Ohio's National Guard doing great job in Iowa I commend the citizens of the central Ohio commwrity and the state for sending their 64lst Quartermaster Detachment, Ohio Army National Guard, to the Des Moines, Iowa, area to assist with puvXiing water to our commwrity. Undoubtedly. Ohioans have been watching the devastation the floods have caused acroes our state. It is ewry bit as bad as the news is reporting, and the loss of the water system has had a tremendoos impact on the Des Moines area. Soon after I called Ohio's adjutant gen· era!, membm of the Ohio National Guard were on their way to Des Moines with their equipment They anived \\ithin 24 hours and immediately became operational. Our fJrSt priority was to pro,ide full water service to the seven major area hos¢.als. We have water distribution writs from Ala· bama, Arkansas and North Dakota that have been assigned this mi

FEATURES

5 Ohio unit called up during "Flood of '93" 641st Water Purification pulls surprise AT in Iowa

8 Highlights from Camp Grayling page 5 Focus is on transition training, support at AT 93

11 Ohioans at their best Community Relations and the Ohio National Guard

12 180th takes F-16s to SNOWBffiD First deployment a success

page 8 14 PRIDE in the Ohio Guard Guard involvement in drug awareness, prevention

16 Girls State guardwomen quell riot Buckeye Girls State "joins" the Ohio Guard

30 Remembering the 37th Division Buckeye Brigade goes to war

page 12 DEPARTMENTS

4 National Briefs 23 Shooters Corner 26 Buckeye Briefs 28 People

ABOUT THE COVER: Spec. Ryan and Spec. Green, 641st Water Purification Detachment, pump water into bladders in prepa­ ration for purification. (Photo by Spec. Nicole Smith, 196th Pub­ page 16 lic Affairs Detachment)

Fall1993 3 NATIONAL NEWS

VA Benefits Handbook The 1993 edition of the Department of Veterans Affairs publication "Feder­ al Benefits for Veterans and Dependents" is available from the U.S. Govern­ ment Printing Office. The 105-page handbook describes federal benefits for Fall1993, Vol. 17, No. 3 veterans and family members, such as medical care, education, disability com­ pensation, pension, life insurance, home loans, vocational rehabilitation and Buckeye Guard is published quarterly burial assistance. People can order the handbook by requesting GPO stock number by the Public Affairs Office, Ohio Adju­ tant General's Department, 2825 W. Dub­ 051-000-00-200-8 from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Print­ lin Granville Rd., Columbus, Ohio ing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, and enclosing a check or money order for 43235-2789; (614) 889-7000. It is an un­ $3.25 per copy. 'lb order with VISA or Mastercard, phone (202) 783-3238. (AFNEWS) official, offset publication as authorized under the provision of AR-360-81. The views and opinions expressed in Buckeye Guard are not necessarily those of the Transition assistance available for Guard Department of the Army or the Adjutant Good news for National Guard and Reserve members affected by force reduc­ General of Ohio. Buckeye Guard is dis­ tributed free to members of the Ohio Army tions; a new transition assistance program, similar to that offered to active and Air National Guard and to other in­ duty soldiers, was authorized by Congress in the 1993 Defense Authorization Act. terested persons at their request. Circu­ In general, the new program affects members who are involuntarily discharged lation 24,000. or transferred from the Selected Reserve between Oct. 1, 1991 and Sept. 30, ADJUTANT GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT 1995. For more information, National Guard members should contact the per­ sonnel office at their state headquarters. (Directoratefor Df:{ense lrifonnation) State Commander-in-Chief Gov. George V. Voinovich Acijutant General Senate confirms Lee appointment Maj. Gen. Richard C. Alexander In the Pentagon, stewardship of the Total Force Policy has been passed on Asst. AG, Army to a former senior staff member of the House Armed Services Committee. Ms. Brig. Gen. John S. Martin Deborah R. Lee, confirmed by the Senate May 28, now serves as the third As­ Asst. AG, Air sistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs. Her principal role is to advise Brig. Gen. Gordon M. Campbell Secretary Aspin on National Guard and Reserve matters. She is an advocate for boosting Reserve component readiness via realistic training, especially in Command Sergeant M~or State CSM Richard L. Wehling full partnership with active duty forces, and with adequate equipment. "Readiness is what it is all about;' Lee said. "Making sure we can get the job done." (On Guard) Senior Enlisted Advisor-Air Chief Master Sgt. Earl Lutz

PUBLICATION STAFF Army Guard pay system undergoes major change In the first major change to Reserve component military pay procedures since Public Affairs Officer Maj. James T. Boling 1975, the Joint Service Software Reserve Component system came on line during July. The program will provide faster computation and more accurate mili­ Editor tary pay records for members of the Army National Guard. For most members, Sgt. Diane L. Farrow the visible change will be a new Leave and Earnings Statement mailed direct­ Acting Editor ly to homes approximately three days prior to the payment issue date. The new SSgt. Nancy J. Dragani JSS-RC makes federal income tax withholding based on the required daily tax Contributors: table rather than the previously used monthly tables. The change will result in more federal taxes withheld from pay. For the 1993 tax year, Army National 196th PAD Photojournalists Guard members will receive two W-2 forms because the tax data from the old HQ STARC 10 Photojournalists Air National Guard Photojournalists system will not be carried over to JSS-RC. (On Guard) Unit Public Affairs Representatives The Buckeye Guard staff always wel- Enlisted Promotion Changes comes articles that cover interesting Guard personalities and unique unit train­ Effective Mar. 1, 1993, the Air National Guard changed the Time-In-Service ing. Deadlines for Buckeye Guard submis­ (TIS) required for promotion to staff sergeant (E-5), from three years to four sions are: years. The professional military education requirements include mandatory Winter: October 15 completion of Airman Leadership School by correspondence or in-residence (the Spring: January 15 NCO Prep Course or NCO Leadership School meets these requirements). Also, Summer: April15 Fall: July 15 the TIS requirements for promotion to technical sergeant (E-6) has changed from five years to six years. (AFIS)

4 Buckeye Guard Spec. Kenneth Green and Pvt. 2 Keith Ryan direct water tankers through the distribution point as sunset brings a surge in demand for water at the 24-hour water purification operation.

Iowa was in the midst of the worst flood in its history. The water plant that serves the Des Moines area was completely flooded by July 11, leaving 250,000 residents without drinkable water. When the soldiers of the 641st pulled away from the gates of Grayling on July 14, they were physically and men­ tally prepared for the task ahead, although they had no idea what to ex­ pect from the devastated area await­ ing them. "On the trip over, we were laughing and having a good time on the bus;• said Spec. AmyL. Magill, water purifi­ cation specialist. "Then we saw some of the disaster areas and everyone got quiet. I realized that Iowa had prob­ lems, but I didn't know how severe they were. I was shocked to find peo­ ple with absolutely no water." "When we were told of the deploy­ ment, 10,000 things ran through my mind;' said Sparrow. "It was like a small scale de'ja'vu of Saudi Arabia. This is our mission (water purifica­ tion); we're lucky because we get to do it twice in three years. It's a great feel­ ing, a feeling some soldiers never get to experience. "Everyday I spent in Saudi was a Story and photos Annual training for 62 Ohio Army great day, anQ. everyday I spend here by Spec. Nicole Smith National Guard soldiers has been any­ in Iowa will be a great day;' Sparrow 196th Public Affairs Det. thing but typical this summer. Sol­ said. The intensity in Sparrow's eyes diers of the 641st Quartermaster and the serious tone in his voice more Detachment in Kettering and their than hinted at the sincerity of his support unit, the 1485th Transporta­ thoughts. ' 'When you leave for annu· tion Co., Dover, arrived safely at Camp Many soldiers from the 641st share al training you expect to be gone for Grayling; Mich., in mid-July. The some of Sparrows feelings. "I was ex­ two weeks;' said Sgt. James K. Spar­ twist came four days later when they tremely excited when I found out I was row, a water purification specialist. were deployed from Camp Grayling coming to help;' said Spec. Olivia "You pay the bills, kiss the family and chartered to Camp Dodge, Iowa. Guerra, heavy equipment repair good-bye, lock up the house, and in two Their new mission was to provide as specialist. "This is much different week~ you're home:' much potable water, as fast as they from when we went to Saudi in support That is of course if everything goes possibly could, for the residents of Des of Desert Storm. That was something as expected. Moines, Iowa. that needed to be done. But for me, this

Falll993 5 Clockwise from above: Pfc. Jennifer Mitchell (left) and 2nd Lt. Joseph Piua attach a product water hose into a distribution pump. Flood victim receives purified water from Spec. Ryan Adkins. 2nd Lt. Joseph Piua receives homemade cookies and brownies from local resident Paula Mimnaugh. Pvt. 2 Shawn Marvin (left), Spec. Sean Farley (center), and Spec. Ryan Adkins set up lighting equipment for evening water distribution.

is a better experience because this is my country, these are my people, and this is my home:' The unit brought four of its six Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Units (ROWPUs) with them to Camp Grayling for their planned training. Upon their deployment to Iowa, a group of soldiers flew back to Ketter­ ing to get the two additional ROWPUs. In Ft. Wayne, Ind., they met up with the transportation unit driving the four ROWPUs from Camp Grayling, and all six convoyed to Camp Dodge. The soldiers and the equipment rolled in late the evening of July 15; within the ROWPUs:' Fortunately, all were "We had to run the ROWPUs for 36 the hour, they started their mission at found at Easter Lake. hours to flush impurities out of the sys­ Easter Lake, located south of Des According to Spec. Jonathan M. tem before distribution; ' said Wolfe. Moines. Wolfe, water purification specialist, it "The water is put through intensive Prior to the equipment arriving, an took about seven hours to get the filtration and chemical tests before it advance party viewed the site and ROWPUs up and running. even reaches the storage bladders:' M­ planned where they would set up the Each ROWPU is capable of purify­ ter the series of tests, the water is ROWPUs. "There are three key things ing 3,000 gallons of water an hour and ready for distribution to residents and to look for when picking a purification can operate for 20 hours, purifying up local hospitals. site;' said 2nd Lt. Joseph Pizza. "A to 60,000 gallons a day. It takes four This is a great hands-on learning op­ large source ofwater, easy access to the hours a day to clean and maintain the portunity for the soldiers who haven't water, and a hard, firm terrain base for equipment. been officially trained on the equip- 6 Buckeye Guard "This is much different from when we went to Saudi in support of Desert Storm. That was something that needed to be done. But for me, this is a better experience because this is my country, these are my people, and this is my home."

two years ago, the 64lst has attracted how much they appreciate our help. I many new soldiers to the unit. "Quite will never forget when a couple with honestly, I wasn't looking forward to two young children pulled up to the setting up, because this is new equip­ water point. Showing their enthu­ ment and most of the unit has not been siasm about finally getting water, they trained on it;' Magill explained. "But repeatedly thanked us. everyone pulled together and things It wasn't just the 'thanks' that got done." reminded me of why I was here, it was Members of maintenance, food ser­ the look they gave me that made the vice, and other support sections are not difference." • only kept busy with their designated duties, but they also have the addition­ Editor's Note: At the time ofpubli­ al responsibility of assisting in purify­ cation, NGB approved funding for the ing water. 641st to stay in Des Moines beyond their "The unit has been working on 24 scheduled annual training, which hour rotations and the teamwork has would have ended July 24. Thirty-six been outstanding;' said 1st Lt. Sean volunteers elected to stay through Aug. M. Paul, company commander. "Com­ 11. National Guard units from Ala­ ing here, I knew we had a great unit, bama, Arkansas and North Dakota but watching their performance joined bhio in supporting the mission amazes me!' with their own purification equipment Not only is the unit working well with and storage bladders. each other, some residents of Des Moines are growing attached to the Ohio soldiers. Sgt. 1st Class Don J. Mimnaugh, a member of the Iowa National Guard, and his wife Paula, visit the soldiers at Easter Lake almost every day "We pretty much have adopted OhiO:' said the Mimnaughs. Carrying a tub of home- made brownies, Paula smiled and said, "Well, we've got to ment, explained Sparrow. "For those take care of who don't have much experience, they these soldiers make up for with enthusiasm:' he ad­ one way or an­ ded. other." "It's a watch and learn experience "The feed­ for me;' said Spec. David A. McKinney, back from the water purification specialist. "After residents has watching and asking questions from really inspired those who have been officially trained, us;' said Guer­ I now feel confident enough to run the ra. "Everyone equipment myself:' says thanks, Since returning from Saudi Arabia and tells us

Falll993 AT-93 . j

The 3 71st Support Group helps the Ohio Guard ... Make the Most of Training

Story by Pfc. Richard McGivern Pfc. Amy Egbert (left) and Spec. Kim Howard use a grid map to locate units during AT 93. 196th Public Affairs Det.

overall support functions can be con­ vering, to engaging targets with the Making the most of an annual ducted in a more organized and con­ mortar. training (AT) period requires clear trolled manner. Elements that the Units attached to the 371st were also command and control, constant com­ 371st supported during AT93 includ­ performing valuable training. The munication and the ability to adapt in ed the 136th Field Artillery Battalion, 135th Military Police Company was a changing environment. That was the the M106 and M113 Schools and inter­ training to provide combat support. message from Maj. Craig Hoon, oper­ nal units. Each of these had specific The 135th also provided area securi­ ations officer of the 371st Support goals regarding training. ty during the AT period. Group. The 136th Field Artillery trained This myriad of missions and train­ The 371st consists of a core support with the M109 self-propelled Howit­ ing objectives illustrates the need for group headquarters along with trans­ zer, gaining proficiency in maneuver- clear command and control in service portation, maintenance and service/ support. support battalions. Their mission dur­ ''Our primary goal is to The deployment of the 641st Quar­ ing AT93 was two-fold: First, to devel­ provide support . . . to let the termaster Detachment to Iowa pro­ op a support plan for new equipment schools conduct their train­ vided unexpected administrative transition and Military Occupational ing and not have to worry training. According to Hoon, the Specialty (MOS) qualification train­ about support functions,'' actual deployment of the troops was ing. Second, to provide command and said Hoon. not very difficult since most of the sol­ control for schools and support ele­ diers and their equipment was already ments at Camp Grayling, Mich. ing the vehicle, providing fire direction at Camp Grayling. However, organiz­ ''Our primary goal is to provide sup­ control and engaging targets. The ing their transportation and quickly port ... to let the schools conduct their teamwork required to effectively uti­ resolving administrative matters re­ training and not have to worry about lize the M109 can only be mastered quired cooperation from many in­ support functions;' said Hoon. Be­ with intensive training hours. The dividuals. "The 137th Service and cause units of the nature of the 371st 136th also conducted training for mor­ Support Battalion did a great job of or­ Support Group, it can effectively pro­ tar personnel and Heavy Expanded ganizing the whole situation;' said vide service in such a way that units Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) Hoon. won't have to count on utilizing their training. Hoon stressed the need for effec­ own internal resources. The M106 and M113 Schools pro­ tive communication within and across Providing effective service support vided training for soldiers in tran­ units in organizing this AT. Due results in two primary benefits for sition from ground-based mortars to reorganizations throughout the units supported by the 371st. Those to mechanized infantry and armor. Guard and the institution of Total units can spend more time and ener­ Their training is focused on vehicle Quality Management, effective com­ gy on their specific training. Also, skills-from maintenance, to maneu- munication was paramount. • 8 Buckeye Guard Weaponeer: "gaming" with tomorrow's technology

Story by Staff Sgt. Dan Darragh 37lst Support Group

Crack! Crack! Crack! The sound ofan Army M -16 rifle echoed through the second floor of the 371st Support Group Headquarters. "Down range" targets popped up at various distances only to be knocked down again and again by the person behind the rifle. But this was no indoor rifle range. It was weapons training on a rela­ tively new piece of equipment to the National Guard called the Weapon­ eer. While it might look like some kind of a game you would find in an arcade, the Weaponeer is much more. Available to units training at Gray­ ling, it is a tool used to develop rifle markmanship and provide diagnostic and remedial training in preparation for live fire. Simulating the operation and firing practiced on the device before going to of an M-16, the skills developed using the rifle range to qualify during their the Weaponeer transfer directly to live two weeks annual training. fire. The Weaponeer provides a con­ Sgt. 1st Class Ed Stoker, 371st, said tinuous video display of the actual the Weaponeer is "really an excellent sight picture: where the soldier is training tool. It gives people a chance pointing the weapon and where each to fire a lot of rounds and really be­ shot hits. When the soldier is finished come familiar with the weapon." firing, the monitor can show where "When you only fire once a year, you each shot hit and exactly where the can forget what worked for you the soldier was aiming in the seconds be­ year before, and things go pretty fore the round was fired. quickly on the range;' Stoker said. A coach is able to stand next to the "Once you start firing, it's too late to shooter and make on-the-spot correc­ get any help and you usually have to tions to any firing problems. live with your score until the next Finally, the soldier gets a hard-copy year." printout record of targets showing Pfc. Amy Egbert, 371st, said: "It hits, misses, late shots, total shots helped me a lot. I hadn't fired for over fired and targets exposed. The a year and it really helped refresh my Above: A video screen on the weaponeer's con­ .. Weaponeer can also be converted to all memory before I went out on the trol panel shows where the bullet hits the target firing positions: standing or foxhole, range.'' and where the aiming point was. Top: Spec. Kim Howard sights down the barrel of a Ml6 attached kneeling and prone. Egbert scored 32 out of 40 hits when to the Weaponeer. Members of the Kettering-based she went to the range, qualifying for 371st Support Group and other units the year as a sharp shooter. • Fall1993 9 AT-93

I The Infantry goes mobile

Story by vehicles and mounted Pfc. Richard McGivern operation such as driving 196th Public Affairs Det. and maneuvering are the two primary skills we need to teach:' said Lib­ by. The soldiers in this Engaging the ene­ school are already well­ my and achieving mobil­ accomplished in firing ity was the goal of the mortars. Making adjust­ Ml06 New Equipment ments for the mobile Transition Training mortar carriers consti­ (NETT) Project experi­ tutes the bulk of the enced by soldiers at instruction. Camp Grayling, Mich. A total of ten vehicles during annual training, were used in the training. 1993 (AT93). Eight M106 mortar car­ The transition training riers equipped with was designed for infantry 107mm mortars and two soldiers of the 11147th M577 Mobile Command and 11148th Infantry Posts- which relay For­ Battalions who will tran­ ward Direction Control sition to Armor and (FDC) information to Mechanized Infantry, the M106s. The soldiers respectively. Thirty-nine participating in this students, all 11-Charlie class had plenty of prac­ mortar personnel, com­ tice during their AT, fir­ pleted the training. ing approximately 200 "Providing for the tran­ rounds of the high explo­ sition from ground-based Two soldiers train on a Ml06 mortar carrier at Camp Grayling. Thirty-nine infantry sives per day. to mechanized mortar soldiers from the l /147th and 11148th Infantry Battalions are transitioning from Jones was particularly operations is the primary ground based to mechanized mortar operations. pleased with the stu- mission:' said Maj. Ed dents' positive attitude Jones, Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the this exam tests soldiers on skills and willingness to learn. "So far, the project. learned up to that point. The fifth and training has been excellent:' said Staff Sgt. John McNamara, Troop F, final phase is the live fire, allowing stu­ Jones. The positive attitude was par­ 2/107th Armored Cavalry Regiment, dents to engage targets downrange. ticularly evident among the instruc­ Canton, explained the five phases "With ground-based mortars, you tors from the 107th Armored Cavalry of the training. The first phase was have to physically move the baseplate;' Regiment who volunteered for the pro­ devoted to vehicle maintenance and said McNamara. The mobile mortars gram. The instructors spent their drill driver training. The second phase fo­ combine the movement of the turn­ weekends in April, May and June at cused on mounted tactics and occupy­ table within the vehicle and the vehi­ Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind., in prepa­ ing firing positions with the Ml06 mor­ cle itself to acquire a firing position. ration for this school. tar carrier vehicles. Phase three was This mechanized equipment gives the At the completion of this training, the fire direction control training, which soldiers the ability to both fire and soldiers learned the skills necessary to was designed to teach soldiers how to move quickly. make a smooth transition from Infantry respond to calls for fire. The PGE, or First Lt. Todd Libby, assistant OIC, to Mechanized Infantry and Armor, Primary Gunner's Exam, was consid­ explained the challenges of the train­ keeping them in step with the rapid pace ered the fourth phase of the project; ing. "Mechanical maintenance of the of change in the Ohio Army Guard. •

10 Buckeye Guard The Ohio Guard's Community Relations • program IS ••• Ohioans serv1ng• Ohio

June 13, 1993-After rainy weather slowed the efforts of North Royalton community volun· teers building a playground, members of the 112th Eng. Bn. were called in to help. Unit members like Spec. Steve Petroski were happy to lend a hand in the construction of the 15,000 square foot playground.

On May 1, members of C Co., 237th Medical Sup­ port Battalion participated in the 21st Annual Emergency Preparedness for Youth Challenge. Nearly 400 Girl Scouts from Central Ohio were On May 22, 1993, twenty-i!ight members from the Adjutant General's Department, and their spouses tested on what they had learned in a course that or children, participated in a One Day Multiple Sclerosis Bike Tour. The T.A.G. Team rode a 50 mile taught first aid, CPR and general safety skills. Co. course, raising $3338 in funds to support research, education, support groups, job raising and C. was on hand to answer questions and provide retention. constructive criticism.

Sunday, May 16, 1993 was a chilly, overcast morning as the riders rolled into Portage Lakes State Park. But this wasn't a leisure· ly weekend excursion, it was the second of the three Tour de Cure rides for the benefit of the American Diabetes Association. As· sisti:-~g with route security and safety were members of the 107th Chemical Co. and I Troop, 3/107th. The all-day affair lasted un· til about 4:15p.m. All told, 222 riders logged more than 9,000 miles and promised great· er than $22,000 in pledges.

Fall1993 11 Command Profile

Staff Sgt. Steven Keble (left), Staff Sgt. Richard Noonan, and Senior Airman Christian Zlocki load a practice missile on an F-16 during Snowbird. Col. A.J. Feucht 180th Fighter Group Occupation: !80th Fighter Group F-16 's first deployment Commander Age: 46 Life has taught me: Success is builds confidence achieved by hard work, determina­ tion and the support offamily and friends. Story by Tech. Sgt. Lon Mitchell If I could have just one day to 180th Fighter Group myself, I would: Ski Taos, New Mexico The one f'Ilm I would like to have starred in is: Top Gun ' ' 0 ur first deployment with tunity "to really learn the aircraft, dig When no one looked I: Backed the F-16 proved the aircraft can fly, it in and build a flying schedule;' said my van into my car will continue to fly and can be turned Brazeau. When I was little I wanted to be: quickly;' said Maj. Richard Brazeau, "It would have been fantastic if A farmer 180th Fighter Group maintenance all the planes would have flown The worst advice I ever received staff officer. without a hitch, but then our people was: Buy Symbolics stock "It was important on this first would not have gained valuable The best advice I ever received deployment to get our confidence lev­ trouble-shooting and maintenance was: Just be yourself el up, and we were able to do that." experience." IfI could dine with anyone, past SNOWBIRD, a Feb. 21 to March 4 Brazeau said there were some real or present, I would invite: My deployment to Davis-Montham Air trouble-shooting nightmares, "but great grandparents Force Base in Arizona, was designed we stuck with it and got all the sorties The best moment in my life hap­ pened when I: Joined the Ohio to give pilots from northern states an in and all the planes back on sched­ National Guard opportunity to fly in decent weather ule." My favorite book: It doesn't take in the wintertime. Lt. Col. John Lyczkowski, standards a hero - by Gen. H. Norman "We left snow and freezing rain here evaluation officer, said the deployment Schwarzkop in Toledo to near perfect weather enhanced the confidence of both main­ My favorite movie: The Magnifi­ there;' said Brazeau. "I want to thank tenance and operations in the reliabil­ cent Seven the personnel who prepared the flight ity of the F-16. If I could leave today's guard­ line in the bad weather so we could "Maintenance worked long hours to members with one piece of ad­ launch the aircraft. It was a heroic provide the aircraft, and the pilots vice it would be: Make the most job." were able to utilize the large Gold­ of your opportunities and work at This deployment also afforded the water Range to upgrade their train­ a job you enjoy. maintenance crews a first-time oppor- ing. It was a total team effort." • l 12 Buckeye Guard Ohio Guard joins the fight to ensure high school students pass the 9th grade proficiency test with ... PROJECT PASS

Story and photos by Sgt. Lori King HQ, STARC (Det 1-5)

T here's another war brewing on the horizon and it isn't overseas. Sad­ ly enough, it's right in our own back­ yards, or more precisely, in our schools. This war doesn't concern missile si­ Spec. Tim Hardgrove tutors a student at Centennial High School in Columbus as part of PROJECT los or crazed foreign military leaders PASS. either. Though our society doesn't like to admit it, the problem is with our cal businesses and organizations to en­ Farrell quickly drafted a letter re­ teenagers and a declining number of courage their employees to assist kids questing every Army and Air Nation­ students receiving high school diplo­ in their community. al Guard unit to become involved with mas. It's feared that thousands of Ohio "The Ohio National Guard can help PROJECT PASS. By contacting a lo­ seniors won't graduate next year be­ solve an extremely important problem cal education representative, Guard cause they have yet to pass a new legis­ facing our state;' wrote Superinten­ members can volunteer to tutor young lative requirement: the 9th Grade dent of Public Instruction Ted Sanders people who are scheduled to take the Proficiency Test. in a letter to Adjutant General Rich­ next test in November. The four-part proficiency test will be ard C. Alexander. Farrell believes National Guard a criterion for graduation beginning "In order to ensure Ohio students members and their families should be with the class of 1994. All Ohio high have the best opportunities to learn, involved in their community one way school students must pass this test, our Ohio communities must under­ or another, with this particular cause made up of reading, writing, math and stand and support the conditions being one of the better ways. citizenship questions, before they can necessary for student success. Every "We may have 30,000 kids who will receive their high school diplomas. It learner must have an advocate;' he finish high school but may not receive is estimated that more than 30,000 added. "Your help is vital." their diplomas. Based on the history students have yet to pass this test. The call for help was certainly un­ of the Guard, we have always been In response, PROJECT PASS was derstood by Army Capt. Jeffrey Far­ here for disasters, and I consider this created by the State Department of rell, the State Family Program to be a major disaster;'he said. Education. Basically, it's a plea to lo- coordinator. "I don't think students fully under- Fall 1993 13 OhioGt

Story and photo by Spec. Derek R. Almashy HQ STARC (-Det 1-5)

Drug prevention is rapidly be· coming one of the National Guard's most important peacetime duties. Commitment to this duty was readi­ ly apparent when the Ohio National Sgt. Cheryl Carter was one of 24 volunteer soldiers from four Columbus based units that partici­ pated in the tutoring program. Guard gathered with over 14,000 stu­ dents and adult advisors at the Albert Sabin Convention Center in Cincin­ nati, Ohio for the PRIDE World Drug stand the implications of not passing we're here to defend our nation and our Conference. the test. And in this day and age, I local communities. Really getting out PRIDE, the National Parents' Re­ don't think someone's going to go very and volunteering our time gives mean­ source Institute for Drug Education, far without a high school diploma. ing to being a citizen-soldier;' Landoll is one of the largest non-profit organi­ One educator deeply worried about said. "It's proving we're concerned zations in the world devoted to drug the future of his students is Lloyd Mar­ about our young people:' abuse prevention through education. tin, an administrator at Centennial Landoll emphasized you don't have The annual PRIDE World Drug Con­ High School, in Columbus. In October, to be a genius to be a PROJECT PASS ference is the world's largest drug con­ he told Army Guard recruiter Sgt. 1st tutor. All you need is the will to help ference, and, according to PRIDE Class Jeanne Landoll she couldn't our youth, and the school district will President Dr. Thomas J. Gleaton Jr., recruit his kids until they passed the supply you with the rest: instruction, the 1993 conference, held from April test and he needed help tutoring them. study mater ials and the students who 29 through May 1, proved to be the Landoll shared Martin's concern be­ need you. largest ever. cause without a diploma these young The tutoring sessions are conducted This year, the Ohio National Guard men and women are barred from mili­ in two 90-minute periods, for math and was invited to participate and respond­ tary service; so she told him she would citizenship, for a total of three hours. ed by showing up in force. see what she could do. A month later The proficiency t ests are given twice First up was the Drug Demand he called her back and said he had a a year, in March and November, which Reduction program spearheaded by tutoring group and would she help means October will offer another 2nd Lt. Neal E. O'Brien. O'Brien teach them the lesson plans. "We're at heavy round of tutoring sessions. briefed parents, educators and of­ war to get these kids to pass the test;' Farrell said the benefit ofPROJECT ficials from states around the coun­ he reminded her. PASS is simple: if the students don't try on areas where the National By February, one month before the pass the test, they don't get their diplo­ Guard can assist local community first test was given, Landoll recruited mas. "We're talking about kids not be­ organizations in the fight against 24 volunteer soldiers from four Colum­ ing able to join the military, or even get drugs. He focused on initiatives bus units (HQ STARC; Co. C and HHC, decent civilian job." taken on by the Ohio Guard such Det. 1 of the 237th Support Battalion; To be a PROJECT PASS volunteer, as the Adopt-A-School and !-Pass and !12th Medical Brigade, HQ) contact your local school district. • programs, as well as other men- "We're the hometown Guard and

14 Buckeye Guard ard

toring, tutoring, and recruiting activi­ ties. He also men­ tioned future plans to be implemented in National Guard More than 14,000 students, adult advisors and guardmembers attended the PRIDE World Drug Conference in Cincinnati this spring. PRIDE Is the largest non-profit, anti-drug organization in the world. drug prevention programs to include an Urban Youth Corps and a cadet it was time for the 122nd Army Na­ On the final day of the conference, corps, which are both designed to in­ tional Guard Band to take the stage. Recruiting and Retention played their still basic military values like team­ The Dance Combo performed at the trump card. "Patriotism '93;' a travel­ building, problem solving and deci­ reception held for Lt. Gov. Mike ing audio-visual production designed sion making. Dewine and other officials the first by Marketing NCO Sgt. 1st Class Gary "What was most apparent;' states night, and the following evening the Chetwood, capped off the Ohio Nation­ O'Brien, "was the fact that many peo­ jazz ensemble played for the enjoyment al Guard participation in this year's ple didn't know how involved the of the students and adults alike at a conference. Guard was in the areas of drug street fair featuring drug-free fun. Accented by special lighting and fog prevention!' effects, the show appealed to the Rounding out his briefing were tes­ PRIDE audience by combining mili­ timonials by Newark, Ohio's mayor, ''What was the most tary video footage set to contemporary Frank Stare and their Drug Policy apparent,'' states music, a motivational speaker and Director, Charlie Franks. They talked O'Brien, "was the fact singing by Senior Airman Shannon about the many ways the Guard has Scherer (who holds the title of"Miss assisted them ih drug prevention rang­ that many people didn't Columbus"). During the finale, ing from mentoring and tutoring ac­ know how involved the Scherer was joined by over 14,000 sing­ tivities to providing escorts for stu­ Guard was in the areas ing, clapping and, in a few cases, cry­ dents marching into downtown New­ ing people during her performances ark for a anti-drug rally. of drug prevention." of"From a Distance;' "God Bless the O'Brien said the response he got U.S.A." and "God Bless America." • from the conference was very positive. "The bimd was really appreciated;' "I received a lot of good feedback and remarked Ms. Michelle Basket, the also ideas for our future (in drug National Youth Coordinator for prevention). I hope that I passed along PRIDE. "It was a great opportunity just as many ideas to the people at­ for the children and young adults to tending;' he added. really get in close and interact with Following O'Brien's presentation, some positive role models."

Fall1993 15 Girls State ''national guard'' quells mock riot

Story and photos by Sgt. Lori King If you think this news story sounds tor, Warren Griggs, the purpose is to HQ, STARC (Det 1-5) ridiculous and unreal, well, you're educate young women in the duties, right. privileges, rights, and responsibilities This news flash actually reported a of American citizenship. Ashland, Ohio- NEWS FLASH: About 100 Ohio mock riot planned and executed by the "We want to give them the opportu­ National Guardswomen were called to duty at the Ashland University campus June 26 for riot con­ BGS National Guard as part of a gov­ nity to learn the problems of govern­ trol and to rescue the governor and the Ohio Ad· ernment learning process. The events ment;' she said. "We have placed spe­ jutant General, both taken hostage by angry you just read about did happen, but as cial emphasis upon the contribution Buckeye Girls State (BGS) demonstrators armed a fun learning experience, not a women can make on our political with grenade balloons. tragedy. system!' Several tanks were brought in to control the For 4 7 years the Womens Auxiliary young demonstrators, allegedly upset over a The girls experience important roles rumor that they would be forced to stay at BGS Department of Ohio has sponsored in three forms of government: county, an additional half-day. the BGS Government Seminar for am­ city and state. As part ofthe state func­ Within one hour of the incident the National bitious young high school girls fac­ tion, a National Guard is created, com­ Guard, armed with loaded water guns, coura­ ing their senior year. Each summer, plete with 100 positions and a staff of geously rescued their state leaders and calmed girls are chosen and sponsored by lo­ the rioters. six: adjutant general, Army and Air The names of the unruly are being held pend­ cal auxiliary units and for one week assistant adjutant generals, quarter­ ing notification of the concerned parents. their lives are consumed with the master general, recruiting and reten­ government. tion NCO, and a sergeant major. According to this year's BGS direc- For one week, these girls work as a

16 Buckeye Guard ''I give them real-life situations and then have them react to them''

molding young women into possible future military machines. And it's a job she doesn't plan to give up anytime soon. As advisor, she teaches the girls about military functions and policies, which includes how the Guard inter­ acts with the state during disasters. She ensures that the team is complete with medical, communications, trans­ portation and even aviation personnel and concerns. Just like any other mili­ team. They learn about the military ing associated with so much energy?" tary unit, the soldiers can reenlist, ex­ budget, leadership and the role the At 1300 the Guard was alerted to tend, be discharged, and even face a Guard plays in Ohio. They also learn protestors on campus carrying signs, UCMJ board (Uniform Code of Mili­ how to march, and even get a voided acting aggressively and threatening tary Justice). paycheck at the end of the week. to kidnap the governor. The unit was "I give them real-life situations and The girls also get the opportunity to activated and the war began. While then have them react to them:' she meet a real general. Ever since Assis­ squirt guns fired and water balloons said. "I encourage them to use their tant Adj. Gen. for Army Brig. Gen. resembling grenades flew through the own creativity, with safety being the Steve Martin took office three years air, Sgt. 1st Class Christine Manning biggest factor:' ago, he has made a personal commit­ watched in admiration. AlthdUgh the entire week is con­ ment to share his military expertise Manning, a recruiter from Head­ sidered1an educational experience of with the Guardswomen. quarters, State Area Command, and a lifetime, Manning and her soldiers Traditionally, on the last function­ the military advisor to the BGS agree the biggest learning experience al day of the week the BGS Guard Guard, sat back and watched her mili­ occurs during National Guard Day, reacts to a disaster they previously de­ tary leaders bloom in front of her eyes. when they face their own plotted dis­ vised, whether it be national or civil, For the past six years Manning has asters, whether it be a flood, riot or in order to respond like a regular been the military advisor at BGS, even alien invasions. • Guard unit would. Martin flies in pri­ or to the start of the event and has lunch with the military staff mem­ bers. There he fields questions con­ cerning marshal law, riot control, mobilization and assassinations. Then he usually observes the mock disaster, sometimes even taking part in it. Although he had to leave prior to this year's fictitious civil uprising, his presence on that unusually hot and humid morning still undoubtedly ad­ ded realism to the scenario. Martin, who was a Buckeye Boys State attendee when he was a young man, said he first accepted the BGS in­ vitation three years ago because he thought it would be fun and exciting. "I also saw it as an opportunity to Above: National guardswomen draw weapons prior to their activation for the riot con­ meet and talk with sharp young folks trol. Top left: Soon after Gen. Martin arrives, he is escorted past the Buckeye Girls State who will be the leaders of tomorrow. National Guard formation by BGS Adjutant General, Daphne Curtin. Top right: Angry After all, _how can you turn down be- protestors bomb the Ashland University Campus with balloon grenades.

Falll993 17 • Evaluations test the training, readiness of Ohio units

Story by Spec. J.D. Biros 196th Public Affairs Det.

An attempt by the Department service support - of the Army (DA) to standardize are the 213th Main­ training for National Guard and tenance Company, reserve components has brought the 1/137 Aviation post-Desert Storm Operational Read­ Battalion, the 641st iness Evaluations (OREs) to Ohio Quartermaster De­ this year. Five Ohio Guard units have tachment (Water been identified as Contingency Force Purification), and Pool units under the Forces Com­ the 1487th Trans­ mand of Defense initiative Bold portation Company. Shift. As a result, these units must These units were undergo annual OREs to ensure selected to fill criti­ their level of preparedness should cal needs associated they be federally activated by the with any deploy­ An Ohio Army Guard soldier drinks from a canteen while in MOPP President of the United States. ment the Total 4 during a recent Operational Readiness Evaluation. Five Ohio Guard But an ORE is not another inspec­ Army would encoun­ units will undergo OREs as a result of their designation as Contin­ tion based on records or the physical ter as experienced in gency force Pool Units. condition of equipment. Instead, it is Operation Desert a process designed to enhance the To­ Shield/Storm. In fact, both the 641st view of personnel, training, supply tal Army by applying uniform stan­ and the 1487th served overseas as and maintenance records. The in­ dards to assess wartime mission part of Desert Storm. dividual phase tests the soldiers' preparedness. "The National Guard's perfor­ skills in Common Task Training "The ORE is unique because the mance in Operation Desert Storm (CTT), physical fitness testing and In­ soldiers are active participants;' said demonstrated our high level of read­ dividual Weapons Qualification Maj. Richard Willinger, Troop Com­ iness and the strength of our train­ (IWQ). The collective phase is ad­ mand Training Officer. "They must ing;' Willinger said. "The OREs are ministered as an situational training perform what they have been taught, to help us improve even more:' exercise (STX) the entire unit must and perform it to Army standard:' Each Contingency Force Pool unit undergo. According to Willinger, the DA must undergo annual OREs and they The first two days of the assessment takes a look at its unit inventory and must achieve 70 percent overall unit process involves record reviews and decides what types of units it would efficiency. A 12-member group of four selection of unit members to serve as want to take to a large scale military officers and eight noncommissioned representatives in various testing operation. Typically, combat service officers administer the four-day ORE. areas. The third day begins with an support units are selected as Contin­ The group is comprised offour active STX of the company. The fourth day, gency Force Pool units. Only one of duty soldiers, four Reserve soldiers 25 percent of those members will the five Ohio Guard units is a com­ and four National Guard soldiers. then be evaluated on CTT skills, bat arms unit, the 2/174th Air The ORE consists of three phases: another 25 percent will perform IWQ, Defense Artillery Battalion (HAWK). compliance, individual and collec­ and another 25 percent group of The other four units - all combat tive. The compliance phase is a re- licensed equipment operators will

18 Buckeye Guard Ohio Guard wages war be required to perform preventative maintenance. Officers also partici­ against childhood diseases pate in the evaluation. First Sgt. Terry Johnson's unit, the Story by Spec. Brent Williams in meeting a recent Ohio Department 213th Maintenance Co., was the sec­ 112th Medical Brigade of Health policy revision. That re­ ond Ohio Guard unit to experience an vision requires every child to have two ORE. "We've always been a highly doses of the MMR vaccine on or after visible unit because of our status as their first birthday. Previously, young· a 200K unit (the President's list of The Ohio Army National Gu.,d, sters were only required to have one 200,000 troops most likely to be im­ the Columbus Public School System, MMR vaccine. mediately activated before necessary Columbus Health Department and The immunizations were made approval from Congress);' Johnson the Franklin County Board of Health available to more than 6,000 students said. "Our training has always been took aim at youngsters throughout throughout the Columbus area. About intensive, and unlike inspections in Columbus recently. The "shots" being 10 members from the 112th Medical the past, our troops finally got to fired were actually free Measles, Brigade visited Columbus middle demonstrate that training first Mumps and Rubella Vaccines (MMR), schools for several weeks prior to im­ hand.'' made available to all sixth grade stu­ munization dates in preparation for An important lesson Johnson dents in the Columbus City School the free clinics. They provided stu­ said he learned from his first ORE is System throughout April and May. dents and their parents with informa· "how to better manage training to "State, county and city representa· tion about Measles, Mumps and get more out of it. ORE administra­ tives were extremely supportive ofour Rubella and the vaccine used to pre· tors identified our weaknesses and involvement and together we were vent them. they provided suggestions on how to able to provide a valuable community The officer in charge of the training fix it.'' service;' stated Sgt. William Reynolds, period, 1st Lt. Renea Hushour, said Johnson said his unit received a lot training technician for the Security, that she was very impressed with the of support from Troop Command to Plans and Operations Section of the flexibility and enthusiasm shown by prepare for the evaluation, and said 112th Medical Brigade. "In the future the soldiers assigned to this project. the main suggestion he'd pass on to we hope to expand the program to give "Everyone was willing to jump right other Contingency Force Pool units more assistance and service, in both in and do whatever was necessary to is "do it by the book." rural and urban areas;' he concluded. make this program work. Though our "Don't let yourself get blind-sided;' This collaborative effort was part of support was basically administrative, Johnson suggested to other units. Operation SERVE, which represents I think everyone involved felt very re­ "Motivate your people and they'll do Support, Evaluation, Referral, Vacci­ warded to be able to work for Ohio the rest. But make sure they train by nation and Education. The program citizens during annual training;' she the book." was designed to assist students and added. The ORE is not an inspection, their families from the Columbus area According to statistics from the U.S. stressed Willinger, it is an assess­ Department of ment process for training purposes. Health and Hu­ "Ohio Guard soldiers have never un­ man Services, dergone this typ~ of formal evalua­ cases of all three tion;' Willinger said. "We must train diseases still oc· to exceed the expectations.'' cur today and re­ He added that although a unit main a major might not find itselflisted as a Con­ health threat to tingency Force Pool unit, that unit is all Americans. • not excluded from having to go through an ORE. • Medical technicians from the 112th Medi· cal Brigade review in· formation about the MMR vaccines with parents of participat· ing children.

Fall1993 19 as military courtesy, sexual hygiene, intelligence testing, and of course shots, including typhus, smallpox, tetanus, and typhoid. By June of 1940 the 37th was deemed ready for large scale field maneuvers, much to the joy of the troops, who expressed the sentiment that, "Maneuvers will be a vacation af­ ter this place:' Unfortunately, due to limited production and Lend Lease re­ quirements, little modern equipment was available for these maneuvers. Jeeps were used to represent whole tank units, while trucks drove behind "enemy" lines disgorging "paratroop­ ers:' One local newspaper described the scene as "Just like a bunch of school kids playing cops and robbers:' To add insult to injury, it rained 28 days that June, leading one soldier to jest that he knew men who "started growing webs between their toes:' Upon returning to home base, the men were heard paying Camp Shelby back-handed compliments like "Hell, any place would look good after that Cajun hell-hole:' Men began to count the days until their deactivation in October despite rumors that they might be extended another six months. The acl'Onym "OIDO" began to appear everywhere there were federalized Guardsmen. Wrongly blamed on the 37th Division (who only learned its meaning from an article in Life Magazine), it stood for Over the Hill In October. When Story by Capt. Randall Fowkes up, but President Franklin D. Roose­ the president did extend the service State Historian velt was sure that the U.S. would even­ time by six months, most men re­ tually be drawn into the war, and was mained philosophical, if somewhat determined that the country should be disgruntled. prepared. The Japanese attack on Pearl Har­ Fifty years ago membe" of the Not all of the 37th's soldiers under­ bor galvanized the nation and ended National Guard were called upon to stood the wisdom of the activation or­ all griping about service extensions. make many sacrifices, and in some der, but the general attitude was The United States had been attacked cases to make the ultimate sacrifice. "What the hell, its only for one year:' and it was time to get busy and win The largest Guard unit in Ohio at Many soldiers even relished the idea this war. that time was the 37th Division. The of a "vacation" from home at Camp The 37th Division was considered 37th was ordered to active service for Shelby, Mississippi. One soldier one of the best units available, and a period of one year beginning on Oc­ reportedly said "Man will I have a so it was earmarked for deployment tober 15, 1940, more than one year be­ southern drawl when I get back home to Europe. However, rapid Japanese fore the Japanese attack on Pearl in a year. It'll kill the girls." victories necessitated the 37th be­ Harbor. Camp Shelby, however, was to be no ing sent to the Pacific to guard the Most people in the United States vacation. The 37th underwent basic Fiji Islands, part of the vital link be­ saw no need for a large military build- training, including such standard fare tween the United States and Australia.

20 Buckeye Guard C'laer another battery of "sadistically" ad­ ministered shots, which repeated those previously received and added cholera and yellow fever, the 37th sailed for Fiji in February 1942. Only the senior officers knew the division's destination, and rumors were ram­ pant, but the senti­ ment expressed by all was "No more train­ ing, from now on it's the real thing:' When the 37th ar­ rived on Fiji it found no enemy. Training and digging in were the order of the day, while the cooks tried to combat the monotony of cheese and mutton with such concoctions as "Lamburger" until the Army supply system caught up with the division. The 37th established its own Officer Candidate School on Fiji, and two years later most of its company com­ manders were graduates ofthis school, although half of the school's graduates had been either killed or seriously wounded by then. The 37th spent ten months on Fiji and then moved to the recently cap­ tured island of Guadalcanal to prepare for its first combat operation, the at­ tack on New Georgia. While on Gua­ dalcanal, the division received its bap­ men of the 37th still would not be far Above: Three LVTs are shown parked on Malin­ tism of fire, administered by the Im­ enough back to avoid enemy air gong Street, Binmeley Village, Luzon, P.l., after perial Japanese Air Force. The men attacks. the American troops liberate the island from the Japanese. Top left: Infantry columns of the 145th had not dug in immediately upon ar­ Through New Georgia, Bougain­ and 148th Regiments, 37th Division, along with rival, but when the bombs started to ville, and the Philippines the 37th supporting artillery, fought their way through fall many men could not be convinced would acquire a reputation for deter­ Manila house by house, block by block. During to stop digging ·,.mtil the call "One mined offense and impenetrable the attack, the 37th seized the Bilibid Prison and more shovelful and you're AWOL." defense. Throughout their service, the liberated some 20,000 American internees. Top right: The 37th spent more than 592 days in com­ The rate of men taking the maxi­ men of the 37th set high standards, bat in the Southwest Pacific. mum $10,000 life insurance policy and it is with pride and gratitude that jumped to 99.44 percent. we salute their efforts. • Once the 37th Division began its at­ tack on New Georgia, it would be in Editor's Note: Many thanks to Rita almost constant contact with the O'Brien who supplied these photo­ Japanese until the end of the war. On graphs. More history of the 37th Divi­ the rare occasions that they were sion will appear in upcoming issues of pulled back for "rest and refit" the the Buckeye Guard through 1995.

Fall1993 21 Warrant Officers in the Guard. • • A rare breed of leaders

Story by Sgt. Lori King making for the Guard as a whole if I myself physically and mentally before HQ, STARC (Det 1-5) was a warrant officer. going. "So I applied, enabling me to make "After all, I have a hard shell and I'm a difference by writing policies in se­ set in my ways. Going back to school curity that benefit people in the field:' and submitting myself to the challenges An advocate of warrant officer­ Vanas said. "My office now uses me as of warrant officer school wasn't easy ship recently brought up an excellent a technical expert in intelligence and because the rank comes off and the brass point: You don't have to be "crusty" to security matters, making me feel I've goes on. But it was a great challenge be a warrant officer. already contributed to the system as and a chance to excel:' he said. That's good news for those junior a warrant." Vanas stated that taking the first NCOs, and even youthful-minded se­ Vanas explained the difference step, which is making the commit­ nior sergeants, who mistakenly be­ between a commissioned officer and ment to apply, is most important. Then lieve that myth and perhaps use it as a warrant is that the latter is con­ you make the necessary steps to en­ an excuse not to pursue a dream. sidered to be a reference tool, while sure you're qualified. He also said that Warrants undoubtedly consider people look to the commissioned rank it's important to have a warrant officer themselves to be technically proficient for leadership. as a mentor, and to have the support and experienced rather than crusty, Though it certainly isn't a quick and from the family. and they are certainly proud to be easy process, Vanas said it was worth The following is a list of general among the rare breed of leadership the two years of paperwork and school­ prerequisites for the WO program: that's necessary in the Ohio National ing he invested to follow his dream. • Have a GT score of 110 or higher Guard. To obtain his new rank, he first had (non-waiverable) More good news is that there are • Be an E-5 or higher about 100 warrant officer vacancies • Pass the APFT and meet AR 600-9 to available throughout the state. If this "Once you commit that weight standards sounds inviting, then the National goal, you do whatever it • Be between the ages of 18 and 46 Guard Bureau wants you. takes to achieve it. At 41, • Be able to have a SECRET securi­ According to Maj. Mike Palumbo, ty clearance STARC's recruiting and retention it wasn't easy. I had to • Have appropriate feeder MOS for officer, being a warrant offers unique prepare myself physically the WO specialty responsibilities, upward mobility and and mentally before going.'' • Two years supervisory experience other tangible bonuses. (waiverable) Another benefit is the difference you to attend Advanced Individual Train­ • Three years experience in feeder could make as an officer in a techni­ ing in the spring of 1990 to earn his MOS (waiverable) cal capacity, as Chief Warrant Officer feeder Military Occupational Special­ Palumbo considers the program a James Vanas learned when he made ty of security, 96B. Then he attended good retention tool, particularly for the timely switch from an E-8 to his Phases I and II of the warrant officer junior NCOs. Currently, the Ohio Na­ current rank at the age of 41. school. But because his unit didn't tional Guard warrant officer strength "I've always wanted to be an officer, have an open slot, he served as an E-8 is hovering at 76 percent. He said he'd so I realized I made a big mistake in his S-2 position for another year un­ like to see that number rise, especial­ when I missed the age cut-off of32.5:' til he finally found a vacancy in ly in the maintenance field. • said Vanas, STARC's intelligence STARC. On April!, 1992, he was ap­ technician. pointed a warrant officer. "When I was the S-2 in the 107th, I Vanas said he encourages NCOs to felt I accomplished all I could as an become officers if they want it in their NCO and decided it was time to make hearts. "Once you commit to that goal, a difference. I felt I would have more you do whatever it takes to achieve it. influence in training and policy- At 41, it wasn't easy. I had to prepare

22 Buckeye Guard hio Guard educates the educators

Story by Capt. Warren L. Heady HHT, 4/107th Armored Cavalry Regiment

It's not Jften that educators get the opportumty to be educated, but such was the case on April30, 1993. On that day more than 60 educators, civic and industrial leaders from the greater Akron-Canton area were the guests of the units at the Greensburg Armory Above: Community lead· complex for a day. Increasing public ers from the Akron­ awareness of the National Guard in Canton area take advan· the local community was the purpose tage of an opportunity to see military equipment of the day, but local leaders got more up close. Left: After their than just an information briefing. trip to Ravenna Arsenal, The day started with coffee, dough­ community leaders pre· nuts and routine information briefs, pare to board UH-lH given by Lt. Col. Thomas Luczynski, helicopters for the trip back to the Greensburg commander of the Army Aviation Armory. Flight Facility. He was followed by Maj. Kenneth Warner, commander of climb in, on, over, under and around working together that made the "Edu­ the 3/107 Armored Cavalry Regiment, several different armored vehicles in cator Flight" a reality. who spoke on behalf of 37th Armored eluding the M-1. Marty Boyd, an "Everyone did an absolutely incredi­ Brigade Commander, Col. David Akron school teacher, was impressed ble job:' said Deckard. "Despite in­ Hartley. with the knowledge of the personnel clement weather, the guardsmen once Examples of Guard involvement in involved. again showed their versatility and the Lucasville prison riots and their "Having people who had actually ability to adapt to make everything support of counter narcotics missions worked on the equipment explain it work well". were used to stress the need for a was very enlightening:' she said. Most of the civilians involved were strong National_Guard. Jeff Durbin, a principal in the Lake surprised to find the wide range of as­ After bad weather forced the delay school system, commented, "I already sets, not to mention the large number of a scheduled helicopter ride to had a good impression of the Guard, of aircraft and personnel in their local Ravenna Arsenal at 10 a.m., the group but getting to see the equipment up guard units. And, according to a sur­ returned to the flight facility for lunch. close was extremely impressive. I vey given by the recruiters, nearly all The weather cleared by afternoon and didn't know that they (the Guard) had participants agreed that the time the educators boarded eight UH-1H that kind of stuff:' taken to attend the program was very helicopters for a short flight to the ar­ According to Maj. David Deckard of worthwhile and an equal number felt senal. From the ground, the group the Recruiting Command, it was the the program had given them a great­ watched as M-1 Abrams tanks and members ofboth the second and fourth er appreciation of the National Guard. AH-1 Cobra helicopters engaged in a squadrons of the 107th Armored The words of Marty Boyd summed it combined arms training scenario. Cavalry Regiment, the 37th Armored up best when she said, "The Ohio Na­ When the scenario was completed, the Brigade, the Army Aviation Flight Fa­ tional Guard is truly Americans at educators had the opportunity to cility #l and the Recruiting Command their finest." •

Fall1993 23 National Guard Associations: Working for you

by Staff Sgt. Bob Mullins HQ STARC (-Det 1-5)

Ohio's National Guard soldiers and airmen are represented at the state CONGA and ONGEA) and national level (NGAUS and EANGUS) by the officer and enlisted associations. Both the Army and Air Guard share the benefits derived from the success of these organizations. The purpose statement of each organization shares basic ideas: to promote and maintain a strong and patri­ otic National Guard, provide adequate security at state and national level, and to advance the status, welfare, Tech. Sgt. Ken Strohm was the high point scorer at the Australian Army professionalism and spirit of National Guard sol­ Skill-at-Arms Meeting. diers. All are non-profit organizations and do not par­ ticipate in partisan politics or operate fc:r gain. Grass roots (individual members) and legislative ef­ forts by the state and national organizations over the Ohio shooter past two decades has resulted in the establishment of many benefits. Those include: • Distinctive license plates for POWs and guardmembers contributes to • State active duty pay increased to $50 per day • Survivor benefits prior to age 60 • Insurance plans for guardmembers M-16 title • New G.I. Bill for Guard/Reserve • Low cost medical insurance plan • Improvements in the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Story and photo by 2nd Lt. Ellen G. Lampkins Relief Act NGMTU Public Affairs Officer • Gray area retirement benefits • PX/BX and commissary privileges BRISBANE, Australia-An Ohio Air National Guard • Enlistment/Reenlistment bonus member and three teammates from the All-Guard In­ • State Tuition Assistance ternational Shooting team won the M-16 service rifle • SGLI increased to $200,000 title at the Australian Army Skill-at-Arms Meeting held • Vision Care Program in May. • VA loans for Guard and Reserve Tech. Sgt. Ken Strohm of the 200th RED HORSE Civil • Improved veterans reemployment rights Engineering Squadron at Camp Perry, Ohio, was the high­ Chief Master Sgt. Tom Foster, In-flight Program point scorer with 319 followed by Spec. Ralph Young of the Manager for the 160th Air Refueling Group, 35 year Vermont National Guard with 317, 2nd Lt. Shannon Sau­ member of the Ohio Air National Guard and former cy of the Arkansas Army Guard with 311 and 1st Lt. Dave President of the ONGEA believes that there is a definite Kleiber of the Alaska Army Guard with 293. benefit to becoming a member of either association. The four-man team combined for a total of 1,240 points "It is only with strength in numbers that we are able to win the "Chief of the Defense Force" match for the in­ to have a voice in behalf of the membership;' he said. ternational service rifle team championship. Although membership is expected to continue to in­ "We were the best rifle shooters in this competition;' said crease, Foster wants to remind guardmembers that, Maj. George Baker, the Officer-in-Charge of the All-Guard " ... membership gives you the opportunity to benefit team. "And the service rifle championship is indicative of your career." that." For more information about the Ohio National Guard Eleven points separated the National Guard team from associations, contact your unit representative. • the second place finishers of New Zealand. Their scores are an aggregate of two separate service rifle matches.

24 Buckeye Guard The team was awarded a trophy and pennant as well as ilver medallion for their win. he same four-man team also placed second in the "Citizen Soldier:' an aggregate of four separate matches, SHOOTERS CORNER with a total score of710. They were only one point behind another New Zealand team. by Maj_ Vincent Jiga Strohm placed in the top 10 percent of the 200-yard coun­ State Marksmanship Coordinator ter terrorist match. He placed fourth in the "Director of Infantry" match, which is an aggregate of four separate The 1993 Outdoor Rifle, Pistol and Machine Gun rifle matches, and third in the "P.K. Oakford:' an aggregate Championships were held in May and June at Camp of two separate matches. Perry and Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base. The He also medaled in the Close Quarter Battle (CQB) results are listed below: championship with an individual score of 253. His score along with those of Young, Saucy and Maj. Jerry Penn of the Oklahoma Army Guard combined for a fourth place MACHINE GUN finish in the "Thompson:' the international CQB team championship. Match Winner SPC Douglas C. Kustra 213th Maint. Co. The four man team of Strohm, Saucy, Kleiber and Sgt. 1st Place Open SGT Stephen A. Shumaker 237th PSC 1st Class Kay Anderson of the New York Army Guard was 2nd Place Open SGT Paul C. McMasters 324th MP Co. fifth overall in the U.S. Chiefof the Army Reserve champi­ 3rd Place Open SGT Michael R. Konves 213th Maint. Co. onship. With a score of 1,052, they were two points out of third place. 1st Place Novice SPC Greg M. Harvey 324th MP Co. Strohm was the leading medalist on the team with seven 2nd Place Novice SGT Scott M. Collins 54th Spt. Det. followed by Young with six. 3rd Place Novice PFC Michael L. Diprizio 324th MP Co. Last year, Strohm won the All-Army Combat Rifle Cham­ 4th Place Novice 1LT Keven R. Clouse 54th Spt. Det. pionships and was a member of the winning highpower ri­ 5th Place Novice SGT Gregory T. Wade 54th Spt. Det. fle team at the Winston P. Wilson matches. He has been a member of the All-Guard highpower rifle team for the 1st Place Team 324th MP Co. last two years. 2nd Place Team 237th PSC In the final three days of competition, the National Guard 3rd Place Team 213th Maint. Co. placed second in the section match for international teams; third in the "Vickers:' the international weapons team championship; and fourth in the Commander-in-Chiefs PISTOL Trophy match. "We're competing against some of the best shooters in Match Winner SGT Christopher M. Ward HHC 37th lnf. Bde. the world:' said Baker. "Age-wise, we had the oldest team 1st Place SSG Douglas W. Richards Det 1, 214th Maint. Co. here. You've got to be in shape to do this for two weeks:' 2nd Place SSG Raymond E. Fuller Co D, 11137th Avn. Bn. "You've got to be in excellent physical condition or you 3rd Place SSG Todd L. Friend HQ STARC can forget it. Every course offrre replicates an actual batt­ 4th Place SPC Ron W. White Co D, 1/137th Avn. Bn. lefield situation that could occur. To make a soldier react 5th Place SPC James D. Shields Det1,CoC 148thlnf.Bn. instinctively, these are the types of courses of fire you need to train on:' Baker said. 1st Place Team 11137th Avn. Bn. Col. D.J. Mead, the director oflnfantry for the Australian 2nd Place Team 200th RHCES Marksmanship, Training Detachment agrees. "Battle 3rd Place Team 178th FG stress is the largest single factor that degrades shooting accuracy in combat:' he said. The two-week match was sponsored by the Australian RIFLE Army Rifle and Pistol Associations. Strohm's home team, the 200th RED HORSE, placed Match Winner SSG Richard L. Ebeling 200th RHCES second in the Chief of the National Guard Bureau air 1st Place SRA Robert J. Hrynciw 200th RHCES rifle tournament held at Camp Robinson in May and June. 2nd Place MSG Edward J. LaCroix, Jr. 200th RHCES They scored 2,559 and were followed by the 166th Con­ 3rd Place MSG Roger E. Eberly 200th RHCES solidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron with a total of 4th Place SPC Greg M. Harvey 324th MP Co. 2,459. First place went to a four-man team from the 5th Place SSG John D. Avery 200th RHCES Oklahoma Air Guard with a combined score of 2,650. Tech. Sgt. Terry Eishen, 200th RED HORSE, was the top individual shooter with a score of 767. •

Fall1993 25 Blanchester Armory closes its doors "Old soldiers never die - they just fade away?' Those immortal words made famous by Gen. Douglas Mac­ Arthur went through the minds of many of the soldiers and residents of Blanchester, Ohio during the closing ceremonies conducted by the 1/147 Infantry May 1 at the National Guard armory. "I watched the armory being con­ structed in 1925;' said Carl Chaney, a life-long resident of Blanchester. "I've been a member of the American Legion Post for 40 years;' he added. The post used the building for their 180th Open House meetings. His wife Velma was teary­ eyed as she recalled her memories of Open house a big success the armory. First Lt. Brian Caudill discusses the "For 50 years of our married life F-16 with the Krulik family during we have lived within sight of the the recent 180th Fighter Group open armory;' she said. "I've watched the house. Hundreds of people came to the men go off to war and have seen them Toledo air base to see the F-16's and called up in the middle of the night maintenance shops, avionics areas, for floods, tornados, labor strikes weapons loading, the mobile kitchen, and recently, the prison riot in fire house, and other areas. This was Lucasville?' the !80th's first open house in over 10 At the close of the ceremony, Lt. Col. years. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Scott Ridge Benjamin E. Thompson, battalion commander of the 1/147th Infan­ Red Ribbon Week set for try Battalion presented the flag to October the mayor and the town of Blanchester. "Neighbor by Neighbor, Ribbon by Ribbon ... United for a Drug Free Also attending the ceremony was Ohio" is the theme for this year's Red company 1st Sgt. Roy D. James, who BLANCHESTER ARMORY CLOSES: First Sgt. Ribbon Campaign. was Master of Ceremonies and James chats with Carl and Velma Chaney. The Red Ribbon Campaign originat­ Chaplain Kenneth E. Speilvogel who ed when Federal Agent Enrique Cam­ delivered the invocation. arena was murdered by drug traffik­ "Whenever the community has OCS reunion in the works ers in 1985 and his family wore red rib­ needed the Guard they've been ready OCS class XXVII is planning a class bons to the funeral. The red ribbon has immediately," Blanchester Mayor reunion for Oct. 23, 1993. Reunion or­ since become the symbol to reduce the Lee Miller said. "I'll miss seeing ganizers need help locating members demand for drugs. the soldiers marching in our parades and their current address and phone During Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 23 and at the many ceremonies they have numbers. through Nov. 1, and throughout the participated in. Most of all, I'll miss For more information contact Patty month of October all elements of the seeing the flag flying here on the (Clark) Prater or Richard Sebetto, both Ohio National Guard will take part in corner." at (419) 666-3472; or Jon Barron at this awareness campaign. Red Rib­ Just like the old soldier ... the Blan' (419) 666-3473 or (419) 862-2726. bons will be distributed during Oc­ Armory may just fade away ... but it tober drill in support of drug-free won't be forgotten. Story by SSG David lifestyles. Risher HHC 11147th Infantry.

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Ohio Guard runs in Lincoln an aircraft that combines the capa­ Marathon bilities of a fixed wing craft with the The 1993 Lincoln Marathon cleared maneuverability and vertical lift of a a path for Ohio National Guard helicopters. members as the National Guard Rickenbacker Air National Guard marked its tenth consecutive year of Base sent members of the !60th Air participation. Refueling Group and the !21st Air Roughly 330 guardmembers com­ Refueling Wing to support and aid the peted, with the Ohio National Guard military efforts of the airshow. Joel taking four places in the Nebraska Griggs, a DoD police officer from Rick­ race. Col. David White, !21st Air Re­ enbacker, coordinated the military air­ fueling Wing, placed first in the males craft and personnel for the show. Ac­ 50-54 age category, with a time cording to Griggs, who has been a of 3:14:13. Capt. Elizabeth A. Burns, member ofthe airshow planning com­ !45th MASH, placed third with a time mittee for several years, "the cooper­ of 4:12:32 in the female 40-44 age ation and participation of the military category. Spec. Kathryn Turk, !35th units help make this airshow a success Military Police Company, placed as well as sending strong anti-drug second in the female 17-24 category message to the community on our Pfc. Reining, G Troop, during the 21-gun salute. with a time of 5:00:09. Sgt. 1st Class behalf:' Bruce E. Ronald, 1485th Transporta­ "The tri-state anti-drug airshow is tion Company, placed second in the where Rickenbacker's Air National Troop G Answers the call males 40-44 age category with a time Guard first began its efforts in the Soldiers from Troop G, 2/107th Ar­ of 2:44:27. anti-drug campaign six years ago;' mored Cavalry performed a stirring 21 Being considered a top-of-the-line said Air Guard Recruiter Master Sgt. gun salute during a Memorial Day athlete is nothing new to Ronald, who Steve Butcher. "It's a good example of service at Beachwood High School. made the team in 1988 and again this unit member's involvement in the The event paid tribute to the many year. "I knew I was doing well, but community to serve as role models in servicemen and women who have honestly I was surprised that I did that the war on drugs:' Story by Senior Air­ given their lives for their country. wen;• Ronald said. Ronald is anxious­ man Shannon Scherer 121th Air First Sgt. Gary Sellars organized the ly awaiting the Marine Corps Mara­ Refueling Wing. resources and personnel necessary to thon in Washington, D.C. which will perform the salute; Staff Sgt. Rex be his first race with the elite group Results of Bowling Huffenbach was in charge of training of Guard marathoners. the team. Participants included Staff Tourney announced Sgt. Kenneth Davis, Staff Sgt. Rex Air Guard Supports Tri­ The Ohio National Guard Enlisted Huffenbach, Sgt. Kenneth Dolly, Sgt. Association has released the final Matt Eyler, Sgt. Mark King, Spec. State Anti-Drug Airshow standings of the 15th ONGEA Bowl­ Martin Gray, Spec. Mike Harbart, and The 8th annual tri-state, anti-drug ing Tournament. The winners in each Pfc. Mike Reining. airshow was held May 21, 22 and 23 category are as follows: in Huntington, W. Va. The airshow brought together civilian and military Thams: Friendly Five from Youngs­ WANTED: Families in the aircraft and personnel to raise money town with a score of 3,063 Guard for anti-drug efforts in Ohio, Kentucky, All Events: Randy Hosler from Ash­ The staff of the Buckeye Guard is in­ and West Virginia. land with a score of 2,161 terested in researching and writing a This year's show included a MiG Doubles! Denny Baum/Randy Hosler story on families in the National Fighter, an appearance by the Stealth from Ashland with a score of 1,326 Guard. Ifyou are a member of or know aircraft and an F-16 aerial demon­ Singles: Mike Dannenberg from Tole­ of guardmembers who belong to fami­ stration by Toledo's !80th Fighter do with a score of 712. lies that have several members in the Group. The Army's Golden Knights Guard, please write the Buckeye demonstrated their skill at precision Congratulations to all the guard­ Guard at 2825 Dublin-Granville Road, parachuting and the Marine Corps members who participated in the tour­ Columbus, Ohio 43235-2789 ATTN: performed maneuvers with a Harrier, nament. Guard Families.

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Another honor, the "State Honorary tain. Perhaps his contributions to the Chief Master Sergeant Award:' was history of human courage is greater given during a January 1993 cere­ than his significance in political and mony. The frrst recipient of this award military history. In the year 1097 A.D., was State Staff Chaplain (Lt. Col.) 700 years after his death, his spirit ap­ John B. Ellington Jr. peared to crusaders and encouraged Ellington was unanimously chosen the soldiers to continue battle. These by the Ohio Air Guard chiefs for his qualities embodied in the memory of service to guardmembers through-out Saint George were demonstrated by the state. Chief Master Sgt. Greg Lt. Col. Williamson, reflecting great­ John, 121st ARW Chief of Information ly upon himself and the spirit of the Customer Support and the person who Cavalry. nominated Chaplain Ellington, said that once the recommendation was made, the response was overwhelming. Air Guard units honored "One after another of the chiefs The 124th Air Control Squad­ stood up and told stories of how ron was selected to receive the 1993 the chaplain has assisted them per­ Distinguished Mission Support sonally, or someone they know:' John Plaque, sponsored by the National said. Guard Association of the United Ellington was honored to receive the States. This award recognizes five mis­ Ellington is honorary "Chief". award. "To be a chief is the ultimate sion support units for their outstand­ in the enlisted corps. The honor was ing performance during 1992. Mem­ one of the best things to happen to me bers ofthe 124th ACS will accept their Ohio ANG inducts new E-9s; since I've been in the Guard:' Elling­ award at the NGAUS annual confer­ ton said. ence in Biloxi, Mississippi, this selects honorary chief Through his chaplaincy, Ellington October. After the statewide 1991 Air and deals with Air Guardmembers Members of the 124th ACS will ac­ Army National Guard E-9 conference, throughout the state and works all the cept their award at the NGAUS an­ Air Guard chief master sergeants aspects of his profession. nual conference in Biloxi, Mississippi, decided their Army counterparts had John and Lutz agreed that honoring this October. a program they wanted to modify and Ellington and all that he has done for The Ohio Air National Guard's adopt. The result - the first "Chief guardmembers and their families 251st Combat Communications Master Sergeant Induction Ceremo­ throughout the state sets a high prece­ Group was recently selected as the ny" for Ohio Air Guard members, held dent for future nominees to meet. Sto­ Outstanding Communications Com­ in November 1992 at the E-9 con­ ry by 1st Lt. Ann-Marie Noland HQ, puter Systems Organization for 1992. ference. Ohio National Guard. As the recipient of this award, they Chief Master Sgt. Earl Lutz, Ohio are now in competition for the McClel­ Air Guard's Senior Enlisted Advisor, lan award as the best communications did a lot of the work to develop the Williamson receives select organization in the Air Force. The program from similar ones in the Armor Association Medal 251st was the first Guard or Reserve Army National Guard and in the Air Nominated during his tenure as unit to win the McClellan award; they Force. "The ceremony is important be­ commander of 2nd Squadron, 107th received the award in 1981. cause it helps to emphasize the impor­ Armored Cavalry Regiment, Lt. Col. Concurrent with the receipt of the tance of the chief master sergeant Charles D. Williamson was recently outstanding organization award, an corps by recognizing the people and awarded the Bronze Medallion of the individual from the group was hon­ bringing them into that corps:' Lutz Order of Saint George. The award ored for performance. Capt. Michael E. said. recognizes the demonstration of the Welsh, 251st Operations Officer, was Recognizing important people traits, virtues and qualities attribut­ awarded the Air National Guard doesn't end with the guardmember. ed to Saint George. Communications-Computer Systems The spouse of the newly inducted chief Saint George, a great soldier in Professionalism Award for 1992. Selec­ is also honored. The ceremony, de­ the Roman Army, earned a reputation tion for this prestigious award attests signed by Lutz, involved giving the for solving seemingly impossible to his superior performance and spouse a certificate and a red rose. problems. His place in history is cer- achievements.

28 Buckeye Guard Ohio officer honored with national award For the first time in the history of the Ohio Army National Guard, one of its soldiers has been recognized as one of the nation's most outstanding young officers in the United States Army. Capt. Rufus J. Smith, with the Ohio Army National Guard Inspector General's Office, is a recipient of the MacArthur Leadership Award. The award, given in conjunction with the General Douglas MacArthur Foundation, recognizes those com­ pany grade officers who epitomize the ideas of"duty, honor and country:' Twenty-six lieutenants and cap­ tains, representing active and reserve components of the Army, received the award at a ceremony at the Pentagon on May 27. MacArthur Leadership Award winner Capt. Rufus J. Smith "There is no way I could have won without the support of the soldiers and "They deserve it." leaders of the HAWK Battalion:' Having served as an enlisted sol­ Smith said. It was during Smith's ten­ dier on active duty, Smith under­ ure with the Hawk Battalion when he stands the issues and concerns typi­ was nominated by his superiors for the cally associated with enlisted sol­ award in 1992. diers. "I chose to become an officer After serving on active duty for four because I thought there was a void years as an enlisted soldier, Smith in strong leadership and I felt I joined the Ohio National Guard in could make a significant contribu­ 1982. In 1983, Smith attended feder­ tion:' he said. al officer candidate school and re­ Smith firmly believes in leading by ceived his commission as a second lieu­ example. Besides having maxed the tenant in the Air Defense Artillery physical training test for the last three branch of the Army. years he said he "seeks the tough jobs" Maj. Phipps retires Smith assumed duties as admin­ and "takes responsibility" in situ­ istrative officer with the state's ations. This type of attitude has Duster unit which evolved into 2nd earned him the respect of his fellow 216th Eng. Bn. Battalion, 17 4th ADA HAWK, nestled soldiers. commander retires in McConnelsville, Ohio. Smith was an Though Smith has set a prece­ The 216th Combat Engineer Battal­ active participant in the transition dent for leadership in the Ohio Na­ ion has announced the retirement of of the battalion and moved into the tional Guard, he remains humble Maj. James C. Phipps. After 22 and role of training officer. As the assis­ about his national recognition. "I one-half years in the Ohio Army Na· tant S-3, Smith was instrumental in just want to make a contribution to tiona! Guard, Phipps will be retiring organizing the battalion's successful the National Guard and what it stands from the Guard as the commander of live fire exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas for:' he said. ''Wherever they need me the 216th Eng. Bn. in 1992. or ask me to serve, I'll be happy to do Phipps will be missed by the soldi­ "I believe it is very important so and give it my best effort." Story by ers from the 216th Eng. Bn. and the to provide soldiers with the best Spec. J.D. Biros 196th Public Affairs 16th En. Bde. leadership possible;' Smith said. Det. Falll993 29 ONGAAward: Honoring those who serve

Once again, nominations are solicited d. Civilians who assist the Ohio for the Hall of Fame and Distinguished National Guard by their actions and sup­ Service Awards. Selected persons will be port may be considered for this award. honored at the 1994 Ohio National Guard Association Conference. Award of Merit Personnel considered for this award Hall of Fame would be those who have made a contri­ Criteria are as follows: bution which did not meet the criteria 1. Officers, warrant officers, and enlist­ for the present awards, but whose con­ ed personnel who have served in the Ohio tribution deserves recognition. This National Guard are eligible. award is to be based on such areas as 2. A person shall become eligible for leadership, longevity, a meritorious act nominations three years after retirement or deed, a project or activity which has from the Armed Services, or three years contributed significantly to the benefit after death, whichever comes first. A of the Ohio National Guard, military ser­ member ofthe Ohio National Guard who vice performed at a level above the norm, is awarded the Medal ofHonor while serv­ or to an individual who has served the ing in a National Guard status or on ex­ Ohio National Guard Association over tended active duty from the Ohio Nation­ and above what is reasonably expected al Guard may be inducted into the Hall from the member. of Fame at any time. 3. Nominations for the Hall of Fame Nominations shall cover the entire military and The proposed citation should not ex­ civilian service of the nominee. ceed 800 words for the Hall of Fame and Sustaining exceptional performance of 500 Words for the Distinguished Service all duties, the institution of innovative Award. The language used should be such programs which were unique to their time as will be readily understood by the news frame, the enhancement of the combat media and the general public. Acronyms effectiveness ofthe Ohio National Guard and military jargon are to be avoided. Ci­ and the enhancement of public support tations used in connection with the of the Guard are types of service to be awards previously made to the nominee considered. may be quoted. The full text of these and other supporting documents may be at­ Distinguished Service Award tached for consideration of the Awards Criteria are as follows: Committee. 1. Any person, military or civilian, is A suggested outline follows: eligible. 1. Date and place of birth. 2. A person is eligible for nomination 2. Date and circumstance into military at any time. service. 3. This award may be given for a sin­ 3. Chronological listing ofcareer high- gle act or for performance over an extend­ points to include: ed period of time. • duty assignments 4. a. An individual must have accom­ • promotions plished an outstanding achievement on • noteworthy actions or behalf of the Ohio National Guard. accomplishments b. Outstanding performance by • excerpts from previous citations the individual must have been such as 4. Conclusion to clearly identify the person as having Anyone may submit nominations for played a key role in the accomplishment the awards. Nominations along with pro­ for which the award is to be given. posed award citation text and a synop­ c. Although a single accomplish sis (brief summary) of no more than two ment may be deemed qualification for this pages should be submitted to The Ohio award particular consideration should National Guard Association, ATTN: be given to those individuals who have Awards Committee, P.O. Box 8070, contributed outstanding service on a sus­ Columbus, Ohio 43201 by February 1, tained basis. 1994.

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