Commentary

From the AG Be Prepared For This Winter Winter is about to come again. Hope­ arises. Know your sheriff, mayor, police fully it will not be as severe as past win­ chief and local disaster services person­ ters, but if we prepare for the worst situ­ nel. W hen you can belong to a group like ation, we should be able to cope. Another item I believe we all need to this, the membe rs of which give up their This year when weather advisories in­ think about-In the winter, training is time, part o f their family life and areal­ dicate, key personnel will b e authorized usually restricted to the armory and 16 ways ready to answer the call of both state active duty to remain in the ar­ hours training indoors with limite d state and nation, you have to be proud. mories or authorized to take four-wheel space can be pretty dull. Now is the time There are some things wrong with the drive vehicles home in order to insure · to try out some new and innovative train­ National Guard w hich we must try to their return to the armory if needed. ing procedures to make your unit's correct, but where would the state and These actions will be authorized on an winter training productive and interest­ nation be without those 11,000 dedi­ individual basis by the AGOH-OT Sec­ ing. Use all the talent available. Dele­ cated Ohio National Guardsmen and tion in order to control state costs. gate, supervise, check and correct. Find women. Part of any good emergency plan is the the members with civilian talent availa­ Look sharp, be sharp and be proud. continuing relationship each unit main­ ble and use those NCO's and privates as Let your community know you are part tains with local authorities. If you are a instructors once i n awhile. You will of a select group-THE OHIO NA­ commander o r liai son officer, make sure probably uncover your replacement. TIONAL GUARD. You'll be surprised you are personally acquainted with the Finally o ne little fact to ponder. Almost how many people in your community people you will support in the event of 11 ,000 officers, men and women (60%) of will want to join o nce they get ac­ an emergency. It will make the job easier the Ohio National Guard, Army and Air, quainted with you and your unit. when and if the need for such liaison have no remaining military obligation.

From Buekeye Guard CSM CARL ARN State Sergeant Major THE NATION'S TOP NATIONAL GUARD MAGAZINE WINNER Of FOUR NATIONAL AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM INCLUDING THE It was most gratifying to see t he large 1977 NGAUS NEWSPAPER CONTEST- FIRST PLACE IN DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY'S KEITH l. number of noncommissioned officers WARE COMPETITION - FIRST PLACE IN DEPARTMENT Of DEFENSE THOMAS JEFFERSON conducting and supervising training dur­ AWARDS- AND PART Of THE 1978 WINNING SILVER ANVIL ENTRY JUDGED BEST IN THE ing annual training this year. However, PUBLIC AFFAIRS CATEGORY BY THE PUBLIC RELATIONS SOCIETY OF AMERICA. there are still many who are content to let the other guy do it; who lack confi­ BUCKEYE GUARD MAGAZINE is an unofficial publication of the Ohio National dence; and who are not taking advan­ Guard Association and is published in coordination with the Adjutant General's tage of the opportunity to lead. Department for the State of Ohio and the Ohio National Guard's 196th Public For those of you in this category - Affairs Detachment. It is a bi-monthly offset publication with a printing run of 23,000 copies. beware- there are many young soldiers looking for the opportunity to become ONGA OFFICERS leaders. President...... CPT Stephen Koper RETENTION BOARD -For those of 1st Vice-Pres...... LTC Robert Zimmerman you who have twenty or more years serv­ 2nd Vice-Pres...... l TC Philip Williams ice the twenty year retention board is Secretary...... COL Leslie Pl etcher Treasurer ...... MAJ john Mutchler just around the corner. Since the deter­ mining factor for retention is based on a STATE OF OHIO - AG DEPT. review of individual records, it is your Governor ...... James A. Rhodes responsibility to insure your records are Adjutant General ...... MG james C. Clem in order. Asst. AG, Air ...... BG Paul E. Hoover Asst. AG, Army ...... BG james M. Abraham Public Affairs Officer ...... CPT Dennis Jankowski Our Cover . .. Public Information Officer ...... CPT Don Vaquera This issue's cover photo was shot by 196t h P.A. Detachment Commander ...... CPT Steven C. Stone SP5 SCOTT BRUCE, a super photog­ Editor ...... SFC Bob DeVoe rapher with the O hio Army National Assistant Editor ...... SSG Nancy Clevenger Guard's 37t h Signal Co mp a n y, Staff Photographer ...... SP4 Rick l ewis Lakewood. Staff Illustrators ...... PVT. Kevin Mclinn The photo was taken in Ravenna dur­ PVT. julie Hughes ing a joint training exercise between M Opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the Department of De­ Company, 107th Armored Cavalry Reg­ fense and its agencies; the Adjutant General's Department of the State of Ohio; iment and Canada's 48th Highlander or the Ohio National Guard Association. The magazine is published under the Primary Rese rve Unit. provisions of AR 360-81. An article and additional photos on the joint exercise appear in this issue. Pg. 2 The Buckeye Guard Commentary

From the Asst. AG-Army We're All Part of A Better Guard

As we reach the end of 1978, I want to arship just by being a member of the years, we are now placing great em­ review briefly some of the important O hio National Guard. I want to recog­ phasis on enlisted service schools. These programs that have developed over the nize also the Ohio National Guard En­ schools are available at no cost to you past four years that affect every member listed and Office r Associations who and you are paid your regular active duty of the Ohio National Guard. made such a tremendous effort with pay. Information on these schools is a­ STATEWIDE PUBliC AFFAIRS PRO­ members of the legislature to get the bill vailable in .You r units along with proper GRAM-From a seedling, this effort passed . application forms. Take a few moments has grown into the finest public affairs OFFICER CANDIDATE PROGRAMS­ and look at what is avai lable and avail program in the entire National Guard, if There are three methods by which a yourself of the opportunity for not only not the entire defense family. The suc­ member of the Ohio National Guard can self improvement but providing yourself cess program is mostly due to those of obtain a commission. Our State OCS is with the education and training that will you in the field who have shown such an excellent way this can be done. If you make you a much better product for enthusiastic support for the concept and want to do it on a full-time basis, The both the Ohio Army National Guard and have contributed in a highly professional Active Army OCS at Fort Benning will do society. manner. With the expert guidance of our it. Finally, for those enrolled in colleges CURRENT STUDIES-For a number of State Public Affairs staff, progress has where ROTC if offered, this approach is months now, we have been conducting been tremendous; but we have just an excellent way to learn how to be a studies in order to determine the school­ scratched the surface. Our ultimaate soldier as a member of the Ohio Na­ ing and best methods to improve our goal is a highly aware public and a well­ tional Guard, get a college education, leadership training. Along with teaching informed Ohio National Guard. and qualify for a commission by taking methods, we are also looking at the RECRUITING AND RETENTION-The ROTC. Think seriously about these op­ makeup of our troop strength and what most significant accomplishment has portunities that are available to you. You is needed for good leadership. These been an apparent stabilization of our represent tomorrow's leadership and st udies are being conducted with the strength. If you like the Guard, tell your the future of the Ohio National Guard. cooperation of the Mershon Center at friends why you like it and w hy they Sure, it takes some effort, but believe Ohio State University. We are anticipat­ should consider joining. At the same me , the rewards are well worth the sac­ ing that results and conclusions will be time, and as your retention percentage rifices. It enhances your ability to con­ available in the near future so that we becomes higher, it' s an indication that tribute to the defense of your country can determine what we should do. we' re doing things better. If there are and also provides excellent training for While I mentioned a number of areas things you don't like, let us know. Such leadership in civilian life. in which we have made significant prog­ information is of great help in correcting NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER ress over the past few years, there are problems. TRAINING-Their schools have been many others too numerous to mention OHIO NATIONAL GUARD SCHOLAR­ improved tremendously in recent at this time. However, as we finalize our SHIP PROGRAM-Our most significant months. Attendance at one of these investigations and look at the res ults, it gain and incentive was the passage of academies is well worth everyone' s time. all comes down to one thing-that is a House Bill 228 providing scholarships for This too produces better non­ better Ohio National Guard contributing members of the Ohio National Guard. commissioned officers and provides ex­ to people and communities with an end We've gotten off to a slow start for many cellent leadership and management result of a better state and nation. You' re reasons but I see a great deal of im­ training for civilian endeavors. We in the part of all this. Personally, I'm extremely provement occurring. Don' t wait for National Guard are fortunate to have this proud to be part of it and to be able to somebody else to tell the story. Each of available to us at no personal cost, other serve with you. us should tell everyone we know and than time. Think carefully before you every organization we can get to. let pass up such opportunities. them know what a great program we SERVICE SCHOOLS-While attendance JAMES M. ABRAHAM have and how every member of the at qualifying service schools has been Brigadier General Guard can qualify for a four year schol- mandatory for officers over a number of Asst Adj Gen for Army Penny-wise Cuts Would Hurt

pub I ic relations and disciplinary efforts of plan either unconstitutional, damaging to BY CPT MICHAEL B. LAFFERTY the National Guard, and drive many the good public relations effort mounted The U.S. House of Representatives' de­ junior officers from the service. by the Guard over the last few years , or sire to shave a few pennies from the na­ The House approved, but, after strong bad personnel management. Every of­ tional defense budget by eliminating drill lobbying, the Senate defeated, the pro­ ficer contacted thought it " dumb." pay for chaplains, public affairs, civil af­ posal in 1977. The House is now consider­ " The theory is that we' re perfectly fairs and judge advocates officers would ing the proposal again. Under the plan, trained clergymen (lawyers, public rela­ cause more problems than the effort is otficers affected would drill for retire­ tions experts, etc.) and that we don't worth. ment points, not pay. They would be paid need any additional training," said MAJ According to senior defense depart­ only for two weeks annual training. James Vincent. ment officials, the move would seriously Depending on the branch, most Ohio MAJ Vincent, one of five chaplains in undermine the personnel counselling, Guard 9fficers contacted thought the (Continued on Page 22) The Buckeye Guard Pg.3 It's Your View

''I Have To Go • • • Why? EDITOR'S NOT( This month's " It's out of the bedroom asking questions pens at home while you' re gone? Your View" column was written by and tries to quiet the kids down. You As you get into your car and start for SGT Mike Gilbert, a member of the remember the eleven o'clock news the armory the thoughts are still racing Ohio Army National Guard's Com­ earlier that night. Your wife and kids' in your mind. Why should I go? Why pany C, 612th Engineer Bn., Norwalk. voices fall deaf on your ears, as the should I leave my warm home and lov­ Any Ohio Guardmember, Army or Air, voice on the phone says "Our unit has ing family? Why don't I ca ll the armory is invited to express his or her been activated". and tell them the kids are sick or my opinion on any topic concerning the You hang up the phone and ten wife's 59 th cousin just pa sse d away. Guard in this column. Send your thousand thoughts race through your A voice in the back of your mind that typewritten double-spaced article (in mind. Your wife and kids start in with started talking the minute your phone 250 words or less) to " It's Your View", the questions. " Who was it?" " What's rang and has been getting louder and care of BUCKEYE GUARD Magazine, he want?" " Daddy are you going lo uder is saying, " You have to go." 2825 W. Granville Rd., Worthington, away?" " How long are you going to be " You have to go." 0. 43085. We reserve the right to edit gone?" But why? why? WHY. all articles for clarity. As you start to get dresse d and get It's not the pay or the food. It's not BY SCT MIKE GILBERT your gear together, the family's voices the fea r of getting in trouble if you You' re laying on the couch watching go fa int as your mind races. What w ill don't report. It's not the working con­ the eleven o'clock news. You listen as you do if you find a dead body? Is my dition ~ or the hours you h ave to newsmen tell you about a nearby city steel pot in the basement or in the kids work. What is it? that was hit by a tornado or a county toy box? What if you ca tch a looter? Is it because you're in on the action? that had tons of snow dumped on it. Where the hell is my mess kit? If you Maybe its becau se some of your You think, " I hope it never happens find a looter what will you do? Should friends w ill be there too. Or is it the here." you take your tent? If you accidentally thanks you get from the people you It's three o'clock in the morning. do the wrong thing will you be legally help? Could be because you may need Your family is sa fe and sound aslee p. responsible? Where's that damn mess the help yourse l f someday. What The phone rings. At first you think kit ? Can you handle it if you shine a would happen if there was a disaster your drea ming, but afterthe sixth ring, flashlight into a car you found buried and no one came to help? Is it the look you know it's real. You answer the in the deep snow or under a fallen tree on a little boy's face when you cut phone. Sleepily you say hello. The and its full of hurt or dead people? away a fallen tree and he sees that it voice on the phone says " Mike, this is What if? What if? What if? missed his bicycle. Or the look on a Sgt. Shappard" . You say " Who?" "Sgt You finally get all your gear to­ family's face as you bring them fuel oil Sheppard" the voice replys. " Ya , what gether. As you wa lk to the door you that they have bee n without for 48 can I do for you?" you reply thinking stop and kiss your wife and kids. Th ey sub-zero hours. Maybe its a combina­ to yourself what the hell does he want? are asking you no t to go. Then your tion of these things. By now all the kids are up crying and mind races again. Who is going to take " I must report." as king questions. Your wife stumbles care of your family if something hap- " I must go." " Why is it?" Why Serve in the Guard? Rep. Wylie Blue never run or fade. I do my best to Honored By DSA BY SFC STAN FLAUGHER uphold our flag. Because democracy is the best form of United States Congressman Chalmers Because I am an American, and love my government I have seen. I have seen sev­ P. Wylie recently received special recog­ country. eral forms of ru le. nition from the National Association of Beca use I am an Ohioan, and I'm proud The Guard is racially color blind. The State Directors for Disas ter Prepared­ to be a " Bu ckeye". color of my skin makes no difference to ness. Because many times the citi ze ns of anyone. According to Major General James C. Ohio need the Guard, I want to help. Beca use as a Guardsmember I may fol­ Clem, Adjutant General for Ohio an d Di­ Because I want to be part of the action, low any civilian occupation, and yet re­ rector of the State Disas ter Se rvices 1 the Guard is exciting. main a part of the military. Agency, " Congress man Wylie was pre­ Because as a Guardsmember, I am part Because if I do my job well, I will re­ se nted this special award from the na­ of the reserve force of the Army, I help to ce ive recognition for my achievements, ti onal association because of his consis­ keep Armerica strong. in th e form of promotions, or other tent support of a stro ng national defense Becau se I am fortunate to share in the awards. and his efforts to strengthen our nation's traditions an d pride of the Guard, I fee l Because in belonging, I meet many civil defense and overall disaster pre­ humble. new people, and m ost become my paredness . He was one of the originators Because I benefit my family financially fri ends. Friends are priceless. of the idea to consolidate all the federal and in other ways by being a member, I Because above all, I have seen the ugly disaster agencies to improve their effec­ am a family man. face of war. I don't want my family or ti veness. Following last yea r's blizzard, Because when I put on the uniform, I yours to suffer such a disas ter. Our best he brought a congressio nal committee to can hold my head erect, and look anyone defense against this is a strong military to Columbus to pursue the problems we in the eye. make potential enemies think twice be­ had getting disas ter assistance for o ur Because the colors of Red, W hite and fore acting against us. citize ns." Pg.4 The Buckeye Guard Over 200 Honored Top Unit PAO's, Civilian Media Recognized by Ohio National Guard

BY SFC BOB DEVOE

Over 200 civilian and military public af­ f airs p er sonne l w ere ho n o red in November at the O hio National Guard's Second A nnual Public A ffai rs Awards Conference in W orthingto n. G uest of Ho no r for t he affair was M ajor General Robert B. Solo mon, Chief of Public Affairs fo r Department of the Army. General Solo mon emphasized , " The O hio N ational Guard has the most out­ standing Public Affairs program in the entire United States Army (including the Natio nal Guard, Reserves, and Active Army)". He presented Tho mas Jeffer son Aw ards, fro m the Department of D e­ fense, to CPT. Don Vaquera, State In­ fo rmation Office r; CPT. David Crosson, Information Officer fo r the Ohio Guard's State Area Command (STARC); and SFC Bob DeVoe, Assistant Stat e In­ formatio n Office r. The Jefferson Award is DOD' s top Pub­ lic Affairs Award. The O hio Guard cap­ tured two of these awards during 1978: O n e fo r BU CKEYE GUARD M agazine; and the other fo r a video documentary titled "Ground Poundin' '77". "Ground Poundin' 77" w as produced by CPT. Vaquera, C PT. Crosson and SFC CAPTAIN DAVID CROSSON, Information officer for the O hio Na­ D eVoe, who is also the editor of BU CK­ tional Guard's STA RC, received a Thomas j efferson award from MG EYE GUARD M agazine. Robert Solomon, Chief of Public Affa irs, Department of the Army, for a Earl ier this year both " Ground Pound­ video docum entary titled " Ground Poundin' 77" . in' 77" and BUCKEYE GUARD placed first (Photo BY SSGT JIM KNAPP) in Department of the A rmy's Keith L. W are Awards fo r excellence in jo ur­ termed both " comprehensive and ag­ MR. DAVE LAYMAN, W BNS-TV, Colr nalism. gressi ve". umbus Best Television Story During a Other Guests .of Ho no r at the Awards CIVILIAN HONORS Disaster-"ONG Medicopter Rescue". Confe rence irk luded M G James C. Twe lve members of O hio's civilian MS. DEBBIE PACYNA, WTVN Radio, Clem , the Adjutant General for O hio; news media were also ho nored at the af­ Columbus, Best Radio New s Coverage BG James M . Abraham and BG Paul E. fair. They included : for 1978-" Biizza rd '78". Hoover, Ass istant Adjutant Generals for MS. MARY ARTHUR, EC HO Publica­ MR. ARLEN PENNELL, Columbus Army and Air, respectively. tio ns, Cincinnati, Best Annual Training CITIZEN-J O URNAL, Best Civilian Photo­ Feature A rticle fo r 1978. grapher for 1978. SPECIAL AWARDS MR. LEON BIBB, W CMH-TV, Colum­ MS. SANDY STEIN and MR. CHUCK Special awards were presented t o bus, Best Televisio n Documentary - WHITE, W BNS-TV, Columbus, Outstand­ COL. Carl A. Barklo w, Director of Ad­ " BI izzard of 78". ing Television Public Service Awards for ministrative Services; COL. Robert O rr, MR. DAVE ESTEPP, W NCI Radio, Col­ 1978. Army Aviatio n O fficer; and LTC Jo se ph umbus, O utstanding Radio Public Se r­ MR. RICK WILLIAMS, WMNI Rad io , Vogel, Executive O fficer, O hio Air Na­ vice Aw ard fo r 1978. Columbus, Best Radio M ini­ tional Guard, for their outstanding sup­ MS. MARY ANNE FACKELMAN, THE Documentary for 1978-" 166th Infantry port of the O hio Guard Public Affairs ef­ TOLEDO BLADE, Toledo, Best News­ and British at Ft. Knox". fo rt. paper Feature Article for 1978. MR. CURT LUCKETI, W BNS-TV, Col­ LTC Jack Arl en, Informatio n Officer MS. MARCEY GOULDER, W BNS-TV, umbus, received the Buckeye Colonel for the O hio Air Guard' s 179th Tactical Columbus, Best Television Sto ry for Award for his consistently outstanding Airlift G roup, Man sfield, was named 1978, " Improved Image of the ONG" . support of the O hio National Guard. 1978's O hio National Guard Pu blic Af­ MR. ED HUNTER, WS PD Ra dio , To­ MILITARY AWARDS fairs Officer of the year. His internal and ledo, Best Rad io News Featu re fo r 1978, O ther m ilitary awards included those exter nal informatio n p rogram s wer e " Get Your Guard Up". (Continued on Page 22) The Buckeye Guard Pg. 5 1L T Ann Sa bock Leads the Way

BY AB BRIAN CONNER

First lieutenant Ann Sabock will be telling the members of the 160th Air Refueling Croup, Rickenbacker AFB, where to go. She will become not only the first woman navigator in the 160th but also in the Air National Guard. Lt. Sabock received training in her field at Mather AFB, California. She returned in late May to undergo home station training at Rickenbacker. Formerly a weapons controller, she spent two years in the Air Force before joining the Ohio Air National Guard. She worked in the Social Actions Of­ fice of the 160th while working for her master's degree in student personnel at Ohio State University. " I wanted to fly, so when the slot became available, I applied," said Lt. Sabock. Asked how she felt about the job, she commented, " I foresee no difficulties with the crewmembers or the job. Everyone has been very help­ ful," she added. Future plans for Lt. Sabock include working for a nearby university as a counselor when not flying with the Guard. She also plans to work toward her doctorate in student personnel. The daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Sabock of State College, Pa., she has one brother who is a teacher and foot­ ball coach in Alliance. 1L T Ann Sa bock

He's An Honorary 'First Shirt' BY SSG ROBERT V. ANDERSON Olympics in 1973 he won one gnld medal and one silver. At the age of 17, Michael F. Varwig and At the National Wheelchair Games in his twin brother, Mitchell, enlisted in t he Columbus, Ohio in 1974 he received four Marine Corps. While out for a drive with third place medals . He has also won first their father, Paul Varwig, and a cousin, place in pool playing, swimming, javelin Tom Prebe, the weekend before their throwing and weight lifting. physical, their car was si deswiped by another car forcing t hem off the road. Mike is now 26 years old and has won Mike threw himself over his cousin, to the respect of many p eople. Among protect him, and because of this act he those many are the men and women of was thrown against the inside of the car the 612th Engr Bn , A Co. To show this and received a severe injury to his back. respect they have voted that Mike be an As a result he lost the use of both his hono rary First Sergeant of A Co. legs. Wherever A Co. goes arrangements are This happened about ten years ago to a made so that Mike can be with them. He young man who refused to give up. He was with the Company the last two years started working out in physical fitness so during summer training. His uniform was that he could participate in sports that he bought by the men and women of A Co. liked. His courage and determination Mike is the stepson of SSG Donald paid off. Mominee, Platoon Sgt. of the Third Pla­ In New York, 1972, he won a bronze toon. He was married on the 26th of medal in the Wheelchair Olympics. In the August of this year to Denise Przybylski. MIKE VARWIG Pg.6 The Buckeye Guard BY CPT DENNIS M. JANKOWSKI

At present, our recruiting figures show we had a net gain in recruiting for the month of October and November looks quite pro mising. While the tuition assistance program continues to be our number one benefit, only 20 Army units were able to su cceed in the Chief's Challenge, March-Sept. 78. Hat's off to these successful units.: Co.A, (-) 166 lnf. +22 HHD, OHARNG 19 Det. 1, 1416 TC Co. 17 437th Avn Co 15 AAir Troop 107 AC 15 Btry C 1/136 FA 12 Btry B (-) 2/174 ADA 11 Co A 372 Engr Bn 11 HHC 134 Engr Gp 10 383 M ed Co. 9 Co C 216 Engr Bn . 9 Co B (-) 1/166 lnf 9 1485 TC Co. 7 1484 TC Co 7 200 M ed Co 7 HHC 1/147 lnf 7 Del I Co. A 1/147 lnf 7 HHC 137 S&S Bn. 6 385 M ed Co. 6 Del 1 Co A 166th lnf 6

A SPE CIAL MENTION TO CW2 LANDES and SSG SHIRLEY SHAMBAUGH over in A shland , the 1486th Tran sportation Company combined their full page spon­ sor ed display. ad in the ASHLAND TIMES-GAZETTE with a successful Open House. Over 250 members of the com­ munity attended resulting in six bona fide enlistments! Also, kudos to the 837TH ENGINEER CO. and 11148TH INFANTRY for staging an exceptional "Engi nee r D emo nstration D ay " in Lim a. Eight enlistments have m aterialized thus far, with hopes for more to come. THE ONCE OVER-Bob Wessel, of Mainville, 0., paused at Cincinnati's Congratulations to our SPRINGFIELD Tri-County Mall recently to give Ohio National Guard recruiting literature the and CINNCINNATI units and recruiters " once-over" . Two Playboy Club bunnies, Kim Donaldson (left) and Ginger resp o n sible for ho stin g our n ew Turley volunteered their time to pass out Ohio Guard materials during Armed shooti ngtrecruiti ng display at the Uppper Forces Week at the mall. (PHOTO BY SFC BOB DEVOE) Valley and Tri County Malls, re spectively. BLUE STREAK REFERRALS Our new Blue Streak Referral Program Cards are now in the field. They're an over and above drill pay. Sound interest­ continues to roll along, stimulating new easy way fo r every Guardmember to ing? Just ca ll your closest Regional Re­ lead s and recruits. In case you haven' t bring their friends into local units and cruiting Center or toll-free 1-800-282-7310 hea rd, over 150,000 Blue Streak Re fe rral ea rn quite a few extra dollars part time, fo r further details. The Buckeye Guard Pg. 7 Gridmore Gets Down ... 'It's A Real Outlet to be A Barbarian' BY CPT STEVE STONE

A muffled moan gurgled forth from in­ side a medieval helmet as an imposing Attila the Hun delivered a skull crushing blow to the head of his opponent. While the location w as the front steps of the Camp Grayling chapel, the scene was somP.thing straight o ut of Ivanhoe. Clad in leather and steel body armor, a shield on o ne arm and wielding a heavy wooden broadsword, Captain Paul E. W ebster, 16th Enginee r Brigade, Staff Judge Advocate Officer, O hio A rm y Na­ tional Guard, seemed strangely out of place among his 20th century contem­ poraries. W ebster is a member of the Society for Creative Anachronisms Inc., a California based organizatio n dedicated to reliving the Middle Ages. Th e G uardsman is one of an estimated 12,000 in the United States who participate. Jousting is just one way Society mem­ bers harken back to the M iddle Ages­ but it' s the favorite of Captai n Webster. BARBARIC OUTLET " It's a real outlet for me to be a barbar­ ian," says the citize n-soldier who is an attorney in Columbus. " Call it elegant violence ," adds W ebs­ ter, who goes by the name of Grimdore Hawksbane in jousting circles. Grimdore was a No rse barbarian, acre­ ature of W ebster's imag inatio n, but clothed in painstaking research. W ebste r ca n te ll you a lo t-and more-about Grimdore. The 33-year-old Guard officer became heavily in volved with the days of King Arthur after attending a Renaissance Fair in San Diego . Inspired, W ebste r w ent ho me and started making his jousting w eapons and body armor. Eventually, he turned out jousting w as an excellent vehicle fo r Webster' s version of the great sword- it so me 100 pounds of equipment- leather further such activity. hurts. protecti ve gear, heavy metal helmet s, " I'm sure that there are people who Specialist Fifth Class Dan M ergy, a swords, shields, mace, etc. think I' m crazy as hell," he admits. G uardsman fro m the 134th Enginee r JOUSTING PRACTICE Not so, his family. G roup at Blue As h, put o n some of Grim­ " It took several mo nths to a year to " My wife, she has a ball about it all. dare's gear for so me jousting in front of lea rn how to use the equipment effective­ She' s a lady of the middle ages," says the camp chapel. ly," explained the captain, who now prac­ W ebster. Grimdore quickly moved in for the kill. ti ces two or three times a mo nth for joust­ OLD RULES M ergy " lost" his left leg and sustained ing tournaments. Jousting tournaments are fought by the some head " inj uries" in the 15-minute As a matter of fact, W ebster brought age old rules of chivalry ... you don't hit a battle. along his medieval gear to annual training man when he's down . . . accept and admit No, M ergy didn't really lose that leg­ this yea r and info rmally jo usted w ith defea t honorably. but next day he spo rted a big welt. some fellow troopers behind the mess The home-made weapons are put to­ W atching Grimdo re in ac tion at Gray­ hall. gether exactly as they were made in the ling was First lieutenant Bernard Bonnot, Gridmore Hawksbane takes the joust­ M iddle Ages-but they are not as potent. chapl ain for the 437th Military Police Bat­ ing seriously. As an example-the " great sword" -a ta lion. Recently, he got to the se mi-finals of fighting instrument five feet long was Would the chaplain care to take on the the winners bracket in the Crown tour­ built w ith wood, duct tape, w ith a metal heathen? nament at St. louis. handle. " I'd be helpless before this barbaric " I've been involved with violence all Wood and duct tape? Child' s play? brute," cracked Chaplain Bo nnot. my life- 1f enced in college, boxed in the Not so. W ords to the liking of Grimdore w ho Navy," said W ebster, w ho found that When you' re whacked on a leg w ith uttered a gruff note of accord. Pg. 8 The Buckeye Guard A Cure for the 'Blahs' M Company Trains With Canadians

By CPT DENNIS HITCH Officers of an O hio Nati onal Guard and a Canadian Forces reserve unit solved the training " blahs" this fall by sc heduling a w ee kend joint field exe rcise in Northeast O hio. Soldiers from M . Co., 3rd Squadron, 107th Armored Cavalry and Canada's 48th Highlanders, participated in a tank­ infantry exe rcise on the yellowing brush and sc rub-covered fields of the Ravenna A rse nal near Akron. Tanks, armored personnel carriers, helicopters and jeeps were navigated a­ cross terrain that, in some locations, was bone dry and in others was infested with mud holes and mosquitoes. The piercing cracks fro m blank rifle ammunition, and the thunder of artillery simulators , the beating thump, thump of the helicopters and the roar of the tank engines added to the realism of the exe rcise. Th e men from the two NATO reserve units were integrated into two tank­ infantry teams. Eac h team spent half the day on offense and the other half on de­ fense. Team Alpha led by LT. John DeCar­ los of Company M started the exercise simulating the offensive tactics of the communist W arsaw Pact nations w hile Team Bravo guided by LT Keith Wright of the 48th Highlanders utilized the de­ fensive tac ti cs practice d by the NATO al­ lies. GOOD CHOW There w as a brea k for some good " chow" prepared by the M . Company A MEMBER of the Canadian 48th Highlanders prepares his anti-tank w eapon mess section. The word about the good for a confrontation with an " enemy" tank. (PHOTO BY SPS SCOTT BRUCE) food must have leaked early becau se ar­ riving to o bserve the activities were J. R. sen. LTC John Simmons, commander of his Ameri can counterpart. " Jo he" Brewer, vice-commander for the the 48th Highlanders pointed out the Veterans of Fo reign W ars; Col. John similarity in equipment between the BAGPIPE BAND Siemer, head o..f Veterans Affairs for the NATO allies in communications and ar­ Th e Canadians arrived Friday night and Stat e of Ohio; William M cGovern , mament, although he did say the U.S. there was a colorful review of " parade" , Commander of Disa bl ed American Vete­ M1 6 rifle is slightly lighter than the Cana­ as the Canadians say, in the Ravenna Ar­ rans, Paul W elsh, Adjutant AMVETS; dian rifle. mory. Music was provided by the Beryl Ward, Adjutant DAV; and other The o nly apprehension on the part of talented M cCullum Highlanders bagpipe dignitaries and news media people. the soldiers was that tear gas might be band from Stow, Ohio. Th e pipers " This is probabl y the highpo int of used . It seems that even with protective greeted the neighbors from the north m any of these young men' s military m as ks available, the Canadian soldier with their regimental song, " Highland caree rs," said Canadian MAJ William Jen- is just as cautious with the use of gas as Laddie."

I' A new Reserve Retirement Benefits The booklet is also well-suited for booklet has been prepared by theRe­ the reservist already receiving retired tired Officers Association for the con~ pay, but who may not know about Benefits Booklet venience of National Guardsmen, other benefits earned through reserve ready reservists and those retired re­ service. Now Available servists under age 60-officers and To request this informative booklet enlisted-to explain the entitlements write to: The Retired Officers Associa­ From TROA and benefits they can expect to re­ tion, 1625 Eye St. N.W., Washington ceive upon qualifying for retired pay at D.C. 20006. age 60.

The Buckeye Guard Pg.9 A Happening At Fort Knox UK Reservists Train With Gu.ard

BY SFC DONALD R. LUNDY Up in the boardrooms at NATO, the Chief Executive Officers (CEO' s) are dis­ cussi ng in proud te rms America's new commitment to perhaps the best known multi-national defense organization of modern times. Th e Chief Executive O f­ ficers like what they see of NATO's new Long Term Defense Program. Thanks to the efforts of men such as Supreme Allied Commander General Alexander M. Haig, and Ambassador Robert W. Komer, Defense Secretary Harold Brown' s Special Advisor for NATO Affairs, those CEO's at NATO are witnessing a rebirth in the U.S. commit­ ment to its European allies. After what has been referred to as a "decade of neg­ lect," the U.S. interest and leadership in NATO is being re-emphasized in several ways. Combat-effective readiness of the U.S. Military in Europe as well as the active and reserve forces in CONUS is being closely examined. More an d more attention is being paid to restructuring U.S. rein­ forcement capabilities. In the event of a confrontation between NATO and War­ saw Pact countries, the Russians and their allies previously have had a decided ad­ vantage. This was due to their strength in Eastern Europe and the ability of the Rus­ sians to throw massive numbers of troops into the fray very quickly. It is a military fact of life that the U .S. must be able to counter with reinforcements very quick­ ly. Some of those reinforcements must be already in Europe, some must come from CONUS. TEST BEDS Joint military exercises such as th e massive " Reforger" exercises held in Europe the past two years are billed as " test beds" for U.S. reinforcement and build-up capabilities. Fort Knox, Kentucky, is a long way from the " Boardrooms" of NATO. However, an " exchange program" that took place at Fort Knox in August, 1978, involving in­ fan try soldiers from the O hio National Guard and reserves from the United Kingdom is part of the military " big pic­ ture." This picture is not about war, but about preparation for a war that hope­ fully won' t ever occur. In the event a major confrontation ever Scottish Piper does take place in Europe, it is important that al lied forces be able to integrate an d TRUE TO THE SCOTTISH TRADITION, a crew of bagpipers was on fight well together. hand at Fort Knox, Ky., in September when Scottish reserve troops Fortunately, some of the people up in trained with members of the Ohio National Guard's 11166th Infantry. the boardrooms feel that a good way to Here, CPL john Luke tunes his bagpipe during a mid-day practice accomplish this is through joint training. session. (PHOTO BY PFC RICK LEWIS) This involves getting " down in the pits" together, finding out how a comparable Pg. 10 The Buckeye Guard DAY IS DONE---Scottish soldiers unload after a day of field training at Fort Knox. The Scottish troops spent two weeks in this country training with members of the 166th Infantry, Ohio Army National Guard. Th e training was part of a NATO program designed to give allied troops a b etter look at how their counterparts train. (PHOTO BY DON LUNDY) allied unit operates-and this is w hat 2-inch shot pattern fro m a distance of 50 Troops about their Scottish counterparts happened at Fort Knox. meters. ca n be summed up fro m this comment by Involved in the training at the U.S. O ther training included vital infantry SFC j o hn Hampertz, of the 1/166th. Ham­ Army Armo r Center were members of the fare such as squad and platoon defensive pertz, an ex-marine, said : " These guys 1st Battalion, 166th Infantry, O hio Na­ maneuvers, grenade assault exercises, know what they're do ing. They train tional Guard, an'd members of the 2d Bat­ anti-tank training and land navigation hard, but they have a good time at it." talio n, 42d Lowland Volunteers, from movements. After all, noted Hampertz, " These people Edinburgh, Scotland. LTC Herbert B. Eagon, Commander of have more experience than us. They have BEST DEAL the 166th Infantry, O NG, is delighted his been fighting for 1,000 yea rs . We in the For the 130 Sco ts, it w as an opportunity battalion was se lected to participate in U.S. have o nly 200 years' experience." to train on foreign soil, and they liked it. the NATO exchange program . At the Some may question the necessity of " W e got the best of the deal, I'd say," same time the training was taking place at conducting joint training exercises be­ noted Corporal Al fred Dornan, a veteran Fo rt Knox, a company-sized contingent tween rese rve forces of NATO allies, but of several years in the regular British fro m the 1/166th Infantry, OARNG, w as the overall conclusion is that they are Army. training with British rese rves at Senny­ time and money well spent. They are val­ " W e o ften wo nder how A me rica n bridge in South W ales. uable not only from the standpoint of troops train," Dornan sa id. " W e see " I think we developed a mutual ap­ being a goodwill gesture between two some stu ff on TV, but it' s not like being preciati on of each other's capabilities allied countries, but in the interest of here. " and limitations," said LTC Eagon. " W ere knowing how the other country's military Dornan, an expert rifleman, praised we ever to se rve with British troops, we'd apparatus works. the M 16 rifle, standard weapon of the have a much better idea of how they op­ The one-on-o ne interpl ay betwee n in­ U.S. foot-soldier. The Scots fired the M16 erate." dividuals from the two countries has a at Fort Knox, giving them a change from Eago n' s assessment of the Scottish mass ive ripple effect. Who knows the their regular weapon, a 7.62 caliber Se lf troops: " They are eager, well-disci plined value gained fro m knowledge taken back Loading Rifle (SLR). "The M16 is light an d soldiers. They have a 'can-do' attitude." to the res pective home areas and shared it doesn' t have much of a kick," said Dor­ MORE EXPERIENCE w ith military com patrio t s, families, nan, w ho placed numerous shots within a The attitude of O hio' s National Guard friends and co-wo rkers. The Buckeye Guard Pg. 11 166th Infantry Gets 'Stewed' Alpha Company Has AT in England

BY SFC JERRY CONDO Stewed tomatoes for breakfast in a chow line amid the rolling hills of South Wales. Strange breakfast food in a strange en­ vironment. But, it became old hat for men of Com­ pany A of the Ohio Army National Guard's 166th Infantry. The Guardsmen from Washington Court House based Company A pulled annual training overseas, and they re­ turned to home station in early October full of stories and short of calories. They also learned quite a bit about some fellow troops from the United Kingdom. All in all , company commander CPT. Larry Hott, 32, of Washington C.H., thought the 16-day annual training over­ seas was a big plus for his unit. " It was a great opportunity. We trained with a NATO ally and it was different training," said Hott. Hott and the 140 men of Alpha Com­ pany returned to the U.S. and Ricken­ backer Air Force Base Oct.1. VIVID MEMORIES They brought back vivid memories of an annual training which included war games, night fire and other field training activity. Training was carried out at Senny­ bridge, South Wales where the United Kingdom has a large military training base . Alpha Company trained with Scot­ tish reservists--elements of the Second Battalion, 52nd Lowland Volunteers, Edinburg Scotland. " Their troops were very young, some 16 and 17," said SSG Michael McCor­ mick, 29, of Washington C.H., the unit AST. " They depended a lot on good leader­ ship," added McCormick, who quickly added that the Scots had such leadership in the non-commissioned officers. The soldiers from Ohio and Scotland learned they had things in common. "We griped about the same things, food and work," said McCormick. The food. Well, Company A is back home and still talking about it. One morning the Ohioans dined on stewed tomatoes, eggs, pork and beans and " half cooked bacon," said one member of Company A. McCormick claimed he lost 15 pounds overseas. SSG Ronnie Penrod, 31 , Washington C. H. , communications chief for the unit, Grenade Practice said everything seemed " greasy." The Guardsmen used the Scots' A SCOTTISH instructor demonstrates the proper way to throw a grenade to an weapons, not their own, in the field. Ac­ Ohio Guardsman during Annual Training in Sennybridge, Wales. (PHOTO BY SPS cording to CPT. Hott, his men BOB VINCENT) familiarized and then qualified with the Pg. 12 The Buckeye Guard weapons, which included a 7.62 mm rifle that was similar to the M-14. The Ohioans thought the 7.62 was " de­ cent enough", but apparently felt more at ease with the M-16. DRONE TARGETS One unusual feature of the across­ the-ocean training was weapons firing at drones, something like model air planes which had a six-foot wing span. " We had never done anything like that before," said CPT. Hott, who said his men " dropped" four of the drones with machine guns. The highlight of the A Twas the middle weekend visit to london where the men of Co. A. billeted at the Union Jack Club, a military facility, and took in all the sights. Weather was no problem. Tempera­ tures were slightly chilly, but rain stayed away for the most part. Purpose for the overseas training was to give the Guardsmen training with a NATO ally. " I think this (overseas training) is the greatest thing going for the Guard," CPT. Hott said.

$4 Cover English Food Loses to McDonald's BY SFC JERRY CONDO london took some getting used to for at least one of the soldiers of Company A, 166th Infantry. SP4 Mitchell Vincent, a 24-year-old gunner, was one of about 80 troops from MORTAR BUSINES~n Ohio Guardsman from Co. A, 166th Infan­ the company who chose to spend the try, received instruction on the use of a mortar from his Scottish coun­ middle weekend of their 16-day AT in terpart. Members of the 166th received familiarization with British England at london. weapons during their two week traininng session in England. (PHOTO Vincent said he spent a good part of BY SPS BOB VINCENT) that weekend cruising pubs, and doing some sightseeing. " A lot of those bars charged you as much as $4 to get~ n and then they wanted $2 or so for a - drink. They got us Resident Flight School everywhere we went, " Vincent lamented. Open to ONG Personnel The beer? " It was a little bit stronger and they Resident Flight School, conducted tion; or to schedule the required phys­ served it warm. But, you didn' t notice it at Fort Rucker, Alabama, is now avail­ ical examination and Flight Aptitude that much after you had a few," said Vin­ able to all qualified officers and en­ Selection Test. cent. listed personnel of the Ohio Army Ohio' s two Army Aviation Support The Ohioans were bused to london National Guard. Facilities are: from South Wales training sites and ar­ According to COL. Robert Orr, du­ Army Aviation Support Facility #1, rived there late Friday night. They left ration of the flight school is ten and Akron-Canton Airport, Greensburg, london about 2 p.m. Sunday for resump­ one-half months. 0 rr is the State Avia­ 0. 44232, telephone commercial (216) tion of training. tion Officer. 896-1932, or Autovon 580-5717. CPT They stayed at a military hotel that was For selection criteteria, see AR leistiko is the Operations Officer. nice, " but wasn't as nice as a Holiday 611-85 for enlisted Guardmembers, Army Aviation Support Facility #2, Inn," Vincent observed. and AR 611-110 for officers. 2827 W. Granville Rd., Worthington, 0. Vincent hit a few strip joints. Those interested in flight school 43085 , telephone commercial (614) " They weren't quite as wild as some of should contact either of the Ohio 889-7125, or Autovon 346-7125. Major them back home," said the young Army National Guard's Aviation Sup­ John S. Martin is the Operations Of­ trooper. port Facilities for addition informa- ficer. (Continued on Pg. 22)

The Buckeye Guard Pg.13 •

TAKE IT EASY! Members of the Ohio Guard's 837th Engineers demonstrate how to construct a bridge during "Engineer Demonstration Day" in Lima. The raft can be completely assembled in 35 minutes with a full bridge company. (PHOTO BY SSG NANCY CLEVENGER) Engineers, Infantry Host Ohio Guard 'Demonstration Day' in Lima

BY SSG NANCY CLEVENGER what was on those 'big trucks', and now I The engineers also demonstrated a One of the most beautiful fall days of know" , she said. water purification system. If you had seen the season, October 21st, had the 837th Captain Joseph Bowsher, commander the dirty, murky water from the lake, you Engineers' beehive buzzing. of the 837th Engr said, "The purpose of would have been hesitant to taste it, but The engineers, located in Lima, Ohio having the Engineer's Day is so we can Mayor Moyer tried it and pronounced it (with direction from Cpt Joseph Bowsher show the community what we do, how very good. A real water expert, Lima Di­ and assistance from 1SG Frank we do it and what we have to offer the rector of Water Purification, Galen Gault, Cartwright) conducted an "Enginee r's community." tasted the purified water and siaid, "The Demonstration Day". The weather During the day the men built a " light water is very good and real clear. It's nice couldn't have been nicer and the steady tactical raft" and a "floating raft". Lt. to know a unit like this is avai lable in case stream of townspeople coming to Hover Michael Corson explained that the raft is the city needs it" . Park located next to the Armory, showed used to cross small channels or rivers. In The 837th Ladies Auxiliary sold conces­ the real interest of the community. combat, the " light tactical raft" can be sions from a wagon donated by the Pepsi Mayor Harry Moyer proclaimed Oc­ built in 35 minutes. Consisti ng of eight Cola Company. They enjoyed the day and tober 21 National Guard Day and he was aluminum pontoons (boats) 45 feet wide, their profits, which will be used for their on hand to receive a Certificate of Recog­ the raft easily will ca rry a 2- Y2 ton truck. big Christmas party and dance. nition from Brigadier General RobertTea­ Disc Jockey, Pete Stevens from WCIT ter, commanding general of the 73rd In­ Th e tactical raft is powered by 25 h.p. Radio was there to give a live broadcast fantry Brigade. Moyer recognized the motors attached to each pontoon. The throughout the day. We now have a new outstanding accomplishments of the maneuverability is important in ferrying member of the Guard because Pete is 837th Engineer Company and the 1st Bat­ equipment to share as quickly as possi­ now joining the 73rd Aviation section as a talion of the 148th Infantry, not only for ble. The " floating raft" can be built in helicopter pilot. Pete served as a pilot in their military readiness, but for the many about four hours. There are only six float­ Vietnam. We also had four more recruits public service projects undert aken ing rafts in the entire Reserve Compo­ that were sworn in by Brigadier General throughout Lima and Allen County. nents throughout the United States. Robert Teater that same day. The townspeople are proud of their Hundreds of people watched as the While all the festivities were going on citize n-soldiers. O ne lady said she lived rafts were built. Then to show everything at the park, the members of the Ada, down the street and she was amazed at works, the Guards drove a 2Y2-ton truck 837th Det.2 unit were very busy helping the equipment they have and what they onto a tactical raft and anchored it in the the elderly members of the community. can do. "All these years I had not known middle of the lake. They are building a very impressive Pg.14 The Buckeye Guard wheelchair ramp out at the Allen County too many people in the civilian world that are doing and it really means a lot to us to Inn for the Aged. Prior to their deciding think all we can do is co ntrol riots and be ab le to do it for t he people" . to build this ramp the pati ents could not shovel snow in times of emergency. We Tha t's w hat the guard is rea lly all about. get into the yard area unless they were do a lot more and the citizens need to see To fu l fill our mission in time of peace as ambulatory. Now, thanks to the 837th En­ w hat we do." well as during an emergency or war. It is gineers they will be able to enjoy the The day was filled with all types of great to know that you and I are a sma ll great outdoors also. people and the place was a " beehive". part of the Guard and doing our part to let "We need the exposure to the public of As SFC Dyer of the Ada Unit said, "We the communities around t h e state what we ca n do and how well we can do are rea lly proud of o ur projects. The guys know w hat we are all abou t. it" sa id 1SG Frank Cartwright. " There are put a great deal of effort into what they

47 New Officers Commissioned by OMA

BY CPT ROBERT HARRIS ex-m ar in e an d is employed as a Stephen E. Elick, logan; Thomas ). Forty-seven men and women were pipefitter at the Packard Electric Com­ Egelhoff, Columbus; Alan l. Foutz, recently added to the officers corps of pany in Warren. He is married and is Minerva; )ames). Gaudiello, Huron; the Ohio Army National Guard by BG the fat her of four children. Johnnie l. Hayes, Healthy; l es ter E. james M. Abraham who administered 2lT Kenneth C. Prohn of Mantua, Imboden, Jr. , Columbus; Robert G. the oath of office on the parade field at was the outstanding graduate and was )ones, Mentor on the lake; John R. Camp Perry. also t he recipient of the Outstanding Kachenmeister, Toledo; Richard ). The guest spea ker was M r. David Academic Achievement Award. Kruis, Mantua; Daniel l. Kryzanows­ Skylar, Civilian Aide to the Sec retary of He has been assigned to Headquar­ ki, Niles; James D. lendo, Toledo; the Army for Northern Ohio. ters Detachment, Third Squadron, Patrick K. M cVicker, Toledo; Ronald MG James C. Clem, the Adjutant 107th Armored Cavalry, Stow; and is R. Mihitsch, Madison; lawrence R. General, presented the diplomas to employed as a warehouseman for Needles, Toledo; George H. New, the graduates. Western Electric. Prohn is married and Cincinnati; Charles W. Poole, San­ The graduates completed a 13 has two children. dusky; Joseph ). Poptic II, Newton month program of intense classroom Others receiving commissions in­ Falls; Kenneth C. Prohn, Mant ua; and field training that has prepared clude: ThomasA. Baker, Dayton; Juan Richard P. Rafeld, Nankin; Thomas D. them for the challenge of leadership. G. Becerra, Toledo; Terry A. Benja­ Reynolds, Polk ; Wayne R. Rolsen, " The training in the Expert Infan­ min, lima; jerry A. Blankenship, New Columbus; Ronald C. Rucker, Col­ tryman Badge, the Ranger Training in Richmond; George E. Bra inard, umbu'S; Edgar E. Schooley, Fairfield; Florida, the classroom instruction and Youngstown; Richard W. Brainard, John ). Seman, Cleveland; James D. the constant availability of the cadre, Jefferson; Howard A. Bu llis, Spring­ Shiley, Niles; Susan M. Slyh, Colum­ staff and faculty has made the past year field; Robert M. Carlson, Toledo; bus; Darrell 0. Smith, Swanton; a very worthwhile lea rning experi­ Chris A. Coy, Columbus; Paula ). Michael R. Snow, Columbus; Harold ence," sai d 2l T Joseph ). Poptic II of Crosby, Columbus; Martin C. Davis, Summerville, Jr. , Masury; William Newton Fa lls, who was the top leader­ Walbridge; Claude E. Deloach, Cleve­ Tucker, Jr. , Toledo; Joseph H. Weir II, sh ip graduate of Class 25. Poptic has la n d; David J. Donaldso n, Shaker lima; and Walter l. Woods, N. Can­ been assigned to the 324th M ilitary Height s; Carolyn E. Drown, Colum­ ton. Police Company of Warren. He is an bus; Wi llie J. Early, E. Cleveland;

Guard C-130 Crew Aids in Rescue

England to Norway when co ntacted by helicopter. BY l T. COL. JACK ARLEN the Royal Air Force (RAF) Rescue Se rvice Col. Emerson E. lewis, aircraft com­ and asked to assist in th e rescue of a sea­ mander and commander of the 179th Tac­ A C-130 crew from Mansfield, Ohio's man who had been injured and needed tical Airlift Group, received thanks for his I 79t h Tactical Airlift Group assisted in the airlift to a hospital. Th e ship was located crew's participation in the operation rescue of an injured seaman while par­ by radio fix by the C-130 crew and a from the RAF Rescu e Service. The ti cipating in "Exercise Best Focus 78. " British helicopter in the North Sea off the helicopter was from the 202nd Squadron, The Mansfield Air National Guard crew coast of Scarborough. M ansfield's C-1 30 leconfield, England. was furnishing airlift support to the was asked to fly " top cover" for the res ­ Besides Col. lewi s, crew members exercise which was being conducted cu e. were Capt. Donald H. Sc hendel, Mans­ from Rygge Air Sta tion, Norway. Best In flying top cover the C-1 30 crew re­ field; Maj. James H. Smith, Mansfield; Focus is a biennial international recon­ layed radio ca lls between Edinborough Capt Carl l. Davis, Cardington; MSGT naissance competition. Units represent­ Rescue and the helicopter. After t he Russell Leadbetter, Mass illon; TSGT ing Norway, Denmark, Germany, Cana­ sea man was rescued and enroute to the Gregory Eyster, Mansfield; MSGT Harold d a, United Kingdom and the United hospital, the M ansfield crew further as­ Hunter, Shelby; SRA Stewart Brumen­ States participated in the exercise. sisted by relaying medical information shenkel, Mansfield; and SSGT Rodney F. The Mansfield C-130 was enroute from between Scarborough Hospital and the Snyder, Butler. The Buckeye Guard Pg. 15 179th Assists Handicapped at New Hope

BY LT. COL. JACK ARLEN Members of the 179th Tactical A irlift Group, Mansfield , have again donated their time and ski lls in helping the New Hope School for retarded and handi­ capped children. The men are members of the Mansfield Chapter of the Air Na­ tional Guard NCO Academy Graduates Association. The local chapter of the NCO Academy • Grads Association have worked on vari­ ous projects for the Richland County New Ho pe School. This latest project called for furnishing the manpower for assemblying and installing playground equipment which the sc hool had pur­ cha sed. In addition to many other projects, the Mansifled NCOs have adopted the New Hope School and conduct a variety of projects for the students at the county­ wide school. Yea rly projects for the stu­ MEMBERS OF MANSFIELD'S 179th Tac Airlift Croup are busy here assembling dents at New Hope include a Christmas playground equipment for the New Hope School. MSgt Dale Echelberger and party at the base, base tours, picnics and MSgt Bill Fox stake locations while MSgt Charles Matney holds the measuring transportation and assistance for over­ tape. (PHOTO BY MSGT ZANE ZIMMERMAN) night camping trips. The NCOs have also installed playground equi.pment o nce be­ fore for the school. The Mansfield NCOs have· also been Survivor's Benefit Plan quite active in the Area 5 Special Olym­ pics for the past three years. This past Changed by New Law year saw over 300 students from nine county schools participate in the Special Effective October 1, 1978 Public Law ible to make an election for coverage O lympics track meet. The New Hope 95-397 affords Reserve Compnent at age 60. School is included in Area 5. Mansfield Personnel (to include former mem­ Option B: I elect to provide an an­ Guardsmen se rved as judges, timers and bers) the opportunity to participate in nuity beginning on my 60th birthday if si mply as friends to the mentally retarded the Extended Survival Benefit Plan I die before that date, o r o n the date children during the day long event. (S BP). of death if I die after my 60th birthday. The Mansfield Chapter of the Air Na­ All members and former members Option C: I elect immediate an­ tional Guard NCO Academy Graduates eligible for retired pay (20 years ser­ nuity starting the date of my death, Association number 57 members who vice) who have not attained age 60 whatever my age at death. have graduat ed from this top level . should execute a statement of intent One copy of Statement of Intent school. concerning participation in SBP. should be filed w ith other important papers of the individual and original This statement must be executed copy forwarded to unit of ass ignment not later than 90 days from date of this for enclosure into the Official Military Legal Services letter and should be signed by service Personnel File (OMPF). member, the se rvice member 's Should an individual die after Oc­ Now Available spouse and witnessed by a third per­ tober 1, 1978, the survivo r should son without insurable interest. to Retirees contact the Commander, U.S. Army M embers should select one of the Reserve Components Personnel and following options: National Guard and U.S. A rmy Administration Center (RCPACO Reserve retirees who are age 60 or over Option A: I decline to make an ATTN: AGUZ-RAD, 9700 Page are eligible for legal assistance. Depen­ election at this time. I will remain elig- Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri 6312. • dents and widows/widowers are also eli­ gible. Legal assistance officers are available Governor Orders Guard to Winona for consultation and assistance on per­ sonal legal problems "of a civil nature". Ohio Governor james A. Rh odes or­ individuals were hospitalized as a result Actions routinely handled by legal assis­ dered National Guard assistance for the of injuries from the tornado. tance include home buying o r renting, Village of Winona, in Columbiana O hio National Guardsmen from the wills , purchase of automobiles, and County in northeastern Ohio on Oct. 12. 436th Military Police Battalion, headquar­ powers of attorney, etc. A four square mile area near Winona tered in Youngstown, were ordered to Legal assistance officers are not al­ was ravaged by a tornado which caused duty in Winona to assist local law en­ lowed to advise you on matters pertain­ an esti mated $400,000 in damage to nine forcement au thorities. ing to business pursuits. (FORSCOM) homes, five barns, and 50 trai lers. Four Pg. 16 The Buckeye Guard John Brown Named ONM Commodore

BY SFC BOB DEVOE Jo hn W. Brown, former O hio Lieuten­ antGovernor and a retired commander in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, was sworn in as the Commodo re of the Ohio Naval Militia (ONM) by Governor j ames A. Rhodes during ceremo nies in the statehouse recently. Brown, w ho is assisting Maj. Gen . James C. Clem, O hio Adjutant General, in organizing the ONM, says the O NM will provide the Ohio National Guard with a small boat o peratio n during floods and work with the Guard in training for amphibious landings. The ONM will be organized, governed, drilled, and instructed in accordance with U.S. Navy regulations and customs. ONM uniforms will be the same as those of the U .S. Navy, except for distinctive state insignia. The ONM cannot be called into federal service as a unit and will not se rve outside Ohio. But ONM members will not be exempt from federal service as individu­ als, such as in wartime draft. Brown believes the ONM will have a strength of about 50 persons in a year, and never more than 250 as a cadre. (A cadre is a nucleus or skeleton force of trained personnel ca pable of assuming control and training others). The ONM could expand beyond cadre strength if part or all of the Ohio National Guard is federalized. During its first year of operation ONM will develop a headquarters unit; accept applications for appointments or enlist­ ments; and work on site selection fo r a unit on the Great Lakes and the Ohio River, according to Commodore Brown. Anyone with prior military service, re­ gardless of branch, i s eligible to join. Brown emphasized, " those individuals with training in naval operations will be given priority in both enlistments and poss ible promotions" . Brown' s one-SIC\[ naval militia rank will be comparable to tfiat of Brig. Gen. j ames 0. Roberts, commander of the state Army militia, the Ohio Denfense Corps. The 515 member ODC has been in exis­ tence since 1949 and is also under the state Adjutant General' s D epartment. Th e ODC would expand and replace the Army Guard if it were federalized. According to General Clem , the State Controlling Board has allocated $20,000 for t he first yea r operations o f the Ohio Naval Militia. 216th Aids Fire Academy PRACTICE EVACUATION TOWER-The Ohio National Guard's Company A, Copy Deadline 216th Engineer Battalion, Chillicothe, recently constructed a practice evacua­ tion tower for the Ohio Fire Academy in Reynoldsburg. The Ohio Air Guard for the next set four poles for the tower. The structure, which took 534 man hours to build issue is Dec. 27 over four days, will be used to train aca demy students in evacuating people from buildings with ropes and ladders. 2LT Donald L. Ka ne, Columbus, was in charge of the project. (PHOTO BY DAVID WILLS). The Buckeye Guard Pg. 17 A Report From the Ohio National Guard Officers' UPDATE: Association BY CPT. STEVE KOPER

From the COLONEL POWER FILLS BOARD POSITION President's Desk The Board of Trustees has named Colo nel Edward) . Power to fill the vacancy on the board created by the reelection of some officers and the untimely d eath o f With election year rhetoric at its height Colonel Donald R. A nderson, who would be occupying that position. Colonel Power as this let1er is written, the keynote of is himse lf a past-pres ident of the association, having served as president in 1974-75. every candidate's program seems to We are fortunate that he could se rve. Many thanks, Colonel. eventually relate to economic co nsidera­ NATIONAL GUARD DAY CELEBRATED. tions, i.e. rising costs and inflation. I re­ • There were many celebrations held in the state on the occasion of the first Na­ cently received some figures w hich ap­ tional Guard Day proclaimed as October 7, 1978 by President Jimmy Carter. The peared in Th e Bell Boy, a publication of prime mover in securing a joint resolution of Congress for this purpose was CLAR­ the Arizona Telco Federal Credit Union. ENCE "'BUD" BROWN of Urbana. Congressman Brown is a stau nch supporter of the Th ey were particularly interesting to me Guard and a particular friend of the Air Guard in Springfield. as an Ohio Guardsman because of the The Sp ringfield celebration fea tured Mr. Brown as well as Mr. joe Power , who opportunity afforded to our Guardsmen conceived the National Guard Day idea, and other local dignitaries. The association by our tuition ass ista nce program. received a very nice letter from Mr. Power shortly after those ceremonies and it read, The cost of a college education, like in part" ... You put forth a lot of effort in this project, and I want to say th an k you for everything else, is steadily rising. Based your support and cooperation. Th at is w hat it takes to make any project successful, on a conservative inflation rate of six per people working together" . cent and including the cost of room, NEW ONGA COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS board, tuition and misce llaneous ex­ Nomination, Captai n Orville Miller; Time and Pl ace, lieutenant Colonel Arvin N. penses, here are some figures that ought Donner Jr. ; Continuity, Colonel Dennis M. Rodgers; Scholarship, Major William A . to give you a jolt. It will cost a child now LaPrise; Legislative, Colonel PJohn P. Simemer(retired)-State and Captain Robert B. '16, nearly $20,000 for four years at a state James Jr.-Federal; Awards, Major John D . Ca lvin; finance, Lieutenant Colo nel John university and close to $35,000 at a private C. McCoy; Resolutions, Lieutenan t Colonel AI Dodson; Insurance, Lieutenant Col­ universi ty. For a child now 10, the figures onel James R. Williams; and State Conference, Lieutenant Colon el Philip A. Wil­ will be $27,000 state and $47,000 private. liams. My point of course is that we in the ASSOCIATION TO STUDY PRE-PAID lEGAl PROGRAM Ohio Guard have a program so valuable The O hio National Guard Association has been contacted by As sociation l egal to our future that we cannot afford to Service Consultants of Santa Barbara, California. Thi s firm is interested in providing a waste even one potential applicant. As group pre-paid legal program fo r our members. Such a pre-paid legal plan could officers, we must take every opportunity allow members the advan taage of legal help whenever they need it, w ithout t he to tell parents our story. In light of the worry of " how much w ill it cost". figures from The Bell Boy, we stand a Briefly, each member determines his own needs and whether or not to participate. good chance of having to fight the kids Costs are figured accordingly utilizing local attorney firms to provide easily accessi­ off with a stick. One last point fo r the ble legal help the minute it is needed . Th e trustees are obtaining fu rther information com pany grade officers with even on the program and will pa ss it on as it becomes ava ilable. younger children and friends, for a child CONFERENCE PROGRAMS/YEARBOOKS ORDERED now 5, costs will be $37,000 (s tate) and A contract has been negoti ated w ith the H eritage Publishing Company of North almost $66,000 (private). Boy, you need Little Rock, Arkansas to provide a conference program for both the enlisted and some kind of savings account if you plan officer associations. The contract is for programs for the yea rs 1979 and 1980. All to foot the bill alone. revenues received from Heritage will be divided equally between the two associa­ tions. r This year's advertising solicitation is tentatively sc heduled for the period De­ Next Deadline cember 4 to Feb ruary 2. Each unit will receive a letter o f explanat io n confirming these Dec.27 dates and outlining procedures. Project officer for both programs is Major Steve Koper w hile editorial duties for the enlisted version will be han dled by SSG Nancy Copy and photo deadline for the Clevenger. February, 1979, issue of BUCKEYE The so licitors for Heritage will be furnished with a list of all ASTs and base detac h­ GUARD Magazine is D ecember 27, ment commanders as a local contact during the campaign. Heritage will attempt to 1978. No article or photos can be ac­ make contact with each unit prior to the start of operations. Should problems arise cepted afler th is date for the February for any reason, make su re to ca ll the ONGA office immediately, telepho ne 614-889- iss ue. • 9279, or Maj Koper, 513-931-6120. All submissions must be typewritten All Guardsmen are asked to cooperate in this fund raising effor t. These revenues and double-spaced (do not type in all have formed the basi s for the ONGA sc holarship program which last year awarded capital letters please). Photos should $1,000 to qualified applicants. We would like to see that program grow. be accompanied bycompfete captions lOOTH GENERAL CONFERENCE-STLOUIS and identification of all individuals A delegation of nearly 40 Ohio officers plus wives and guests attended the 100th concerned. General conference of the National Guard Association of the United States in St. Al l photos and articles should b e l ouis early in October. The event was marked by some excellent presentations by mailed to: SFC Bob D eVoe, Editor, key members of the Department of Defense and the active services as well as the BUCKEYE GUARD Magazine, 2825 W. Con gress. The sess ion of Congress just adjourned will lon g be remembered as a Granville Rd. , Worthington, 0. 43085. banner year for the su ccessful enactment of National Guard Legislat ion. Pg. 18 ' The Buckeye Guard Enlisted Association Rap

A column designed to keep members of the Ohio National Guard Enlisted Associa­ tion informed of the latest developments

BY SGM WARREN MYERS A state-wide bowling tournament is AND SSG NANCY CLEVENGER being offered fo r the first t ime to all New Auxiliary Christmas is almost here and we have m embers of the O hio National Guard, President Named not reached our half-way mark for new acti ve o r retired , and any person as­ members . Any and all enlisted members sociated with a guard unit, su ch as ad­ Many of you are reflecting o n the of the Guard are reminded that they ca n visors, technic ians, etc. The tournament beautiful sunny skies and san dy beaches become members of the En listed Associ­ will take place at Amos l anes in Colum­ of Hawaii, and digging out your w inter ation. We need total support to carry o ut bus the first weekend in June. Entry forms coats, I' m sure. O hio had a great turnout the projects you need and want from the will be mailed to all unit re presentatives for the t rip but many people saw very Guard. in January. Check w ith your representa­ little of each other beca use they stayed in A major Bill that finally passed and is tive for further details or w rite to : En­ so many different hotels. All t he t radi­ now in effect is the Survivor' s Benefit Bill. listed Association, P.O. Box 215, Dublin, tional conve ntion-goers missed t he fun W e worked long and hard to accomplish O hio. We w ant a lot of competition for and fe llowship of the hospitality rooms this passage along with the O fficer's As­ the matches. The last date for registratio n and you can be su re, n ext year will make sociation and civilian ass istance . M any is April 30, 1979. up for it. than ks to all who have helped to get this NEW OFFI CERS O verall, it was a great convention and bill passe d. Now anyone who has 20 or W e want to congratulate t he new Na­ everyone enjoyed themse lves. I feel the mo re years of service in t he Guard may tional officers of the National En I is ted As­ auxiliary accomplished quite a bit of bus­ rest in peace knowing that their survivor sociatio n. They were elected at t he con­ iness in the shortest time ever. The instal­ will get 55 percent of their annuity. Mo re vention held in beau tiful Hawaii in Sep­ lation of officers w as very impress ive and information about t his is fo und in this tember. They are: Pres ident, M SG Bryce our own l ois Goodson is to be com­ issue. Hendricks-Iowa, Army; Vice President, mended. The auxiliary electio n results We feel it is important to get more CM S)amesA. Kno wles-Miss iss ippi, Air; were as follows: em ployer support. The National Enlisted Secretary, SM S William Po ulsen )r.,­ Presiden t, lois Goodson, Ohio; Vice Association feels the same way. It is up to M aryland, A ir; Treasu rer , M SG Nat e President, Sara H endricks, Iowa; Secre­ each one of us to make our employer M onas tra-Ohio , Army. A very special tary, Beverly Arn, O hio; and Treasu re r, aware of w hat we are do ing and why congratulations to our own M SG NATE Rita Dekowski , Maryland. w hen we need to take time off from work. MONASTRA. W e know he w ill do a great )oanie Foster is still serving as an Area Somet imes it is ou r o wn fa ult i f an job ! Director at the national level also. employer does not understand. There So me Enlisted Assoc iation members Have you though t about our lima Con­ are many em ployers supporting the do not realize that w hile they are mem­ vention? Believe me, it will b e here be­ G uard in many more ways. W e personally bers of the O hio Association they are also fore we know it and plans are underway thank each and every one of them . members of the N ational Enlisted Associ­ for t he Auxiliary members already. The The Uniformed Benefits Services In­ ation. When you pay your $5 dues you lima girls are working on it w ith gusto! ! ! surance is now at a low er rate for term pay a dollar of it to Natio nal. This entitles l et u s k'now if you plan to donate a insurance for n on-flyers, 26 and under­ you to n ot only electing of state officers raffl e gift or door prize from your area at $112,000 wo rth of insurance fo r only $8 .90 but the national officers as well. It also the Convention. entit les you to m ake major decisions per month. There w ill also be hospitaliza­ Beverly S. Arn, President tio n insu ranee available to all members of about w hat resolutions to pass, what bills En listed Association Auxiliary-Ohio term o r life policies. These w ill be paid in we should pro pose for legislatio n, etc. either $25 or $50 per day sick leave, de­ Become involved in your association. W e / pending o n which policy you take out. need your support. You may contact your Fo r further information o n any of the unit representative fo r facts and applica­ 178th Pilots USBA insu r an ce writ e to: Uniformed ti ons or w rite to P.O. Box 215, Dublin, Dodge Missles Benefits Se rvices, Southwest Trafficway O hio 43017 for furt her informatio n. at 39th Street, P.O. Box 258, Kansas City, WANTED : One lawyer to donate his Ohio Air National Guard pilots from MO. 64141 or call (816) 561 -2134. This in­ time to the Enlisted Association as our Springfield learned how to dodge surance is open to all members of the legal counsel. If interested please contact enemy missiles and aircraft in what Air Guard . President )ames Sebetto, (41 9) 332-6377. Guardsmen are calling the most realis­ tic training possible short of actual combat. The pilots, members of the Vet Job Preference Continues 178th Tactical Fi ghte r Gro up, flew their A-7D Corsair fighter-bombers as Veterans will continue to receive job despite their d isadvantage to women part of the Tactical Air Command's preference in some fields as a result of a and none-veteran s. Forty six states, in­ " Red Fl ag" combat readiness training r uling by the U.S. Supreme Cou rt last cl uding O hio, and the Civil Se rvice exerci se at N ellis Air Force Ba se, week that upho lds t he veterans prefer­ Commiss ion currently give similar pre­ Nevada. The training occurred in Sep­ ence practi ce. The court upheld the vete­ ference to veterans. (ARN EWS) tember and Octo ber. rans preference laws of M assachusetts, \. The Buckeye Guard Pg. 19 Buckeye·Bits

Troop K Opens Doors 372nd Marches The Ohio Army Guard's Troop K, 3rd The Headquarters Company of the Squadron, 107th Armored Cavalry Regi­ 372nd Engineer Battalion marched in the ment, Ashtabula, recently conducted an parade for the Dayton Air Fair recently. Open House for Guardmembers and The parade commemorated the their families. 75th anniversary of powered tlight. A buffet lunch was served by the mess Dayton is the home of the Wright hall featuring both desserts and covered brothers, and for the past three sum­ main dishes prepared by wives. mers, the community has sponsored the Children were treated to rides on ar­ air fair to pay homage to their memory. mored personnel carriers-furnished by the infantry section. Points Available Medics in Louisiana The Survey Section of the 1st Bn 136th Twenty members of the Ohio Air Field Artillery, completed a survey of a Guard ' s 178th Tactical Clinic , MAP reading/Compass course at the Springfield, recently conducted their Transportation Research Center at annual training at England Air Force Marysville. The course consists of 17 Base, Louisiana. points (to be expanded at a later date) at During the 15 day period Air Guard distances varying from 120-1400 meters. medics worked side-by-side with regular Any unit desiring a list of points, UTM Air Force medical personnel at the U.S. Grids and a 1: 12,500 map should contact Air Force Hospital. 1LT Sinisa Lavric, (614) 294-11 34.

Did You Know? 269th Outstanding That alcohol is the most abused drug THE 135TH MILITARY POLICE Physical Security Co. Fairview Park, provided 24- Outstanding Units of 251st Combat in America? Communications Group-the 269th That alcoholism is a drug addiction? hour security for Cleveland National Air Show. Combat Communications Flight, That less than 5 percent of all al­ Springfield MAP, Ohio and the 235th Air coholics are on skid row? The Military Police aided local police at the four-day show which is an annual Traffic Control Flight, Fort Wayne MAP, That alcoholism is a progressive and Indiana, have been selected as the Labor Day event. deadly disease if not treated? group's Outstanding Communications That 50 percent of alcoholics are wo­ and Air Traffic Control Units. men? Operational readiness and worthy ac­ That alcohol is a depressant? Symphonic Artillery The 1812 Overture, written by Peter 11- complishments of the units throughout That your trouble is never going to get the year were evaluated for the award. better as long as you drink? It will only lytich Tchaikovski, was scored to include get worse. artillery and church bells in the perfor­ Technicians, do you have a personal mance. Battery's A and B of the 1st Bat­ 251 st CCG Active problem that is affecting your job per­ talion 136th FA participated in two per­ The 251 st Combat Communications formances of this famous overture by formance? If yes, contact your Techni­ Group, headquartered at Springfield cian Assistance Program Coordinator, Arcadia High School in Arcadia, Ohio Municipal Airport, participated in "Gal­ MAJ Paul Koreckis, AUTOVON 346-7058 and the combined Gahanna Lincoln and lant Eagle 79," a large-s ca le joint readi­ or commercial 614-889-7058. Worthington High Schoo l bands at ness exercise, conducted by the United Gaha nna. States Readiness Command in the Although the initial firing of the guns Six Attend Workshop southeastern United States. startled the crowds, the overall effect Six members of Ohio' s 200th Civil En­ The exercise was conducted at Eglin was enthusiastically received. gineering Squardron recently attended AFB, Fla. October 17 through November the Air National Guard Civil Engineering 16 an d provided the opportunity to plan, Conference in Albuquerque, N.M. Recon Rappels test and evaluate Army, Navy, Air Force Those attending were, LTC Philip A. Wil­ Air Troop, 107th Armored Cavalry, and Marine personnel working together • liams, MAJ Richard A. Calland, MAJ Cleveland, recently conducted its An­ in simulated combat. Philip M. Brooks, MSG John j. Carroll, nual Open House at the Army Aviation The exercise involved a command post Ill, MSG Mark W. Charlton, and MSG Support Facility in Greensburg. exercise to shakedown communications. Robert B. Phillips. According to John Twohig, helicop­ During this portion, both friendly and While attending this conference ters, tactical vehicles, armament systems opposing forces were tested concerning /workshop, LTC Williams, commander of and communications equipment were their knowledge of military skills and tac­ the 200th Civil Engineering Squadron, on display. tics. was elected as Deputy Chief Engineer of In addition, the Recon Platoon dem­ In other news of the 251st, the group's the ANG Civil Engineering Association. onstrated rappelling from helicopters. headquarters unit has received the Air He will serve in this capacity for two Members of Air Troop were also on hand Force Communications Service' s Air years and will then become the Chief to demonstrate equipment used by the National Guard/ Air Force Reserve Engineer of the Association. unit. Achievement Award for 1977. Pg. 20 The Buckeye Guard SP4 ROBERT GOETZ, Tuition grant re­ PFC CHRIS AYERS, a teletype operator Personnel Officer for the AG D ept. from cipient at O hio University was selected with the Ohio Army National Guard's Dec. 1977 to Se pt. 1978. COL LAWSON, a as one of five top spoke winners by Ohio 37th Sign al Compan y in Lakewood, veteran of the Korea n War, has 27 years Jaycees, August, 1978. The Spoke Award completed the four mile run in 20 min­ of military service. He lives in Columbus. is for first year Jaycees. utes 50 seconds to log the fastest time at SP4 DANIEL lEE and SP4 ROSEMARIE SERGEANT JUAN R. RODRIGUEZ, Annual Training this year. ICNAUT, both of 107th ACR, Cleve­ HHC, 612th Engineer Battalion, has re­ MSC PHILLIP J. McCLURE, a member land, recently attended a two-day Ohio ceived a letter of appreciation from LTC of the O hio Army Guard's 437 th Military Army Guard Recruiting School in Co­ RON DAVID, Public Affai rs Officer, Police Bat tal ion, has retired after 36 years lumbus. They were both favo rably im­ Dept. of Army, Fort Bragg, North of military service. He is the As sistant pressed with the class, taught by SFC Carolina. The letter is commending Juan Postmaster for Struthers, O hio. TOM LUTES and SFC PAUL WARD. They for his outstanding and untiring support stressed " the antics of these two men of the Public Affairs team during snow CPT DENNIS M. JANKOWSKI has re­ makes the class so informative and en­ removal operations in Ohio during the ceived the Meritorious Service Medal fo r joya ble it is a pleasure" . They add, " W e period January 30 to February 3, 1978. his outstanding performance of duty as t hink if more Guardmembers took this Contratulations JUAN. the State Recruiting and Retention Of­ class it would ignite the spark within. 1st Bn 136th FA, 73rd Infantry Brigade ficer and Pub I ic Affairs Officer for the CW4 WALT DONAUCH, the Assistan t (Se p) conducted a change of command Ohio Guard. JANKOWSKI, who lives in State Recruiting Manager, also received ceremony Oct. 29. The outgoing com­ Hilliard, received the high award from kudos from the pair for a " job well mander LTC LESTER E. CARR JR . relin­ BC JAMES M. ABRAHAM, O hio's Assis­ done". guished command to MAJ DANIEL AR­ tant Adjutant General for the Army THE ASHTABULA STAR-BEACON was NETI. LTC Carr, w ho has been with the Guard. recently honored by Troop K. 107th Ar­ 136th FA since 1955 expressed regret at COL ROBERT l. LAWSON, Chief of the mo red Cavalry Regiment, for its o ut­ leaving the battalion and gave his best Staff for the Adjutant General's Dept. of standing support of the Ohio National wishes for the new commander. MAl O hio, recently receive d the Meritorious Guard. lT RALPH MONCENEL presented Arnett who h as se rved as Battalio n Service M edal for outstanding perfor­ an appreciation award to City Editor Executive Officer since 1976, wished LTC mance of duty while se rving as Civilian BRIAN WILLIAMS. Carr luck in his new position in the STARC. Present at the ceremony were LTC LEARY and MAl DEVER of Readiness Region Knox and SCM GOODSON from Mansfiel~ Aircraft Navigate With 73 rd Infantry Brigade (Se p). Work by two members of the Buckeye Guard has contributed to recognitio n for New System the Ohio Department of Natural Re­ sources for excellence in public informa­ BY LTC JACK B. ARLEN ou t 13 insta ntaneous pieces of infor­ tion. How would you like to travel from mation including grou nd sp eed , SFC DON LUNDY and CPT DAVID coast to coast without a road map? Or track, heading, wind direction and CROSSON were recently notified that better ye t, se t sa il from California to velocity, way-point data, exact time, the East Central District of PRSA awarded Hawaii without a compass? drift angle, estimated time enrou te first place in Pub I ic Affairs to the pubI ic l o ng range navigation equipment is and the exac t ai r c raft po sition participation program developed for extremely importan t to the 179th Tac­ (latitude and longitude to w ithin one Ohio's Coastal Zone Management Pro­ tical Airlift Group, Mansfield Lahm second of accuracy). All of this data is gram. The program had been previously Airport. This Ohio Air Natio nal Guard important for long ra nge navigation. awarded a first place " Clarion Award" in unit is equipped w ith the C-130 Her­ It also has its own test sys tem and lets public relations' by the national Women cules transport and its missions take you know when something is wrong. In Communica tio n s, Inc . The Ohio its aircraft crews to all corners of the The Omego ARN-131 works on the Guard's BC ROBERT W. TEATER is direc­ world. principles of triangulation. Eight sta­ tor of ODNR. In October, the 26th An­ The Mansfield aircraft are currently t ions thro ughout the world se nd out nual Columbus International Film Festi­ being converted to a modern, com­ signals. Th e aircraft needs to receive val judges awarded a Chris Statuette to puterized , long-range navigation sys­ ju st three of these signals and the an Ohio Department of Natural Re­ tem known as the Omego ARN-131. It exact data can be computed by the sources film " Special Places: Ohio's replaces the ARN-70 w hich was de­ se t. The O mego system will be ex­ State Parks." Ohio National Guard CPT signed in the late 1940's. tremely important during long-range DAVID CROSSON rece ived a Chris The Omego system , built by Dynell missions over water. Statuette as executive producer of the Electronics Corp., is o ne-third th e The old navigation sys tem required film. The film can be borrowed from the weight, takes up less than one-half an increas ing number of maintenance ODNR Film Library for showings. the space, and is much more accurate manhours to keep it operational. The DON MERRISS of Gatsby's Restaurant than the old system. The new sys tem personnel of the Radar- Navigational in Cincinnati provided members of the w ill also lower mainten ance costs Aids Section had to go into the se t for 147th Infantry and their British guests since the sets carry a five-year war­ extensive repairs. The new system is w ith disco dance instructors and free ran ty during which time all mainte­ sea led in se l f-contained boxes. The snacks when representatives from the nance will be performed by the com­ m ai ntenance troops o nly have to de­ 52 nd Lowlands Regiment, British Territo­ pany. termine which box is bad, remove it, rial Voluntary Army, visited the 147th re­ The new navigational system gives and se nd it into the facto ry for repair. cently. ~ The Buckeye Guard Pg. 21 Penny-Wise ONG Fourth in Wilson Matches (Continued from Page 3) the 73rd Infantry Brigade (Sep) , predicts Pascarella Wins National two-thirds of the Ohio National Guard's chaplains will resign if the proposal be­ comes law. In addition to chaplai ns, most Pistol Championship of the other officers affected are lieuten­ BY LTC FRANK LADD team matches lacked the rain experi­ ants and captains without enough vested SSG joseph Pascarella won the Na­ ences by the composite shooters. service to make drilling for points worth­ tional Guard Pistol Championship for Ohio was represented in the M-16 while. the third consecutive year in leading Rifle combat competition by the 200 Vincent said chaplains counsel troops the Ohio National Guard's rifle and CES, Ohio ANG stationed at Camp year-round, not just during annual train­ pistol team to a fourth place finish at Perry. Although individual and team ing. In addition, most Advocate General the General Winston P. Wilson results were not spectacular, they work comes after summer camp, not dur­ Marthes at Camp Robinson, Ark. placed 9th in the Precision Combat ing, and National Guard public relations SSG Pascarella, HHD, Worthington, Rifle Team Match and 13th overall out .. work is performed primarily away from surpassed his 1977 record score with of a field of 30 states participating. annual training. 3507 points and 161 X's, while SSG The hard luck story at the matches james R. lenardson, HHD, 137 Supply In a year, Vincent and the other 73rd went to the Combat Pistol Squad of and Service Bn , took second place in brigade chaplains counsel as many as 500 the 437th Military Police Bn. The the pistol championship with a total troops for marital, spiritual and discipli­ squad, which looked good in its 1977 score of 3502 and 162 X's. Pascarella's nary problems. tryouts, lost three shooters to trans­ 1977 score was 3498. fer, discharge and illness. lenardson, whose score also sur­ " The key thing is the personal reia­ Pistol team members include: tionship," he said. " We know the system passed the 1977 record, won the Serv­ Team Captain, SFC George l. Berg­ ice Pistol Championship. and we know who to refer someone to for holz, 112th Eng_r Bn; Team Coach, The Ohio National Guard Compo­ help. A trooper may trust a chaplain and SSG Stephen D . Paver, Co. B, 1/166 site Pistol Team placed second in the not trust anyone else, so he' ll often come lnf; Firing Members, SSG james R. .22 caliber pistol team and General to a chaplain first to discuss a problem." lenardson, HHD, 137 S&S Bn; SSG George S. Patton, Jr. , (Combat) team Joseph j. Pascarella, HHD, OHARNG; MAj Vincent, a United Presbyterian matches, to end up 4th place in a field minister with 14years service in the active of 39 state teams. The rifle team SSG RobertS. Sabo, HHC, 416 Engr Army and National Guard, said mobiliza­ placed fourth among 37 teams. Gp; and SSG William E. Graham, Co tion of clergymen would also be a prob­ Ohio shooters shot well even B, 1/166 lnf Bn. lem under the proposed plan. " As it is though most of the composite M-14 Rifle team members include: Team now, I could be ready to go in a week rifle competition was fired in the rain. Captain, SSG Richard M. Roberts, 211 instead of the six months it would re­ TSgt Terry l. Martino, 121 Cam Sqdn , Maint Co; Team Coach, SSG David l. quire if I was on inactive status". Rickenbacker AFB, placed second in Beveridge, Btry D , 21174 ADA Bn; Fir­ " They want us standing by so that when the 300 yard rapid fire match with a ing Members, Cpt Howard B. Camp, an emergency comes up we' ll be ready to score of 197 with 5 X's. Although the 186 Engr Det (Util); MSG John R. go," he said, comparing the move to " re­ winning score was 197-5 X's, TSGGT Metz, HHD, OHARNG; SP4 Michael ceiving something for nothing". Then he Martino lost the "tie-breaker." The E. Canning, 186 Engr Det (U til); TSgt added, " I think they're getting a lot for riflemen took the third place trophy Terry l. Martino, 121 Cam Sq; SSG nothing now." in the Infantry Trophy Match and Russell G. Kotsaris, Co C, 1/166 lnf placed 4th out of 37 states. Bn; and SSG Ernest R. Tracey, HHD, Weather for the Battalion combat OHARNG.

English Food 200 Honored by Ohio Guard Loses (Continued from Page 5) (Continued from Page 13) for BUCKEYE GUARD Magazzine; top pients were: SSG Nancy Clevenger, The guardsman, who is a grocery store unit newspapers; top photographers; HHD, O HARNG; SGT Steven Jablonski, clerk in civilian life, had never been a­ top broadcasters and top Regional Public Co. D , 612th Engr. Bn ; SFC Ronald Re­ cross the ocean before. Affairs personnel. gan , HHT 107th ACR; MAJ Charles Skid­ " Great Britain was hard getting used to. The top unit-level Public Affairs Staffs more, 178th TFG; 1LT Steve Fried, 160th The people drive on the wrong side of the for the year were from both the 180th Air Refueling Gp.; SP5 Fred McKissack, road and they seem to drive as fast as they Tactical Fighter Group and Co. C, 612th 37th Signal Co.; SFC George Hensley, .. want to," said Vincent. Engineer Battalion. HHD, OHARNG; SSG Donald Nardec­ The citizen-soldier enjoyed English chia, Co. C., 612th Engr. Bn.; SP5 Scott cuisine-but still managed to find a COL. Bernard Chupka, Commander of Bruce, 37th Signal Co.; SFC Jerry Condo, M cDonald's in london. " We couldn't the 16th Engineer Brigade, and COL. 196th P.A.D.; CPT Chester lewis, 372nd pass that up. The hamburgers tasted the Edward Powers, Commander of t h e Engr. Bn.; SGT Jo hn l. Bayorek, 37th same as in the McDonald' s at home," he 160th Air Refueling Group, were named Signal Co.; SFC Stan Flaugher, HHC, added. outstanding Public Affairs Commanders 216th Engr. Bn.; CPT Conrad Bolio, 437th Vincent's wife envied her husband's for Army and Air, respectively. M.P. Bn. ; and SSG Richard ). Conrad, trip. " She wanted to go along," said the Nineteen unit-level Public Affairs per­ Co. D., 216th Engr. Bn. trooper. sonnel received the Ohio Commenda­ A complete list of all award recipients However, he made his wife happy by tion Medal for excellence in public rela­ will be printed in the next issue of the bringing home some souvenirs and gifts. tions on behalf of the Guard. The reci- FRONT PAGE. Pg. 22 The Buckeye Guard Wives Club News THE OTHER HALF BY SUSAN BROWN

The holiday season is with us again amazing selection of handmade items. eluded with an Oktoberfest in the fa rm and the Ohio National Guard Officers' The goodies, made and donated by courtyard. The St. Louis conference, Wives Cl ub members are among the members, included crafts, gift items, from the w ives' view, was a big success. busiest gals around. However, many of needlework, baked goods, and even Let's start working, now, to make the them have found time to attend and to some much sought-after homemade 1979 conference, in the Buckeye state, at participate in the fall and early winter w ine! The Guard folks have all sorts of leas t as successful. OWC activities. The reception to this hidden talents! GET AWAY year's program of meetings has been Colo nel john Siemer very ably han­ The january 23 meeting of Wives Club very enthusiastic. It is really heartening dled the auctioneering duty this year. He will be held at the DCSC Officer's Club. to those w ho plan programs, menus, managed to keep the bidding brisk and, After the holidays almost everyone is and decorations, when their efforts are once again, " Going o nce ! Going twice! ready to get away from it all. Ellen Weil­ rewarded with increased attendance. Sold!" was the theme of the evening. As bacher, from American Airlines, is the If some Ohio Guardsmen are wincing always, the auction, while raising money person w ho ca n tell us how to do just at the sudden interest their wives have for owe charitable use, was also a real that! Ellen will offer a presentation enti­ taken in home redecorating, the blame highlight of the pre-Christmas time. tled " California Here W e Come". Could can be place d on the program prese nted Thanks is extended to all who came and anything sound more inviting in the in October to the OWC. The speaker contributed to the auction. Of course a middle of a cold O hio winter? So, re­ was Mrs. jeannie Daily, a very bright and special thank you goes to Col. Siemer. member to join the other owe mem­ talented Interior Designer from Dela­ FAVORABLE REPORT bers january 23 for lunch and a travel ware. j eannie gave so many innovative Several OWC mem bers report very program des igned to help banish the decorating ideas that everyone left the favorably on their trips to St. Louis for winter doldrums! As usual, social hour is meeting with heads fairly buzzing w ith the 100th General Conference of the Na­ at 11 : 30 a.m . with luncheon se rved at thoughts of ca rpet, draperies, wallpaper, tional Guard Association of the United 12:30 p.m. new color schemes, and much more! States . There is no mee ting in December. A NEW LOOK In addition to being invited to attend Therefore, the officers and boards of Auction time had a new look and for­ the address by General Alexander M. Wives' Club take this opportunity to mat this year. The annual Holiday Auc­ Haig, the wives of the delegates were of­ wish one and all Happy Ho lidays. See tion, primary fund-raising event of the fered a well-planned program of enter­ you in january! year, was held in the evening with many tainment. One special treat was a tour of of the member's husbands coming alo ng the lovely Shaw Gardens. Also included Bowling Tourney to share the fun. in the ladies program was a visit t o After cocktails and a delicious dinner Grant's Farm, once owned by President Announced at the Rickenbacker AFB Officers' Club, U.S. Grant, and now o perated by The Ohio National Guard Enlisted As­ everyone got set to bid for a simply Anheuse r-Busc h. This visit was con- sociation will be sponsoring its first an­ nual handicap bow ling tournament at r Amos Lanes in Columbus. The Tourney will be held the first 123rd TCF in Gallant Eagle weekend in june. Bob (Motor) Bauchman, Chairman for the project, BY CPT J. A. CONING tions, airborne raids, electronic war­ stated entry form s w ill be mailed in january to unit representatives of the en­ Guardsmen of the Cincinnati base d fare and operate against an integrated 123 rd Tactical Control Flight (Ohio air defense system. listed association. Deadline for entries ANG) will long remember the fall of The simulated situation was that a will be April 30, 1979. 1978. They have had to complete a d emoc ratic nation had been infil­ This tournament is open to all mem­ bers of the O hio National Guard, active second two weeks of annual training trated by an enemy force and re­ o r retired, and any person assoc iated in less than four mo nths. quested military assistance from the with a guard unit, such as advisors, The unique situation occurred United States. U.S. forces were or­ technician s, etc. when the outfit was asked to be in­ dered into the area to protect U.S. volved in a joint Chiefs of Staff exer­ people, expel enemy forces, conduct c ise, Gallant Eag le '79. More than an air campaign and restore law and Ohio Guard Aids Hospital 25,000 Army, Navy, and Air Force order. The m en and women of the 200 th people were scheduled to train in air, The 123 rd TCF established a for­ M edical Company, O hio Army National naval, mechanized and infantry as­ ward air control post near Eglin AFB G uard, recently provided ambulances to sa ults and tactical control of aircraft in on the Florida Gulf Coast. As a ass ist in the transportation of approxi­ Northwestern Florida. "white" neutral unit, their mission mately 150 handicapped patients for the Most of the people involved in the was t o contro l the low altitude C uyahoga County Hospital sys tem in exercise were fro m ac tive Air Force airspace for aircraft of both sides. The Cleveland. and Army guard, and reserve units. 123 rd was augmented with active and Th e move marked the closing of High­ They were there to lea rn how to de­ guard personnel from other tactical land View Hospital on Cleveland's East fe nd against a superior invading control units. These people came Side. force , att ain a nd maintain air from as far as Bergstro m AFB, Tex., The patients were relocated to a new superiority, conduct air assault opera- and Hancock Field, Syracuse, N.Y. wing of the Cleveland Metropolitan '- General Hospital on the city's West Side. The Buckeye Guard Pg. 23 "Sooner or later. you have to stop playing gantes. And start thinking about what comes next:', 1 TJJ-J~ Bert jones. A good place to start is Baltimore Colts the Army National Guard. You see, this is the best time of year to join the Guard. You can go right into training with no waiting around. And you'll be home before you know it. With a skill. And a good­ paying part-time job, to boot. Get a head start on your future. Get going in the ~ Army Guard. Now. See your local recruiter or call toll- free ... 1-800-282-7310 Get your Guaidup.

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