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Worldwide Missions of Ohio Air Guardmembers Showcased During Visit by Lieutenant Governor PAGES 10-11 Photo by Msgt [_ Worldwide missions of Ohio Air Guardmembers showcased during visit by lieutenant governor PAGES 10-11 Photo by MSgt. Kim Frey, 121st Air Refueling Wing. Army Aviation undergoes overflaul SSG Larry Gladman (seated) and SSG Dale O'Hare, 1-137th Aviation, work on a UH-1 'Huey' utility helicopter at the Army Aviation Support Facility #2 in Columbus. Gladman is a former member of 2-107th Cavalry, which officially moved to North Canton in January. For more about the restationing of aviation assets, see page 19. Contents iGMRD Winter 1999/2000 Volume 24, No. 1 FEATURES 14 Baseball, banzai, beyond The Buckeye Guard is published quarterly by Ohio Guard 37th Infantry the Public Affairs Office, Ohio Adjutant General's Department, 2825 W. Dublin Division veteran remembers Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235-2789, his unit's involvement in (614) 336-7000. The views and opinions WW II Pacific campaign. expressed in the Buckeye Guard are not necessarily those of the Departments of the Army and Air Force or the Adjutant General of 16 Embracing technology Ohio. The Buckeye Guard is distributed free to Army calls on ONG to help members of the Ohio Army and Air National in developing revolutionary Guard and to other interested persons at their request. Circulation is 19,000. computer battle simulator. ADJUTANT GENERAL'S DEPTARTMENT 21 A family affair Brothers share committment, State Commander-In-Chief Gov. Bob Taft passion for military, in same Adjutant General Lebanon-based unit. Maj. Gen. John H. Smith Assistant Adjutant General, Anny Amanda Wood is first in 21st Brig. Gen. Ronald G. Young century to enlist in National Assistant Adjutant General, Air Guard as her recruiter, SSG Maj. Gen. Paul J. Sullivan Robert Hooper, looks on. See page 7. Command Sergeant Major, Anny Photo by SFC Bob Mullins, HQ STARC ( • ). Command Sgt. Maj. Michael 0 . Howley DEPARTMENTS Senior Enlisted Advisor, Air Command Chief Master Sgt. Earl Lutz 2 Command focus Brig. Gen. Young discusses PUBLICATION STAFF new Army Guard program. Director, Public Affairs Capt. Neal E. O'Brien 3 Feedback from the field Deputy Director, Public Al'flllrs Ms. Denise Varner 4 National news Associate Editors Mr. Steve Toth Staff Sgt. Diane L. Farrow 6 Citizen spotlight Photo by SGT J .R. Lewis, HQSTARC(·) Editorial Assistant Toledo guardmember one of first Ms. Mimi Myers '. Ohio contingent visits guardmembers to celebrate new century. supporting U.S military operations Contributors Army/Air National Guard Journalists in Europe, Southwest Asia. ANG Visual Information Specialists 23 Guarding against drugs See page 10. Unit Public Affairs Representatives 24 Buckeye briefs Guardmembers and their families are encouraged to submit any articles meant to ABOUT THE COVER: A member of inform, educate or entertain Buckeye Guard 26 All about people the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, readers, including stories about Interesting guides in a C-130 'Hercules' transport Guard personalities and unique unit training. 28 Guardmember benefits aircraft at an air base in Seeb-North, E-mail us at [email protected]. Deadlines are: Oman. The 179th deployed to Southwest Asia in support of the Winter, October 15 Spring, February 15 southern no-fly zone over Iraq. Photo Summer, May 15 by SGT J.R. Lewis, HQ STARC (-). Fall, July 15 Log on to the Ohio National Guard website to learn more about the organization. Command focus Strength campaign plan key to success us to assist the recruiting command in finding new soldiers, retain our great soldiers in uniform who are already members of our team and reduce the attrition through non-ETS losses. hen Anny Chief of Sta ff Absents Without Leave and transfers to other reserve compo­ WGen. Eric Shinseki pon­ nents are unacceptable. Leaders at every level, especially first-line dered the state of recruiting in NCOs, must take charge! the Army, he determined that We have extensively surveyed recruits and soldiers to learn "every soldier in the Army is a why they join and why they stay. Our feedback indicates that we recruiter." I am determined to take have the best package of benefits currently on the market. Our 100 the chief of staff at his word, percent scholarship program and all of the other incentives however, here in Ohio, we also available make this the best time to join and stay in the OHARNG. must remain focused on retaining It is vital that we work hand in hand with our recruiters to find the soldiers we have invested our new soldiers. The Blue Streak Program gives each soldier $100 or time and energy in during their more for each referral resulting in an enlistment. A soldier in the 2- BY BRIG. GEN. RONALD G. YOUNG term ofenlistment. l 74th Air Defense Artillery (Avenger) Battalion recently received ASST. ADJUTANT GENERAL, ARMY We have reached a point $1,250 for recruiting new soldiers. The recruiting ribbon and 20 where the active participation of STPA points can be earned for two new enlistment referrals. every member of the Ohio Anny Guard is needed to improve our First impressions last. We must fully integrate new soldiers into personnel readiness situation. Ohio bas experienced a tremendous the unit and mentor them. It is the first-line leader's responsibility amount of force structure turmoil over the past I 0 years. The to sponsor and mentor a new soldier. All leaders in the officer and deactivation and reorganization of many of our units has had a NCO chain of command need to execute an aggressive sponsor­ demoralizing effect on our soldiers and undermined our retention ship program, making new soldiers feel welcome. efforts. The first step to stabilizing our force structure and protect­ All soldiers must be accountable for their individual responsi­ ing our units, is improving personnel readiness. bility and loyalty. Going AWOL is unacceptable and must be Looking at our own personnel readiness situation in the Ohio dealt with decisively. We must return to the basics of military Army National Guard, we determined a three-pronged approach discipline and standards that are enforced in basic training: be on that emphasizes recruiting, retention and reduction of attrition to time, in the correct uniform, prepared to train hard. be the best attack plan. The result of that approach is "Buckeye Awards are important. Leaders at every level must take time to Force 21," our strength management campaign plan. recommend deserving soldiers for the awards they earn through To ensure we do not become overrun with unnecessary paper­ hard work, mission accomplishment and professional excellence. work, the plan eliminates regulations, reduces required reports to Employer support is critical to our success. We can reduce higher headquarters and focuses energy into a single source employer tension by recognizing them as part of our team, but document for clear communication • most importantly, by ensuring and vigorous execution. But the they understand your commit­ success of our campaign plan rests ment to the Guard. Appreciation on the shoulders of each soldier certificates, lunch and a tour at from the time of enlistment into the E the armory during drill or at unit. It starts with the recruiter who annual training, or a Jetter from puts the soldier into the unit, and moves to the battle buddy who the commander are just a few ways we can gain their support. shepherds the new soldier through their early drill days. It relies on "My Boss is a Patriot" nomination applications have been sent the first-line leader who will make that initial impression of the out in previous editions of the Buckeye Guard, and are also leadership commitment we've made. available on-line at www.ncesgr.osd.mil. Our current situation is challenging but not insurmountable. The Finally, our famil ies are truly why we serve. Protecting them economy is in overdrive, and we have stiff competition from and their future is what drives us to endure, sacrifice and commit civilian businesses and other services. But our greatest challenge everything to winning. We need to continue thanking and is mentorship. Only six percent of potential recruits ages 17-21 recognizing them for their sacrifice as part of the Guard family. have a parent who has served in the military. This is why we must Our nation relies more than ever on its citizen-soldiers to each find a young adult to mentor and convince them of the shoulder the burden of national defense. Recently, the 49th tremendous opportunities available in the OHARNG. Our greatest Annored Division, Texas National Guard, took command of source of referrals, and thus recruits, are our soldiers. No amount Operation Joint Guard, the peacekeeping mission in Bosnia. Over of advertising dollars can replace the one-on-one relationship that the next two years, the 28th (Pennsylvania) and 29th (Virginia) takes place when one of us talks to a peer about joining the Guard. Infantry Divisions will follow the 49th, making this the first use of Our mission is clear- achieve l 00 percent strength. Resourcing these National Guard divisions since World War IL Unit combat decisions made at the strategic level are based on unit combat readiness and effectiveness are measured first and foremost by readiness, which comes from having combat-ready soldiers. I 00 percent assigned, qualified aod highly motivated soldiers. To We are short qualified and available soldiers. The three under­ get there requires the effort of every soldier. pinnings of the campaign plan are mutually supporting and require Together, we will win. • 2 lBUCKEYE GUARD WINTER 1999 / 2000 Feedback from the field Artlde on guardmember's put themselves through the rigors ofOhio's ficerand a leader. Not only will you earn Officer Candidate School? A typical day at greater respect from your friends and accidental shoodng raises OCS involves waking up at 5 a.m.
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