ derie and appreciation for each other's capa­ touched by the disaster. moned the veteran troops who had been tied bilities that is rarely matched in active duty Located in the heartland of Ohio, Licking down protecting communications lines, Wash­ units. This strength can also be a double-edged County certainly has been no stranger to the ington D.C. and vital railroads. To replace sword in the event of casualties. During the grim toll of our nation's wars, but the worst these troops the governors oft he northern states course of this nation's wars and armed con­ catastrophe in terms of casualties occurred as a were urgently requested to mobilize their vari­ nicts, many communities have been hard hit result of the Battle of North Mountain. This ous militia units for temporary service. when a military unit recruited from that locale little known Civil War action, which took place In response to the call ofGov. David Brough, has been ravaged by terrible casualties. in northeastern West Virginia, decimated a the I 35th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment Many may sti ll recall the tragic and poignant Union Army unit which had been recruited in was assembled at Camp Chase, Columbus, in story from the Persian Gulf Conflict resulting Licking County. Its results were to have a early May 1864 from Ohio militia units in from the SCUD attack upon the warehouse in calamitous impact upon the regiment and the Hardin and Licking counties (Licking supplied Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, which housed American families that were left behind. six companies, Hardin three). Mobilized to Summer 1998 17 At this juncture ofthe war, assignment to this backwater was considered to be safe duty. serve for a I 00-day period, the unit was hastily movement of Union trains and organized under Col. Andrew Legg, a promi­ supplies. Although all the de­ nent citizen of Newark, located in Licking tachments of the I 35th were oc­ County. The units forming the !35th Ohio casionally alerted. the advance were initially formed in mid-1863 partially in billing of safe duty was proving response to the threat posed by Confederate true. This illusion was shattered Genera !John Hunt Morgan's Ohio Raid. These in early July I 864. Then, in an militia companies received limited drilling to attempt to break Grant's grip on enable them to repel any future Confederate Petersburg and take the strategic raids. After several days of basic training and initiative, Lee detached his vet­ drawing supplies at Camp Chase, the regiment eran Second Corps under Gen. was formally mustered into federal service and Jubal Early to sweep the Union '::' ..1 3/ entrained for railroad guard duty at Martinsburg, forces out of the Shenandoah )[AP ul'tJ•"' Capturt- of W.Va. This leading railroad terminus for the Valley and divert Union atten­ NORTH )[QD;TAIX DEPOT.Y., Baltimore & Ohio railroad was the sight of tion. Aller brushing aside weak )t"CAl"SL.\..'"D'Scl\MRJ DRIG.\Ul. )toout.\·.Ju~·1*_18t;;4 T• ~..,_,. tlt considerable activity during the Civil War, Union resistance, Early's Con­ J t:O ROT<:H.JOSS Top f..nt YD. having changed hands 32 times during the war. federate army advanced down Sc-alt- ;!m•llll:t- Shortly after their arrival. a number of the the valley towards Maryland and companies were posted along various locations of Washington D.C. Map of the capture of North Mountain Depot. the B&O railroad to include "8" and ..F. compa­ In the front of the movement nies at North Mountain Station. Their mission was the tough cavalry brigade was to protect the line against plundering by commanded by hard-bitten Gen. "Tiger John" THE BATTLE Confederate partisan raiders. At this juncture of McCausland (who was to gain notoriety for his the war,assignment to this backwater was consid­ burning of Chambersburg, Pa.). Moving fast. s the morning of July 3 dawned, ered to be safe duty. McCausland's brigade, approximately I ,300 A McCausland's troopers snaked out of North Mountain Depot was located about strong, reached the nearby town of Hedgesville Hedgesville toward the North Mountain depot. seven miles southeast of Martinsburg at the on the night of July 2, posing an immediate A small Union patrol which had been sent out head of the Shenandoah Valley. Situated in a threat to the Union force at North Mountain. that morning detected this movement, was fired heavily traveled gap of a hi ll range known as The Confederates quickly cut the telegraph lines, upon and quickly sent back word. When the North Mountain, the sleepy little town was thereby preventing the order from regimental alarm was sounded shortly after breakfast, founded by Scotch-Irish settlers in the 1740s. headquarters alerting them of the threat and Westbrook, not realizing how outnumbered Near the depot was a blockhouse sur- ordering the immediate with­ and outgunned his unit was. formed his troops rounded by a ditch and an abatis, drawal to Martinsburg. and marched forward at a double-time pace to though the stakes ofthe latter had The inexperience orne- meet the Confederates. About a mile east of in many places disappeared, glect of Capt. North Mountain Depot, the Union force crested having been used for fire­ Westbrook also was a small hill and saw the advancing Confeder­ wood by Union troops apparent as his ates. Alarmed by the size of the enemy force, which had occupied the troops were un­ they quickly loosed a ragged volley at the post previously. The aware of the enemy and just as quickly retreated to their two companies were overwhelming fortified position at the blockhouse. commanded by Capt. Confederate "We were constrained to believe the whole John Frances and presence. There Confederacy was there," read one account. Capt. Ulysses S. was one alert "Firing a volley ... the boys stayed not to count Westbrook, the latter from another the enemy, but made as good time returning to being in overall com­ quarter during the blockhouse as they had made in leaving it." mand due to his se­ the evening but Upon return to the North Mountain Depot niority. The Union it was a false there was the expected confusion as the Union force at North Moun­ alarm. Like troops made preparations to defend their post. tain numbered just un­ many previous Three quarters of the men were crowded into der 200 men, the vast alerts, it was the blockhouse and the remainder were thinly majority of whom were treated with lev­ dispersed in the surrounding earthworks. While from Licking County. ity by the troops. the Ohio citizen-soldiers were not cowards, After settling in, the In any event, the their combat inexperience put them at a distinct troops were kept busy pa­ lackofvigilanceby disadvantage against the battle-hardened Con­ trolling the local area, the Union force federates. tracking down the infre­ was to have tragic They may have been additionally hampered quent Confederate raiding General John McCausland consequences for by their commander. By one soldier's account, party, and safeguarding the Confederate Commander Licking County. Westbrook's effectiveness as a commander was

18 Buckeye Guard compromised by his lack of sobriety on that day. Of the 155 Ohio soldiers captured... only 65 returned home. The Confederate commander intended to sur­ round the small post at North Mountain and com­ Many ofthese ... did not long survive the war. pel its surrender with overwhelming force. To accomplish this, McCausland had two of thousands of other Union prisoners of war in an them, agreed to parole most of their POWs. his cavalry regiments attract the attention of the enclosed field without shade, shelter. health Those survivors of the !35th Ohio who were Union defenders along the main approach from care, and little food or water. The lack of food, still able to move were transported to Pulaski, the west while his other two regiments envel­ shelter, clean water, medical care and a humid Ga., where they were delivered to the Union oped the Union position from the rear and sur­ southern summer all worked to turn fleet on Nov. 26. Even this event occasioned rounded it. McCausland then sent forward a flag Andersonville into a death pen for the Licking further heartbreak as they were forced to leave of truce to request an immediate surrender. At the County men. The death rate in the camp reached behind several comrades who were physically same time, he had hi~ arrillcry pieces move for­ appalling levels, reaching more than 100 deaths unable to leave the prison. ward to acquire better firing positions under the a day in August 1864. While the letters of their One of these, Pvt. Wilson Van Kirk, was cover of the truce flag. surviving comrades in the !35th Ohio and the extremely reluctant to leave behind his brother Enraged at this clear violation of the rules of families back home indicate they were generally George who was in the last stages of an illness war. Westbrook gave the order to fire on the flag aware of their plight, there was little that could contracted at Andersonville. Finally convinced and the Confederates. At that juncture, the fight be done in the absence of a prisoner exchange that staying behind would probably result in his was on and a spirited fire fight broke out all along agreement between the Union and Confederacy. own death, Van Kirk agreed to be paroled home the line. When the Confederate artillery found The desperate straits and deprived condi­ only to break down under the strain and be their range though, the fate of the Union defenders tions suffered by the Ohio citizen-soldiers at confined as a mental patient for years to come. was scaled. Shortly after commencing fire. the Andersonville are evident in a rare letter penned The survivors were transported back north in rebel artillery had knocked in a gable on the home by a Pvt. William Hamilton of"B" Com­ the historic ship U.S.S. Constitution which blockhouse, set the roof on fire and partially bat­ pany: took them to the U.S. Hospital at Annapolis, tered the door down. Once a few more rounds were Md. Mere walking skeletons, they lobbed into the constricted Union lines, it became were nursed back to health be­ clear that the Union Troops could either surrender fore being released home. Dur­ Dear F<~ther: ing their convalescence many or be annihilated with relative ease by the artillery There are buta fewofourcompany/efc .... Talbot West.}oseph and small arms crossfire. There being no hope of Myers, Sylvanus Lake, ~li'. Camp and I cencrogecher. Yesterday family members from Licking rescue, Westbrook quickly capitulated, person­ the prisoners were informed by the officers in command ofthe County made the trip to see them, ally surrendering his sword to McCausland. camp that a line ofcommu nication would soon be established barely recognizing the strapping benveen the nvogovernmencs so chat prisoners could gee boxes of young men who had left home TI-lE AFTERMATI-1 provisions and clothing from home. lfsuch be the face & there be just seven months previously. anycercaincyofboxescomingchrough, thoseofusinourtencwould Of the I 55 Ohio soldiers cap­ like co have a box ofprovisions. What we needm osrare condensed The actual casualties of the battle were light. tured at North Mountain, only 65 vegetables, pickles, something co keep off scurvy and some .1. Union losses were three killed and six medicine for diarrhea. Send some dried cherries, dried beef, cheese returned home. Many of these, wounded. Five Union soldiers were apparently crackers, and rea and peppers. Also pack inwich these rhingssix their health broken, did not long able to slip away during the confusion and even­ quare tin bucket, frying pan, m·oor three case knives, six cheap survive the war. tually made their way back to Union lines in cable spoons and some rowels and soap. /wane you co see the The Battle ofNorth Mountain Pennsylvania about a week later. One ofthese was friends ofmy rene maces also Uncle Davis& Dr. 8/ackandorhers certainly was not a major en­ a Michael Millet, a 15-year-old boy who had been having experience in such marcersand ifanychingcan be done, do gagement of the Civil War and it it immediately. Lloyd Myers died at Andersonville on the 3 lscof rejected for being underage but who had illegally Auguscofdiarrhea.}oseph Bel/died on rhe 12th ofSepremberof had no impact upon the outcome accompanied the unit to North Mountain rather the same disease. Pryor from near Gratiot is also dead. We of the war. In many respects it than return to his parents. Apart from these five, eamesrlyask imerest in your prayers & hope chacour friends are was similar to hundreds of other the remaining volunteer soldiers from Licking doing their utmost cobringaboucan exchange char che rime our small skirmishes and engage­ County were captured. separation will be shore. This is a/// can write. Your Son, ments that took place between The most tragic aspect of this "battle" occurred William B. Hamilcon the major battles ofthe Civil War. after the firing was over. After the surrender the Co. B !35th Ohio In tcnns of the suffering and ex­ Licking County men were rounded up, stripped of P.S. 8/oombne, Sanford Ross and the two Rankin boys are traordinarily high casualty rate, many of their posscss'ions including boots, and here. They will write today for a box for themselves. Send us in this little known episode had a forced to march through the rugged hills south to addition co the articles I have named three tin plates, three small monumental impact upon this Lynchburg, Va. A number of men did not survive cups, one quare cup, some needles and thread. Licking County unit and the com­ the march or died of illness or exhaustion at munity it was drawn from. In light Lynchburg. of all the fathers, sons, brothers Those that survived the grueling march through and relatives who went off for the searing summer heat were herded into cattle cars Private Hamilton, severely weakened by hjs 100 days and didn' t come back, this truly was for shipment south. Crowded together with little Andersonville experience, died in early 1865, a disaster of the first magnitude.• food or water and no provision for sanitary facili­ shortly after being released back to Union au­ ties, they endured eight days of this travel. Once thorities. Hamilton, along with the other North EDITOR'S NOTE: Contributing author Lt. Col. they crossed into Georgia, the officers were left at Mountain survivors, were paroled on the con­ Kevin Bennett, works full-time in the Adjutant Macon while the enlisted were sent to Andersonville. dition that they not take up arms against the General 's Human Resource Office. He also is At Andersonville, the Ohio Soldiers experienced Confederacy unless properly exchanged. This an active member of the Granville Historical inhumane treatment and conditions such as they occurred in late November 1864 when Confed­ Society of Licking County. never thought possible. They were placed with erate authorities, incapable of providing for

Summer 1998 19 Baca, dignitaries attend ONGA conference Story by Sgt. 1st Class Bob Mullins and Spc. Carrie Clevidence HQ STARC (-)

The 1998 Ohio National Guard Association I (ONGA) conference, held April 24-25 in Worthington, was more than just a statewide meeting of ONG officers. Several noteworthy individuals spoke to a receptive audience during the weekend sessions as well as the state dinner. Col. Ronald Young, ONGA president, intro­ duced several distinguished guest speakers, including U.S. Reps. Michael Oxley and Rob Portman, and leading candidates in this fall's race for Ohio governor, Lee Fisher and Bob Taft. Attendees at the state dinner also welcomed Lt. Gen. Ed Baca, National Guard Bureau chief. "We must have a strong military to remain a deterrent," Portman said, adding that the Guard must remain at a level of preparedness to sup­ port the rest of the world. He indicated that the Guard's response to the 1997 floods left behind "a legacy of caring professionalism and duty." Photo by SPC Carrie Clevidence, HQ STARC. Oxley and Portman both were awarded the LTG Ed Baca (right), chief of the National Guard Bureau, makes a point during his Maj. Gen. Charles Dick Award for legislative state dinner address at the annual Ohio National Guard Association Conference in excellence. The award was established by the April as Ohio Adjutant General MG Richard C. Alexander looks on. ONGA in 1995 to recognize legislators at the federal, state and local level fortheircivil service and Lt. Col. Alfred C. Faber (Army), both past currently a medical student at Ohio State. and sustained support of the military. association presidents. Outstanding Second Lieu­ At the state dinner, Baca spoke about the Two longtime military members were in­ tenants were 2nd Lt. Michael A. Hrynciw Ill proud heritage and importance of the National ducted into the ONGA Hall of Fame. Col. {Air) and 2nd Lt. Mark A. Brozak (Army). Guard. "The recent downsizing of the military Wilbur C. Blount served in both a civilian and Recipients of 1998 ONGA scholarships were: has placed an increased reliance on Reserve and military capacity for more than 42 years, rising Lisa Minich, daughter of Capt. Jeffrey Minich National Guard units all across the country to to become the State Air Surgeon for Ohio, of Headquarters, l -136th Field Artillery; Matt be ready in times of conflict," he said. retiring in 1992. Maj. Gen. Robert W. Teater Lootens, son of Maj. Philip Lootens of Head­ Afterward, Baca presented state Adjutant devoted more than 34 years to military service quarters, Headquarters Battery, l-134th Field General Maj. Gen. Richard C. Alexander with and retired from the Army Guard in 1985. He Artillery; Erin Ort, daughter of Lt. Col. Mark the NGB Distinguished Service Award. also served on the Reserve Forces Policy Board. Ort of Headquarters, Headquarters Detach­ Alexendar has been adjutant general since 1987 ONGA Di stinguished Service Awards were ment, State Area Command; and Capt. Joseph and also serves as president of the National awarded to Lt. Col. Herschel J. Knapp (Air), Maslar, of the I 12th Fighter Squadron and Guard Association of the United States. • Ohio needs warrant officers now more than ever oday is a critical juncture fo r the warrant officer program in the Ohio prove the Warrant Officer Corps, and develop a trained and viable corps TArmy National Guard, according to Brig. Gen. John S. Martin, for the future. assistant adjutant general for Army. Some near-term objectives will be to gather all warrant officers together Many of the Army Guard's older, senior warrant officers, who to communicate the objectives, goals and to reestablish their commitment represent a vast repository of technical knowledge and years of experi­ to the Warrant Officer Corps. Regional orientation will be conducted for ence, have already or soon will retire. There is a need to recruit young all personnel, particularly personnel who have been identified through the soldiers into the Warrant Officer Corps, then develop them as a source SIDPERS database as possessing the minimum qualifications for a ofst rength and stability for the Ohio Army National Guard in the future. particular Warrant Officer Military Occupational Specialty. During In response to this need, the position of command chief warrant these orientations, sponsors will assist and prepare soldier application officer was created and assigned to ChiefWarrant Officer (CW5) Russ packets for individuals who have expressed a desire for entry into the Calvert last March. This position has broad authority for the devel­ warrant officer program. opment and accomplishment of marketing, recruitment, mcntoring Warrant officers must remain relevant in today's Ohio Army National and sponsorship of warrant officers. Guard and in the National Guard of the future, Martin said. The Warrant One of Calvert's first initiatives is the establishment of an advisory Officer Corps must be more visible and accountable in the future of committee. This committee, comprised of representatives of the major "technical experts" as the Guard progresses into the 21st century. subordinate commands, assigned CW5s and senior warrants on the Interested soldiers can access more information on the Intemet at http:/ adjutant general's staff, will address warrant officer management, im- /www.goarmy.com/warrant/eligible.htm. • 20 Buckeye Guard Bam serves as billboard in west Ohio Story by Spc. Steve Toth HQ STARC (-)

n a section of state Route 117 near Spencerville in western Ohio, there Osits a unique barn. The bam stands out because ofits appearance ·· ·a gray-colored struc­ ture with large silhouettes of a tank and a minuteman soldier painted on the side, and an invitation for passersby to join a proud organi­ zation called the Ohio Army National Guard. What now stands as oneofthe larger and more creative recruiting advertisements was the brain­ child of Sgt. I st Class David J. Roznowski, a full-time strength maintenance NCO based in ABOVE: Volunteers paint the Lima. Always looking for creative ways to McCullough bam with a design recruit new soldiers into the Guard and armed to promote the Army National Guard. RIGHT(from left): COT with the nostalgic idea of the old Mail Pouch James Wurtz, PFC Dwayne chewing tobacco advertisements that adorned Thompson and SGT Roy many barns decades ago, Roznowski approached Gilcrease, from A Co., 1-147th the bam's owners, local residents Bruce and Armor Bn., cut letters out of Charlene McCullough. It was a win-win situa­ particle board with jigsaws. tion for the parties involved. The McCulloughs would get a new paintjob for their bam at a small cost, and the Guard would have an eye-catching on the project as part of their two­ advertisement on a major highway in an area week annual training requirement. that runs right past the local high school. ''Alpha Gators" involved in the "I wanted to get some type of advertising out project were Capt. Keven Clouse, Photos by SSG Gerald Wolfe. 196th MPAD. there," Roznowski said. "We do a few bill­ Cpl. David Boop. Sgt. Roy Gilcrease, Pfc. paint their barns," Roznowski said. "It was a boards out there periodically, but those are only Dwayne Thompson, 2nd Lt. Ken Ratliff, Cadet good overall project. While we were painting, up for so long. And we wanted to do something James Wurtz and Sgt. Vince Armbruster. people would pull off the highway to stop and big near the school. The bam was painted in August 1997. It took see what we were doing. This community has "I'd been looking to do one day to power wash away been real supportive of the Guard. something like this for the old loose paint, and three "With the publicity alone we got from the quite a while, butju st never days to apply one coat ofprimer barn, it more than paid for itself." got the opportunity." '~members of and three coats of gray paint In addition to being a good example of the The family and the using brushes, rollers and an air National Guard working in the community, the Guard shared the cost of the Guard, we compressor paint sprayer, barn has proven to be a good catalyst for the project. ' The Roznowski said. enlistments. Roznowski said he has garnered McCulloughs purchased need to try to get Roznowski designed the five enlistments in the last year from students at some paint, rented an air tank and minuteman logos on a Spencerville High School, located on the same compressor sprayer, pro­ our message out personal computer, then used highway ncar the McCulloughs' farm. vided a manlift and sup­ an overhead projector to trace Employing cost-effectiveness in a time of plied lunches. Recruiting whatever way the enlarged silhouettes on to tighter budgets, the barn on state Route 1 17 and Retention funded part half-inch particle board and cut will be a viable recruiting tool for the Guard of the project, contribut­ can .... them out with jigsaws to make for years to come- at least until it's time for ing a little less than $450. we '' stencils, doing the same with a new paint job. In contrast, Roznowski SFC David Roznowski the lettering. "I'm trying to line up a couple of other barns said it costs about $500 to The finished product for the future," Roznowski said. "As members run a billboard advertisement for one month. brought a lot of attention to the McCulloughs' of the Guard, we need to try to get our message Roznowski solved the labor issue with the barn and the Guard, with local newspapers and out whatever way we can, be it painting a barn help of members of Alpha Company, l-l47th television stations covering the event. " I had a or marching in a parade- doing positive things Armor Battalion, located in Lima, who worked lot of people calling me after that, asking us to that reflect positively on our organization."•

Summer 1998 21 DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION

Explorer Post learns Reduction Office and the Recruitment andRe­ program is administratively associated with the tention Office established Post 282, a Military Boy Scouts of America (BSA). The cost of about Guard, more Explorer Post for young men and women in the starting an Explorer Post is very reasonable, Is your unit looking for a way to increase Columbus area. Just a few months old, the post consisting of a $ 10 annual fee for each Explorer exposure to youth in your area for purposes of currently has 12 active members and is grow­ (paid by the youth), a $7 annual fee for adult drug prevention, community relations and­ ing. The youth involved in Post 282 are very advisors (paid by the adults) and a $20 annual let's not forget- recruiting? Are you active in anxious to learn about and experience things charter fee (paid by the charter organization). an Adopt-A-School relationship and find that it associated with the mi litary, and many have Costs provide insurance coverage for autho­ needs some new life, but are not sure what to already expressed an interest to join the mili­ rized and approved Exploring activities, and do? Perhaps you simply enjoy the satisfaction tary in the future. The youth also are gaining give each member a subscription to Exploring that comes from volunteering time to mentor valuable knowledge and confidence, preparing magazine. Because of the close relationship young adults or increase public understanding them for future military training and chal­ between Exploring and BSA, Explorers are able of the National Guard. lenges throughout life. to utilize Boy Scout resources such as Scout Well, if you never have heard of Exploring, Initially, Post 282's meetings covered some reservations or special high-adventure camps. you may have found what you or your unit has basic military skills such as rank structure, Exploring is a flexible program for all in­ been looking for. force organization, career opportunities and volved. Post 282 currently meets once a month, Exploring is a program physical training. As the but there are many ways a post can be struc­ that allows participants ages post members mastered tured. An Explorer Post could be established as 14 to 21 to learn more about X -~~~~i.... these basics, they be~an an in-school activity for high school students, as speci fie careers, or hobbies p1 U1 ··~ to do more of the "htgh an after-school club meeting on a weekly or and interests. The specialty £~. - speed" and exciting tasks monthly basis or as a drill weekend Unit Strength focuses ofExplorer Posts are soldiers and airmen do. Enhancement Team (USET) program. very diverse-including computer program­ In April the post went on a rappelling Field If you are already involved with a Military ming, scuba diving, culinary arts, high adven­ Training Exercise (FTX) at Camp Falling Rock Exploring Post or are interested in forming one, ture, flying and military-related fields. Boy Scout Reservation, near Newark. Explor­ call Officer Candidate Devin Braun at (614) Explorer Posts are sponsored by a charter ers were given the opportunity to rappel from 336-7002 or your local Boy Scouts of America organization such as a business, civic group or cliffs of varying difficulty, all under the guid­ Exploring Executive for more information. club related to the post's focus; in the case of ance of certified Boy Scout rappel masters. the National Guard, an armory or unit may Post 282 is having a very busy summer, with sponsor a post. The charter organization is the both military-related and recreational activities Booklet clears haze source of experienced, knowledgeable and planned. Two major events were planned for on marijuana issue motivated adults who serve as advisors to the the summer-a trip to an Ohio amusement park A booklet entitled Marijuana: Facts Parents youth post members, as well as any other avail­ in June and a land navigation FTX in August. Need to Know is available through the Drug able resources that may be of benefit. This While discovering a career, Explorers also Demand Reduction Office. Surveys have shown allows the Explorers to get hands-on experi­ learn valuable life skills- character develop­ that one of the most effective things parents can ence in their areas of interest and see if they ment through the Guard's Higher Ground pro­ do to prevent their children from trying drugs is may want to pursue these options as a career. gram, and instruction in first aid, personal fi­ simply to talk about it, but they should arm In the spring of 1998, the Drug Demand nancial management and conflict resolution. themselves with information first. Post 282's future The brochure is written in a question-and­ training plans include answer format to prepare parents to answer the field trips to various same questions when asked by a child. sites and museums of The 27-page publication is produced by the military interest, National Institute on Drug Abuse and National courses on patrolling institutes of Health. There are statistics in­ and individual move­ cluded on marijuana use rates among teens in ment techniques, wil­ the U.S. as well as information on why children derness survival skills, try the drug and risk factors to watch for. and military courtesy Units or individuals willing to pick up boxes and customs. These are of brochures at Beightler Armory in Columbus the very tasks that many may drive away with a liberal quantity of book­ guardmembers per­ lets, which can be distributed at open houses, form at unit training as­ family days, Adopt-A-School events and Red semblies. Serving as Ribbon Week activities. Call the Drug De­ role-models for young Photo by Jim Shively. Boy Scouts of America. mand Reduction Office at (614) 336-7002 to adults is a great way for Explorer Post 282 has benefited from sponsorship by the arrange for pick-up. motivated young sol­ National Guard, where skills such as rappelling and climbing diers to get leadership may be used to introduce youths to the military as well as EDITOR'S NOTE: Articles submitted by OC experience. help them build confidence in themselves. Devin Braun,"'f>rug Demand Reduction Office. The Explorer Post 22 Buckeye Guard BUCKEYE BRIEFS

intelligence briefings. Medical equipment Annual ONG Youth training was even pro­ Camp canceled vided because the What would have been the fourth annual Ohio dated and portable National Guard Youth Camp was canceled in equipment being used mid-April due to a "reduction in resources." at Prince Sultan dif­ Though the Guard will be focusing its re­ fers from that of a nor­ sources in programs that have a direct impact on mal Guard hospital. unit military readiness, plans are in the works The air transport­ for a new, family-oriented event for 1999. All able hospital at Prince unit donations and camper fees have been re­ Sultan supports more turned, and any remaining funds will be main­ than 4,000 American tained to support next year's event. Submitted and British troops en­ forcing the no-fly zone by StaffSgt. Diane Farrow, HQ STARC (-). over southern Iraq. Photo by Amn.AdamPivetta.121stARW. The hospital houses an Airmen help students operating room, a den­ Air National Guardmembers board a plane at Rickenbacker tal clinic, a patient International Airport bound for Saudi Arabia. The 121st Air ship relief to Bosnia ward and outpatient Refueling Wing served as a staging and training area for Members of the 121 st Air Refu eling Wing services. As partofthe medical personnel deploying to the Persian Gulf in March. recently joined forces with Columbus area "in-theater" require- school children to provide aid to war-torn ment, these ANG Bosnia. Students from Clinton and Indianola 121st ARW stages teams are also among the fi rst to receive vacci­ elementary schools worked with guardmembers nations for the Anthrax disease. Submitted by to give the children of Bosnia 800 pounds of Saudi deployment StaffSgt. Shannon Scherer, HQ, OhioANG. school supplies and educational materials. Most The 12 1stA ir Refueling Wing was the only of the supplies were donated, but others were staging area and "just in time" training area for Women's History financed by a student bake sale. The i terns were medical personnel from 29 states who departed shipped overseas free of charge through the for the Persian Gulf in late March. Month celebrated fed eral government's De nton Program. Medical personnel from 33 Air National Various activities took place at Beightler Guardmembers helped inspect, pack and pre­ Guard units nationwide relieved their active Armory during the month of March, all recog­ pare boxes for air shipment. Reprinted from duty counterparts for four months at Prince nizing the achievements of the nation's women. the Columbus Federal Voice. Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia. This is the first Flyers were distributed throughout the month, time that an Air National Guard team has oper­ some with short biographies on famous women, ated an Air Force hospital. others with personal observances made by OCS, veterans' The 121 st ARW volunteered to be the lead Beightler employees. Showcases displayed unit during the deployment. As lead unit, it books and other materials regarding women in reunions planned hosted the preparatory training necessary for history, and literature was available. Ohio Military Academy Officer Candidate 45 guardmembers arriving at Rickenbacker Air­ The celebration culminated on March 26, School Class XXXV is celebrating its 10-year port from units as far away as Alaska and which began with a flag-raising ceremony at reunion at the River Club (formerly Confluence Puerto Rico. the Ohio Guard headquarters. The all -female Park) on Sept. 26. Tickets are selling for $25 "We had more personnel going than any color guard was composed of five per person, and all OCS graduates are wel­ other unit so we v;olunteered to handle all the guardmembers: Sgt. F ontella Johnson, Sgt. Lora come. For further information, contact Capt. details between the deploying units and the Thompson, Sgt. Francis Ulrich and Spc. Buck Bramlish at (614) 854-9243, Capt. David National Guard Bureau," said Chief Master Danielle Smith from Headquarters, State Area Seitz at(740)427-2433 orCapt. Mark Millinger Sgt. Terry McCumber, 12 1stARW health sys­ Command; and Tech. Sgt. Mary McClendon at ( 4 19) 898-005 1. tems specialist. from Headquarters, Ohio Air National Guard. The 148th Infantry Regiment Veterans are With seven of his own members leaving for First Sgt. Tonya Minor, HQ STARC (-), coor­ having a reunion at the Camp Perry Training Saudi Arabia, McCumber said he took a per­ dinated and narrated the event. Site Aug. 28-29. For additional information sonal interest in making sure the deploying The afternoon played host to guest speakers please write Hank Donnell , 8117 Scarborough teams were trained right. Donna Owens, director of the Ohio Depart­ Ct. , Indianapolis, Ind. 46256. For three months prior to departure, the 121 st ment of Commerce, and La Vera Alexander, The 37th Division Veterans Association has Medical Squadron staff arranged everything wife of state Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Rich­ scheduled its 80th annual reunion for Sept. 11- from housing and meals to scheduling instruc­ ard C. Alexander. Both women discussed the 13 at the Ramada Inn in Youngstown (4255 tors from Air Combat Command and the Na­ role of women in today's society, including the Belmont Ave.). For more information, write tional Guard Bureau. Deploying teams were challenges faced and the opportunities avail­ the association's headquarters at 65 S. Front given three days of chemical refresher courses, able. Submitted by Staff Sgt. Diane Farrow, Street, Room #432, Columbus, Ohio 43215 or training classes in customs and courtesies and HQ STARC (-). call (6 14) 228-3788. Summer 1998 23 BUCKEYE BRIEFS career that spanned 30 years. Program focuses on Throughout the years, Brown served as member of the Ohio racial harmony House ofRepresentatives, mem­ On June 14, 1997, President Clinton an­ ber oft he Ohio Senate and, when nounced "One America in the 2 1st Century: former Ohio Gov. Frank The President's Initiative on Race." The presi­ Lausche was elected to the U.S. dent realizes that as the United States rapidly Senate, then-Lt. Gov. Brown as­ becomes the world's first truly multiracial de­ sumed the position of governor mocracy, race relations remain a divisive issue. from Jan. 3 to 14 in 1957. At the president's direction, a dialogue with The John W. Brown Readi­ communities around the nation has begun with ness Center is home for the Ser­ local community leaders and presidential cabi­ vice Battery, !-!34th Field Ar­ net members. William Leftwich, III, Deputy tillery Battalion, which has about Assistant Secretary ofD efense for Equal Oppor­ I 00 personnel who provide sup­ tunity, directs development and coordination of Photo by SSG Diane L. Farrow, HO STARC (-). ply and services support. The Equal Opportunity (EO) policies and programs building was first leased by the Adjutant General MG Richard C. Alexander presents affecting nearly all civilian employees U.S. Rep. Marcy Kapturwith the MG Charles Dick Medal Guard in 1987 and purchased in and military personnel within DoD worldwide. of Merit as state CSM Michael 0. Howley looks on . 1992. Renovations began in On April 7, Leftwich spoke at Miami Uni­ 1993, turning the former ware­ versity in Oxford. Staff Sgt. Stephon Ash, house into the state-of-the-art facility it is to­ Toledo, Medina Guard equal opportunity specialist for the Ohio Na­ day. Submitted by StaffSgt. Diane Farrow, HQ tional Guard, was on hand to provide assistance armories dedicated STARC(-). to Leftwich while he engaged in the activities For the Ohio Army National Guard, April of the presidential initiative. Business leaders, brought more than May flowers this year. On Guard offers challenge university representatives, faculty and students the 5th and 19th, local Guard armories in gathered for open dialogue that will be the Toledo and Medina conducted dedication cer­ to medical employees community's blueprint for race relations. emonies honoring two individuals of signifi­ What happens when you tell a guy like Terry To share thoughts or comments, log onto the cant influence in those respective regions. Johnson that a big part of the Ohio National net at [email protected]., or write the The Toledo annory, the Guard's newest fa­ Guard's mission is to participate in programs President's Advisory Board, Initiative on Race; cility, was named the Marcy Kaptur Readiness that add value to America? He creates one of Attn: PIRI, New Executive Office Building, Center, after the Toledo native who represents the most exciting community relations/recruit­ Washington D .C. 20503 , or e-mail Ohio's 9th District. ing and retention activities to date. OneAmerica@ Whitehouse.gov. Submitted by During the dedication ceremony, Adjutant On May 5, in conjunction with Southern Staff Sgt. Stephan Ash, State EO Office. General Maj. Gen. Richard C. Alexander pre­ Ohio Medical Center, the Ohio Army National sented the congresswoman with the Maj. Gen. Guard sponsored a well-attended, high-spi rited Tourney set for October Charles Dick Medal of Merit. This award is Army National Guard Leadership Challenge The 1998 Northeast Regional Air National given annually by the National Guard Associa­ Course. Inside Wayne National Forest at the Guard Bowling Tournament, hosted by the 102nd tion of the United States to elected officials fl ourishing Lake Vesuvius Recreational Area, Fighter Wing, Massachusetts Air National who make significant contributions to the readi­ Master Sgt. Chuck Jackson, NCOIC of Canton Guard, is scheduled for Oct. 9-11 at Fairhaven, ness of the National Guard. Kaptur, who was area recruiting, challenged nearly 40 members Mass. This tournament is open to all members, instrumental in securing congressional support ofthe medical community to a day ofteamwork, retirees and civil ians employed by the ANG and to fund the facility, is the first Ohioan to receive socializing, rappelling and even some singing. their spouses. For more information, contact the prestigious national award. Johnson, director of medical education for your unit representative or Keith Coe at The new readiness center is called home by Southern Ohio Medical Center and fonnercom­ (6 14) 693-7725 or DSN 869-7725. Submitted members of the 323rd Military Police Com­ mander ofC Company, 237th Forward Support by Sgt. Keith Coe, I 21st ARW. pany and a contingent of medical personnel Battalion, wanted to encourage confidence and from Detachment 6, Headquarters, State Area cooperation among personnel who make up his Command. department. Gathered to take part in the course Council hosts area Later in the month, the adjutant general helped were physicians, medical students, physician dedicate the Medina armory after John W. recruiters (both Anny and civilian) and medi­ school officials Brown, who fonnerly served as governor of cal center board members. Making sure the message gets out about Ohio and mayor of that city. His widow, Daisy Visits and words of thanks and encourage­ educational and other benefits, the Army Na­ Foster Brown, was honored during the dedica­ ment from Assistant Adjutant General for Army tional Guard's Region Six Strength Manage­ tion ceremony which was initiated by state Brig. Gen. John S. Martin and Chief of Staff ment Council recently hosted a breakfast for Rep. William G. Batchelder. Col. Ronald G. Young reiterated the message of school officials from Clark, Darke, Greene, Many knew of Mr. Brown as the last mayor organizing and equipping units to serve the vital Miami, Montgomery and Preble counties. The ofthe Village of Medina and the first mayor of interests of the community. Submitted by OC breakfast wa ~held at the Twin Base Golf the City of Medina, which began a political Jodie E. McFee, State Public Affairs Office. Course clubhouse on Wright-Patterson AFB, 24 Buckeye Guard BUCKEYE BRIEFS and featured retired Ohio Army National Guard first sergeant and a Brig. Gen. William LaPrise as the guest speaker. Lima police department LaPrise, who is currently deputy superinten­ juvenile detective, dent of Miamisburg City Schools, spoke about nominated Garlock. the common ties between educators' mission He said Garlock and of properly educating students and the Guard's the police department's mission of properly developing leaders and supervisors know the soldiers in the Army National Guard. importance of service Lt. Col. Craig Hoon, Ohio National Guard to country and commu­ education services officer, made a presentation nity. "They arrange the on the details of educational, developmental schedule to allow me to and other benefits that the Guard offers to attend training," he students ready to graduate from high school or said. "When I was de­ who want to continue their education in college. ployed to support Op­ Brig. Gen. Edward A. Ferguson, Jr., com­ eration PROVIDE mander of Ohio's 73rd Troop Command and COMFORT, they reas­ Photo by OC Jodie McFee. state PAO. chairperson of the Region Six Strength Man­ signed my case load and Lima Police Chief Gregory Garlock (third from left) recieved agement Council, said, " .. . the Guard and our continued my pay. I the Pro Patria award for his support of employees who also schools must maintain a close relationship. We didn't have to worry are reservists. With Garlock are Richard Browning, Employer need bright, educated graduates to accomplish about my fami ly." Sub­ Support of the Guard and Reserve state chairman; Ohio Lt. the National Guard's mission into the next mitted by 1st Lt. Denise Gov. Nancy Hollister; and Ken Jordan, ESGR national director. century. And in return, we're here to assist Varner, /80th FW. those graduates in furthering their education through tuition assistance and other benefits." 737th Maintenance Operation DESERT STORM, her husband was The council is one of eight in Ohio. The left at home to care for their then 10-week old councils are comprised of traditional Battalion goes formal daughter. Bill McClain represents thousands of Guardmembers and meet regularly to assist in The 737th Maintenance Battalion added to family members who endure hardships because Army Guard recruiting and retention efforts in its rich history and tradition on March 21 by of their loved ones' dedication to the military. In those regions. Submitted by Capt. Mark J. holding the unit's first military ball. Hosted by addition, Spc. Timothy Costello did a fine job of Cappone, HQ STARC (Det. 4). Lt. Col. David Cox, the battalion commander, representing the junior enlisted members of the and Command Sgt. Maj. William Gilliam, bat­ battalion. Submitted by StaffSgt. Charles Galati, Pro Patria award given talion command sergeant major, the event was 372nd Maintenance Company. a great success. to 180th employer The list of special guests was extensive and 112th's legacy lives on Lima Police Chief J. Gregory Garlock was included Col. Edwin Hall, Col. James Chisman, Members of the former I 12th Medical Bri­ awarded the Pro Patria, the highest honor be­ Col. Ken Daft, Col. James Ashen hurst, Lt. Col. gade attended a dinner May 2 at the Defense stowed upon an employer of Ohio's armed George Kinney, Lt. Col. Mike McHenry, Lt. Supply Center Columbus (DSCC) Officers' reserve forces, during an Employer Support of Col. Deborah Ashenhurst, state Command Sgt. Club. Forty-eight members and guests enjoyed the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) award cer­ Maj. Mike Howley, Command Sgt. Maj. Craig a social hour followed by a dinner and speech emony in March. Huffman and retired Command Sgt. Maj. James by Sgt. Maj. James Lansing, sergeant major to Retired Brig. Gen. Richard A. Browning, Vogel. The presence of these leaders helped the Surgeon of the National Guard Bureau. ESGR state chairman, awarded Garlock for his signify the importance o f carrying on this mili­ Lansing gave an overview ofthe National Guard outstanding support of six Ohio Air and Army tary tradition. role for battlefield medical support. National Guard and Reserve members who The evening included cocktails, a social hour, The association's annual meeting will be at work full-time for Lima's police department. dinner and musical entertainment provided by 10 a.m. Sept. 13 at Camp Perry. Garlock said Guard and Reserve employees the 122nd Army Band. Cox, Gi lliam and Howley The association has 114 members. In addi­ have qualities that translate well into the police each spoke after the dinner. tion , the former 383rd Medical Co. (Clearing) force. "They're solid employees," he said. Also highlighting the evening were special has formed an organization, "Friends of the "Generally, they're more mature and respon­ awards presentations that caught many of the 383rd," with a membership of 69. The group sible, and there is a similarity in how they work recipients by surprise. On behalfof the enlisted hosted, for the brigade association, a luncheon together in their units, and how they work members of the 737th, Gilliam presented on March 14 at the Stockyard Inn in Dayton, together on the force." Kinney with a .45-caliber pi stol for his past followed by a tour of the Air Force Museum at The Pro Patria, meaning "for the nation," is service as battalion commander. He also gave Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. awarded to the one employer in each state who a plaque to Capt. Daniel Burris for outstanding Memberships for 1999 currently are being most demonstrates support of the nation's de­ service to the battalion as chaplain. accepted. Send a check for $10 payable to the fense by adopting personnel policies which Howley presented a coin to Bill McClain for I 12th Medical Brigade Association to: Wayne make it easier for employees to participate in the support over the years that McClain has given Wagner, secretary-treasurer, 739 Obetz Road, the reserve forces. to his wife, Staff Sgt. Melissa McClain, battalion Columbus, Ohio 43207. Submitted by Wayne Master Sgt. David Parker, logistics squadron retention NCO. When she was activated for Wagner, / 12th Medical Brigade Association. Summer 1998 25 Photo by Lt. Col. George Kinney, OHARNG Chief ofStaff's Office.

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