Photo courtesy of the Marietta Times Lt. Gov. Nancy P. Hollister, Clarence E. Miller and MG Richard C. Alexander, cut the ribbon to officially open the new armory dedicated to former congressman Miller. For more, see page 20. ~lfrRD SUMMER 1996, Vol. 20, No. 2

F E A T U R E S 10 Ohio National Guard Youth Camp '96 Third annual youth camp gives dependents firsthand look at military training.

12 Unit Rewards Goodwill Army National Guard spouse honored during unit award ceremony.

16 Back to Basics Air Guard recruiters return to basic training.

20 Around the Ohio National Guard Dedications, open houses and restorations mark active community support of the Guard.

22 Drive Away Ceremony Heralded Veterans get a lift from the addition of new vans to the Transportation Network. D E P A R T M E N T S 4 National Briefs 26 Buckeye Briefs 5 Feedback 28 All About People Drug Demand Reduction 30 Benefits

ABOUT THE COVER: Ohio Army and Air National Guard recruiters and retainers face the future of strength management armed with new philosophies, strategies and bold leadership. PICTURED FROM LEFT: SFC Brian Butcher, SFC Tanya Wheatley, MSgt. Wesley Smith and MSgt. Vickie White-Callender.

3 g'~ NATIONAL NEWS U.S. ship named for Army hero. The Navy has named the frrst of a new class of cargo ships in honor ofan Anny Medal ofHonor recipient killed in Somalia The USNS Shughart, a large, GU4RD medium-speed roll-on/roll-offs hip, waiChristened Aprill3 in honor ofArmy Sgt. 1st Class Randall David Shughart, cited posthumously for gallantry in Mogadishu in October 1994 while attempting SUMMER 1996, VOL 20, No.l to rescue a downed helicopter pilot;"Annyofficials said. Shughart,"'from Lincoln, Neb., was born Aug. 13, 1958. His widow,..Step :ie,..christened...the ship:-'niec Shughart is the first of three The Buckeye Guard is published quarterly commercial container ships pur~trom apnvate shipping line to be converted to a sealift cargo by the Public Affairs Office, Ohio Adjutant General's Department, 2825 W. Dublin­ ship by National SteelandShipbuilding_Company in San DiegQ;;aCcording to Navy officials. Two Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235- more ships are being converted by NCwport.News (V.a.) Shipbuilding and Drydock Company. All 2789, (614) 889-7000. The views and five conversions will be named after Medal of Honor recipients, Navy officials said. (AFIS) opinions expressed in the Buckeye Guard are not necessarily those of the Department Task force finds no widespread extremist activities. A three-month Army of the Army or the Adjutant General of investigation concluded there is no widespread or organized extremist activities in the Army. Still, Ohio. The Buckeye Gu11rd is distributed Army officials said they are taking steps to revise current regulations that govern involvement in free to members of the Ohio Army and Air extremist organizations. Army Secretary Togo D. West Jr. said the Army will expand its current National Guard and to other interested equal opportunity program to include training against extremism. In December, Defense Secretary persons at their request Circulation 19,000. William J. Perry ordered the Army to conduct the extremism study following the murders of two ADJUTANT GENERAL'S DEPT. African-American Fayetteville, N.C., residents. Local authorities charged three soldiers at nearby Fort Bragg with the crime. Police found neo-Nazi materials and other extremist literature in a trailer State Commaader-ia-Cbief the three soldiers rented near Fort Bragg. Authorities charged Pfc. James Burmeister and Pfc. Gov. George V. Voinovich Malcom Wright with murder. They charged a third soldier, Spc. Randy Meadows, with conspiricy. Adjutaat Geaeral In its investigation, the Army task force visited 28 installations and interviewed over 7,500 soldiers Maj. Gen. Richard C. Alexander in the United States, Germany and Korea In those visits, West said, the task force found less than 1 percent reported seeing soldiers or civilian employees involved with extremist groups. (AFIS) Asst. AG, Army Brig. Gen. John S. Martin Executive order creates Armed Forces Service Medal. President Clinton Asst. AG, Air signed an executive order authorizing the Armed Forces Service Medal. The new medal will go to Brig. Gen. John H. Smith service members participating in peaceful U.S. military operations on or after June 1, 1992. Under the guidelines, the Joint Chiefs of Staff will decide which operations are eligible for the award. Commaad Serguat Major Service members receiving the award must not face foreign armed opposition or imminent hostile State CSM Michael 0 . Howley action. All military service members, including U.S. Coast Guard personnel, may receive the award. Seaior Eo listed Advisor-Air The new medal covers operations not covered by other U.S. service medals. DoD will not give the Chief Master Sgt. Dale T. Williams award to service members already eligible for other awards. For example, personnel receiving the Southwest Asia Service Medal or Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for service in the Persian PUBLICATION STAFF Gulf are not eligible for the new medal. Service members who qualify for the Humanitarian Public Affairs Officer Service Medal will not receive the award either. The U.S. Army Institute of Heraldry at Fort Maj. James T. Boling Belvoir, Va., designed the medal. It is not yet available. (AFIS)

Editor Air Force releases Brown Crash Investigation Report. A combination of Master Sgt. Robert L. Jennings mistakes caused the April 3 CT-43 jet crash in Croatia that killed Commerce Secretary Ron Brown Editorial Assistants and 34 others, according to an Air Force investigation board. Defense Secretary William J. Perry Michelle D. Noel said its report shows no single cause ofthe crash, but that several mistakes occurred simultaneously. Steven R. Johnson The board findings, announced June 7, blamed the crash on a failure of command, aircrew error and an improperly designed instrument approach procedure. President Clinton said the Air Force was Contributors: I 96th PAD Journalists thorough, prompt and brutally honest in its investigation. "The American people should feel HQ STARC PA Journalists reassured that the top leadership of the Air Force got to the bottom of Air National Guard Journalists this, did it in a hurry and was completely honest with no back­ Unit Public Affairs Representatives covering at all in its straightforward report on this accident," Clinton said. "As with any mishap, the investigation uncovered a The Buckeye Guard staffalway s welcomes articles that cover interesting Guard chain of events and decisions which, if broken, would have personalities and unique unit training. prevented this tragedy," said Air Force Secretary Sheila Widnall Deadlines for submissions are: during a Pentagon news conference. Prior to public release ofthe report, the 17th Air Force commander relieved the three top 86th Airlift Wing officers due to the investigation, according to Air Wiater: October IS Force officials. Aircrew errors also contributed to the crash, inves­ Spriag: Jaauary IS tigators report During mission planning the crew failed to note the Summer: April IS Dubrovnik approach required two automatic direction finders. The CT-43 had only one. An error Fall: July IS in planning the route added 15 minutes to planned flight time and may have caused the crew to rush the approach. Weather was not found to be a substantial contributing factor in the crash, the board reported. (AFIS) 4 Buckeye Guard FEEDBACK FROM THE FIELD New application military programs. We live in a troubled world be adhered to, and that is, "If you didn't put it and the only way the free world will stay free is there, then don't pick it up." We had an incident process for federal by buying the insurance in supporting the mili­ in which a civil- tary so that we speak from a position ofstrength. ian was injured employment I am grateful to you and all of the citizen while opening a On Dec. 31, 1994, the SF-171 was abolished soldiers. gym bag that was for mandatory use in applying for federal jobs. Sincerely, booby-trapped Job announcements, published by the Hu­ Clarence E. Miller and it exploded. man Resource Office (HRO-TN-S) have been House of Representatives In another in­ adjusted to reflect the new procedures in apply­ cident, a jacket ing for technician vacancies. What can you use was laying on the to apply? Resumes, Optional Form 612, and Ohio Guardsman sends ground with a even the SF-171 can still be used, however, we open letter from Bosnia Coke can on top can't require any specific form. of it. When a ci­ I thought I'd drop you a line and let you know Although the federal government does not vilian picked it how I'm doing. So far, this deployment has require a standard application form, we do need up, it exploded. Courtesy photo. exceeded my every expectation. As you well certain information to evaluate your qualifica­ I've collected CPT John Bonca at the know, I went from being with the I 12th Engr. tions and determine if you meet legal require­ volumes of in­ bust of the late Marshal Bn. to Det. 7, HQ STARC. I mobilized on ments for federal employment. If your chosen formation and Tito, former leader of the March I, and by March 12, I was in Weisbaden, application format does not provide all the in­ lessons learned country of Yugoslavia. Germany, and assigned to the 302nd MI Battal­ formation requested on the job announcement, to bring back ion of the 205 MI Brigade. your application will be considered incomplete with me. Because even though this deployment I spent a total of two weeks in Germany, of and you may lose consideration for employment. has been an opportunity of a lifetime for me, which four days were spent at Hohenfels doing Applications are evaluated solely on infor­ this experience needs to be shared with others. Bosnia lanes training which included mine mation supplied on the application. In addition, awareness and checkpoint operations. So from applicants will not be contacted to determine John Bonca the day I mobilized to the day I stepped foot in minimum qualifications. Make sure your appli­ Capt., Ohio ARNG Bosnia, it only took 27 days. I'm glad they cation contains all the information from the job weren't in a hurry. announcement paragraph entitled, "HOW TO Traveling through Bosnia on the way to Tuzla Research help needed APPLY" and "APPLICATIONS MUST is like driving through "Damnation Alley." CONTAIN." Ifyou have any questions, please Do you have a story about the Family Assis­ Whole villages are virtual ghost towns, with call Capt. Gretchen Grossman atDSN 273-7049 tance Program during the GulfWar? The world burned out homes, barns and cars. You can see or Commercial (614) 889-7049. may be ready for it. I'm writing a thesis on this on the paved roads where the warring factions topic and I need personal short stories about cut out round holes in the road to insert mines. how the program worked during the deploy­ A congressman's And lining the roads are miles and miles of ment. These stories will be added to astastistical barbed wire fencing marked with mine signs. survey. Please mail stories to: heartfelt thanks A bit of trivia-- my cousin, who is Croatian, Dear General Alexander: was stationed here as a Yugoslavian pilot from CH (MAJ) Dan Law I am honored to have the Ohio Army National 1988 to 1989 and I currently live in the same 1848 Lonsdale Road Guard's facility in McConnelsville, Ohio, dedi­ barracks that he did. That is a coincidence. Columbus, OH 43232-2832 cated and named in my honor. It is my feeling All incoming officers who were qualified that the senior leadership committee that was to linguists were interviewed by the division chief determine a name for the McConnelsville facil­ of staff. After my interview, he recommended Correction ity was guided by. you to pick my name for this that I be assigned to the division engineers to The 145th Airlift Wing, out of Charlotte, project and to you I am very grateful. work at the division mine fusion center as the N.C., was left off the "Roll Call" of units in As I said at the time of the dedication, there OIC. WOW!, Not bad for a National Guard support of Operation Southern Watch in the should be one hundred names on the plaque at soldier. Spring 1996 issue of the Buckeye Guard maga­ the facility recognizing the many people who One of my jobs at the mine fusion center is to zine. The story appeared on page 20. gave of their time, talent and effort to make this investigate all mine-strikes that injure or kill project a reality. !FOR soldiers. To date, I've been on three !FOR FAX your Letters to the Editor to DSN Thank you, General Alexander, for your push mine-strikes and one civilian mine-strike. In the 273-3820 or commercial (614) 766- forth is project in economically depressed south­ investigation, I retrieve mine fragments from 3820. Mail/etters toAGOH-PA, ATTN: eastern Ohio. Not only because of the annual the resulting crater to determine the type of payroll at the site, but also for the many other mine, measure the size of the blast and collect Buckeye Guard, 2825 West Dublin parameters that have a positive effect on Mor­ any other pieces ofresidue . It's a strange feeling Granville Road, Columbus, OH 43235- gan and the adjacent counties. to have people watching me from a safe distance 2789. All submissions are subject to I am deeply concerned about the thinking of while I go out into the minefield to do the editing based on space and style some of the people in Washington who believe investigation-- Engineer all the way! We use we should have great cutbacks in many of our a phrase that seems so obvious but needs to considerations.

Summer 1996 5 Command Focus Maj. Gen. Richard C. Alexander, Adjutant General

Be part of solution, not problem

The following editorial promoting volunteer nation. The avenues to make a personal sonal. Guard members have assisted law en­ service was written by the adjutant general for contribution are limitless. Take part in a forcement in removing more than $1 billion in public consumption. His insights are relevant to block watch program; tutor a student who illegal drugs from the streets. They're in your those of us who already serve, and are intended to needs the help; support food and clothing schools, teaching your children about the dan­ serve as a wake-up call for those who don't. drives for the needy; be a Big Brother or Big gers of drugs and alcohol and the benefits of Sister to a youth on the edge; help clean up making the right choices in life. They'retutoring ll too often we read, see, and hear ofthe ills your neighborhood. Or, ifyou really want to students who need to pass proficiency tests and facing our society and those ofother coun­ have a global impact, think about joining the mentoring troubled youth who just need some­ A tries. Drugs crime, poverty, famine, defi­ dedicated volunteers who are making a dif­ one to look up to. They're conducting youth cits and downsizing are but a few of the topics we ference right now in your community, in this camps for teenagers who've run afoul of the law, confront daily with the morning newspaper and a state and around the world ... the citizen sol­ showing them the importance of personal re­ cup of coffee. diers and airmen ofthe Ohio National Guard! sponsibility and leadership. They're providing Pondering these problems collectively can be True, the National Guard is a military vocational instruction to young people who, disheartening. More force charged with the because they didn't get that early intervention, than we'd care to ad- protection of this coun­ found their way to an institution by committing mit, we look for some­ try. Throughout his­ serious crimes. one to blame rather "If we are to ex­ tory we've answered the And that's not all. The Guard is assisting than someone to help. call to arms when medically underserved communities with free On one hand, there are act change, we needed, as in DESERT adult and childhood immunizations and health those who feel " it' s not STORM. And yes, the screenings. They're building playgrounds in my problem." On the have to accept the Guard is there when di­ inner cities and destroying abandoned houses other, there are many saster strikes the state, used as havens for crime. They' ve repaired who care, but don' t fact that change as we were in the great leaky roofs on shelters for the homeless and know how they, as in­ starts with us and Blizzard of '78; flash spearheaded food and clothing drives for the dividuals, can help. floods; tornadoes; and needy. Well, these are our no one else." prison riots. But the 1 could go on, but I think you get the picture. problems and there is Guard is more than The National Guard is more than a force for something we can do this ... much more! peace. It's also a force for change, both here and about them. They af- As you read this to­ abroad. We ask much of the young men and fect us every day whether we know it or not. For day, National Guard members are per­ women who fill our ranks, and they give more those who become victims of a crime, lose a job or forming peacekeeping missions in Bosnia. than anyone could ever expect in return. Their send a loved one off to a distant land to fight a war, They've been to Haiti to assist in estab­ greatest reward is the satisfaction in knowing they become personal. lishing democracy. They've provided each one ofthem is making a difference through We must realize that if we're not part of the humanitarian assistance to starving popu­ volunteer service to their community, state and solution, we're part of the problem. If we are to lations in Somalia and Africa. They've nation. They're doing their best to be part of the exact change, we have to accept the fact that built roads, schools and hospitals in Cen­ solution. You can, too! Join us today! Call toll change starts with us and no one else. tral and South America, and are now free 1-888-0H-GUARD.• About now you're asking yourself, "What can I engaged with the Eastern European states possibly do to rid the world of crime, poverty and of the former Soviet Union in developing drugs?" My answer: Volu nteer Service! partnerships for peace. Find a way to serve your community, state and Here at home the activity is more per- 6 Buckeye Guard Mobilization insurance Command Profile now protects Reservists ith the signing of the FY 96 National month period. Thus, their military earnings Defense Authorization Act on Feb. can be supplemented to compensate for some W I 0, 1996, members of the National of the difference between their military and Guard and Reserve gained the ability to protect civilian pay. their civilian income from losses accrued by After the Persian Gulf War, a survey of federal military service. reserve component members revealed that ap­ Effective Sept. 30, 1996, the law provides that proximately two-thirds of the nearly 250,000 members of the Ready Reserve ordered involun­ Reservists activated during Operation Desert tarily to active duty (other than for training) for Shield/Storm suffered economic loss as a re­ more than 30 days are eligible to participate in an sult of their activations. optional program of income insurance. The Losses were widespread across all pay grades order must specify that the member's service is in and military occupations. Approximately two­ support of war, national emergency, or to aug­ thirds of the enlisted members and more than ment active forces for an operational mission. one-half of the officers surveyed indicated that With this new benefit, participating Ready they would buy income insurance. Reservists can have peace of mind knowing that DoD policy and procedures are being dis­ Col. Ralph P. Anderson benefit payments will continue for up to one tributed, however, financial management guide­ year, or a maximum of 12 months out of any 18- lines are still being finalized. 178th Fighter Wing

Mobilization Insurance Q&A Age: 50 Occupation: 178th Fighter Wing Q What is the Ready Reserve Mobilization Q If I decline coverage now, can I elect to Commander. Income Insurance Program? enroll at a later date or increase my cover­ Life has taught me: To be patient and It is an optional program ofincome insurance. age later? Traditional members of the Ready Reserve and Generally, no. Under current legislation, a optimistic. National Guard, including Coast Guard reserv­ member will be given only one opportunity to If I could have just one day all to ists, are eligible to collect payments if they are enroll and to select the level of coverage re­ myself, I would: Go sailing and play called to active military duty (other than for quired to replace lost income, however, imple­ a round of golf. training) for a period of more than 30 days. mentation instructions will explain the excep­ The one film I would like to have Members' orders must specify that the service is tions to this policy. starred in is: Top Gun. involuntary and the duty is in support offorces Q How will I pay the premium? activated during a period of war or ofnational Automatic deductions can be made from the When no one's looking I: Read. emergency declared by the president or the con­ same bank account your monthly drill pay is When I was little I wanted to be: A gress. Basic coverage starts at $1,000 per month deposited or through periodic billingsfor mem­ P-38 pilot (they were kind of new then). with incremental increases up to a maximum of bers in a nonpaying status. The worst advice I ever received was: $5,000 per month. Q How will the benefits be paid once I have Buy 200 shares of People Express Air­ Q Who is eligible to enroll? been involuntarily activated? All Ready Reserve personnel with the excep­ Eligibilityfor benefits begins at the end ofthe lines at $21 per share. tion ofthose considered on active duty, i.e. AGR/ first payroll month with the first payment occur­ The best advice I ever received was: To TAR/full-time National Guard etc. ring at the end ofthe second payroll month of marry my wife Hyacinth. Q How much will this insurance cost? covered service (subject to tax withholding). If I could dine with anyone, past or The premium rate is $12.20 per $1,000 in As a Ready Reserve member, how should Q present, I would invite: Winston coverage. I decide how much coverage to get? Churchill. Q How can I enroll? This program is not designed to be a dollar­ A member ofthe Ready Reserve as of Sept. 30, for-dollar replacement oflost civilian income; The best moment of my life hap­ 1996, will receive written notification that pro­ rather it is intended to help close the gap pened when I: Witnessed the birth of gram is effective as of Oct. I, 1996. The member between civilian and military pay. my two daughters. will have 60 days to choose between three options: Q Is this coverage retroactive to cover past My favorite book: The Right Stuff. • Increase coverage. (It can be increased in activations for Bosnia or Haiti? My favorite movie: Patton. $500 increments to the maximum of$5,000) No. As prescribed by law the effective date of • Decrease desired coverage from the auto­ the insurance is after Sept. 30, 1996. lfl could leave today's guardmembers matic $1,000/month to $500/month. Q Will benefits be protected from inflation? with one piece of advice it would be: • Decline coverage. Yes. The DoD Board ofActuaries is required Stick with it, this is the best job you will Members will be considered as having de­ by law to carry out periodic valuations ofben­ ever have. clined coverage ifthey fail to complete the enroll­ efits and recommend changes to premiums and ment process within the 60 day election period. benefits accordingly. •

Summer 1996 7 • Photo by PFC Steve Toth, HQ STARC (-Det. 1-5). Love of history creates sweet success for Air Guard couple

Story by Pfc. Steve Toth Away from their military lives, the through the ceiling," Steve said. building-previously a shoe store HQ STARC (-Det. 1-S) couple operates Nutcracker Sweets, For health-conscious individu­ -in January 1994 and spent the an early 1900s ice cream parlor. Lo­ als, the shop has sugar-free fudge, next 18 months restoring the struc­ teve and Nancy Butcher cated in the heart of Pataskala's his­ sucrose-free taffy and fat-free, ture, with help from many people are not just husband and toric section, the shop is a visual sugar-free ice cream. in the Pataskala community. Nearly Swife, and they have more cornucopia of confections and items It may have been their love of everything in the shop, from the in common than both of them from a time long past: an almost 50- history, especially the time period furniture to the wall decorations, being members of the Ohio Air year-old soda fountain produces au­ of 1890 to 1940, that moved the was purchased at a various auc­ National Guard-they are also thentic ice cream sodas and phos­ Butchers to open the nostalgic busi­ tions over the next year and a half. business partners. phates; a large oak and glass cabinet ness. They were wed in 1992 in a Deciding upon just the right Senior Master Sgt. Steve is full of chocolates and old-fash­ ceremony straight out of the early name for the shop was a long Butcher, a 20-year member of ioned penny candies, a favorite 1900s, with members of the wed­ process for the Butchers, but the Air Guard, is a recruiting and among children; and a 1930s Jun­ ding party and guests fully cos­ came to an end in late 1994. retention supervisor on AG R sta­ ior Coca-Cola cooler contains 8- tumed in period apparel. In addi­ They had just seen "The Nut­ tus with Headquarters, Ohio Air ounce Cokes in glass bottles with tion, they have restored their cur­ cracker," the famous ballet by National Guard in Columbus. metal bottle caps. rent home, called a saltbox. Re­ Russian composer Peter Tech. Sgt. Nancy Butcher, who The shop features sandwiches, search conducted to help them re­ Tchaikovsky which features a has served for 12 years, is cur­ hot dogs, homestyle soups, tea, store the saltbox house led to an musical composition called "The rently the historian for Head­ coffee, cocoa and 20 flavors of interest in opening an old-fashioned Nutcracker Suite." Later, Nancy quarters, 121 st Refueling Wing hand-dipped ice cream. Nancy's ice cream parlor. was purchasing Christmas decora­ at Rickenbacker Air National homemade fudge is a very popular "We did research on it and fell tions for the shop, including many Guard Base, drilling one week­ item year-round, but especially so in love with this time period," nutcracker statues. When unpack­ end per month as a traditional when cooler temperatures abound. Nancy said. ing the car after her shopping trip, guardsman. "Once you hit the fall, sales go The Butchers purchased an old sh"e noticed a playbill from the bat- 8 Buckeye Guard let performance in her car. "It just hit us to call the shop 'Nutcracker Sweets,' "she said. Many nutcrackers now adorn the shelves, tables, counter tops and windowsills of the shop. Nutcracker Sweets opened in August 1995, and recently cel­ Located in the heart of ebrated its one-year anniversary. Business in the first year has Pataskala's historic been "good, even better than we expected. We're off the section, the shop is a beaten path, so people don't just stop by. They make a point visual cornucopia of of coming here," Steve said. Staying true to the small­ confections and items town mentality, the Butchers are not firm about their shop from a time long past.... hours. They will tell you that in the summer, the hours are Courtesy photo. II a.m. to dusk during the week and 2 p.m. to dusk on Sun­ as long as the lights are on at night, to current and retired military from the military in the next couple day, or even later, depending on they're welcome to come in." members and their dependents years was another reason for the the amount of business. The Butchers acknowledge who present a valid military move. After retirement he will join It's not uncommon to see that the Air Guard has been very identification card. Nancy, a former teacher, in run­ someone rapping on the door at supportive of their business ven­ The couple said they decided ning their business full-time. Own­ I 0 a.m. wanting a pound of fresh ture, accommodating them with to enter into business for them­ ing the shop allows the Butchers to coffee. If she's preparing the shop a flexible drill schedule when the selves as an effort to be more generate an income while remain­ for opening, Nancy will beckon inevitable conflict arises. And as self-dependent. Steve said be­ ing close to raise Nancy's two chil­ customers to come in and she a token of their loyalty and ap­ lieving in themselves has given dren, 7-year-old Gregory Bissett will service their needs. "As long preciation for the military, Nut­ them the courage to try their best and 8-year-old Robert Bissett. as they don't care if there's mop cracker Sweets offers a I 0 per­ to succeed. Steve also has two sons from a water on the floor," she said. "And cent discount on the entire menu Steve's imminent retirement previous marriage-25-year-old Steve Jr. and 23-year-old Brad, who are members ofthe Air Guard as well - and a daughter, 18-year-old Tracey. The hard work involved in assem­ bling the ice cream parlor piece-by­ piece can probably be traced to the Butchers' zeal for whatever they do, whether a part of their military or civilian Jives. But to them, the pro­ cess really has never been consid­ ered work. "I haven't been working all my life," Steve said. "Work is something you don't want to do. "What we've been looking for was an opportunity like this."•

Citizen Spotlight is a new column aimed at highlighting the civilian occupations and in­ terests of Ohio guardmembers. Photo by PFC Steve Toth, HQ STARC {·Det. 1·5). Please send story ideas to: OPPOSITE PAGE: Sales of penny candy add up as Nancy Butcher hands over an old AGOH-PA fashioned treat to an eager young customer. THIS PAGE, TOP: On a bright summer ATTN: Citizen Spotlight afternoon, the Butchers stand proudly outside their labor of love in Pataskala. ABOVE: 2825 W. Dublin-Granville Road Since opening the shop, Nancy has learned to balance a family, the Guard and lunch Columbus, Ohio 43235-2789 rush hour. Summer 1996 9 Ohio National Guard

Story by Capt. Trish Marek, Family Readiness Office Photos bySpc. Dan Beamer, 1486th Transportation Company ' 'c -130 rollin ' down the strip, airborne camper gonna take a little trip. Am I right or wrong? You're Right!" sang the tiny voices from platoons nicknamed Falcons, Patriots, Hercules and Rilles. As their short legs failed to keep in step, a commanding voice barked, "Platoon halt! Drop and give me I 0! You belong to me now camper!" These commands are meant to strike fear in new recruits but the boot­ camp drills only added to the excitement for the 121 spirited youngsters attending the third annual Ohio National Guard Youth Camp held at Camp Perry June 16-22. "The mission of the week long camp is to foster an understanding of military life for children ofguardmembers ," said activities director Tammy Vaughn. "We do this in a fun and safe environment where leadership, teamwork and communication skills can be"developed ." This year's hectic pace tested the enduranceofthe youth and volunteers as two new activities were added to the camp schedule--water events and rappelling. Also this year, a camper chain of command was instituted and rotated so that each child had the opportunity to lead a squad of 8-10 campers. Closing ceremonies were capped by the thunder of two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the !80th Fighter Wing, Toledo, saluting the campers as they raced overhead. Thanks go out to all the volunteers and organizations who made this year's camp such a success. The National Guard family has been strength­ ened by their selfless sacrifices and genuine concern for our youth. No"Y considered an annual event, planning for the 1997 camp is already underway. For more information, please contact the state Family Readiness Office at 1-800-589-9914.•

10 Buckeye Guard Youth CamP 1996

OPPOSITE PAGE: Kelley Garrison, c·aptain of the 1988 U.S. Olympic women's gymnasitcs team, talked to campers about following their dreams. CENTER: MSG William Horne gives final instructions to a camper as he rappelled an eight-foot wall. THIS PAGE TOP: SFC George Bergholz overlooks campers who used BB guns for marksmanship training. ABOVE: During a camp field trip, Maj. James Diehl, a 180th Fighter Wing pilot, explained the dynamics of flight to attentive campers. LEFT: A youthful squad leader directs the construction of a field tent. 11 With husband Staff Sgt. Tony Perez by her side, a surprised Cynthia Perez accepts the Ohio Commendation Medal from CPT John Zulfer, commander of Company A, 1-107th Armor, during an awards ceremony in her honor. A Medal for Cynthia

been summoned here. She's been told Perez family opens home, it's because of this interview-which is focused on her role as an Army Guard spouse who goes beyond the call of her hearts to unit members supportive duties. Story and photos by StaffSgt. Lori King down to one-to help others. Okay. She's a little suspicious. "Is there I 96th Public Affairs Detachment By today's standards, her mission of something else going on that I don't goodwill could be considered saintly. know about?" she whispers. But this re­ ynthia Perez says she believes she But she doesn' t seem to think her acts porter feigns ignorance. was put on this earth for a reason. ofkindness are anything special. Others She figures that while she's here, she COne could have been to marry M-1 do. Which is why she's here today, on a might as well help someone. So her sew­ tank commander Staff Sgt. Tony Perez. sunny spring afternoon, lounging on a ing machine sits on a table in a window­ Another might be to guide troubled youth worn couch in the dayroom of Com­ lit corner, and she waits for soldiers who in a local Army Exploration group. What­ pany A, 1-107 Armor in Ravenna. will soon come rushing in to hand her ever the reason, Cynthia simply narrows it She hasn't a clue why she's really their uniform ~ A button needs sewn on. 12 Buckeye Guard when they want to talk." ing mission in Germany while serving in From the look of this place, the dayroom the Army. Two years after they married, is certainly big enough to sleep a platoon. It during Desert Storm, Tony signed up again, has a small kitchen, a television, and furni­ this time in his father's tank unit. "His ture. But hey. The Perez's offer an alterna­ whole family has been in the service. So he tive to hard floors and microwave cooking. has his own thing and I have mine," she And it's only five minutes away. admitted. "I help them feel like they have a home But together they share the common de­ away from home," she explains. sire to help other people. Platoon leader and Columbus resident I st "Who wants to sleep on an old, nasty drill Lt. Vance Grover, one ofat least six soldiers floor?" Tony comments when asked about who'll stay at the Perez's on a typical drill his willingness to invite fellow soldiers into weekend, is certainly grateful. For five years their home. he's been one of the regulars and appreci­ "Knowing there's a place for them to ates the added comfort. stay makes me feel good. I just tell them to He's also happy about the money he's make themselves at home," he said. saved since camping out at the Perez "And I tell them, 'I'll serve you one time, place. As a graduate student currently and after that, you can help yourself," attending Capital Law School, every dol­ Cynthia laughs. lar counts. You can figure he saves at "The guys compensate in different, subtle least $35 every drill weekend. As the ways," Tony adds. "Like they'll pitch in for years go by, that can add up to a hefty pizza, or bring back souvenirs from vaca­ sum of money. tion. They return the generosity just be­ "Sure it's nicer over there, and they feed cause they want to. And we do it because it me, too" Grover laughs. has to be done. Butl don 'twantany awards." Though comfort is a major benefit to "Or any titles," Cynthia interjects. staying at the Perez place, he added that But it's too late for that. The Ohio Com­ another benefit goes beyond soft beds and mendation Medal has already been ap­ home cooking. proved, and the title ofhelping others earned. "At drill, we don't necessarily get the In just a few minutes, Cynthia will have to same kind of feedback I get when there are a bunch of us staying there,"Grover said. "It seems to be more informative because we actually talk, you know, Or a patch is loose. Whatever the mend­ shoot the breeze. I get to know the other ing, she will stomp on her foot peddle and soldiers, and that helps me to tind out fix the problem. things which can help make the unit Which makes for an excellent example better. There's more input. ofwhy she's really here today: She doesn't "We also have gotten involved in know it yet, but her husband, among oth­ events outside of the unit, like the ers, decided it was time to honor Cynthia's revolutionary war reenactment group. contributions to the unit with a surprise We've gotten Tony involved in that. appreciation a\\(ard ceremony. And we're now working on the possi­ The justification for this award began bility of putting together a Color about seven years ago, when her hus­ Guard, as a civilian education and band, Tony, approached her with an recruiting tool," Grover explained. idea: During drill weekends, could they Tony was introduced to Cynthia nine share their home with soldiers who were years ago. He had long hair and loved from out of town? rock and roll and she was a pure country "He asked me what I thought. He felt girl from Oklahoma, though both are bad because they had to sleep on a hard self-proclaimed polar opposites, they floor in the unit," Cynthia recalls. fell in love. "So that's how it started. Now their From the very start, Cynthia accepted Cynthia Perez patches a uniform for 1 LT Max wives don't have to worry about them. Tony's love of the military. When they Hall. Perez thought she was summoned to And a few of the soldiers don' t have a lot first met, Tony was an Army veteran, his the unitforthis Buckeye Guard interview, but of money, so I feed them and, if needed, father was in the Army Guard, and his it was actually to recieve an award. sew their clothes. I also listen to them brother had recently died during a train- Summer 1996 13 When recruiters combine their efforts to enlist quality soldiers into the Ohio Army National Guard, the results can create Triple Energy

Story and Photos by Master Sgt. Robert SFC Pamela Power (center), SFC Tonya Wheatley and SSG Reginald Jennings, 196th Public Affairs Detachment Johnson discuss the Army Guard with a young prospect outside Fudruckers Restaurant in Columbus during the lunch rush hour. hen Pfc. Tanya Wheatley re­ turned home from basic training representation of my accomplishments, to be successful, and I think we've done W eleven years ago, her family waited true, but it also represented the United that," Smith said. anxiously inside the airport terminal for whom States Army and the National Guard," she Additional recruiting support, targeted her mother called lovingly "my little Private said proudly. advertising, pooling resources, flexibil­ Benjamin." Wheatley never forgot how proud she ity in hours and uniform options (civies "I was excited about coming home because was back then. included) are just some of ways Guard according to my family I was too 'girlie' to That's why today, Sgt. First Class officials have attacked the problems fac­ make it through basic," Wheatley recalls. Wheatley is part of a recruiting force ing the Army Guard. "When I stepped off that plane, however, I whose primary mission is to overcome the "I wanted to do my part to help Ohio," knew I looked good." obstacles facing recruiting and "provide said Wheatley, who admits she almost The confidence the young private felt was quality soldiers who add value to the Ohio took another job out of state. due in no small part to the Army's indoctrina­ Army National Guard." As part of a new team concept, tion of attention to detail and train to maintain It is widely known that the Ohio Army Wheatley joined forces with two other philosophies. "I spent two days working on National Guard has struggled to maintain its recruiters who share her love for the my Class A uniform for graduation," she said. authorized strength levels following recent Guard. Her teammates, Staff Sgt. "In those days we didn't have Sta-Brite." force structure changes. That, coupled with Reginald Johnson and Sgt. First Class As s he walked toward her family, the Army Guard's 25 percent attrition rate, Pamela Power represent a new outlook Wheatley's qualification badges gleamed prompted Guard officials to look at new toward recruiting and attribute their suc­ against her perfectly adorned uniform. A ways to recruit and retain soldiers. cess to a cooperative effort. tearful mom could only squeeze her little girl Part ofthat new focus is to allow recruit­ "We complement each other and feed and except the realization that she had ma­ ers to have more flexibility in the way they off each other's strengths," said Johnson, tured into a soldier. recruit, according to Maj. Rufus Smith, the a young recruiter who has spent most of "I wore that uniform everywhere when I Army's recruiting and retention manager. his military career in personnel adminis­ came home," Wheatley said. "It was a "We wanted to give our recruiters the tools tration. " It's like having triple energy." 14 Buckeye Guard The team shares everything from office space to potential leads. But what may be the best part of this partnership is the ex­ citement and enthusiasm they share. " It's an attitude adjustment everyday," said Power, the most experienced of the three. If one of us comes in with a bad attitude, the other picks her up," she said. Power, a former " Chiefs 50" winner (awarded annually to the state's top re­ cruiter), relishes the partnership and lends her organizational skills and vast knowl­ edge to the team's efforts. ) t She admits, however, that recruiting has become tougher because of changing societal views and stricter entrance requirements. "Recruiters have to work harder, much harder than they have in the past," Power said. What Power and the others also acknowl­ edge, is that they have to contend with the perceptions that recruiting is easy and the SFC Pamela Power mixes business with pleasure as she discusses jokes about recruiters having to lie to candi­ enlistment options with her lunch server. dates in order to get them to join. "In reality," says Power, "we work long their recruiting goals and give much of the to them who we are" Power said. " If they hours and spend lots of time behind the steer­ credit to the new recruiting philosophies. understand our missions (federal and state), ing wheel. And what can we gain from lying? For example, allowing them to wear civil­ it makes it easier for them to be patriotic. Unlike active duty recruiters, we see our re­ ian clothing into high schools has been a They don't have to put off their dreams if cruits when they return from basic and work tremendous benefit. "Civies allows poten­ they choose us," she said. with them many times throughout their ca­ tial recruits to see us as people and not just But none of these challenges have dis­ reers," she said. salesmen," Johnson said . It also allows couraged our young recruiters from hav­ Also, qualifying candidates for entrance recruiters to work and fit in at highly ing the time of their lives. They love in today's all voluntary force is no easy visible community activities like the na­ being the frontline representatives of the task. That' s because the three phase pro­ tionally sponsored Gus Macker 3 on 3 Guard to the public. curement process-mental, physical and Basketball competition. "We are where the They each credit the Guard for their indi­ moral-is tough, and failure in any one of potential applicants are," Johnson added. vidual successes and scoff when others say these categories often disqualifies the ap­ The new approach to recruiting is also the work is too hard and the job too stress­ plicant for service. helping the Guard overcome its identity ful. Because they insist, that you create Mentally, prospects must pass the 2 1/2 crisis. It is so closely related to the active your own stress and your frame of mind is hour Army Skills Vocation Assessment Bat­ army that many ask "What's the differ­ controlled by your attitude. As Wheatley tery (ASVAB). Then they are evaluated ence?" The Guard, reserves, regular army, put, in a form of the team's rally cry, "If physically and finally, applicants must sit with isn't it all the same? "We have to explain you're not positive, get out of our way."• an FBI agent while their packets are scruti­ nized. "It's amazing how much more an RETENTION IS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY applicant remembers when the agent starts asking questions," Power said. "Things they ver the last several months, Command Sgt. Maj. Dave Morton was on temporary forgot to tell us. " Oassignment with the Recruiting and Retention Management Office to gather information The recruiting team agrees that working with from units that could hopefully identify retention shortfalls. young people is the best part of their jobs. During his visits, Morton sat down with full-timers, unit first sergeants and commanders to Tuition assistance and the other educational discuss their retention programs. What was revealed is that soldiers want to spend more time benefits seem to be the main draw for today's training in their Military Occupational Skill (MOS). He also found that units with solid programs youth. Nevertheless, the recruiting force is in the following areas had higher rates of retention than units who did not. confronted with a generation (Generation X) SPONSORSHIP: Units with active sponsorship programs have commanders and first sergeants of prime candidates who feel that 39 days a who continually monitor the program; ask questions about its status; review check lists; review year is too much of a commitment. '"What can the program with soldiers and insure they have quality time to talk to soldiers. I get without giving?' is the mind-set we're USET: Units that generate referrals exhibit better unit well ness and lower loss rates. If the junior faced with," Wheatley said. enlisted and NCOs recommend their friends and associates to their unit--this is a good sign. "We don't feel that we have to sell them on Some units utilize the UPAR beyond the traditional role of written communication. Some the Guard, Power says emphatically, because activities include: creation of an annual training video; creation of a new member photo board; the Guard's not for sale." "What we want to and a creation of a pictorial display of unit members doing their jobs. do is give them options for their lives." " We FAMILY SUPPORT: Family Support Groups (FSG) that are successful are thoroughly want to enhance their lives," Johnson added. involved with the unit. This gives them purpose and makes families an integral part of the unit. Whatever the formula, the numbers speak EDITOR'S NOTE: Morton is the CSMfor the 37/st Support Group in Kettering. for themselves. The team consistently meets Summer 1996 15 First hand look at GOING Basic Training proves educational

Story by Staff Sgt. M. Randy Dunham I 79th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

ast year, more than 3,000 newly inducted airmen from across the country packed a bag, kissed mom and dad good-bye and headed Loff for what some call six weeks of hell, basic training. The people responsible for sending them there, Air National Guard recruiters, tried in most cases to prepare the future guardmembers for what they were about to encounter. The yelling. The physical conditioning. The military bearing. The mind games. The yelling. The yelling. The yelling... Despite their best attempts to educate these young people, the recruiters' knowledge was limited to their own past experiences-the majority of which went through basic training long ago, in some cases two decades. This information gap left many airmen basic to search for third party recounts-which tend to be laden with exaggeration and half truths. So Ohio's top recruiter did the obvious thing. He sent all 17 of his Air Guard recruiters back to basic training, this time as observers, not participants. "Basic training goes through shifts every few years," said Senior Master Sgt. Steve Butcher, the state recruiting and retention superintendent. "There are changes in physical conditioning and the obstacle course. There are changes in acceptable standards and changes in other places." Butcher said that unless the recruiters see firsthand what some of the new challenges are, they would be passing on Ohio's young recruiting force receives a briefing from a Lacklan their personal struggles from many years ago to the newest huge or significant, but important enough that they needed to be addressed. recruits. That information may "ChiefEpp suggested something needed to be done," he said. "The chief be obsolete. "Being there gave said 'either I come to Ohio or you bring Ohio to me."' them a whole new understand­ Even though Epp admitted Ohio was in good shape compared to some ing," he said. other states in preparing recruits for basic, the trip to Lackland still proved The group of 25 spent five to be an educational experience for the recruiters. days here in January as part of a "This creates a whole new level of awareness for us," said Tech. Sgt. "reblueing" process. Recruiters, Mark Wolfenden, a recruiter from the I 79th Airlift Wing in Mansfield. retention NCOs, public affairs He and fellow recruiter Staff Sgt. Ray Butler developed a checklist from specialists and training NCOs the information they learned during their "reblueing." They go through the from across Ohio participated in checklist with each recruit prior to leaving for Lackland. tours, attended a retreat, watched "We teach them the proper reporting procedure so they'll be ahead ofthe the arrival and shakedown of game," Wolfenden said. "Among other things, we also tell them how big new troops, and talked with basic of a suitcase to pack and what to put in it. All of these minor details added training experts during the visit. together make the first few hours there a little less stressful." PhOto by Stall Sgt M Randy Dunham, 179th AW The training fell in line with Toledo recruiting office supervisor Master Sgt. Jamie Hilborn, who is Physical conditioning is one of the new direction Ohio Air Na­ with the I 80th Fighter Wing, was one of several people who visited with many challenges basic trainees tional Guard leaders are taking one of her recruits during the Lackland trip. face while at Lackland AFB. in building and maintaining the She immediately noticed a difference in Airman Casey Cole, a state's forces. The philosophy is Swanton, Ohio native who was more than relieved to see a friendly that it is not only important to bring in good people, it's equally important to face from back home. properly train, promote and care for those already in the ranks, Butcher said. "Usually, he doesn't say two words," Hilborn said. "He's so excited to Chief Master Sgt. Ray Epp, the Air National Guard liaison at Lack land, see us right now he won't shut up." encouraged Butcher to bring Ohio's force management people to Lackland. Hilborn said meeting with a recruit while he was actually in training "In Ohio, we have a young recruiting force," Butcher said. "Anytime provides hidden benefits. you have new people (recruiters), you're going to have mistakes. Nothing "We see the frame of mind they're in while down here," she said. "We 16 Buckeye Guard CKTO Taking Care of Who We Have op officials of the Ohio Air National Guard say the future of recruiting rests as much with keeping the people already in AN T the ranks as much as it does with bringing in new troops. "Force management is the future ofrecruiting," said Senior Master Sgt. Steve Butcher, the state recruiting and retention superintendent. "With dramatic changes in the number of people willing to enlist in the Air Guard, coupled with downsizing, it's im­ portant now more than ever to be sure we're tak­ ing care ofthe people we have in the guard." To be sure that hap­ pens, the Air Guard has developed the 360 De­ gree Feedback program. Brig. Gen. Paul

Sullivan, the Ohio Air Photo by Staff Sgt. John Rohrer, 180th FW Guard's new chief of Retention Manager MSgt. Therese staff, has made that pro­ Sadowski reviews a benefits package with gram his priority. SSgl Ed Wagner, both are members of Sullivan said that over the 180th Fighter Wing in Toledo. the last four months, a team of representatives from Ohio Air Guard units met to find solutions where problems exist. A primary concern was that the Air Guard is losing too many people through either voluntary or involuntary separation. Simply put, the number of people Photo by Staff Sgt. M . Randy Dunham, 179th AW coming in the front door was not keeping up with the number heading out the back. drill sergeant and an up close look at the obstacle course. He said the group created a document in rough draft for the adjutant general's final approval. It includes state policies on how to get recruits in the Air Guard can attempt to relay that emotion, that feeling to the people we' re and how to keep them. shipping down here from Toledo. We can tell them to expect to feel "Now, our priority is to see that the work doesn 't go in vain, and that it is a homesick and probably to expect to cry a little. We can also prepare living document," Sullivan said. "It will be revised as we identify new issues them mentally to be aware that ifthey' rein the right frame ofmind and and problems." keep a positive attitude, they can breeze right through this thing."• Butcher said the 360 Degree Feedback program falls in line with force management. "We want to sit down with each person at least once a year and have some open dialogue," Butcher said. "We want to talk about promotions, meaningful training, PME and ifthe person feels he or she ifbeing treated fairly. We want to ask each person what they want to do with their Air Guard career and what is there we can do to help achieve that goal." He said the information will be kept in writing in a file so the feedback sessions can be monitored and tracked. "Once we fix this way of life for each member of the Air Guard, the greater the retention will be," he said. Sullivan said open communication is the key to the program's success. "We have to establish the idea up and down the line that we' re opening the channels for everyone," he said. "We want it to be a one-on-one talk between the senior and junior people. This will give us a clear sense of what we need and where we're going." Butcher said there is a national goal to keep Air Guard units at 95 percent manning during fiscal 1996. Right now, he said, Ohio's units are at 96.7 percent manning. "We attribute that to tightening some requirements for getting out, a 'stop Photo by Staff Sgt. M. Randy Dunham, 179th AW loss program'," he said. "It used to be you could just say you wanted to separate MSgt. Jamie Hilborn was able to spend some quality time for your own convenience. Now, you have to have a very good reason, such as with one of her recruits, Airman Basic Casey Cole, while being transferred out of state for your civilian job."• on the Lackland visit. Summer 1996 17 Recruiting & Retention _____ the National Guard upon receiving their commission. These scholarships pay upto$12,000 for tuition, $450 for books, and a$ I ,500 stipend each year. he primary goal of the Ohio National Guard is to The scholarships are awarded annually and are based primarily on the recruit and retain quality members within its ranks. soldier's academic achievement and leadership potential. T Following are just some programs and incentives Of all the advantages for being in the SMP, the most important may be the offered to current and potential Ohio Guardmembers and experience and mentoring that soldiers receive from the enlisted an officer their families as enhancements to their careers. members in their units. Lawson said many officers who have been SMP cadets liked the opportunity to receive valuable critiques from their platoon sergeants and section leaders. It helped mold them into better officers. "SMP cadets have a better understanding of National Guard operations, ROTC, National Guard: compared to their peers who have never served in the Guard," Lawson said. "This can really pay off for active duty officers when they work with National Guard units later on in their career." forging experienced officers The ROTC curriculum is diverse, hands on and centered on teaching raining officers for the active and reserve components has long been cadets how to be well rounded leaders who are capable of applying their Tthe responsibility ofthe Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). To skills in any branch oft he Army. There is a mix ofclassroom instruction and enhance the training of cadets, ROTC and the National Guard have teamed a leadership lab where cadets apply their classroom teachings. to create the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP). The SMP is a "The leadership training that ROTC provides is highly sought after by voluntary officer training program leading to a commission as a second employers in the civilian sector," Lawson said. "Many employers look lieutenant in the U.S. Army, Army National Guard or U.S. Army specifically for people who have taken ROTC because they have graduated Reserves. from college and have already learned the fundamentals ofleading people." The SMP gives cadets an opportunity to serve in the role of an officer Soldiers who are interested in SMP can contract any local university with before actually being commissioned. Usually, cadets will shadow a an Army ROTC program. Whatever route officers take after their commis­ platoon leader or platoon sergeant to learn the basics of platoon and sioning, being a soldier in the Ohio National Guard gives them invaluable company operations. However, commanders may employ SMP cadets in experience working with and leading today's soldiers.• numerous other roles based upon their level of experience and the needs NOTE: For more information on the Ohio State University ROTC of the unit. program contact Maj. James Lawson at (614) 292-6075. "The SMP is an excellent way for soldiers who are enrolled in college to become officers," said Maj. James H. Lawson, assistant professor of military science at Ohio State University. Lawson explained that soldiers Education services, career who have completed basic training and AIT can forgo the first two years of ROTC because of their experience. National Guard soldiers can enroll development opportunities in the third year of ROTC classes and enter the SMP at their unit. As an SMP cadet, soldiers are immediately promoted to E-5 for pay The Ohio Army and Air National Guard offer many civilian educa­ purposes, receive a $I ,500 per year stipend from ROTC, continue to tion programs. These programs pay for college. provide education receive 60 percent tuition assistance, and have only two years of ROTC and career counseling, and evaluations of military training and to complete to be commissioned a second lieutenant. experience for college credits. They also span high school, under­ According to Lawson, soldiers who choose to stay in the National graduate and graduate levels ofinstruction . Guard after they are commissioned can do so through the Guaranteed •Ohio National Guard Tuition Grant Program: A state Reserve Forces Duty (GRFD) contract. This contract guarantees assign­ funded program that pays 60 percent of a soldier's tuition at any state ment to the National Guard or Army Reserves. supported institution. Private institutions receive an average grant based on Two year scholarships are available for soldiers who elect to remain in the state tuitions. Tuition Grant program is an Ohio Guard program. •Montgomery GI Bill Chapter 1606: This federally SMP cadet monthly pay and annual funded program pays up to$ I 98 per month for various educa­ tion programs. members may use the funds for college, corre­ scholarship benefits . spondence, apprenticeship and flight training programs (gradu- ate or undergraduate, depending on eligibility). Drill Pay (E-S, MUTA 4) $168 ...... OSU in state tuition . $3,273** •Montgomery GI Bill Chapter 30: This is a federally Stipend ...... $150* ...... Books ...... $ 450 funded program for AGR soldiers. Payments vary for the Gl Bill ...... $194 ...... Drill pay and stipend $3,516 education program in which they are enrolled. Soldiers may Total monthly pay ...... $494 ...... Total annual benefits $7,239 use the funds for college, correspondence, apprenticeship and flight training programs (graduate or undergraduate, depend­ *Stipend is paid 10 months per year ing on eligibility). **Tuition is for a resident of Ohio attending The Ohio State University for 3 quarters. •Army National Guard Tuition Assistance Pro­ gram: Army Guard program onfY. This program is for E-ls 18 Buckeye Guard to E-6s and 0-1 s to 0-3s for the purpose of retraining soldiers in the Education Services Office Contacts Army National Guard. Reimbursements up to 75 percent wi ll be Education Services: Education Guidance: Montgomery GI Bill: made for undergraduate or graduate study up to 12 semester or 18 Maj. Craig I loon CW2 Ken Teter SSG Steve Upchurch quarter hours per year. COM: (614) 889-7275 COM: (614) 889-7023 COM: (614) 889-7293 •Air Guard Tuition Assistance Program: Pays 75 percent DSN: 273-7275 DSN: 273-7023 DSN: 273-7293 tuition reimbursment for permanent AGR Officer and enlisted. FAX#: (614) 889-7195

•»ANTES Distance Learning Tuition Assistance Pro­ NOTE: For more information 011 Air Guard specific programs and gram: Soldiers may enroll in any distance learning program offered incentives contact your unit retention manager or career advisor. through the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Support (DANTES) approved schools. This program is for Army National Guard soldiers and active duty soldiers. Upfront payment is reimbursed by DANTES upon Medical Opportunities successfully completion up to 75 percent of the tuition up to 12semester oldiers in the National Guard and professionals in the medical field or 18 quarter hours per year. Sstrive to reach a common goal: To improve and strengthen the •»ANTES One-Time Post Secondary Education Credit community. Guardmembers do this by providing assistance in local emergencies, Evaluation for Army National Guard: This program is a credit national disasters, and in the defense of our country. Medical professi o~­ evaluation by a college or university to determine what credits a soldier als attain it by improving the quality of life and ensuring a healthy may earn from their military training and experience. The soldier pays up existence within the community. Once in a while, we find a person who front and is reimbursed up to $75 for this service. The program will completes all the necessary steps toward reaching that common goal. provide a degree plan that matches what the college offers and if followed Company C, of the 237th FSB has found such a person in Maj. Terry it will lead to a degree. Johnson, its new commander. "I was a fourth year medical student when This program offers •Community College of the Air Force: I decided to join the National Guard. At that time there were no major a two-year associates degree in applied science to enlisted Air Force financial incentives, I joined because I wanted to," Johnson said. personnel. In the five years that Johnson has been in the Guard, he's had plenty of •»ANTES Testing Program: This program provides a compre­ opportunities to call on his medical skills. In Lucasville, with the 216th hensive examination program with over 150 college level exams, numer­ Combat Engineers, he was the first medical person on the scene of the ous association certification exams and proficiency tests. A soldier can 1993 prison siege and then acted as a I iaison with the surrounding earn a degree by taking exams. Most of the exams are free. The types of hospitals. exams available are the: ACT, SAT, GRE, GMAT, PRAXIS (NTE), Johnson is a family practitioner working in an emergency depart­ CLEP's, ACT PEP's, DSST's and ASE's. ment in the Portsmouth area and lives there with his wife Jennifer and •Army National Guard Spousal Testing Program: Spouses their four sons. ofArmy National Guard soldiers may take any CLEP and DSST test free! Johnson has enjoyed his service in the National Guard and hopes others •career Counseling (Army and Air): Using the Meyers-Briggs, will seek a career in a medical profession. "Hopefully the new AMMED Strong Interest Inventory or the Guidance Information System the Ed uca­ programs will provide the financial incentives that are needed to get young tion Services Office can assist a service member or their dependents or professionals on the fence over to our side," Johnson said. (Submitted by new enlistees in determining their career interests. This program can also Sgt. Jodie McFee, Company C, 237th FSB.) identify the levels of education and where to get that education so that our soldiers can earn a degree and enter the job market successfully. Health Professional Loan Repa~· ment Program •Education Counseling: Soldiers can have their military training (HPLRP) and experience, their other college courses and civilian training and The Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP) pays experience evaluated by the ESO. The evaluation process provides the $3,000 toward student loans, principle and/or interest, annually up to a soldier a degree map with suggested courses and/or DANTES tests to total of$20,000. Officers qualified in, or becoming qualified in one ofthe support the degree map. This counseling also involves financial aid following specialties are eligible to participate: and school selection. It may involve both traditional and non traditional education. •The Army and American Council on Education Regis­ Physicians Neurosurgeon ...... Urologist try Transcript System (AARTS): The AARTS documents Orthopedic Surgeon ...... Diagnostic Radiologist military course completion's, experiences in the military occupational Surgeons: ...... Anesthesiologist specialties, skill qualification and self development test scores, spe­ General ...... Primary Care cial qualification identifiers, and additional skill identifiers. They Colon/Rectal ...... Family Physician also document CLEP, DSST, SAT, ACT and ACT-PEP test scores. Cardiac/Thoracic ...... Emergency Physician Colleges use them to determine what credit they may grant and PeripheralNascular ...... Internist employers use them to determine what skills a "citizen-soldier" has Certain nursing and dental specialties also qualify. For more nformation on that may help on the job. This service is free and available to most these programs, contact the AMEDD Recruiting office at (614) 889-7077. soldiers of the Army Guard and Active Army only. Summer 1996 19 Cooperation, partnerships key to opening largest armory in Ohio and gives Morgan county ... Community Pride

he dedication ceremony of the Clarence tric Power off State Route 78 East, just on the TE. Miller Armory in McConnelsville on edge of the Village of McConnelsville, the May 10, culminates a commitment by the structure is the largest single National Guard Ohio National Guard to maintain a presence in facility in the state. Southeastern Ohio well into the next century, Addressing the more than 200 dignitar­ according to Maj. Gen. Richard C. Alexander, ies and guests, including Lt. Gov. Nancy the adjutant general. Hollister, Alexander praised the close rela­ The 800-person, 80,000 square foot armory, tionship the HAWK has with the community. which currently houses the 2-174th Air De­ "People should come to McConnelsville and fense Artillery Battalion (HAWK), was dedi­ see how industry works with the military, cated to Miller, former U.S. representative, how the community works with the military, I Oth Ohio District.. Miller was instrumental in and how local officials work with military to securing congressional support to fund con- make it one. No one appreciates this more struction of the armory which was built at a than the soldier. We are truly one in this Photo oourtesy of the Marietta times cost of approximately $4.9 million. community and the Guard thrives on that," Clarence E. Miller Located on land donated by American Elec- he concluded.• 180th Fighter Wing welcomes public he public was welcomed through the gates ons on the aircraft, I 80th fire crash truck Stinger Bee mascot, as well as having their Tof the I 80th Fighter Wing in Toledo during demonstrations and a hush house engine run­ pictures taken in the unit's mini F-16. Safety its annual open house in August. up demonstration. Dog was also on hand as part of the Ohio More than 2,000 people toured the base, at the All work areas were open for public view­ National Guard's KIDSAFE program, which Toledo Express Airport, viewing demonstra­ ing, including a central staging area with includes fingerprinting and weight checks tions and displays designed to inform the tents to house field gear, chemical warfare for identification cards. public of the Air National Guard's mission, ensembles and free blood pressure screen­ In conjunction with the open house, ever traditions and heritage. ings. Informative displays were created to 40 employers attended an employer appre­ According to Public Affairs Officer 2nd show how some jobs are accomplished, which ciation breakfast with the guard members they Lt. Denise Varner, F-16 Fighting Falcon air­ included services specialists who demon­ employ. During the breakfast, sponsored by craft were on display, with pilots available to strated how they feed airman in the field, and the National Committee of Employer Sup­ explain the cockpit, and maintenance mem­ munitions specialists who displayed the nu­ port of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), em­ bers to answer questions about the aircraft. merous weapons carried by the F-I 6. ployers learned the missions of the I 80th Demonstrations included the loading ofweap- Children were entertained by the !80th's Fighter Wing and the Air Guard.•

Photo by 2nd Lt. Steve Agard. 180th Fighter Wing Over 2,000 visitors enjoyed demonstrations and displays as part of the 180th Fighter Wing's open house activities 20 Buckeye Guard Fully automated M-16 rifle range opens at Camp Perry I\ fter a decade of planning and The automated range replaces the camp' s 1""'\:onstruction, a fully automated old training site that required 350 people to M-16 rifle firing range has been dedi­ train 150 troops-200 monitoring safety and cated at the Camp Perry Training Site 150 working the pits and checking and oper­ in Port Clinton, Ohio. ating targets. Called the Modified Record Fire The new system incorporates state-of-the­ Range, the outdoor facility that art computer technology to control and moni­ opened June 2 combines the newest tor nine silhouette targets that randomly elements in electronic and computer spring up and down in each of the 16 firing technology to provide soldiers with a lanes. realistic training environment. A computer in the range tower automati­ The complex was built using Na­ cally records each hit made on the targets, tional Guard soldiers doing training which are located 25 to 300 meters away exercises at Camp Perry. Guardsmen from the shooters. began moving dirt around at the site Bowsher said only about a dozen people in August 1993. The total cost of are needed to operate the new system. materials used in its construction was "The bottom line is that we are utilizing the about $450,000. time of these soldiers more efficiently and capi­ Photo by SSG Diane Farrow, HQ STARC. Col. Joseph Bowsher, Camp Perry talizing on that time by using it for training in With bayonet in hand, COL Joseph Bowsher, commander, said the opening of the other military skills," he said. Camp Perry commander, {left) and BG JohnS. new range brings the facility in line The firing range is intended for military Martin, Assistant Adjutant General for Army, with other military sites in the field of purposes only and will not be open to officiate the ribbon cutting ceremony forOhio's training and qualifying soldiers in civilians.• (Associated Press) new automated rifle range. the use of M-16 rifles. Historical marker dedicated Story by Staff Sgt. Diane Farrow HQ STARC (-Det.l-5)

evoted to bringing historic recognition to the Camp DPerry Training Site in Port Clinton, the "Friends of Camp Perry" unveiled a historical marker at the training site during a June 2 dedication ceremony. Port Clinton Mayor and past President of"Friends" Tom Brown officiated the event, calling out to members of the organization to help uncover the marker. "We felt Ca~p Perry deserved this kind of recognition since it's the most historic military site in the county," said Virgil Gordon, member of "Friends" since its inception on May 15, 1994. Working with Camp Perry historian Anna Bovia for the appropriate verbiage, Gordon was instrumen­ tal in coordinating the marker's approval with the Ohio Historical Society. The society has sanctioned only three

other markers in Ottawa County. Photo by SSG Diane Farrow. HQ STARC. Camp Perry's marker gives an overview of the training site's history, crediting Adjutant General Ammon B. Friends of Camp Perry unveil Ohio Historical Marker. Critchfield with establishing the camp in 1906 for the sake of improving marksmanship skills of Ohio soldiers. It also site for the Coast Guard in preparation for the Persian Gulf War. recognizes the historic significance of the site-holding Italian The marker is located at Memorial Plaza, adjacent to other memo­ and German prisoners of war during World War II , periodically rials such as the Gratitude Train, the Essex flagpole and both the plaque serving as an Army Reception Center and operating as a training and tank dedicated to the soldiers who fought in the Battle ofBaatan.•

Summer 1996 21 D isabled

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eterans A large crowd was on hand for the Drive Away ceremony held outside Disabled American Veterans National Headquarters in Cold Spring, Ky. Transportation Network makes history

Submitted by DA V Magazine selfless volunteerism ... and it takes hundreds, DAV was able to purchase the 141 needed vans, even thousands of those very ·special folks to to replace aged and out ofservice vehicles, atthe ike proud soldiers they lined up-row make it work," Wilson said. best possible price. after row gleaming in the bright summer The DAY's Transportation Network began While ownership of the vans is transferred to Lsunshine. Volunteers stood proudly by in 1987 after government funding shortfalls the VA for insurance and maintenance pur­ their side. Soon they would march off to begin forced the VA to withdraw transportation ben­ poses, the Transportation Network is managed a life of service in support of those who had efits to many veterans seeking medical care at its and operated by the DAV at 172 VA medical sacrificed so much for this country. clinics and medical centers. Immediately, the facilities across the country and the vast major­ That was the scene on the morning ofJuly II, DAV stepped in to fill the void and has contin- ity of volunteer drivers are DAY members who at the Disabled American ued to shoulder were disabled in military service. Veterans (DA V) National the gigantic en­ " I consider the DA V' s van program to be one Headquarters in Cold "I would like to thank all the deavor with phe­ of the best," Brown said. "DAV shows the Spring, Ky., as 141 new nomenal success, capacity to know when action is needed, and the Ford vans awaited their people who made this according to Sec­ ability to respond appropriately." christening. retary for Veter­ During the past I 0 years the DAV has trans­ The vans were the new­ day... this 'Drive A way Cer- ans Affairs Jesse ported more than 2. 7 million veterans to VA est addition to the DAY's emony ' ... so necessary, " Brown, who hospitals. Many veterans would have no other nationwide Transporta­ started his career way ofgetting to and from VA medical facilities tion Network. Staffed by Arthur H. Wilson, DAY National Adjutant with DAY. without the DA V Transportation Network and volunteer drivers from The 141 vans the army of volunteers to drive the vans. around the country, the represent the "As a life member of this organization, I am vans were on their way to 35 states and Puerto single largest addition to the DA V Transporta­ so proud of what you do for veterans. DAV is Rico to transport sick and disabled veterans to tion Network in the organization's history. a shining example of pride, patriotism, hard and from VA medical centers for needed care. Since its inception, DA V has sent 415 vans, work, sacrifice, and service," Brown said in his "I would like to thank all the people who worth nearly $6.5 million, to VA medical cen­ closing remarks. made this day ... this 'Drive Away Ceremony' ... ters across America. The 141 new vans repre­ Later, the crowd watched in awe as the vans so necessary," DAV National Adjutant Arthur sented an additional $3 million DA V invest­ pulled out of the parking lot snaking toward the H. Wilson said to a huge crowd of veterans, ment. Last year, DA V's nationwide volun­ highway artery that would lead them to deserv­ volunteers, community and civic leaders and teer force drove 17.8 million miles to provide ing veterans.• invited guests. nearly half a million rides to sick and dis­ Ifyou are a veteran in need of this service, or "The DAY's Transportation Network is a abled veterans. know ofsomeone_who does, contact your local unique program that exemplifies the spirit of Working with Ford Motor Company, the VA hospital or DA V service coordinator. 22 Buckeye Guard RAPIDS puts soldiers, families on-line, fast

t's quite possible that the last time you up­ on-line and are effective upon entry. Hudy and also that ensure someone is available to dated your military identification card was noted, "it is reassuring to soldiers and their issue ID cards. Any uniformed person (re­ I two pay grades ago and your dependents families to see that the information is being tired, reserve, or active) and their family have never been issued their cards. Why do we received, updated and accepted so quickly." members can receive ID cards at any RAP­ putoffrenewingthis important document? Maybe In the event a National Guard or Reserve IDS location. • it's because we've come to realize the hardest unit or individual is mobilized, if the informa­ thing about owning a military ID card is getting tion in DEERS is current and both the military Currently, RAPIDS machines are located one. With the myriad of things to do on drill member and family member have the red in 14different locations throughout the weekends, coupled with bringing the entire fam­ reserve ID cards plus a copy of the military state. Several of those sites are: ily together for that annual window of opportu­ orders to active duty in excess of30 days, then nity-Family Day- it's easier to save that task the family member is entitled to fu ll benefits for next month or even next year. up to 180 days. CENTRAL Well, help has arrived. The Department of The new ID card is the size of a credit card Defense, along with the seven uniformed ser­ and fits in a standard size wallet. The old paper The Defense Support Center Columbus vices-Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, ID card is still good until the expiration date on (DSCC), 3990 East Broad St., Columbus, Navy, National Guard, and Reserves-has devel­ the card. The new card will only be issued as (614) 492-6784 oped a new way of issuing identification cards to old cards expire, or if they are lost or stolen. 121 stAir Refueling Wing, Military its members and their families with an automated The color of the cards remain the same- green Personnel Flight, Rickenbacker Airport, system called RAPIDS (Real-time Automated for active duty, red for reserves and their (614) 492-3541 Personnel Identification System). fa mily members, blue for retirees, and tan for RAPIDS was established to reduce fraud, waste eligible family members. I SOUTHWESTERN I and abuse of DoD benefits to military members Sgt. 1st Class Richard Cosgray, NCOJC of and their families. Ohio has made it easily acces­ the 237th Personnel Service Command, sees Wright Patterson AFB, 2000 Allbrook sible and schedule-friendly. an expanded use in the future for the new Drive, Bldg. 2, Wright Patterson AFB, The system produces a machine-readable ID system. "We hope to someday soon be able to 513-257-254 7/2548 card that by design makes it more secure than the take laptops to units throughout the state on Naval Marine Corps Reserve Center, old card. Another benefit of the new system is drill weekends and link into the RAPIDS 3190 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati that it links the data on the card to the central system," he said. (5 13) 221-0138 Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting Sys­ A RAPIDS is located at The Adjutant tem (DEERS) database. This database contains General's Department, 2825 W. Dublin­ I NORTHERN I eligibility information on all military members Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235-2789, and their families. in Room 149, East Wing hallway. It is I 80th Military Personnel Flight, Toledo "The RAPIDS machine has given us the op­ manned by employees from various offices ANG Base, 2660 S. Eber Rd, Swanton portunity to service soldiers and their families within Beightler Armory who share the re­ (419) 868-4016 more efficiently," said Warrant Officer Carol sponsibility of issuing ID cards. Naval Reserve Center, I 089 E. 9th St., Hudy, Personnel Service Branch chief. "When The Personnel Service Branch (PSB) has Cleveland, (Across from R&R Hall of we issue ID cards.. or update the system, the overall responsibility of the system. Person­ Fame), (216) 77 1-0844 DEERS database is updated immediately." nel who require an ID card can call 614-766- Navy/Marine Corps Reserve Center, All additions, deletions, and changes to DEERS 3800/380 I to schedule an appointment. By 3893 King Graves Road, Bldg. 540, on military members and their families are done doing this, it should reduce your time waiting Vienna (330) 856-5040/856-3211

GENEVA CONVENTIONS IDENTIFICATION CARD Summer 1996 23 GUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT POSITIVE FINDINGS Guard facilities achieve environmental excellence through active programs

access. This is beyond the re­ line, so the residual oil draining from the quirements of the ODNR; the funnels is thus routed into the used oil under­ state only requires posting of ground storage tank. signs. In 1995 and again this The facility tests innovative pollution year, two eaglets were hatched. prevention technologies. In an effort to The facility maintains reduce hazardous wastes, personnel at the an excellent listing of all haz­ Combined Support Maintenance Shop at ardous materials used at the Newark arranged for a demonstration of a site. Organizational Maintenance parts cleaner that utilizes only heat to remove Shop 8, Brook Park, maintains a POL. The treatment equipment does not list of hazardous materials in a leave a residue, eliminating the generation of binder that identifies quantity and hazardous waste. Photo by SPC Eddie Kirkland, HHC, 1-107 CAV location of hazardous materials. Facility personnel should be recognized Giving new meaning to family support, CPT Matthew The inventory ofincoming and out­ for outstanding leadership in pollution pre­ O'Donnell and the youngest of the O'Donnell clan, going materials and storage loca­ vention. The Operations NCO of Headquar­ joined other members of the 1-107th Armored Cav tion is clearly and easily detennined. ters, 1-1 07th Armored Cav Battalion, man­ and their families to plant over 4,800 tree seedlings This goes beyond the requirement aged a tree-planting program at the tank crew at the Ravenna Arsenal near Cleveland. of merely having a list. proficiency course at Ravenna Army Train­ The facility operates an ex­ ing Area. The event was planned to celebrate By Candace J. Kline, Environmental emplary recycling program. Piqua Ar­ Arbor Day and the 25th anniversary of Earth Branch, Facilities Engineering mory personnel implemented an aluminum Day in 1995. Approximately can and office paper recycling program. Nei­ 15,000 tree seedlings were planted with Environmental Compliance Assess­ ther of these materials was required at the the help of battalion personnel and local com­ ment System (ECAS) survey was con time to be recycled by the city. munity groups. The trees were placed to A ucted during June 1995. The pur­ Urbana Armory personnel implemented control erosion and provide dust and sound pose of ECAS is to provide a proactive ap­ an aluminum can recycling program on be­ barriers. proach to environmental compliance. ECAS half of a Shriner's hospital. The majority of The ECAS manager in the environmental was established to help the National Guard the cans came from rental use of the armory. office managed a tree planting program as determine overall compliance status, pro­ The Shriners pick up the cans and take them part of the 25th anniversary of Earth Day. vide focus for environmental planning, iden­ to be recycled. Approximately 3,000 trees were planted at tify specific compliance problems, identify Facility personnel participate in cre­ 12 locations throughout Ohio. environmental program "weak points," form ative recycling projects. The USPFO Ware­ All Ohio Army National Guard facilities a basis for implementation plans, and iden­ house receives unusable products from were assessed during the ECAS survey, and tify funding and personnel needs. Although OHARNG facilities throughout the state. these positive findings were singled out as compliance deficiencies were found, there The products include new and/or partially being above and beyond the requirements for were also nine "positive findings," those used aerosol paints, liquid paints, expired environmental compliance. They show ini­ which exceeded regulatory requirements. shelf-life items, and copier toner. Instead of tiative and innovative thinking and the con­ The facility carries out programs to immediately disposing of this material as cern for environmental stewardship for which conserve threatened and endangered spe­ hazardous waste, the staff attempts to locate the Guard is striving. • cies. A Bald Eagle nest is located at Camp other users within the military system. Perry. Upon identification of the nest by Facility personnel have developed inno­ the Ohio Department of Natural Resources vative pollution prevention technologies. (ODNR), Camp Perry personnel took im­ Personnel at OMS 15, Eaton, developed an mediate action to establish a protection zone innovative funnel holder for the funnels used which included curtailment of training ex­ to add POLs. This funnel holder is mounted ercises in the area. Fences and road blocks on the wall next to the used oil drain sink and were installed to restrict vehicle and public its bottom is connected to the used oil drain 24 Buckeye Guard DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION 1996 PRIDE World Drug Conference claimed best ever

McCaffrey, (USA RET.), newly appointed he 1996 PRIDE World Drug Confer­ director of the Office ofNational Drug Con­ ence, held March 27-30 at the Cincin­ trol Policy. Tnati Convention Center was a huge Currently, the Ohio Guard is one of four success, according to co-chairs Luceille pilot states in the country conducting the PRIDE Fleming, director of the Ohio Department of Parent to Parent Training Program-an initia­ Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services tive aimed at involving parents in the fight (ODADAS) and Hope Taft of Ohio Parents against drug abuse amoung America's youth. for Drug Free Youth. The Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Rich­ The PRIDE Conference is committed to ard C. Alexander, and assistant adjutant bringing adults and youth from throughout generals, Brig. Gen. John S. Martin and the world together to discuss the problems of Brig. Gen. Gordon Campbell met with substance abuse. PRIDE accomplishes this PRIDE officials to talk about the possibility through seminars for adults and youth as of the Guard hosting state PRIDE events in well as several energizing activities centered the future; and the formation of a National Photo by Spc. Steven Johnson, 196th PAD. around the PRIDE groups, which perform Guard sponsored PRIDE Team. McCaffrey musical numbers during assemblies. The Ohio National Guard has been build­ its a good sign that youth today are questioning ing its relationship with PRIDE over the past Drug Czar the role of government. It shows they are few years; the results have been mutually etired Army General Barry McCaffrey willing to take an active role in the process." beneficial. Rwas named by President William Clinton Clearly, the future of America's role in the It all began with the 1993 PRIDE World Drug in March, to head the Office ofNational Drug problems revolving around substance abuse are Conference when the Ohio Guard provided the Control Policy. The selection was made just in good hands. 122nd Army Band for then Lt. Gov. Michael prior to the PRIDE Conference. McCaffrey, De Wine's reception. The Guard also provided best known for leading Gen. H. Norman Resource library the Adjutant General's Honor Guard, and the Schwartzkopfs "Hail Mary" around the Iraqi Patriotism 93 light/music show for the general right flank during Operation Desert Storm in he Public Affairs Office has a number of session. This year Guard personnel volunteered the Persian Gulf War. McCaffrey retired from Tresources available to communities and units to assist the PRIDE staff with various functions his position as Commander, United States that are actively participating in Drug Demand that included promotion of the conference and Southern Command (CINC SOC OM) to take Reduction Activities. Among these resources all photography suuport. the position. He was also in charge of active are three books: Understandine Evaluation: The 512th Engineer Battalion in Cincinnati army efforts in drug interdiction at South­ The Way to Better Prevention Proerams will also provide an honor guard for Secretary of ern Command. help organizations determine the value of their State Bob Taft's reception and for the awards Having met with McCaffrey before, Luceille prevention efforts. It can also be a valuable tool banquet. In addition, recruiters manned the Fleming, director of the Ohio Department of for Guard units in assessing the value of support Ohio National Guard booth in the exhibit hall. Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services, hailed they provide community organizations. ~ According to F. leming, "a sure sign that we his selection, saying "he is breathing new life Future by Desien: A Community Frame­ had a successful conference was that there were into our efforts and is restoring the importance work for Preventin2Alcohol and Other Dru2 no youth hanging around the halls during the of combatting illegal drug use in this country Problems throu2h a Systems Approach of­ seminars. They were all participating." Over again." McCaffrey likened the success of the fers a variety of approaches for supporting drug 7,500 people attended the conference, a 25 military in controlling substance abuse in the prevention efforts. It also outlines a framework percent increase over the previous conference in armed forces following the turbulent 60s and for building community coalitions. The third, PARENT TRAINING is Prevention: Pre­ Indianapolis, Ind. In addition, the conference 70s to future efforts in local communities saying brought over $6.3 million into Cincinnati's "the young men and women of the armed forces ventin2 Alcohol and other Dru2 Problems economy. ODADAS also offered I ,500 schol­ are the same beautiful young people that are out Amon2 Youth jn the Family is designed for arships for youth to participate. there in civilian life we're trying to reach." communities to assist in implementing pro­ Highlights of the Conference included per­ McCaffrey was greeted with a standing ova­ grams targeted at involving parents in drug formances by the National PRIDE Team, a tion at the PRIDE World Drug Conference and prevention and capitalizing on their influence group of individuals from across the country fielded questions from youth in the audience. with youth. These resources and more are selected to sing and dance at assemblies; a rally When asked his thoughts by members of the available through the Drug Demand Reduction in downtown Cincinnati; and appearances by media regarding todays youth and their skep­ Program by contacting the Public Affairs Office Lt. Gov. Nancy Hollister and Gen. Barry ticism toward government he replied "l think at (614)889-7000 or DSN: 273-7000.• Summer 1996 25 BUCKEYE BRIEFS

Pact means KC-135 aircraft. The unit flew more sorties and hours of tanker support than any other tanker improved unit during Fiscal Year 95. The unit's top three internal/quality improve­ service for ments were completion of its first unit self­ Veterans assessment; obtaining quality training autonomy; and establishing process action teams. Ohio veterans can look The Greater Columbus area benefited di­ forward to better service and rectly from the 121 st's active service programs. less red tape from state and The three top services for 1995 were the Adopt· county organizations be­ A-School program, support for the 1995 cause of a recent agreement Rickenbacker/Columbus Air Show and numer­ signed in Columbus. ous civic leader activities. A pact calling for in­ The Tappan Memorial Trophy was created in creased information sharing honor of Col. Alan P. Tappan, an avid supporter Courtesy Photo. between county veteran spe­ of the Ohio Air National Guard. The award has Ll Gov. Nancy P. Hollister presented an Ohio Veterans cialists, the Ohio Bureau of been presented to an Ohio flying unit every year Hall of Fame Medallion to Congressional Medal of Honor Employment Services and since 1977. (Reprintedfrom the Wing Watch, recipient Ronald E. Rosser. Rosser accepted the medallion the Governor's Office of May 1996). on behalf of Ohio's 317 Medal of Honor recipients inducted Veterans Affairs is expected as charter members in the hall during its debut in 1992. to result in better service for veterans in Ohio. It was 178th Fighter Wing Veterans Hall of Fame signed between representatives of the Ohio Bu­ reau ofEmployment Services-whose field spe­ shines in Alpena finds permanent home cialists number about 140--and service officers The sun only peeked before and after the war, Ohioans can take pride in the Ohio Veterans from Ohio's 88 counties. so the 178th Fighter Wing provided its own Hall of Fame, now in its permanent home at the "We are delighted to formalize this arrange­ brightness during an Operational Readiness Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky. The re­ ment to enhance customer service by sharing Inspection (ORI) from April 29 to May 3. stored I. F. Mack Building is an ideal setting for information with county veterans service agen­ Nearly 800 members ofthe I 78th deployed to the Hall of Fame and complements the museum cies working with veterans," said Gay Gilbert, dreary Alpena, Mich. for the simulated war full of military memorabilia collected there deputy administrator of the Ohio Bureau of under the watchful eye of the 9th Air Force. over the years, Gov.George Voinovich said. Employment Services. The I 78th encountered conventional attacks "We urge all Ohioans to include a visit to the Joseph Andry, director ofthe Ohio Bureau of and robbers on the first day, and the war esca­ Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame when in Sandusky Employment Services' Veterans Services Divi­ lated to five attacks on the third day including or visiting Cedar Point," he said. sion, said, "This is an excellent way to do more chemicals. Chemical warfare gear was donned The Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame was created for veterans while respecting the confidentiality for nearly eight hours as snow fe ll to the ground. by Voinovich in 1992 to highlight the contribu­ and privacy our customers deserve." On the fourth day, the I 78th declared victory. tions ofexceptional military veterans after hon­ High energy and morale levels were sus­ orable military careers. "We are pleased that the 121st ARW wins tained throughout the week as members focused Veterans Hall of Fame enables the Ohio Bureau on accomplishing their mission. Lt. Col. Eu­ of Employment Services to honor not only the Tappan Trophy gene Brandewie, I 78th Support Group com­ mander, was ecstatic about the efforts ofhis unit achievements of outstanding veterans but also The 121 stAir Refueling Wing was chosen and had plenty of praise to go around. calls attention to the positive contributions made from among the four Ohio flying units to "We commanders are very proud ofour troops by all of Ohio's veterans in the workplace and receive the prestigious Tappan award for and the effort they put forth during the ORI. in their communities," OBES Administrator 1995. The redesigned trophy, featuring an Attitudes and cohesiveness were excellent. We Debra R. Bowland said. eagle in flight, was presented to the unit at its were determined to not let them beat us," Elected state and federal officeholders, em­ annual awards banquet in April. Brandewie said. ployees of OBES, County Veterans Service Each unit was evaluated on fitness testing, Col. Robert Meyer, then commander of the Offices, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, unit on-the-job training effectiveness and pro­ I 78th FW, was equally excited about the efforts or any other veterans service organizations are fessional military education. The units were of the wing and summed up his feelings in one NOT eligible for consideration until two years also judged on their top three mission accom­ word·· "Fantastic!." (Submitted by Tech. Sgt. after their term of employment ends. Employ­ plishments, internal/quality improvements and Mike Myers, I 78th Fighter Wing). ees of the Governor's Office are not eligible for community service actions. five years after they cease their employment. The !21st's top three mission accomplish­ Voinovich will induct 1996 honorees at a ments consisted of participation in Deny Flight NGB on the National formal ceremony scheduled for II a.m. Nov. 6 in support ofNATO forces in Bosnia; winning at Franklin County Veterans Memorial, 300 the coveted "Concours D'Eiegance" award at Guard and the Militia West Broad Street, Columbus. Admission and Air Tattoo; and leading the Air National Guard The National Guard Bureau has now set guide­ parking is free. in higher headquarters mission support by the lines for distingu~hing between various official 26 Buckeye Guard BUCKEYE BRIEFS

direction of the adju­ Guard's safety efforts at reducing on-the-job tant general. injuries, the National Guard Bureau rebated Unorganized Mili­ nearly $10,000 to the state as a portion of the tia: Federal law and saved compensation costs. The Army Safety state laws define the Committee then voted to award that money to militia generally as all the shops which had accident-freeyears in 1995. able-bodied males be­ The money was divided equally among the 41 tween the ages 17 and employees working in the six maintenance shops. 45(whoarenotmem­ Martin was on hand to present the checks to bers of the National the shops and personally thank and congratulate Guard or Naval Mili­ the employees for their continuous efforts to run tia). a safe and productive organization. Submitted Self Proclaimed by Steven R. Johnson, /96th PAD. Private Militias: In several instances, pri­ vate individuals with- 178th MEDS deploy to out any governmen­ Honduras tal sanction have Courtesy Photo. The I 78th Medical Squadron deployed to banded together and Brig. Gen. John S. Martin (left), assistant adjutant general, Soto Cono Air Base, Comayagua, Honduras styled themselves Army, presented Organizational Maintenance Shop employees from April 6-20, to support the humanitarian militias. These mili­ with a certificate of appreciation and an oversized check as mission known as Joint Task Force-BRA YO. tias answer to no gov­ reward for maintaining an injury-and-accident-free workplace From Soto Cono Air Base, the JTF-BRAYO ernment. They have all of last year. team deployed to the small mountain village no relationship, for­ of Gualcinse, which they used as a staging mal or informal, with reserve military components and unorganized ground for daily medical missions in sur­ the National Guard and are not state-recognized militias. rounding villages. organizations. They are basically private orga­ The National Guard: This is an organized Designed to allow the country of Honduras to nizations, some paramilitary in nature, that use militia reserved to the states by the Constitu­ become more self-sufficient and improve their the term militia in their names. (Reprintedfrom tion of the United States under Article I, standard of health care, JTF-BRA YO involves the Wing Watch, June 1996). Section 8. The National Guard is commanded all branches of the U.S. military. The team by the governor in peacetime. When ordered consists of a Guard or Reserve unit augmented to active duty for mobilization or called into Employees rewarded by active duty personnel assigned to Soto Cono federal service for emergencies, units of the Air Base, members of the Honduran military, National Guard are under the control of the for safety awareness and Honduran health care professionals. The appropriate service secretary. Safety in the work place is a major concern for team visits a different village each day, where The militia clause reserves to the states the all competitive businesses and the Ohio Na­ they provide basic medical and dental treat­ appointment of officers and the authority of tional Guard is no exception. ment to people living in that village and training the militia according to the disci­ Recently, Brig. Gen. JohnS. Martin, assistant surrounding areas. pline prescribed by Congress. In 1903, Con­ adjutant general, Army, recognized individuals Patient education is an important aspect of gress officially designated the organized mi­ who have put safety at the forefront of their JTF-BRA YO. Honduran health care profes­ litia as the National Guard. The National operations. sionals and U.S. military public health person­ Guard is equipped by the federal government The Organizational Maintenance Shops lo­ nel observe local living conditions and teach and trained to active duty military standards. cated in Lima, Eaton, Felicity, Akron/Canton, villagers how they can improve their personal The National Guard receives approximately Youngstown and Shady brook have operated for and public health habits. Military public health 95percent of its funding from the federal gov­ the past year with zero accidents or work loss also has the opportunity for "real world" expe­ ernment through the Department of Defense. due to on-the-job injuries. rience in epidemic investigation and is invalu­ The State Defense Force (SDF): In Ohio, the Because of the outstanding safety records of able in maintaining public health surveillance of SDF is called the Ohio Military Reserves or these shops, the federal government is able to all personnel deployed. OMR. This is a form of military militia and is save a considerable sum of money by not having During the I 0-day deployment to Gualcinse, authorized to the states by federal statute (32 to process and file workers compensation claims. the JTF-BRA YO team traveled to and treated USC I 09). The OMR is organized, equipped, These claims cost an average of $1,240 each. patients in the remote vi llages of Candelaria, trained, employed and funded according to the This accomplishment is even more remark­ San Andres, Santo Tomas, Mapulaca, Piraera, Ohio Revised Code and is under the exclusive able when one considers that these employees San Lorenzo, and Gualcinse. The medical staff jurisdiction of the governor. The concept be­ continuously work with extremely heavy equip­ saw over 2,000 Hunduran civilians for treat­ hind a state defense force is that if the National ment and parts. Yet due to the strict adherence ment-routine illnesses and many rare tropical Guard is mobilized for war, the SDF can assume to safety procedures and basic common sense diseases were observed. Dental personnel saw the state security mission of the National Guard. displayed by the OMS employees, no accidents, almost 2,000 patients as well, and performed SDFs, including the OMR, are not entities of the injuries or loss of work time was reported. over I ,000 tooth extractions. (Reprinted from federal government. The OMR falls under the In recognition of the Ohio Army National The Thunderer, June 1996). Summer 1996 27 ALL ABOUT PEOPLE

Air Guard selects Reilly Guard. And though Christina was more interested in her cookie than on her to oversee combat mother's honor, all eyes of the 220th were on Jeane, who became the first communications female EIS commander in the Air Na­ While commanding the 25l st Communica­ tional Guard. The ceremony was held at tion Group, Col. William R. Reilly was selected the 220th's base, adjacent to Zanesville to become the director, command and control, Municipal Airport. Jeane took over for computer and intelligence for the Ohio Air Lt. Col. Thomas L. Sautters, who has National Guard Headquarters in Columbus. He been reassigned. assumed his new position in May. "Any time a unit changes command, Reilly will provide staff oversight of all the unit takes on the character of its Ohio Air National Guard combat communi­ commander, whether it wants to or not," cations, air traffic control, electronic instal­ said Jeane, who previously was director lation and all communication flights assigned of operations at the 251 st Combat Com­ to flying squadrons. munications Group, Springfield. His immediate goal is to integrate Guard units She said she sees the unit moving for­ with the Local Area Network (LAN) on-line ward under her command, taking on new computer system and to standardize and im­ missions and responsibilities. prove its effectiveness. In his civilian career as "My vision is to make it the best," she the chief technical advisor for the deputy direc­ said. " It takes a rededication of effort. It tor of information for the Defense Finance and takes everyone knowing what we're plan­ Photo by SSG J.P. Oney, HHC. 112th Engr. Bn. Accounting Services (OFAS), he can continue ning on doing." Another barrier fell when PFC Jackie Peris to work on standardizing the different levels of Jeane believes the military offers solid became the first woman to join HHC, 112th quality for electronic media throughout Ohio advancement opportunities for women. Engineer {Combat) Battalion in Brook Park. Guard units. "This appointment means there is not a Building a proposal to create an Information glass ceiling for what women can do," she said. past," said Lt. Col. Stephen Stohla, the battalion's Warfare Squadro;~ will be another challenge for " It's like any civilian job, success and advance­ commander. "But they were attached from Reilly. Although the logistics will be identified ment mostly depends upon the job you do, and other units. Peris was the first female soldier at a later point, he predicts it may involve your commitment and drive to succeed." who could call this her home. restructuring existing electronics units. Jeane seems to be taking over a good unit. "Although our headquarters units have had Looking back over his career, Reilly feels Earlier th is year, the 220th won its second Air slots available to females in non combat roles now is the right time to change and move to state Force Outstanding Unit Award. The award is for some time, it took a special person to break level. His career highlights, in addition to his given for "exceptionally meritorious service or these exclusively male ranks, and we're proud assignments with the 269th CCS and 251 st exceptionally outstanding achievement that to have her." CCG, include participating in Partners for Peace clearly sets the unit above and apart from Born and raised in neighboring Berea, Peris, with the Hungarian air force and serving as an similar units." started realizing her leadership potential when exchange officer with the German air force. There are 19 similar units in the United States. she was elected class president at Berea High In his final comments to the 251 st Combat Only about one in I 0 receive the honor, accord­ School. After graduating in 1993, she joined the Communications Group personnel, Reilly ing to Maj. Gen. Thomas W. Powers, then the Army and while on active duty served as an praised them for their ability to meet and suc­ Air Guard's chief of staff. intelligence analyst with the 66th Military Bri­ ceed at each of their taskings, both locally and gade in Augsburg, Germany. during their many deployments. "When I left active duty, I missed the cama­ Engineers proud to raderie and organization the military provided," welcome first female Peris said. "That's why I joined the Guard." Jeane makes history The novelty of being the only female in a in 220th EIS The "men only" sign no longer applies to the battalion of 500 didn't last long. Since Peris engineer unit at Brook Park. That's because the joined, other females have enlisted into its ranks. When Theresa G. Jeane puts on her uniform gender barrier was broken on February 28 when Peris, however, can take pride in knowing that and heads off to service in the Ohio Air National Pfc. Jackie Peris was sworn into HHC, !12th she led the way for others and that the distinction Guard, her squadron calls her "Major." Engineer Battalion, making her the first woman of being the first, can never be taken away. But her 3-year-old daughter Christina ever to enlist in the battalion. knows her as Mom. From the battle of Bull Run to the beaches of "She thinks every time I put the blue uni­ Normandy, the men of Ohio's most decorated Dorsey says good-bye to form on, I'm going to be leaving her in day unit have achieved many milestones since the care," Jean said. late 1830s. Nevertheless, it took 159 years and long successful career Not this Saturday. That's because on April a change to the unit's MTOE, before women Master Sgt. Vinton D. Dorsey, of 13, Christina was on hand to see her mother take would be allowed to participate in the battal­ Bellefontaine, loved the Ohio Army National over the Zanesville-based 220th Engineering ion's rich heritage. Guard so much that he traded the oak leaves of Installation Squadron of the Ohio Air National "Women have been assigned to the unit in the a lieutenant colonel for the stripes of a staff 28 Buckeye Guard ALL ABOUT PEOPLE sergeant in order to stay in the Guard for a few more years. Dorsey, 60, retired earlier this year with over 40 years of service to the Ohio Army National Guard. He retired as a lieutenant colonel, the highest rank he held. "I was often asked why I had changed from officer to enlisted. Many people did not under­ stand," said Dorsey, when asked about how fellow soldiers reacted to his change in rank. "To me the decision was simple. If I did this I would be able to stay in the Guard. If I dido 't I would have to leave. I wanted to stay," he said. Dorsey served as an officer for 28 years from 1957 to 1985. During that time Dorsey had several commands culminating in his command­ ing the I 66th Infantry Battalion from 1980-82. By resigning his commission he was able to stay in for another I 0 years. He started over as Photo by Cpl. Marley Statl

s members of the Reserves and National mula is used. It is the most generous ofthe three. As with 20-year retirees, the last six years of Guard mature in their part-time military Divide the total number of retirement points a 15-year retiree's service must be in a Reserve Ajobs, the monthly weekend drills and by 360. Multiply that figure by 2.5 percent. or Guard component. This retirement tool is annual training become more than just a regular Then multiply that figure by basic monthly pay offered when: source of extra income. The reserve retirement for the members grade at the time of retirement. • A Reserve or Guard unit relocates or pay you can collect at age 60 becomes and For example, consider an E-7 with 22 credit­ closes and placement in another unit is not integral part of estate planning. The full commis­ able years of service who earned a total of 4,500 possible. sary, health care and exchange privileges that retirement points before retiring at the end of the • Reservists with 15 creditable years who kick in at that time also help maintain a comfort­ year. An E-7 with 22 years earns $2,413.20 per work in overstaffed career fields may also be able standard of living. month in 1996. offered the early out. Who is eligible to receive To calculate retirement income for the E-7, How to get retirement first divide 4,500 by 360 to get 12.5, the figure Retired Reservist and Guard members must retirement benefits for points. Then multiply 12.5 by 0.025, to come apply for retirement pay. It does not automati­ Reservists must spend 20 "qualifying years" up with 0.3125. Multiply that figure by the cally start at age 60. When service members in a Reserve or Guard unit to earn reserve retire­ amount of monthly basic pay, $2,413.20. reach the point where they have served 20 ment. You accumulate "qualifying years" by Rounded down to the nearest dollar, the E-7 with creditable years, the personnel office will pro­ earning points. Reservists accrue retirement 22 creditable years of service and 4,500 retire­ vide them with an official letter ofeligibility­ points every time they perform certain functions ment points receives a monthly retirement check those who are offered 15-year retired pay do directly associated with their military service. of $754. not receive letters of eligibility. You must accrue a minimum of 50 retire­ That check should grow each year when Con­ Six months before the eligible 60th birth­ ment points in an anniversary year before it gress authorizes cost-of-living raises, or COLAs. day, eligible retirees receive an application for can be counted as a "qualifying year" of • For those who entered military service retirement income in the mail from their service. But service members cannot earn between Sept. 9, 1980, and July 31 , 1986, the service's personnel center. Anyone who wants more than 365 retirement points per year or calculation begins with the average basic pay to draw the retired pay should complete and 366 during leap years. received during the 36 months when it was return the application form. Also, no one can earn more than 60 points per greatest. That yearly average is multiplied by 2.5 year for inactive-duty training, including the 15 percent for each year of service to determine Survivor benefits points awarded each year just for membership. retirement pay. This formula is known as the Without the survivor plan, retirement checks Active-duty service counts toward retirement, "high three" because it is based on the three years stop when the military retiree dies. That can but the last six years of service must be spent in with the highest earnings. leave a surviving spouse with a major eco­ the reserves to qualify a member for reserve • Members who entered the military after nomic burden. To help retirees provide for retirement pay. On Oct. I, 1996, that require­ July 31, 1986, and complete 20 years of credit­ their families after their deaths, the govern­ ment will change to eight years, unless Congress able service, receive 40 percent of their "high ment offers the Reserve Component Survivors acts to extend the six-year rule. three" basic pay. For each additional year in Benefit Plan (SBP). Counting retirement points uniform, the benefit rises by 3.5 percent of the A reservist has 90 days after receiving noti­ high three. fication of eligibility to enroll in the plan. Even younger members who are not thinking That means 24-year retirees get 54 percent of When retirees sign up for SBP, they select a about retirement yet should save every leave­ their average basic pay; 27-year retiree draw 64 dollar amount of their retirement pay-called and-earnings statement, every copy oforders and percent; and 30 year retirees receive 75 percent. the "base amount"-as the foundation of the any other piece of paper work that documents Unlike retirees covered by the first two formu­ SBP benefit. The base amount must be be­ their military activities. Ohio National las, people who retire under this plan receive tween $300 and the full amount of monthly Guardmembers receive a roll-up of retirement cost-of-living increases set each year at one retired pay. points earned each retirement year ending (RYE) percentage point lower than inflation. Example: If a retired man dies before his date on NGB Form 23A and 23A-l. Although wife, she would receive 55 percent of whatever RYE dates differ, guard members usually receive 1 5-year retirement base amount he chose to have covered. Those these forms on the member's birth month. As part of the military drawdown, some re­ payments would continue until she turned 62. As retirement approaches, the papers can pro­ servists could be offered the chance to retire after So, if he covers $1 ,000 a month, she would vide proofof service that can translate into higher little 15 years of service. as as receive $550 a month after he dies. After she retirement income. The services have to offer early retirement. turned 62 the payments would decline to 35 Retirement pay is figured using one of three The reservist just can't sign up. Those offered a percent, with social security making up the formulas, based on when a reservist entered the chance to participate in this program will receive difference. For more information on the retire­ military. a reduced benefit because they will have earned ment system contact your unit administrator. • For members who entered any military fewer retirement points than members who have (Reprinted from the 1996 Handbook for the service before Sept. 8, 1980, the following for- served 20 creditable years. Guard and Reserve). 30 Buckeye Guard JOINT ENDEAVOR -

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On July 11, over 125 soldiers from the 838th MP Co. deployed from the Youngstown Air Reserve Station aboard two C· 130 aircraft from the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield. The unit headed to Germany in support of operation JOINT ENDEAVOR. 838th, community, officials come together for deployment ceremony

n June 13, the Youngstown community came together as Lt. Gov. Nancy P. Hollister joined federal, state and 0 local elected officials and community leaders in a gala send-off ceremony for members of the Ohio Army National Guard's 838th Military Police Company. The 838th MP Co. received mobilization alert orders in May from the Pentagon to prepare for deployment to Germany in support ofOperationJOINTENDEAVOR. On July 11, the unit again had a coming together of sorts when two C-130 aircraft from the Ohio Air Guard's I 79th Airlift Wing in Mansfield, provided the transportation on the first leg ofthe units journey. The 838th sent nearly 125 soldiers to Germany to relieve units

rotating in and out of Bosnia. They are performing general law Courtesy photo enforcement duties at U.S. installations in central Germany. Amy Radlnovlc, a reporter with Channel 33 News In Under presidential call-up authority, members ofthe 838th MP Youngstown, reports back to the station on the progress Co. will serve on active duty for a period not to exceed 270. of the 838th MP Co.'s deployment. Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR is the name given the NATO peacekeeping mission in Bosnia, which includes more than the 838th has been called to duty for other recent significant 20,000 U.S. soldiers. U.S. and NATO forces are charged with events including the Shadyside flash flood and the Lucasville upholding stipulations ofthe Paris Peace Agreement signed by prison riot.• warring Bosnian factions late last year. In addition to its activation for Operation Desert Storm,

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The Ohio Army National Guard's nA""iii:IIC'r aerial warfighters pose for a picture during the activation ony of the 3-137th Assault Helicopter Battalion.

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