RTI-Building tomorrow's Army today Sgt. 1st Class Michael Enright ensures quality training for the 145th Regiment, Regional Training Institute's Armor Battalion. For more, see pages 14-18. ~'itrRD Autumn 1997, Vol. 21, No. 3 FEATURES

9 The Golden Legacy of the Air Force Gen. Ronald R. Fogleman reviews first 50 years.

12 Celebrating a Half Century of Success Ohio Air National Guard contributes to commu­ nity, state and nation for 50 years.

14 Army Guard Welcomes 145thRegiment Good-bye Ohio Military Academy, Hello Re­ gional Training Institute.

20 Lt. Gov. Nancy Hollister Travels to Europe Visit cheers guardmembers overseas.

22 Ohio's Medical Brigade Says Good-bye New Det. 6 takes over Ohio medical missions. D E P A R T M E N T S 4 National Briefs 26 Buckeye Briefs 5 Feedback 28 All About People 24 Drug Demand Reduction 30 Benefits

ABOUT THE COVER: Errol H. Zistel, a World War I pilot who began his military career in April1917, joined the Ohio National Guard as a captain in June 1927. Considered one of the Ohio Air Guard's founding fathers, Zistel was promoted in 1953 as ChiefofStaffofthe Ohio Air Guard. He served in that assignment until his retirement in 1957. 3 NATIONAL NEWS

National missile defense plan gets boost. President Clinton's Fiscal Year 1998 (FY98) budget increases spending on missile defense to $3.49 billion and keeps it near that level for the fo llowing fi ve years, Defense Secretary WilliamS. Cohen announced in February. This is seen as Autumn 1997, VOL. 21, No. 3 an attempt by the Clinton administration to satisfy congressional critics who have accused the administration ofdragging its feet on missile defense. "We're trying to meet the Congress halfway on The Buckeye Guard is published quarterly this," aseniordefenseofficial told reporters during a press conference at the Pentagon Feb. 6. "I think by the Public Affairs Office, Ohio Adjutant weare pushing money at developing missile defense as fast as the program can absorb it." The National General's Department, 2825 W. Dublin­ Guard will play a greater role in the Army's national mi ssile defense (NMD) plans as a result of the Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio43235-2789, leadership of Lt. Gen. Edward Anderson, the commander of the Space and Strategic Defense (614) 889-7000. The views and opinions Command (SSDC). The Army has long expected the Guard to provide the personnel to man its NMD expressed in the Buckeye Guard are not sites, but the National Guard has rarely been mentioned in planning documents or briefings until recently. necessarily those of the Departments of the During a briefing late last year, Anderson received an ample amount of information on the National Army and Air Force or the Adjutant General Guard's role in future NMD strategy. According to the briefing, the National Guard is essential to the of Ohio. The Buckeye Guard is distributed success of the NMD program. Cohen said the Defense Department will accelerate the space missile free to members of the Ohio Army and Air tracking system, the first launch going from FY 2006 to FY 2004. He added that funding is available National Guard and to other interested persons at their request. Circulation 19,000. for former secretary William J. Perry's three-plus-three solution concerning the NMD system. This sulution is to give the U.S. the capability within another three years to deploy a national missile ADJUTANTGENERAL'S DEPT. defense program that would deal with a rogue state with modest missile attack capability against the United States. "Essentially, weare going to include funding in this budget that will allow the research State Commander-in-Chief and development to go forward as far as a National Missile Defense system, to conduct that research Gov. George V. Voinovich and development, and come to the year 2000," said Cohen. "At that time, we will call upon our Adjutant General intelligence community to give us the best analysis that we have of the nature of the threat that we Maj. Gen. Richard C. Alexander will face at that time, and then make a determination as to whether or not we should go forward with an actual deployment of a ballistic missile defense system. Cohen said that as a memberoftheSenate, Asst. AG, Army he was in the forefront calling for a national mi ssile defense capability against accidental launches, Brig. Gen. John S. Martin or a limited type of strike threatening the nation's safety. "I think the program that we have-the Asst. AG, Air so-called three-plus-three-will provide that kind of protection." (National Guard Magazine) Brig. Gen. John H. Smith

Comma nd Sergeant Major Web site wins top award. Air Force Link, the service'sofficial website on State CSM Michael 0. Howley ..r::_....,.:-w. the World Wide Web, has been awarded one of the communications industry's highest awards. The International Association of Business Communicators Senior Enlisted Advisor-Air (IABC) announced that Air Force Link has garnered the Gold Quill for Chief Master Sgt. Earl Lutz excellence in communications. "We'reecstatic to be honored with this award," PUBLICATION STAFF said Brig. Gen. Ronald T. Sconyers, director of public affairs, USAF. "The Air Force takes great pride in employee communication and in explaining global Public Affairs Officer engagement to the world audience. This award reaffirms we are hitting the Maj. James T. Boling mark." Nearly I ,700projects vied for honors in this year's competition. IABC Senior Editor has honored communications excellence with Gold Quill awards for more than Staff Sgt. Diane L. Farrow 25 years. The Gold Quill Awards program is an annual international competition which offers professional communicators an opportunity to have their work evaluated by expert Editor judges. Many of the judges themselves have been recognized for excellence in communication. Web Spc. Nancy M. McMillan site evaluators called the site "excellent" and "state of the art." The Gold Quill award will be added Editorial Assistant to more than a dozen other honors garnered by Air Force Link since its inception in March 1995. Mimi Myers The site has been featured in Newsweek magazine, USA Today and named "top federal web site" by PC Computing magazine. (PAGL) Contributors: 196th PAD Journalists HQ STARC PA Journalists Women's memorial dedication set for October. Construction of the "Women in Air National Guard Journalists Military Service to America Memorial" at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., has passed the halfway Unit Public Affairs Representatives point, according to the builders. Thanks to the moderate winter and spring the construction remains on schedule, said officials with Lehrer McGovern and Bovis, Inc. The company expects to complete The Buckeye Guard staff always construction and landscaping work by the end of summer, according to Michelle Stuckey, a welcomes articles that cover interesting Guard personalities and unique unit training. spokeswoman with the construction consulting fi rm. That would give officials of the memorial Deadlines for submissions are: fou ndation about three months to furnish offices, set up museum displays and prepare for dedication ceremonies now set for Oct. 18. The women's memorial project converts Arli ngton National Winter: October IS Cemetery's 75-year-old main entrance gate into a shrine honoring the nation's 1.8 million service Spring: January IS women and veterans. Designed by Weiss-Manfreidi Architects of New York, the memorial will house S ummer: April IS a museum, a 196-seat auditorium, a Hall of Honor and an education center on women's military Autumn: July IS history. It will also house a computerized mi litary women's registry, created to allow mi litary women to showcase their contributions to military service. (Bear Facts, Missouri National Guard)

4 Buckeye Guard FEEDBACK FROM THE FIELD ONG Youth Camp gets Those filled out by the supervisor, peers and receive our preferences. It does mean we'll go subordinates were averaged and any comments when and where we're needed and called. This better every year were listed anonomously. The consolidated approach may seem overly simplistic; how­ information is retained untiltheairman's annual ever, I think everyone can agree-when it comes Friends and fam ily of the Guard, review. At that point, the supervisor and airman to defining service to country, the answer is just I just wanted to report that this year's youth will sit down and look over the feedback pro­ that simple. In today's world of"What can you camp was a huge success. One hundred twenty­ vided. Together, they will create some goals for do for me?" it 's easy to lose sight of what five campers ages 8-13 attended the weeklong improvement and self-development. "service to country" is all about. camp June 15-21, 1997. Located at Camp Clearly, the key to successful 360 Feedback Service goes far beyond the individual; it Perry, the Ohio National Guard Youth Camp is the ability to receive honest feedback that affects the well-being of our nation. Sitting in was staffed with 88 volunteers who pulled won't all be positive. The benefit ofthis process our hometown, it's easy to forget the sacrifices together to mentor the campers around the is increased individual effectiveness which, in we agreed to endure in mi litary service. De­ clock. turn, causes increased unit effecti veness. ployed in Southwest Asia, Italy or Bosni a, the The week was acti on-packed and fun-filled In my position as a quality specialist in the sacrifices become much clearer. The bottom line with activities such as archery, fi shing, karaoke, private sector, I have seen many Fortune 500 is today we are an "all-volunteer force. " Our hiking and much more! The campers and volun­ companies take the 360 Feedback process very force has been reduced by 30 percent in the last teers all made new friends and experienced seriously, resulting in huge benefits. While cor­ five years while it remains a highly mobilized, personal growth. porate America has always been conscious of continually tasked organization. Everyone is If you would like to attend next year as a the negative impact of attrition, this hasn't vital to its continued success. camper or volunteer, mark your calendars for always been the case forthe armed forces. In the All of us have the responsibility to report our June 14-19, 1998. Applications will be avail­ past, the military instantly responded to the availability for duty. If someone has a family able in December. loss or destruction of a high-priced piece of problem or special circumstances that precludes I'd li ke to offer a special thank-you to all the equipment; but when soldiers or airmen left for them from being available, they need to report volunteers that made this year's youth camp another job, it was no big deal. By using pro­ it immediately-especially priorto being asked possible. You're all awesome! grams such as 360 Feedback, it seems the mili­ to deploy. If any single member does not WO I Carmen Coventry tary is now realizing the true value of the human deploy when called upon, another member is State Family Program Coordinator resource. forced to fi ll the slot. I st Lt. Brian Preston Everyone's family would like them to be Guardmembers need I 80th Medical Squadron home for the holidays. I can't think of anyone right message about who would intentionally miss their child's Are you available to graduation. Military members are asked to 360 degree feedback sacrifice all of this continuously. go active duty? What we must remember is that we are serv­ I' m writing in response to the article "Ohio ing our nation, and we are all volunteers. It is not A chiefma ster sergeant sits behind his desk, ANG initiates '360 Feedback Process"' (Sum­ easy-no one said it would be. The leadershi p just down the hal/from the operations group mer 1997 Buckeye Guard, p.26). Primarily, I' m of our country depends on all of us being as good commander. As thechieffinishes his second cup concerned that readers understand that "360 as our word. I believe each of us needs to take of coffee and reads the last of the morning's Degree Feedback" is not another name for a a good look in the mirror and ask,"Am I available messages, the commander steps illlo his office. performance review; it is a way to get feedback for duty?" If the answer is yes, then continue "Chief," the colonel says, "I hate to ask you from a variety of sources-not just supervisors. as the true professional you're expected to be. this, bLII you are needed in Southwest Asia in six Formal feedback provided by a supervisor If the answer is no, your next step is to deter­ days for a 90-day rotation. Can you go?" during annual performance reviews provides mine if your non-availability is temporary or With no emotion in his voice and without even limited insight into individual development permanent. You then face the toughest ques­ looking up, the chief replies, "/ put on my needs. The 360 Degree Feedback process al­ tion: Should you resign, separate or retire? uniform this morning didn 't I?" lows input from many other people that are There are no pat answers. The colonel is taken aback-the chiefdoesn 'r impacted by the worker's day-to-day perfor­ Everyone must decide fo r themselves. Just usually talk in riddles. Has this veteran of28 mance. Peers, subordinates, customer groups as the chief, I too put on my uniform today and years finally gone of!th e deep end? and even the worker himself, offer a much more I am available for duty. Th e wise, old protector of the enlisted corps comprehensive perspecti ve (360 degrees) of By Sr. Master Sgt. John Drew smiles and begins to explain. "/made a promise developmental needs. Courtesy of the Internet To give an example, I' ll explain how my to myself more than 20 years ago that / would only pLIIthis uniform on as long as I'm available medical squadron applied lhis process during FAX your Letters to the Editor to DSN for duty." annual training this year. 273-3820 or commercial (614) 766- While this philosophy may seem obvious to First, we took the standard feedback form 3820. Mailletters toAGOH-PA, AITN: (AGOH 173-1 and 173-2) and converted it into some Air Force members, it completely escapes Buckeye Guard, 2825 West Dublin a questionnaire with scaled responses. Each others. Available for duty means more than the Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio airman (enlisted and officer) was given a mini­ desire to negotiate and select the premium as­ 43235-2789. All submissions are mum offivecopies of the form to be filled out­ signments. Available for duty requires us to go subject to editing based on space and one by his supervisor, one by himself and the any place in the world- at any given time. style considerations. remaining by coworkers and/or subordinates. This doesn't mean we shouldn' t have or

Autumn 1997 5 Com an Foe s .Maj. Gen. Richard C. Alexander. Adjutant General It's now or never for the Army National Guard

nless you've been living in a vacuum. Faced with a mandate by the Secretary of troops through the year 2000. The balance of you know 1997 is shaping up as a Defense to find $2 billion within its service the reductions was deferred until a review of U turning point in the long history of the budget to fund weapons modernizati on and the missioning, force structure and readiness Nati onal Guard. The De partme nt o f procurement needed fo r the 2 1st century, o f the Total Army was completed under the Defense's (DoD) first Quadrennial Defense zero growth in defen se s pending over the next oversight of the Army civilian leadership. Review (QDR) and part icularly the U.S. several years and a congress intent on balanc­ Given the Army's recommendations and Army recommendations for the Army Na­ ing the federal budget, the U.S. Army chose to the uncertainties which now surround the tional Guard contained futu re of the Army Nati onal Guard, the therein, has caused time is now for the Nati onal G uard com­ quite a furor in the Na­ munity to act! tional Guard commu­ "Given the Army recommendations and As you may know, the QDR was nity. directed by Congress and the recommen­ As the nation waited the uncertainties which now surround dations contained in that study will ul­ expectantly for the timately be presented and either ac­ firs t comprehe nsive the future ofthe Army National Guard, cepted or rejected by Congress. A Na­ review of the roles, ti onal Defense Pane l (NDP) created by missio ns a nd force the time is now for the National Guard that same legislation to review, alter, or structure of the mili ­ completely change the QDR's recom­ tary services since the community to act!" mendations holds little hope for the Bo tto m-up Review, National Guard. Theeight-memberpanel many assumed the ac- was selected by the Secretary of Defense ti ve Army would turn to the National G uard decimate the Army Nati onal Guard to find the without regard for the suggesti ons o f the to take more of the defe nse load in a reduced modernization do ll ars it needed. The Army Nationa l Guard Association of the United threat environment. Fiscal necessity and an declared in its QDR recommendations that: States (NGAUS) and the Adjutants General ever-increasing operations tempo for opera­ Army National G uard combat forces were Association of the United States (AGAUS) tions other than war around the g lobe would incapable o f performing as intended and were to appo int at least one individual who had break down the barriers which have existed therefore irrelevant to the nation's military experience with the National G uard's contri­ between the Army and the National Guard. strategy; proposed a 50 percent reduction in butions to national de fense. There are no The equitabl e balance of military responsibil­ National Guard combat forces; and, indicated G uard advocates on the NDP. ity for U.S. nati onal security conceived in the a desire to reduce the Guard's heavy combat The NDP's assessment of the QDR wi ll be "Total Force" would finall y become reality. structure to just a few brigades. Initial esti ­ presented to Congress on December 15. We Al as, this is not so! Despite the DoD's mates filtering out of the Pentagon put Guard have until that date to convince our respective own assessment of a lack of a "peer competi­ losses at more than 67,000. That number was representatives in Congress that the Army tor" for the United States now and in the reduced to 38,000 by the time the QDR was Nati onal Guard is relevant to this nati on's foreseeable future, the Army chose to retain released in late May. Following an Army national military strategy and should be uti­ its standing force structure at the expense of "offsi te" meeting wi th the National G uard lized to the maximum extent possible to fulfill the Arm y National Guard. leadership, the Guard agreed to acutof 17,000 security requirements around the globe. •

6 Buckeye Guard Honoring those who serve Command Profile

3. Nominations for the Hall of Fame shall covertheentire military and civilian service of the nominee. Sustaining exceptional performance of all duties, the institution of innovative programs which were unique to their time frame, the enhancement of the combat effectiveness of the O hio National Guard and the enhancement of public support of the Guard are types of service to be considered.

A ward of Merit Personnel considered for this award would Col. Robert P. Meyer, Jr. be those who have made a contribution which 121 st Air Refueling Wing did not meet the criteria for the present awards, but whose contribution deserves recognition. nee again, nominations are solicited This award is to be based on such areas as Age: 54 fort he Hall ofF ame and Distiguished leadership, longevity, a meritorious act or Occupation: 121 stAir Refueling Wing 0 Service Awards. Selected persons deed, a project or activity which has contrib­ Commander. will be honored at the 1998 Ohio National uted significantly to the benefi t of the Ohio I grew up in: Columbus, Ohio. Guard Association Confe rence. National Guard, military service performed at When I was little I wanted to be: a a level above the norm, or to an individual who pilot, so I wouldn't have to grow up. Distinguished Ser vice A ward has served the Ohio National Guard Associa­ Criteria are as follows: tion over and above what is reasonably ex­ Friends and classmates in high school I. Mil itary or civili an personnel are eli ­ pected from the member. thought I was: quiet, shy and basi­ gible. cally a nice guy. 2. A person is eli gible for nomination at any Nominations My favorite time of the year is: Fall time. The proposed citation should not exceed (OSU football season). 3. This award may be given for a single act 800 words for the Hall of Fame and 500 words or for performance over an extended period of for the Distinguished Service Award. The The one thing I treasure most is: My time. language used should be readily understood family. 4. a. An individual must have accom­ by the news media and the general public. My favorite junk food is: Bahama plished an outstanding achievement on behalf Acronyms and military jargon are to be Mamas before midnight and White of the Ohio National Guard. avoided. Citati ons used in connections with Castles after midnight. b. The person must be clearly identi fied as previous awards may be quoted. The full text My biggest pet peeve is: filling out having played a key role in the accompli sh­ of these and other supporting documents may ment for which the award is to be given. be attached for consideration of the A wards Command Profiles. c. Although a single accomplishment may Committee. My favorite recreational activity is: be deemed qualification for this award, par­ The following outline is suggested: any outdoor activity. ticular consideration should be given to those I. Date and place of birth; If I won $20 million in the lotto I ind ividuals who have contributed outstand­ 2. Date and circumstance into military ser­ would: take a world cruise. ing service on a sustai ned basis. vice; 3. Chronological listing of career high­ If I could travel back in time, I would: Hall of Fame points to include duty assignments, promo­ trade it in on an opportunity to travel Criteria are as fo ll ows: tions, noteworthy actions or accomplish­ ahead 100 years. I. Officers, warrant officers and enlisted ments, and excerpts from previous citations; The older I get, the more 1: realize that personnel who have served in the Ohio Na­ and young is better. tional Guard are eligible. 4. Conclusion. When I retire I want to: stay retired. 2. A person shall become eligible for nomi­ Anyone may submit nominations for the nation three years after retirement from the awards. Nominations along with proposed Ificouldleavetoday'sguardmembers armed services or three years after death. A award citation text and a synopsis of no more with one piece ofad vice it would be: to member of the Ohio National Guard who is that two pages should be submitted to the take advantage of all the opportuni­ awarded the Medal of Honor while serving in Ohio National Guard Association, ATTN: ties that the Guard provides such as a National Guard status or on extended active Awards Committee, P.O. Box 8070, Colum­ education, travel and community in­ duty from the Ohio National Guard may be bus, Ohio432lObyDec. I, 1997.• inducted into the Hall of Fame at any time. volvement.

Autumn 1997 7 Citizen Spotlight Music, muszc,• muszc• ... not just a job, a passion for

Photo byWilliamJ. Hedder, photographer. Army Guard Sams performs with other members of the 122nd Army National Guard Band. From left to right, SSG Dave Sams, SSG Tim Grabo, 1 SG Ron Edwards, SGT Chris Hughes staff sergeant and SSG Edwin Robinson, Sr.

By Staff Sgt. Edwin Robinson, Sr. jazz, blues, country, rock, those performed before inmates Mozart, the Sams dazzle audi­ 122nd Army National Guar d Band swing, waltz melodies and in several correctional institutions ences all across Ohio. songs from the top-40 charts. and before the bright wide-eyes Sams not onl y renders his tal­ The group plays fo r vari ous of today's youth. ent with the MREs and his daugh­ hen Staff Sgt. Dave mil itary and community events Sams' passion for music com­ ter, he also plays with a German Sams was learning to throug ho ut Ohio. " Whe n it pares only to the love for hi s band and leads another group of W play the ukulele at the comes to the MREs," said Sams, family and the inspi rati on he gets musicians he brought together. age of seven and the guitar at age "they're not just good to the stom­ from their support. Mary, hi s O n the average, Sams performs I 0, he had no idea that someday ach anymore, they'rejust as good wife o f 25 years, is an accom- about six g igs a month. his name would be synonymous to the ear!" pli shed art­ When Sams is not playing the with "band leader." Sams cred- ist who role of sergeant, musician or band Sams, a platoon sergeant with its his skills travels wi th leader, he manages the Mehas Mu­ the I 22nd Army National Guard and the love "MRE 's ...are not Sam s be- sic Store in his hometown of Cin­ Band, also is the band leader for for a variety of tween a rt c innati. He is responsible for the the I 22nd Army Combo Band music to per- j·ust good to the ex h ibi t s daily maintenance and upkeep of named the MREs, or Musicians formers such po rtraying the facility, along with the adver­ Ready to Entertain. as Carlos he r wor k. tising, inventory and sales of the The band leader got his start Sa nt a n a, stomach anymore, The couple merchandise. Sams is also the with the I 22nd seven years ago, G eorge have two personnel manager of more than after leaving the I OOth Training Benson, Eri c c hi l dre n : I 0 music instructors. Armor Division at Fort Knox, Clapton, B.B. they're just as Mi c h ae l , Sams' dream, after retiring from Ky. Because of his musical tal­ King, D. Jango 24, a junior the military in a few years, is to e nts prior to e nlisting in the mili­ Rheindart and good to the ear!" at the Uni- scale the next step on the ladder tary, Sams skipped AIT {Ad­ M uddy Wa­ versity o f of music-becoming a fu ll -time vanced Individua l Training) and ters. Intently, Sams would listen North Dakota majoring in envi­ artist and entertainer.• went through OJT (On-the-Job to those artists, practice what he ro nme nta l engineering; and Training). He soon pl ayed his heard, and in turn, hone his skill s. Rachel, I 9, also a junior, majoring Citizen Spotlight is a col­ way to the lead spotlight as a According to Sams, he did not in music education and perfor­ musician and main vocalist for umn aimed at highlighting the plan his destiny as a band leader. mance at the Uni versity of Mi- civilian occupations and off­ the MREs. " I just started to put bands to- ami. duty inte rests of Ohio The MREs consist of Staff Sgt. gether for small occasions, wed- With Rachel on the violin and Edwin Robinson, Sgt. David guardmembers. Please send dings and parties. Before I knew Sams on acoustic guitar, the fa­ story ideas to: Mruzek, Sgt. Chris Hughes, Staff it, I was getting requests to return ther and daughter team perform AGOH-PA Sgt. Tim Grabo, Staff Sgt. Lonnie in the following years for annual as a professio na l duet. The ATTN: Citizen Spotlight Kirby and I st Sgt. Ron Edwards. events." younger Sams started touring with 2825 W. Dublin-Granville Road Under the di rection of Sams, the Some of the most rewarding her father at the age of 15. Playing Columbus, Ohio 43235-2789 band performs mi litary tunes, performances, Sams recalls, were a sonata of Bach, Beethoven and

8 Buckeye Guard Tbe olDen Legac~ of tbe Air Force By Gen. Ronald R. Fogleman • • • Chief of Staff, U.S. Ai r Force or the past half century, the accomplish-ments recorded by the men and women of the ••• Air Force represent a proud legacy of airmen demonstrat­ ing the role the Air Force has played in s upporting our nation's objecti ves. Although we are celebrating our 50th anniver­ sary, we can trace the idea of an independent Air Force back to our forebears in the Army Air Service, Air Corps and Army Air Forces. Vi­ sionaries like Billy Mitchell , Benny Foulois, Hap Arnold and Frank Andrews saw the prom­ ise of air power in allowing nations to avoid the slaughter that took place in the force-on-force ground battles in World War I. They argued that the value of air power could only be realized through an independent Air Force led by airmen. The United States Air Force was truly forged in the crucible of combat during World War II. Air power pl ayed a major-sometimes decisive - role in helping our nation win the war. When the allies could not mount an invasion of the European continent , air power opened a second front to drain the resources of the axis powers. At the end of the second World War, the American military demobilized and the troops went home. The Army Air Forces dramatically declined from 2,250,000 people in 1945 to a force of just over 300,000 a year later. President Harry S. Truman submitted legis­ lation for an independent Air Force to Congress in February 1947. On July 26, he signed the National Security Act of 1947, establishing the Photo by A 1C James Anderson, Ohio ANG. United States Air Force as part of a new defense MAJ William Stringfellow of the 166th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Ohio ANG, establishment. On September 18, W. Stuart prepares to mount his F-100 " Super Sabre." Symington was sworn in as the first Secretary of the Air Force. A week later, Gen. Carl out of Berlin, bringing in nearly 2.5 million tons aviators to destroy the North Korean Air Force "Tooey" Spaatz became the first Air Force chief of food, coal and other necessities. This suc­ and seize control of the air over the peninsula. of staff. cessful application of non-lethal air power viv­ Air superi ority al lowed aircraft to evacuate It wasn' t long be fore the Air Force had the idly demonstrated the commitment of the United non-combatants and the use ofB-29s and B-26s opportunity to prove that air power could make States to support our European all ies and face to devastate strategic targets in the north and an enormous contribution to the nation's na­ down Soviet coercion. decimate enemy forces besieging the Pusan tional security objectives. In June 1948, the The late 1940s were marked by growing perimeter. USAF airmen developed ground Soviet Union closed the railroads and highways tens ion between the West and the proponents radar-controlled bombing techniques that mul­ into Berl in in an attempt to force the western of international communism which broke into tiplied the effectiveness of air attacks against allies out of the city. conflict in June 1950 when North Korea at­ enemy human waves assaults launched at ni ght. Lt. Gen. Curtis LeMay, commander of the tacked its neighborto the south. Within a matter Meanwhile, continuous attacks on enemy rear U.S. Air Forces in Europe, began airlifting sup­ of hours our nation found itself engaged in a land areas seriously weakened their ability to mount plies while bombers moved into Great Britain as war in Asia. sustained offenses. a deterrent against fu rther Soviet aggression. The U.S. Air Force was involved in the In November 1950 we were challenged in the For 15 months, the U.S. Air Force, along with conflict from the very beginning. Air Force air by MiG- ISs. Fortunately, there were people the Air Forces of our allies, flew sorties into and airmen flew alongside Navy, Marine and UN in the Air Force who possessed the foresight to Autumn 1997 9 focus on air superiority. named the lead agency in space by Secretary of 1. As a result, we had de­ Defense Robert S. MacNamara. veloped the F-86, which Air Force aviators were among the first racked up a 10: I kill ratio contingent of U.S. astronauts. In the Mercury d$ against the Soviet-built program there were Deke Slayton, Gus Grissom MiGs, destroying 786 and Gordon Cooper. Later, two other Air Force while losing only 78. officers, Ed White and Jim McDivitt, per­ Ultimately, air power formed the first manned military space experi­ was a crucial factor both ments onboard the Gemini IV. in stabilizing the ground The use of air and space gave our political war and in encouraging leaders global awareness through surveillance the communists to enter and reconnaissance assets like the U-2 and SR- truce negotiations. Air 7 I . Perhaps the most dramatic example oc­ Force airmen played a key role in preserving an curred during the Cuban Missile Crisis in Oc­ independent South Korea at a cost of nearly tober 1962. Aerial photographs from a U-2 1,200 killed in action, 368 wounded and 224 revealed the existence of Soviet nuclear missiles imprisoned. in Cuba, enabling President Kennedy to con­ Korea served as a wake-up for the United front the Soviets and rally international sup­ States, and we developed a security strategy port for removing the missiles. designed to contain international communism At the same time, the Air Force started to by building a ring of bases around the centers of become increasingly involved in operations in communist power: the Soviet Union, the War­ Southeast Asia. In 1961, significant numbers of saw Pact and China. The centerpiece of this U.S. Air Force aircraft and airmen began to strategy of containment was nuclear deterrence. arrive in Vietnam to train the South Vietnamese Initially, bombers were the only force we had Air Force and conduct counterinsurgency op­ to provide this nuclear deterrent. We began the erations against the Viet Con g. Aftertheattack cold war era with the B-29, the B-50 and the on Pleiku in 1965, the Air Force began flying giant B-36. We perfected air-to-air refueling to combat missions in earnest. Rolling Thunder increase the range of our aircraft, and in 1949, a bombing strikes against targets in North Viet­ B-50 made the first non-stop flight around the nam lasted into 1968, while ground forces world. operated with close air support provided by During the early 1950s we began the transi­ everything from A- 1Es to F- 100s and B-52s. tion to the jet age in long-range bombers, bring­ In 1972, when the North Vietnamese leaders ing the B-47 and the venerable B-52 into service. refused to return to the negotiating table, Air Our nation was also beginning to take its first Force aviators launched devastating strikes on (1) A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a B-52 steps into space as we started to develop the Hanoi and Haiphong alongside their Navy and bomber. (2) A 166th Tactical Fighter Atlas, Titan and Minuteman missiles. We began Marine Corps counterparts in Linebacker II. Squadron pilot poses with his F-84F at exploring the use of satellites, establishing a Their heroic efforts quickly brought the war to Lockbourne AFB. (3) Members of the satellite development program in 1955 that a close for the U.S. produced the Corona photo reconnaissance sat­ Not to be overlooked were the many other 166th Tactical Fighter Squadron pose elli tes and Midas early warning satellites. In aspects of air power that contributed to the with a unit aircraft in 1950. (4) F-16sfrom 1958 we launched the first acti ve communica­ war. Tankers provided critical force multipli­ Springfield's 178th Fighter Group. tions satellite, and in 1961 the Air Force was ers, while C-141 s brought troops and supplies from the U.S. into Vietnam and evacuated wounded. The massive logistics support re­ 3. quired for U.S. forces in South Vietnam was made possible by the C-7s, C-123s and C-130s that provided intra-theater airlift. Again , the Air Force contribution to the war effort came at a cost-nearly 2,600 killed, 996 missing and 771 imprisoned. After the Vietnam War we took a hard look

10 Buckeye Guard at the Air Force's performance and then applied possible the I 00-hour ground operation that tarian relief to starvation riddled Somalia, and the lessons we learned. We realized the value of ejected the Iraqi army from Kuwait with a brought in tanks and armored vehicles when the precision munitions. It had taken hundreds of minimum of coalition casualties. situation turned sour in Mogadishu in the fall of sorties to drop pivotal bridges until the Air During the late 1980s and earl y 1990s we also 1993. And in the Balkans, the Air Force took Force employed laser guided bombs, and we saw the fall of the Berlin Wall and the coll apse part in the longest humanitarian airlift and air­ pressed to make them better. We also saw the of the Soviet Union. With the end of the cold drop in history-over 3 1/2 years-to sustain need for a fighter that was optimized for air war, the nation would return to its militia roots Sarajevo and other safe havens in the face of superiority so we invested in the F- 15. and the Air Force would have to demobilize. As Bosnian Serb pressures. We also began looking for ways to defeat a result, since 1990 we have reduced our major These are just a few of the highlights of our surface-to-air missiles and saw the promise of installations from 139 to 87; cut fighter wings Golden Legacy. This year we celebrate the 50 stealth technologies. We in vested in them and from 36 to 20 (13 are active duty, seven are years of hard work and dedication displayed by in 1982, the F-11 7, the world's first stealth Guard and Reserve): downsized our bomber the thousands of men and women who served fighter, was deli vered- followed more recently forcesfrom 301 to 138;and reduced ouriCBM's their nation in the Air Force. by the B-2 bomber. from I ,000 to 550. Our new strategic vision of Global Engage­ We also undertook initiati ves to improve the At the same time we have seen our involve­ ment wi ll guide the development of our Air quality of ourtrain in g. We formed the aggressor ment in contingency operations increase nearly Force to ensure that we continue to provide our squadrons to provide di ssimilar air combat train­ fourfold since the fa ll of the Berlin Wall. We great nation the full range of air and space ing and established the Red Flag exercises to have continued to make history and build upon capabilities into the first quarter of the 21st provide air crews reali stic combat training be­ our Golden Legacy. century-and the men and women of our Air fore they went to war. But it hasn't all been lethal operations over Force will make it a reality. • The importance of space continued to grow the past 50 years. As the U.S. has seen the need as we fielded more advanced communications, to provide hum anitarian assistance, support an EDITOR'S NOTE: All photos courtesy of the weather, navigation, and intelligence and missile ally, or convey commitment, the Air Force has 12/st Air Refueling Wing and the National warning systems. been heavily involved in moving supplies, food, Guard Bureau Historical Services. During the late 1970s and early 1980s, the Air equipment and medicine. These humanitarian Force was continually involved in contingency mi ssions started with flights bringing cholera operations. In 1990, the USAF and the nation vaccine to Egypt in October of 1947 and have benefited from the convergence of advances in continued every year since. technology, realistic training, astute tactics, Since the Gulf War, we have provided hu­ strong leadership and bold concepts of employ­ manitarian relief and protection to haifa million me nt in DESERT SH IELD and DESERT Kurds in Turkey and northern Iraq. We deliv­ STORM. The result was a 38-day air campaign ered hundreds of tons of relief to Bangladesh. that decisively weakened Iraqi forces, making We built air bridges to rapidly provide humani -

(5) Lt. Col. Addison Baker, a WWII bomber pilot, is the only member ofthe Ohio ANG to receive the Medal of Honor. (6) A C-130 from the 179th Airlift Group flies over Mansfield. (7) Members of the 121 st Tactical Fighter Group pose with an A-7 Corsair. (8) A KC-97 from the 145th Air Refueling Squadron refuels a F-84Ffrom the 178th Tactical Fighter Group.

Autumn 1997 11 Yesterday and today: Ohio Airr ational Guard still flying high

Compiled by Staff Sgt. Shannon Scherer + + + HQ ANG, Public Affairs

he year 1997 marks the 50th anniversary of the Ohio Air National 123rd Air Control Squadron Guard (ANG) along with its active duty and reserve Air Force Blue Ash Air Station, Cincinnati Tcounterparts. Units across the state celebrated with airshows, On March I, 1948, this unit was constituted the 123rd Aircraft Control hangar dances and time capsules. and Warning Squadron. It was redesignated the 123rd Tactical Control The Ohio ANG traces its roots as far back as 1927, with the 37th Flight on Sept. 12, 1965. In the early '90s this unit merged with its sister Division, Air Service of the Ohio National Guard. Ohio's first unit began unit, the !24th Tactical Control Flight, to become the 123rd Air Control with I 0 I men, but no aircraft or buildings-a far cry from today's multi­ Squadron. million dollar complexes, fl ying power and strength of approximately The unit today is a part of the Modular Control System (MCS) within 5,000 personnel. the Theater Control System. The MCS provides mobile command and No longer considered "weekend warriors," the Air Guard is part of control components to sustain an entire theater of operation for survival the total force package, flying the latest jets, employing the most high­ during war time. The 123rd is equipped with air surveillance and control tech equipment and deploying worldwide. With missions as diverse as radar, point-to-point and ground-to-air communications, as well as the people, community service is also a high priority for all units of the satellite communications equipment. Ohio Air National Guard. Major operations have included the Korean Conflict, Berlin Crisis, and more recently, a stint in the jungles of Colombia, South America. Unit Headquarters, Ohio Air National Guard members volunteered for the counterdrug war mission that conducted Beightler Armory, Columbus continuous 24-hour operations. The 123rd assisted Colombian national The Ohio ANG Headquarters traces its lineage to an advisor represen­ troops in tracking, identifying and intercepting a suspected aircraft before tative position in the headquarters of the 37th Infantry Division, Ohio they dumped illegal cargo. National Guard. An air section in the state headquarters and headquarters detachment was authorized in the fall of 1949 to provide the adjutant 164th Weather Flight general with a staff of air assistants. Rickenbacker Airport, Columbus The current mission of the state headquarters is to support the adjutant This unit was originally formed as the I 64th Weather Station on June general in commanding Air National Guard units assigned to the state of 20, 1948, at Mansfield-Lahm Airport as part of the 164th Fighter Ohio. Headquarters is in charge of training, equipping and coord inating Squadron. The I 64th has had a number of different names from 1948 to the organizations of the Ohio ANG to support the security objecti ves of the present, but it has always retained its numerical designation as the the United States. I 64th. In 1953, the flight became a separate unit designed to train and operate 121 st Air Refueling Wing as an Air Weather Service detachment providing weather support to Rickenbacker Airport, Columbus flying and ground units of an Air Force base. In 1979, the flight was given Federal recognition was extended to the 12 1st Fighter Group on Jan. the specific mission to provide weather support to the 73rd Infantry 26, 1947, with plans to base the group at Lockbourne Army Air Base. BrigadeoftheOhioArmy National Guard. In 1985, the flight moved from However, the group was never formed and federal recognition was Mansfield to Columbus. Its mission has been, from its inception, to withdrawn. In 1948, the group was reissued recognition at Dayton provide weather forecasting, observing, and environmental support. Municipal Airport, Vandalia, Ohio. The new group was headquartered When supporting flying units, members monitor cloud ceilings, visibility, in a cluster of World War II hangars located on the northeast section of air turbulence and winds. When supporting Army units, other weather the airport. factors such as rain, snow, temperature and soil tractabil ity are important. In 1956, the unit changed its nameto the 121 st Fighter Interceptor Group and was relocated to Springfield Municipal Airport. On Nov. 14, 178th Fighter Wing 1958, the group was renamed the I21 st Tactical Fighter Group and Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport moved to its present location in Columbus. The I 78th Fighter Group was originally organized around the 162nd On Jan. 16, 1993, the unit changed from its historical designation as a Tactical Fighter Squadron, which was federally recognized on Nov. 2, fi ghter wing to an aerial refueling wing, merging with the I 60th Air 1947. In 1964, the I 78th tested a new mobility concept of a group or Refueling Group. The unit officially accepted its first KC-1 35 Stratotanker squadron supporting itself in all phases of military operation, including aircraft on Jan. 24, 1993. Now called the 121 stAir Refueling Wing, the civil engineering and base defense. unit provides air refueling support to Ai r Force, Navy, Marine Corps and In February-March 1967, group personnel deployed to Hickam AFB, all ied aircraft, along with air support when needed. Hawaii, to support "Tropic Lightning III," the last training phase prior Recently, more than I ,200 members participated in federal and state to Army personnel assignments in Vietnam. On April 3, 1974, the worst missions such as Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, supporting the no­ tornado in almost half a century slashed through Ohio. The I 78th was fly zone in Iraq, and 1997 Ohio River Flood. alerted to support the stricken city of Xeni a, where unit personnel worked two 12-hours shifts assisting civil autholifies in the rescue of the city's citizens and their property. 12 Buckeye Guard Again, in January 1978, the unit assisted its community with one of Today, members of the 200th RHS are active with their environment the worst blizzards in Ohio hi story. Members helped get food, fuel and and community. Members train on heavy equipment, assisting civilan water to many families who were stranded in the rural pans of Clark workers in preserving and restoring natural wetland areas. They have also county. trained worldwide by assisting such countries as Haiti, Israel and the Today, the unit trains and stands ready to employ conventional air-to­ Honduras. air and air-to-surface weapons as directed by the order of battle. Its primary weapon system is the F- 16 Fighting Falcon aircraft. Most 220th Engineering Installation Squadron recently, the unit has participated in Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, Zanesville Municipal Airport which maintains the no-tly zone over Iraq. Its dedication to community The 220th Engineering Install ation Squadron (EIS) was federally service is evident through such programs as KiDSAFE, created by recognized as the I 05th Communications Squadron on Feb. 27, 1948. and members of the I 78th. The program seeks to identify children and instruct assigned to the National Guard Armory in Zanesville, Ohio. In 1982, after them on safety issues. several redesignations, it became the 220th EIS. The unit provides the Air Force Communications Systems Center with 179th Airlift Wing full y trained technicianscapableofengineering, installing and sustaining Mansfield-Lahm Airport communications systems and services. With the abi li ty to dig trenches In August 1962, the I 64th Tactical Fighter Squadron was released from and lay underground cable for communication, this unit is mobilized II months of active duty and returned to state control. On Oct. 15, 1962, worldwide. They also provide community assistance such as lighting the I 79th Tactical Fighter Group was activated and federally recognized. install ation at parks and stadiums to hosting overnight stays for the local In 1975, a 32-yeartradition of flying smaller aircraft was changed with Boy Scouts. the conversion totheC-130 Hercules cargo hauling aircraft. Today, with this aircraft , the unit provides worldwide air transportation of personnel 251 st Combat Communication Group and cargo. Some past deployments include Norway, Japan and, more Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport recently, Bosnia. The Headquarters of the 251 st Combat Communications Group was The I 79th's commitment to excellence is evident in the numerous constituted on Oct. 5, 1952, in Springfield, Ohio. The initial mission of safety and outstanding unit awards. The Frank P. Lahm Air Safety the 251s t is to ensure combat readiness by commanding, organizing, Award, named after a pioneer aviator and Mansfield nati ve, was created equipping, training and administering assigned and attached forces. The in 1961 by the aviation committee of the Mansfield Chamber of Com­ unit also provides management staff and equipment for civil engineers merce. The I 79th has received this award several times in the last few when deployed for NATO support. Command communications and decades, along with the Alan P. Tappan Memorial Trophy for best Air terminal air traffic control also is a service provided during emergency Guard unit in Ohio. situati ons. The 251 st has deployed to Korea, Honduras and the Middle East. 180th Fighter Wing They provided a high frequency radio link back to the U.S. for command Toledo Express Airport, Swanton and control purposes. as well as tele phone services to member's families T he I 80th Fighter Wing traces its lineage through the I 12th Fighter to boost morale and welfare. Squadron, which originated in Texas in 19 17 as an aero squadron. In 1927, Attached to the 25 1s t CCG in October 1952, the 269th Combat it became the Ohio Air Guard's I 12th Observation Squadron at Cleveland Communications Squadron also has a respected history to state and Hopkins Airport. In 1950, the unit acti vated for the Korean Confl ict and nation. The 269th was formed three months after the attack on Pearl returned as a Fighter Bomber Squadron to the Akron-Canton Airport. In Harbor as the 77th Signal Platoon (Aviation), an Army communications 1955, the I 80th moved to its current location at Toledo Express Airport. element at Davis Monthan Field, Tucson, Ariz. In 1943, the unit was In 1991, the I 80th highlighted the F- 16 Fighting Falcon aircraft as its renamed and reassigned to England. After being moved to Belgium in 1945, primary weapon system. Recent missions such as Operation PROVIDE the unit dispatched personnel to install and operate beacons and COMFORT IT in Turkey, enforcing the no-tly zone over Iraq and communiocations systems across the expanding front in France, Belgium. assisting local law enforcement with entry-control surveillance during the Holland, Luxembourg and Germany. 1996 Olympics, has given the world a gli mpse of the talented members of the I 80th. 555th Air Force Band Toledo Express Airport, Swanton 200th RED HORSE Squadron Constituted and federally recognized on June 30, 1948, the 555th Air Camp Perry ANG Station, Port Clinton Force Band traces its origin to the I 48th Infantry Band formed in Toledo During the rapid buildup of U.S. forces in Southeast Asia in the mid­ in 1920. During World War II, the unit was activated and served in the sixties. the Air Force needed to fill the gap between the maintenance and Pacific to raise the esprit de corps of the troops. construction mission of Base Civil Engineering and major airfield con­ The 555th "Triple Nickel" is one of few Air Force Bands assigned to struction that was previously the major responsibility of the Army Corps an Air National Guard unit. Its mission is to provide offi cial musical of Engineers. They also needed a unit mobile enough to move into a new support for military ceremonies, protocol fu nctions, troop morale, airfield or one hit by heavy bomb damage. By Feb. I, 1966, the first Rapid retention events, recruiting programs, and Air Force and Depanment of Engineer Deployable Heavy Operations Repair Squadron, Engineering Defense community relations programs. They help project the Air Force (RED HORSE) units were formed and deployed to Vietnam. image and promote national heritage. On Sept. 25, 197 l, the 200th became the first Air National Guard RED Today, band performances are accomplished by the marching band, HORSE Squadron (RHS). The unit performs heavy damage repair for concert band, stage band, flute ensemble. brass quintet, wind ensemble critical Air Force faci lities and utility systems used for aircraft launch and and vocal solos. They support both the active duty forces and Air recovery that have been subjected to enemy attack or to natural disasters. National Guard worldwide. • It is manned, equipped and trained to conduct heavy engineering opera­ tions as an independent self-sustaining unit in remote, hostile locations. Autumn 1997 13 Building tomorrow's Army today

Story by Staff Sgt. Diane L. Farrow • • • HQ STARC (-Det. 1-6)

housands have trained there the Reserve is charged with com­ MOSQ (Military Occupational NCOES (Noncommissioned Of­ since 1957. OfficerCandi­ bat support and combat service Specialty Qualification), Phase I ficer Educational System) courses Tdate School as well as Basic support training and officer educa­ BNCOC and ANCOC (Basic and will attend schools within this re­ and Advanced Noncommissioned tion. Advanced Noncommissioned Of­ gion. Phase I, or inactive duty Officer Courses were just a few of The nation is divided into seven ficer Courses), OCS (Officer Can­ training, will be instructed locally, the classes offered a1 what was TASS regions, with Ohio in Re­ didate School) and an ADT (active while Phase II, active duty train­ once known as the Ohio Military gion E. The other five states in the duty training) mission," said Col. ing, will be conducted within Re­ Academy. region are Michigan, Indiana, Illi­ Gregory L. Wayt, commander of gion E. For example, the Ohio RTI Today, it no longer exists. nois, Wisconsin and Minnesota. the I 45th Regiment since Septem­ will conduct Phase II for 190 In its place is RTI , or the I 45th Effective Dec. I, 1996, the mili­ ber 1996. "Ohio's ADT mission is scouts for all soldiers within Re­ Regiment, Regional Training In­ tary academies in these states were twofold; it functions as the region's gion E," Wayt explained. stitute. And it's not just a name converted into RTis, all assigned a Armor Battalion headquarters and According to the colonel, TASS change to suit a new commander's different mission. fulfills an ADA Battery mission will provide more flexibility to whim. Sweeping organi zational "Each Regional Training Insti­ with the Combat Arms Company. Ohio's soldiers and will reduce the changes have affected the school, tute is responsible for Phase I "Sold iers requiring MOSQ or cost of schools, while ensuring its administrators, its instructors quality instruction and standard­ and the soldiers who plan to attend ization. its course offerings. originally approved for the /45th "It 's about time we put it to­ gether," said Lt. Col. Christine M. At the root of these changes is Infantry Regiment, Ohio Na­ the newly implemented Total Cook, executive officer of the tional Guard, by the Secretary of Army School System (TASS), I 45th Regiment. "Finally, we' re War in /928. The service of the which combines the assets of the consolidating National Guard and National Guard, U.S. Army Re­ former organization is indicated Reserve resources, keeping sol­ serve and active Army, and doles by the white shield for infantry. diers closer to their unit of assign­ out the responsibilities of reserve The falcon from the arms of ment." Ohio's RTI is located at component schools to geographic Montfaucon, France, and the Rickenbacker International Air­ regions based on force structure wa1•y bendfor the Escaut (Scheidt) port in Columbus. and demographics. Ri1•er symbolize the most out­ Organizationally,Ohio'sRTican Within this concept, the Guard ,..,..,,e /45th Regiment, Ohio Re- standing fears of the regiment be broken down into an armor is responsible for combat arms 1. gional Training Institute is during the World War. The gialll battalion, a general studies battal­ and leadership instruction, while ion and a simulation team. Each awhorized to use the distinctive cacllls represellls service on the section and its course offerings will unit insignia and coat of arms Mexican border. be ..out lined on the following pages .

14 Buckeye Guard ARMOR BATTALION

Courtesy photo. LEFT: SFC Thomas E. Hilliard receives reports from 190 students during a June situational exercise. ABOVE: Cavalry scouts train on a M113-series vehicle.

"Wealsoactas liaison active duty schools. "Sold iers who attend here between the Guard and will get excellent training and will become fully active duty to make this qualified to active duty standards," Warner transition (to the TASS asserted. Ideally, evaluators who observe armor system) run as smoothly training should not be able to tell the difference as possible. This gives between the training put on by the Guard or by the Guard a chance to active duty. give input to Fort Knox," 19D, Cavalry Scout. Completion of the headded. As an example, 190 I 0/20 course reclassifies soldiers into the Enrightexplainedhow 10 cavalry scout MOS. Phase I runs over fi ve lOT to 18 students are usu­ weekends at the RTI in Columbus, while Phase allyrequiredtorun a 190 II lasts fo r 15 days at Camp Grayling, Mich. MOSQcourse. But since Scouts are trained to be thee yes and ears oftheir the Guard commonly units, wi th missions that vary from reconnais­ Courtesyphoto. has only three to six sance to security, traveling by foot or vehicle. people sign up for the Soldiers are trained on the HUMMWV or a he primary mi ssion of the RTI is conducted course each year, Fort Knox now allows for M 11 3-series vehicle, depending on the equip­ Tby the Armor Battalion, which provides instruction at crew level. ment assigned to the unit and the duty position armor training for all soldiers assigned to Region According to Master Sgt. Alan Whjtaker, held. E. This includes MOS training, as well as Phase chief instructor for the battalion, the MOSQ Phase Il Basic and Advanced Noncommis­ II BNCOC and ANCOC in 190, cavalry scout, courses were taught in the past as part of the sioned Officer Courses (BNCOC and ANCOC) and 19K, M- 1 tank armor crewman. As the OMA curriculum. "This was the fourth year for are also scheduled as part of the Armor battalion headquarters, Ohio responds to the the 190 school and the third for 19K," he said. Battalion's curriculum. These courses focus on armor requirements for all six states in the This year, the 190 class had 15 graduates, three the higher level of requirements and leadership region. from Ohio and 12 from other states. The average for cavalry scouts. For the 1998 training year, "We're basically set up as an extension of the class size has been in the mid-teens, with 30 no BNCOC ( 190 30) classes are pl anned, while Armor School at Fort Knox," said Lt. Col. being considered a full load. "We're happy that ANCOC ( 19040 Phase 2 and Phase 3) is sched­ Kenneth R. Warner, commander of the armor the classes are small," Warner said. "We're sti ll uled at Camp Grayling, beginning July I 0 and battalion since its start in the fall of 1996. in our infancy, and we want to learn how to walk July 20, respectively. Though the lieutenant colonel is a traditional before we run. We're kind of doing a fast low 19K, M-1 Tank Armor Crewman. Comple­ guardsman, his responsibilities require full-time crawl right now." tion of the 19K I 0/20course reclassifies soldiers attention. In addition to the many hours a Because of a shortage of instructors, Ohio· s into the tank armor crewman MOS. Phase I runs month Warner spends on battalion business, 37th Armor Brigade has been alternating its over three lOT weekends at the RTI in Colum­ two Title I I, active duty soldiers-Staff Sgt. scout platoons to the RTI to support the MOSQ bus, while Phase II lasts for 15 days at either Keith Hudson and Sgt. 1st Class Michael courses. "If any readers have the qualifications Gowen Field, Idaho or at other regions within Enright-were assigned to support the RTL and the interest to become an instructor, we'd the country. Tank crewmen are trained on the "We're here as subject matter experts," said certainl y be interested in hearing from them," technical and tactical aspects of employing the Enright, who was an armor instructor at Fort Warner added. M- 1 tank. While Phase II BNCOC(I9K30)and Knox for nearly four years. "We're here to help While this is a reserve component school that ANCOC ( 19K40) are also considered part of the the Guard do things the way the active compo­ can reclassify soldiers only, not provide initial Armor Battalion's curriculum, it was not fea­ nent does; in this case, in the schoolhouse. The skjlls training straight from basic training, Warner sible for the Ohio RTI to conduct these classes goal is to enforce one standard. says the course curriculum is comparable to during the 1998 training year. Autumn 1997 15 GENERAL STU

1e General Studies Battalion encompasses the state's leadership training with Companies B and C, and the RTI's Air Defense Artillery Battery mi ssion with Company A. Company B, Officer "The battalion's focus for training year 1998 is conducting quality, one-Army standard training for all soldiers and obtaining accreditation for the OCS and NCOES companies," said Lt. nder the direction of Maj. Donald L. Barbee. Col. Christine Cook, who serves as battalion commander as well as executive officer of the RTI. UCompany B responds to the demand for "I am proud to say we are well on our way to meeting this goal." skilled leadership and highly trained officers with four courses of instruction. All the offerings are intended to enrich and shape the officer corps of the Army's reserve components. Company A, Combat Arms Officer Candidate School (O CS). The OCS curriculum is by far the most demanding with 442 academic hours and 100-plus hours in the field environment. The candidates attend 16 weekend drills at the RTI, and participate in both a junior and seniortwo-week annual training (AT). Orien­ tation usually begins each year in February or March, with class graduation scheduled a year and a half later in August. According to Barbee, most soldiers decide at orientation whether they want to stick with the OCS program. "It takes a lot of commitment and time away from family." said the major, who was a graduate ofOCS Class 27. " I don't know how some of them do it. Many of the candidates go to school full­ time, and work full- or part-time jobs. During orientation, many decide ' I don't need this."' "We started out with about 60 our first drill," Courtesy photo. A ccording to Chief Instructor Master mi ssile designed to fi re at aircraft. Thi s six­ ~gt. David P. Gill, Company A was set weekend course wi II be taught for the fourth up to fulfill the state's second ADT mis­ time beginning in January 1998. Phase II is sion-Air Defense Artillery Battery. It taught at the Illinois RTI. provides a reserve component school for 14S10, NET (New Equipment T r ain­ qualifying soldiers in combat arms mi litary ing) Avenger C rewmember. This pro­ occupational specialties (MOS) on inactive gram is meant for 16S-quali fiedsoldiers who duty (IDT) status. need to train on the turret-mounted Stinger "These are usually soldiers who need to system, the Avenger. Firing at enemy air­ reclassify their duty positions because of a craft, the Avenger can launch up to eight unit reorganization. Or they may be prior Stinger missiles from a HMMWV. With service looking for a home in the Guard," said training conducted in McConnelsville, this Command Sgt. Maj. Gary G. Spees, com­ course is scheduled for 15 consecutive days, mand sergeant major of the RTI. allowing for a maximum of 36 students. So far, this means Co. A primaril y has Instructors for thi s course are provided by trained soldiers assigned to the 2/174th Air the Illinois National G uard, and its next DefenseAvengerBattalion in McConnelsville. iteration is scheduled for September 1998. Previously a HAWK Missile Battalion, the 13-ser ies MOSs, Phase I. The O hio unit now uses the Stinger missile as its chief RTI can potentially instruct three artillery weapon system, requiring many guardsmen to specialist MOSs- 13B fi eld artillery can­ retrain as MANPAD and Avenger noneer (who prepares the shell , loads the crewmembers. The !/!34th Field Arti llery howizer and fires it); 13E artillery fire direc­ Battalion has also been sending soldiers to tions specialist (who computes target data the RTI to quali fy in one of the 13-series into firing information) and 13F artillery MOSs as artillery specialists (13B, 13E, 13F). forward observer (who locates the target and 16S10, MANPAD (Man Portable Air forwards information to the fire direction Photo by SSG D1ane Farrow. HQ STARC. Defense system) Crewmember. Phase I of center). Phase II is conducted by the SSG Rick Overman, a BNCOC instructor this course is conducted in McConnelsville, Wisconson RTI. Phase I is taught at the RTI with the USAR, prepares for courses which teaching soldiers how to operate the Stinger in Columbus, but no 13-series MOSs are will begin at RTI this fall. missile, a shoulder-mounted ground-to-air planned for the 1998 training year.

16 Buckeye Guard ~IE_S_B_A_JI_A_L_IO_N______~

Candidate School

said Officer Candidate Devin Braun, who started OCS last April. "We're down to 24 now. A few didn't meet the qualifications to go to AT, and we lost a couple during camp." Applying standards in the strictest sense seems to be the biggest difference between run­ ning the school under RTI versus OMA. Where it used to be acceptable to allow candidates until the end of the course to pass certain standards, this is no longer the case. "With the TASS Courtesy photo. accreditation involved, these standards now need course contains 2 1 hours of instruction and is resources within the OHARNG to assist them in to be met up front," said Barbee, who has run the conducted semi -annually at the Ohio RTI, nor­ problem solving and mission accomplishment. OCS program since 1993. mally in November and April. Phase 2, which takes two weekends, pro­ Upon graduation, officer candidates are com­ Compa ny Level Precommand Courses. vides designated company commanders with missioned as second lieutenants in the Ohio This course, including all three phases, is con­ current guidance on those topics essential to National Guard and the U.S. Army Reserve. ducted at the Ohio RTI over a period of nine successfu l command of company-sized units. With 26 graduates in 1997, the Ohio RTI has days. Each phase is designed to include a wide Phase 3, the final weekend, is a company-level graduated I ,998 officer candidates since the variety of topics that help develop leadership leadership symposium to be attended by both inception of the program in 1957. and managerial skills. Phase I, which runs over the company commander and hi s/her first ser­ Br anch Immaterial Officer Cand idate one weekend, provides newly commissioned or geant. The teams interact in groups to solve Cou rse (BIOCC). The Ohio RTI offers an newly appointed company grade officers of the common problems. Facilitators guide these orientation to soldiers preparing to attend the Ohio Army National Guard (OHARNG) a thor­ discussions to improve teamwork and team 16-week federal OCS program at the U.S. Army ough overview of the structure of the organiza­ building, enhance personal communication skills, Infantry School at Fort Benning, Ga. This tion. It also informs them of the available and share ideas and experiences.

Company C, Leadership

ed by Branch Chief Master Sgt. James W. tors did the leading. Now students can expect to offers two locations forthesecourses, at the L Osborn, Company C has two general mis­ teach classes to their fellow students and be RTI in Columbus or in classrooms at Camp sions: Phase I Basic and Advanced Noncom­ responsible for executing a training schedule. Perry in Port Clinton. mi ssioned Officer Course ( BNCOC and "This frees up our instructors to observe the Battle Focused Instructor T raining ANCOC) and instructor development-which students, provide positive or negative feedback, Course (BFITC). BFITC trains the stu­ is accomplished through Battle Focused In­ and intervene when necessary." Osborn ex­ dent to implement the principles of Field structor Training Courses (BFITC) and Small plained, "which gives students a chance to lead." Manual 25- 101 (Batt le Focused Training) Group Leadership Training Courses (SGLTC). Basic and Ad vanced Noncommissioned within the unit and training institution. "Basicall y, we're preuy satisfied at how the Officer Courses, Phase I. Better known as Students learn and practice performance­ BFJTC and SGLTC classes are going," O sborn BNCOC and ANCOC, these courses represent oriented training skills in both the class­ said. " If anythi ng, Wtl 'd li ke to compile a the second and third levels of the NCO profes­ room and field environment. With the class database of soldiers who would be interested in sional education system. BNCOC Phase I size limited to 36 students, this course can drilling an extra weekend with us as associate provides common leader training for staff ser­ be taken over two IDT weekends or five instructors. But NCOES (Noncommissioned geants (E-6) and potential E-6's, whileANCOC consecutive days. BFITC is required for all Officer Educational System), that's the main Phase I does the same for sergeants first class (E- RTI instructors. show. 7) and potential E-7' s. Both courses cover a Small G r oup Leadership T r aining "What's unique since the adaptation toTASS period of seven weekends, the first being an Course (SGLTC). This program teaches (Total Army School System) is having to incor­ orientation which includes inprocessing, a physi­ interacti ve skills on the classroom environ­ porate the U.S. Army Reserve. At first, it cal fitness test and a class on small group study ment that apply to a variety of teaching and created some turmoil," Osborn admitted. "Ev­ methods. leadership situations. With BFTTC as a erybody wanted to be in charge. What it boiled "The orientation allows soldiers to show up prerequisite, SGLTC is required to instruct down to is we provide the structure, and the the second weekend ready to hit the ground NCOES (Noncommissioned Officer Edu­ Reserves provide the instructors." running," Command Sgt. Maj. Gary G. Spees cation System) courses at the Ohio RTI. The training itself has also made a radical said. The RTI's command sergeant major al so This class runs over two weekends and is departure from years past. Previously, instruc- pointed out that Ohio is the only state that limited to I 0 students.

Autumn 1997 17 SIMULATION TEAM

e Ohio Regional Training Training Battle Simulation Sys­ nstitute Simulation Team tem, was used at the Ohio Mili­ 11s responsible for training tary Academy (OMA) from Sep­ soldiers on a computerized battle­ te mber 1994 until November field simulation game named JA­ 1996. It ran on a mainframe that NUS. "Unlike most military terms, had to be housed in a tractor­ JANUS is not an acronym," said trailer in the OMA parking lot. Systems NCO Master Sgt. Robert "Units that want to train on W. Marsh. " ltis the nameofatwo­ JANUS need to plan for it six to faced Roman god, who was the e ight months in advance," patron ofbeginnings and endings." Robinson said. After the initial He explained that the training pro­ planning conference and once the gram was named after the deity to date is locked in , Staff Refresher ensure that when a real battle oc­ Training (SRT) and Interactor curs, it will have a good ending. Training are recommended. SRT, And favorable results are ideal in which is a pre-packaged course any combat situation, even if it is of instruction available to units, simulated. is focused on operating TOCs "JANUS works off a UNIX­ (tactical operation centers) and based system, and to the untrained developing operation orders­ eye the host/server looks like a the order used to fight the battle. Photo by SSG Diane Farrow, HQ STARC. personal computer," said Col. lnteractorTraining, which is re­ SSG John Ringer, 1-148th Infantry, discusses setting up an Kenneth B. Robinson, director quired, is meant for junior en­ offensive position during a computer-simulated battle. of the S imulation Team. " It is listed who need to learn how to muc h more conveni ent and por­ operate the computers; this takes There are also several isolated it's lost-which is the reality. Dur­ table tha n A RTBASS, the pl ace about a month before the work stations in volved. The threat ing a real battle you are working wargaming system JANUS re­ exercise. cell, which can take up to three with human memory, which is fal­ placed." ARTBASS, or Army "This is a big improvement over stations, is where RTI staffers ini­ lible. ARTBASS," the colonel tiate enemy tactics and response. " How the actual hostilities play said. "Previously, team The higher headquarters cell repli­ out depends on the training objec­ members had to operate cates a command post for request­ tives of the un it," the master ser­ the machines, which lim­ ing reconnaissance flights, addi­ geant said. For example, an armor ited the number of sta­ tional personnel or equipment the or mechanized infa ntry unit may tions to six. Now our training unit doesn' t have. The have several short bursts of high­ technical experts are control center. or host/server, is tempo activity. Some units have freed up, and units can where the "big picture" can be ob­ two battles on Saturday, and most wargame from 12 sta­ served, displaying both the enemy fight an additional one on Sunday. ti ons." (red) and friendly (blue) forces on But all battles can be replayed to Just as the actual battle the computer monitor. All the unit members in the classroom on is tailored to meet the other work stations displ ay only a big screen in an AAR (after action needs of each unit, the what is visible in the line of site of review) format. work stations are also the player. "This can take place after each adaptable to each exer­ On the Friday of drill weekend, battle or at the end of the entire cise. In the main battle the advance party sets up tents for exercise," Marsh said. "We usu­ area, a computer room in the TOC as well as the ALOC ally freeze frame at the decision the RTI basement, there (Administrative/Logistic Opera­ points, looking at the interaction are nine work stat ions. tions Center) and runs communica­ that occurs. What makes JANUS These s tatio ns are ti on wire from the tents to field challenging is not winning or losing manned w ith a unit phones or radios located at each the battle, it's the decision-making i nteractor and a staff of­ work station. This allows for com­ process," he stressed. ficer or NCO, who rep­ munication to flow between the "We no longer call ourselves an resent subordinate units company players and the battle 'evaluator team,"' Robinson said. Photo by SSG O~ane Farrow, HQ STARC. and attached elements­ staff. With ARTBASS, players in "We consider this a tool to improve Simulation Team Director COL Ken B. providing fi re support, the main battle area used to be able training. We want to create a non­ Robinson checks the progress of the maneuver elements or to monitor status reports to track threatening environment... so units wargaming scenario set up for the 1- any other support ele­ the activity of the battle. "With can learn." 148th Infantry (Mech.), which was the ments required during JANUSyouhavetosee it," Marsh first unit to train on JANUS. the battle. said. "If you don't or if you forget,

18 Buckeye Guard LEFT: The 121 st SPs, armed with shields and moxie, prepare for riot training. BELOW: SSgt Stephen Shekas keeps a watchful eye from his bunker. CENTER: SSgt Aaron Maynard and A 1 C Troy Taylor practice detaining a rioter.

Security police prepare for UN task force contingencies

Story and photos by The "enemy" challenged the unit with vari­ Staff Sgt. Shannon Scherer ous situations including riots, sniper fire, con­ HQ ANG, Public Affairs voys and night attacks. The SPs ran patrols and maintained field communications through the n 1989, after being the first Air sector command post during their fo ur days National Guard Security Police boxed inside five bunkers. I (SP) un it to take part at Silverflag, Despite the long days, rough conditions and a desert warfare school, the SPs from surviving on MREs (Meals Ready to Eat), the the !21st Air Refueling Wing were unit members maintained their professional de­ looking for another challenge. That meanor and a positi ve attitude. competitive venture came when the "The 121 st performed very well," said Beckie. unit received the call to deploy to the "They had great team spirit and cohesiveness." country of Sebboh in support of Op­ "This school is the best one I have attended. eration SWIFT SENTRY. The instructors put emphasis on learning rather Before looking in an atlas for this than force-feeding us the program," said Senior sovereign state, know that Sebboh is a Airman Walter Bennett, an SP with the 121 st. fictitious area located at Fort Dix, N.J., as base defense contingency concepts through re­ '"They made sure we really understood what part of the Air Mobility Warfare Center's Con­ alistic field exercises and scenarios. was being taught." tingency Support Operations Course. The Ohio "This school tries to emulate real world mili­ "The instructors are not out to beat you, but SP unit was the first in the Air Guard to attend tant situations," said Master Sgt. Eric Holman, to teach you," added Reynolds. this simulated United Nations (UN) joint task mobility officer. "Instructors act as foreign The SPs had no problem understanding their force training. allies to help troops deal with overseas forces. mi ssion. Staff Sgt. Aaron Maynard, Staff Sgt. The training, a benchmark in 1995, was We teach them that not all foreigners are the Mandowl Nixon and Tech. Sgt. Timitri Rogers originall y organized for the active duty and bad guy." captured three of the four "Best of the Best" reserve components because of their fast acti­ The SPs learned a lot about working as part of awards for overall performance. Staff Sgt. vation ability and worldwide missions. With a UN joint task force, according to Holman. The Robert Krooner tied for first place with an the National Guard playing an increasing role scenarios, which took two to three months to active duty member from the 62nd Security in universal acti vities to support the downsizing assemble and were made to look like Bosnia and Police unit for "Top Gun" honors. forces, the school felt the need to include both Zaire, enabled unit members to deal with the This was the second class in the history of the sides of the military in the realm of readiness. customs and courtesies oflhe host nation and UN course to keep opposing forces away from the "We stress the integration of the services and troops. UN French and Soviet troops were placed resources needed for victory, and did so with prepare units for real deployment," said Master in adjoining sectors to the 121 st to help out. less than half the manpower of the first class. Sgt. Jim Beckie, one of the instructors at "We had to be aware of things like hand "I think the Ohio Air Guard really proved Si lvertlag. "We teach a military operation gestures while among the host nation's citizens themselves," said Reynolds. "We train 39 days other than war." and the UN troops," said Staff Sgt. Brian a year compared to the 365 days that the active The course provides two weeks of classroom Reynolds, an SP with the 12 1st. "But once the duty forces train. We showed that the Air and field training for security police, combat fighting started, everyone forgot about the cour­ Guard can not only compete with the active photography personnel and DoD staff. The tesies and just worked together against the duty, but excel in the same challenges."• "deploying units" plan, train and execute air opposing forces."

Autumn 1997 19 bus, who were flying refueling mis­ Lieutenant governor s ions for Operation DECISIVE ENDEAVOR over Bosnia. Com­ manders of the 121 st briefed the group. visits Guard units After several detailed command briefings at each location, Hollister asked very pointed questions of those high in command of the over­ seas operations. Oft he Guard par­ deployed to Europe ticipation, Hollister said "They were very complimentary. Very Story by 1st Lt. Denise Varner Hollister, clad in a personalized Deputy Commander in Chief, Gen. high marks were given." State Public Affairs Office battle dress uniform blouse, had a Jim Jamerson, who oversees the After the briefings came the mission. "This was an opportu­ daily activities of a unified com­ highlightofthe trip-meeting with reakfast in Germany,lunch nity for me to observe first-hand mand with an area of responsibility the deployed service members. in Turkey and dinner in our men and women in action on encompassing 83 countries and Armed with care packages full B Italy-what better way to active duty and then hear from more than 13 million square miles. of home-baked goods, newly re­ learn about the Ohio National their commanders," she said. "The She was also briefed by leased videos. hometown newspa­ Guard's role in total force military information I wanted to gather was USEUCOM's Chief of Staff, Lt. pers and other "goodies," the lieu­ contingency operations than a first, what kinds of marks were the Gen. David Benton Ill, and Direc­ tenant governor met as many air­ whirlwind tour of three units de­ (on-scene) commanders giving tor of Mobilization and Reserve men and soldiers as possible. Here, ployed in four separate European them, and secondly, what is the Component Af- she set out to ac­ locations. impact of a long deployment on fairs, Maj. Gen. UNITS VISITED complish the sec­ Lt. Gov. Nancy Hollister trav­ their families and employers?" James Davis. ond part of her eled for four days last December Abound with energy and enthu­ The next 838th Military Police Co. mission-to learn Deployed near Stuttgart and with senior Army and Air National siasm, Hollister and entourage trav­ morning the del­ Kaiserslatern, Germany, in the impactoftheir Guard leaders, civilian Employer eled halfway around the world to egation contin­ support of JOINT ENDEAVER, lengthy deploy­ Support of the Guard and Reserve get the answers to those questions. ued on to the peacekeeping mission in ments on them, directors and media. The journey First stop was Stuttgart Army Rams tei n Air Bosnia-Herzegovina. their families and started in a KC-1 35 Stratotanker Airfield, Germany, where mem­ Base, where ad­ 180th Fighter Wing their employers. from the 121 stAir Refueling Wing bers of the 838th Military Police ditional 838th Deployed near lncirlik, Turkey. "I got a variety in Columbus. Having taken off at 8 (MP) Company of Youngstown, MP Company in support of PROVIDE of answers," COMFORT II, which enforces p.m. on a Sunday evening, it was Ohio, were activated to back-fill members were the no-fly zone in northern Iraq. Hollistersaid. As suggested members of the 27-per­ soldiers deployed for Operation activated with a result, the Em­ son entourage sleep while in flight, JOINT ENDEAVOR, the Bosnian the same mis­ 121st Refueling Wing ployer Support of Deployed near Pisa, Italy, in because eight hours later they would peacekeeping mission. sion. Most were support of DECISIVE the Guard andRe­ hit the ground running. And run­ Hollister met with U.S. Euro­ deployed 270 ENDEAVOR, which enforces serve Task Force ning it was. pean Command's (USEUCOM) days. There, she the no-fly zone in Bosnia­ was formed upon Herzegovina. met with U.S. Air her rerum to Ohio. Forces in It examines what Europe's Vice Commander, Lt. Ohio does, can do and can do bet­ Gen. Everett H. Pratt, Jr., Mobili­ ter to support deployed troops, she zation Augmentee, Maj. Gen. Boyd said. "The men and women who Ashcraft, ANG Assistant, Brig. have volunteered for our service Gen. Wil Hessert, and ANG Advi­ need a little more attention and sor, Col. Barry Beard. recognition from the government." From Ramstein, the group trav­ In addition to getting answers to eled to lncirlik Air Base, Turkey, her questions, Hollister said the where Toledo's I 80th Fighter Wing trip caused her to appreciate the was tasked with a one-month rota­ Guard all the more. "It was a tion defending the no-tly zone on reinforcement of their capabil ities the Iraqi border in Operation PRO­ and commitment," she said. VIDECOMFORT(OPC)II. There After tlying II ,000 miles in four only a few hours due to strict Turk­ days, attending multiple briefings ish restrictions, Hollister met with and handing out all the holiday OPC commander of U.S. forces, goodies, Hollister's mission was Brig. Gen. Donald Lamontagne, dubbed a success. More impor­ and had lunch with unit members. tant, the true beneficiaries of her Later that day, it was on to Pi sa, success are members of the Ohio PhotobyReneeFrey, 121stARW. Italy, to meet with members of the National Guard as well as their Lt. Gov. Hollister talks with members ofthe 838th MP Company. 121 stAir Refueling Wing, Colum- fat;rlies and employers.• 20 Buckeye Guard Command tour leads to Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Task Force A s Lt. Gov. Nancy Holl ister completed Co-chaired by Ohio Adjutant General Maj. information that comes from the "testi­ ~er command visitati on tour in Europe, Gen. Richard C. Alexander and Brig. Gen. mony" of the group. Usi ng the total a recurring theme became apparent-the state Richard Browning, chairman of the Ohio Com­ quali ty approach, fac ilitators serve as the of Ohio had to take a look at the increasing mittee for Employer Support of the Guard group leaders and "referee" the issues. deployments of O hio National Guard troops and Reserve, the 15-member task force has "We've had some interesting exchanges and the effects on families and employers. been charged with looking at how deploy­ in the break-outs," said Lt. Col. Jack Many issues surfaced during the command ments affect Guard personnel and Reservists, Richards, state quality advisor for Ohio .. tour, such as the disparity between the length as well as their families and employers. The and lead facilitator for the task force. "As of deployments for Army and Air National task force is made up of military leaders, this country depends more and more on Guard units. "The lieutenant governor was civilian business leaders, governmenLofficials its citizen-soldiers, these concerns are very concerned about the fact that the Air and family support personnel from around going to continue to be hot topics of Guard units typically deploy for 15 or 30 day the state. discussion. We have employers, service rotations, and leave directl y from home sta­ Already the task force has held town meet­ members and family members who are tion. The Army Guard, on the other hand, has ings in Mansfield, Youngstown, Dayton and very passionate about these issues." been deploying its uni ts for 270 days. The Toledo. These meetings provide a forum for "Ohio's task force is breaking new lieutenant governor wanted to know why the military personnel, their families and their ground in employer support," O'Brien active Army couldn't do business like the Air employers to discuss potential problems re­ pointed out. "No other state has ad­ Force," said I st Lt. Neal 0 ' Brien, operati ons lated to military commitments. So far, these dressed these issues at this level. We're d irector for the O hio Committee for Em­ meetings have had positive results. anxious to get the results and see what the ployer Support of the Guard and Reserve. "We're starting to hear some consistent lieutenant governor's and governor's re­ "Quite frankly, no one could give her a satis­ messages," Browning said. "Most of it deals actions are." factory answer. " with commun ication between t he The task force will convene in Cincin­ So that she could get the answers she wanted, guard member/reservist and his/her employer." nati , Cleveland and Columbus prior to Hollister suggested that an Employer Support But, there is still much work to be done he presenting its findings to Hollister and of the Guard and Reserve Task Force be created. admits. "We' re working with three diverse Voinovich in November. Similarly, State Rep. EJ. Thomas challenged groups, each with a separate set of problems With world-widecommitmentsofU.S. state government to get in volved in the process and solutions which are all in tertwined." forces continuing, it is likely that em­ of reviewing the lieutenant governor's con­ The town meetings are separated into three ployer support will only take on greater cerns. Thomas is a lieutenant colonel in the break-outs-one for family members, one for significance. Browning hopes that Ohio's !21st Air Refueling Wing, which was deployed employers and one for service members. Task task force may raise enough awareness to to Italy during the command tour. Subse­ force members attend the break-outs accord­ spur on some national interest and possi­ quently, he was named to the task force. ing to their area of expertise and gather the bly national action. •

Hollister Honored by ONGA Lt. Gov. Nancy Hollister received the Maj. Gen. Charles W. Dick Award for Legislative Excellence from the Ohio Na­ tional Guard Association in ceremonies at Camp Grayling, Mich. Hollister was honored for her long-standing support of the National Guard as a public servant, beginning with her tenure as Mayor of Marietta. Gen. Dick was a U.S. Senator from Ohio and an officer in the 8th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. His federal legisla­ tion, the "Dick Act of 1903," is respon­ sible for providing federal support and recognition for the National Guard. Lt. Photo by Maj. Jim Boling, State PAO. Col. Rich Green, 1996-97 President of the Pictured from left to right, BG Steve Martin, Asst. AG-Army; Adjutant General MG ONGA, presented the Dick Award to the Richard Alexander; Lt. Gov. Nancy Hollister; Lt. Col. Rich Green, former ONGA lieutenant governor this past July. President; BG John Smith, Asst. AG-Air; and COL Ron Young, current ONGA President.

Autumn 1997 21 Courtesy photo SFC Jake Rinehart (walking) of the 385th Medical Co. prepares unit ambulances for a field training exercise in the late 1970's.

Story and photos by Pfc. Steve Toth participated in the casing of the colors and the hearts and minds of all who are here today," HQ STARC (-Det. 1-6) guidons for all the units of the I 12th. Talmage said at the inacti vation ceremony. "I Speaking at the ceremony, Alexander empha­ wish all of you Godspeed. I salute all of you as early 100 years of proud service to sized the important peacetime role of the I 12th soldiers, whom I will never forget. the O hio Army National Guard offi ­ during the Cold War, You are some­ N cially came to an end Aug. 23 with the when U.S. tens ions body l would go inactivation ofth e I 12th Medical Brigade. Cas­ were high with the to war with- to­ ing of the brigade colors and guidons was con­ former Soviet Union "We will remain the day or tomo r- ducted in a public ceremony at the Gen. Robert and its al lied countries. row." S. Beightler Armory in Columbus. "Take pride for your 112th Medical Brigade in Since April I, Subordinate units of the I 12th had conducted individual effo rts, but the medical sup­ similar inacti vation ceremonies in the previous also for the larger role in the hearts and minds of port mission re­ weeks. Members of the Headquarters Com­ helping accomplis h s pons i bi li ty pany. I 12th Medical Brigade, !45th MASH, what we enjoy today­ all who are here today." within the Ohio 383rd Medical Co. (CLR), 385th Medical Co. peace around the Army National Brig. Gen. Lance A. Talmage (AMB) and 2007th Medical Detachment world," Alexander said. Former Commander, 112th Med. Bde. G u a r d (DENT) also participated in the ceremony. "Thecolorsofthe I 12th At Inactivation Ceremony, Aug. 23, 1997 (OHARNG) has Attendance at the event included former com­ Medical Brigade have been that of the manders and command sergeants major of the been cased. What has not been cased are the newly created Detachment 6 (Det. 6), Head­ I 12th, current commanders from various medi­ members of this organi zation who have served quarters, State Area Command (Medical). cal units around the state, family members and this state for more than four decades." Det. 6 will provide support to the OHARNG local media. Music was provided by the 122nd Brig. Gen. Lance A. Talmage, who had com­ to include both physical examination station Army Band and a civili an bagpiper. manded the brigade since May I, 1995, said operations and site support missions-using Maj. Gen. Richard C. Alexander, state adju­ although the unit will no longer exist, its memory support systems transferred to Det. 6 from the tant general, and Command Sgt. Maj. Michael will remain. I 12th Medical Brigade. 0. Howley, state command sergeant major, "We will remain the I 12th Medical Brigade in Medical supw rt to the OHARNG wi ll be

22 Buckeye Guard Photo byPFC Steve Toth, HQ, STARC. LEFT: MSG Terry L. Baker cases the colors for 385th Medical Company. ABOVE: Unit representatives proudly hold guidons at August's inactivation ceremony.

said. "We will do The transition for many of the soldiers PhotobyPFCSteveToth,HO,STARC. everything short of from the deactivated units into Det. 6 went hospitalization." smoothly-especially for those with medically scarce and units need to be aware of the changes The detachment will handle things such as based military occupational specialties. Others that have occurred concerning medical support HIV screenings, physicals, immunizations, have chosen to go elsewhere, finding new as­ for Guard units, according to Col. Louis profiles, annual medical certifications, dental signments at other units around the state. Pomerantz, commander of the new Det. 6. screenings and medical support annual training. Det. 6 will maintain physical examination " De t. 6 wi ll cont inue to provide medical "We will provide health service support facilities at Camp Perry, located near Port support and max imize medical readiness of functions that are necessary to ensure the Clinton; the Akron-Canton area (Greensburg); the O HARNG soldiers through Level I and medical readiness of the soldiers in the Guard," Cincinnati; and Rickenbacker International Air­ Level 2 health service support," Pomerantz Pomerantz said. port Columbus.• Tiffin's 385th Medical Company first to case colors Story by Spc. Carrie B. Clevidence in the flood-ravaged areas. quarters worked hard to ensure that all soldiers HQ STARC (-Det. 1-6) Tiffin City Councilman Dale Depew remarked had a place to go. According to Creeger, almost during the inactivation ceremony on how the all of the medics in the 385th and members of '\"1 Jhile the color maroon may be no more 385th has been a vi tal asset to the community. Detachment I in Akron were assigned to De­ VV than a dark shade of red to most people, In 1981, the unit worked with the local Red tachment 6 (Medical), State Area Command in it has special significance for medical units in the Cross and local emergency agencies to stage a Columbus. This unit was created solely to U.S. Army. mock tornado evacuation oflocal residents. The provide medical support for Ohio soldiers. The For it is the color of the medical corps fl ag, unit helped provide medical support to partici­ mechanics and cooks went to other units, and representing the blood of soldiers shed in battle. pants of the annual Cross Country Carnival, some went active duty. Bearing the distinctive design of a caduceus, the which is the second largest event of its kind in "It's hard to see the 385th broken up," flag hi storically has been at the center of military the U.S. Creeger said. "This unit has been a second ceremonies as a symbol of pride and honor. First Sgt. Lloyd R. Creeger, who has been famil y to me. I even helped to build this armory. For members of the 385th Medical Company with the 385th off and on for 19 years, said he's I painted the exterior, with the help of a few (Ambulance) in Tiffin, Ohio, however, the lat­ sorry to see what he call s "one of the last other soldiers, and repaved the parking lot. " est display of pomp and circumstance involving hometown units" go away. Like Creeger, company commander Capt. their flag was not a happy occasion. The after­ ''There was a time when guardmembers would John A. Felthous takes pride in the accomplish­ noon of Aug. 2, 1997, wi II be remembered for the stay after drill to socialize," said Creeger. "But ments of the unit. inacti vation ceremony which cased the unit now, due to the downsizing of the Army Na­ ''The 385th has given traditional guard members guidon, or fl ag, for the last time in the unit's 29 tional Guard, many soldiers are being pushed numerous training opportunities and has been a year history. off into larger units where they just go to drill relevant command experience for new officers of Since 1968, the 385th has actively served in and go home. the I 12th Medical Brigade. It seems like every­ both its state and community mission. " It's the family atmosphere I'll miss about one came to Tiffin to learn," commented The unit has been called to state acti ve duty the 385th," he said. "People in hometown units Felthous. "The 385th will live on through the several times throughout its existence, including would walk across the street to help a neighbor. futureaccomplishmentsofitssold iersand in the the Great Blizzard of '78, the Lucasville prison You don' t get that in a large unit." li ves it has touched throughout the last 29 riot, and most recently, the flooding in Southern Whether good or bad, many of the 385th years."• Ohio-where the medics provided medical sup­ members did go to a larger unit. During the port to military personnel and to civilians living inactivation process, the unit and brigade head-

Autumn 1997 23 DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION Army Guard recruiters tackle character issue Story by Sgt. Steve Johnson sity of C inc innati, the three set about reviewing the I 96th Public Affairs Detachment program for suitability in Ohio schools. All were un animous about the value o f the Florida program, ' 'Who here uses a radar detector?" was the however, Magnusson and Taft fe lt that the program question asked of the 35 adult students in duplicated efforts and programs that were already the Character Coums! training seminar. avail abl e to schools. They fe lt that what was missing The questi on from Mi chael Josephson seemed inno­ in Ohio schools was a program that instilled certain core cent enough, at least to the 30 or so students who did values that were lacking in youth today. not raise their hands. For the fi ve who did, it was onl y Magnu sson and Taft felt that the Ohio Nati onal the beginning. Guard would be the ideal deli very vehicle for such a Josephson peppered the admitted radar detector program. users with questions about premeditation to break the "The Guard represents so much o f what is right in law by speeding. this country," Magnusson said. "The idea that as a "Was it ri ght," Josephson quipped, "for you to inten­ citizen you can serve your community, state and nation tionally break the law? If you didn' t intend to break the is powerful. We felt that students needed to hear this law, why do you have a radar detector" That was just one message from people who stand for these core values of many ethical dilemmas presented to the 30 Ohio Army everyday." Guard recruiters and fi ve civilians in the Josephson Magnu sson had completed one o f the JIE Character Institute of Ethics (JIE) Character Development Seminar. Development Seminars and suggested a program based The Josephson Institute o f Ethics is the leading on the Six Pill ars of Character: trustworthiness, re­ advocate world wide of injecting ethics and character sponsibility, respect, fairness, caring and citizenship. back into the everyday There were splintered efforts throughout Ohio, how­ live s o f Americans. ever, no concerted effort had been made to make char­ "The Guard represents so much Through Character Devel­ acter education a consistent part o f school curriculum, of what is right in this country. opment Seminars, the J IE Magnusson fe lt that character education could play travels thro ug hout the a vita l ro le in complementing already existing drug The idea that as a citizen you country, presenting th ree­ prevention e fforts in schools because of the decision­ day seminars to commu­ making challenges it presents students. "Our s tudents can serve your community, state nities, business leaders are placed in vicarious positions every day," he said. and nation is powerful." and government employ­ Character education will give them examples through ees. C li ents of JIE in- ethical decision-making that will e nable them to make cludeAibuquerque, N.M. , more positive choices, especiall y when it deals with schools, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Congress drug and al cohol use." and the Central Intelligence Agency. He suggested that the Guard apply for a Drug Free The Ohio National Guard got involved in a round­ Schools Di scretionary Grant, whic h 0 ' Brien set about about way, as a result o f a trip to Florida by Recruiting writing. The grant would include among other things, and Retentio n Manager Maj. Ru fus S mith and Drug a means to evaluate the program and determine the Demand Reducti on Administrator I st Lt. Neal 0 ' Brie n. Guard's effectiveness in addressing issues of character. At the time, Smith and O' Brien were reviewing a popular program developed by the Florida Natio nal Guard which used recruiters to teach week- long drug Enter Dr. Ken Newbury... prevention programs in Florida schoo ls. The Florida Magnu sson suggested that the Guard meet with Dr. program was reaching over 20,000 high school-age Ken Newbury, director of stude nt assistance at Toledo youth each year, enabling Florida recruiters to meet Public Schools, who routinely serves as an instructor most of the state's recruiting goals. Hoping to capital­ for JI E. Newbury, Magnusson and O' Brien met to ize on this success, Smith and 0 ' Brien brought the determine the needs of the Guard to conduct such program back to Ohio, where prevention professionals training. Newbury then began working on a program of and educators were asked to revi ew the program for instruction for the Guard that recruiters could use. possible use in Ohio schools. Capitalizing on work he had already done, Newbury came up with a program called "Higher Ground," which Florida program recieves the Guard will use as one of several options for present­ in g characte r education to students. Then Newbury rave reviews but... began working with Jl E founder Michael Josephson on Enlisting the help of Hope Taft of Ohio Parents for a (another option?) tail ored program specificall y for Drug Free Youth, Mike Magnusson of the Ohio Depart­ the Guard. ment of Education and Bonnie Hedrick of the Uni ver- "We' re breaking neW"'g round here," Josephson ad-

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mitted. "We don' t typicall y tailor our seminars, but it O'Brien spent the hour before his presentation visiting was important that we met the Guard's needs." the mayor's office, the poli ce station and the school From June 24 through 27, five civili ans and 30 administration, asking the mock leaders how they felt recruiters met for initial training. Under the tutelage of about making decisions that affected people they didn't instructors Josephson, Newbury and Pat Mali szewski , know. community coordinator for Calhoun County Mich., the "That was the best preparation I've ever had for a students began addressing ethical situations such as the presentation," O'Brien admitted. "I used some of their radar detector scenario. Josephson asked the students, situations and discomfort with their own decision­ " How can you tell kids that they can't drink alcohol making process to close my when they are underage, when you yourself have made class. It was great." a conscious decision to use a radar detector so that you There have been some "How can you tell kids that they can break the law? reservations about the po­ "There is no difference. They are both wrong and tential time commitment it can't drink alcohol when they are against the law," he asserted. "If you want to talk the Six takes to do character edu­ underage, when you yourself Pillars of Character, then you must exemplify them." cation. But with the help of The training was truly a challenge and not for the feint Josephson and Newbury, have made a conscious decision at heart. One student withdrew from the course because schools will be able to he felt that the ethical decision-making process clashed choose how they want to to use a radar detector so that you wi th his religious beliefs, and several were uncomfort­ impleme nt the program can break the law?" able with the "cut and dry" nature of ethics. using the Guard. "There can be no middle ground if you are a person "We've come up with of character," Josephson contended. "Our society is three options that will eventually allow us to be very filled with examples of where a person had an oppor­ fl exible," O'Brien said. "We can give the program in one tunity to make the right decision based on ethical hour doses, like at CAPACity, or on a larger scale if principles, and didn' t. Many of those people are in jail needed." today, or disgraced by the result of those acti ons." Already there is tremendous interest in the Guard Josephson continued to lecture, using the Watergate presenting the program . and Iran-Contra affairs as examples. A weekend program is scheduled at Camp Perry in September for Toledo schools, and a one-day class is set Army Guard recruiters take for October fo r C leveland schools . And Recruiting' sRegional Noncommissioned Officer in Charge program to the field ... Master Sgt. Chuck Jackson has made inroads with the city "We were asked to substitute for Dr. Newbury at the of Akron, which expressed serious interest. drug prevention camp CAPACity, where we gave an Smith, who heads all recruiting and retention pro­ hour-long presentation," said O' Brien, who was charged grams, hopes to have most of the bugs worked out of the with instructing the class. " I chose a 'stakeholders character building curriculum before it is taken to the exercise,' which challenges students to look at a situa­ public on a larger scale. "We want to make sure we've tion and determine who would be affected by decisions got a quality product out there. We will not send out made in the scenario." our recruiters to fail ," he asserted. According to O'Brien, the situation was a very real "This is something very non-traditional for us," one, involving a high school student who goes to a party Smith admitted. "We're talking about a commitment to with the permission of her parents. When her friends a program that could potentially have a big impact on decide they want to stay later, the girl decides she will our recruiting efforts-just look at the success of not call her parents, staying out past her curfew. similar programs in Florida and Kentucky." "The students had a great time with it, "O'Brien said. But Smith is quick to point out that there can be a " It opened their eyes and forced them to look at all the much greater pay-off in the long term. "You can not people who could be affected by a negative decision look past the opportunity we have to make a differ­ they make. Oftentimes, kids today don' t look past the ence-to change character. We have a responsibility to instant gratification of a decision. help impact that change. This goes beyond putting "They have to consider whether it is better to seek people in uniforms." permission or ask for forgiveness. l think there will be Josephson agreed, saying, "I think we can all be proud a lot more kids out there asking permission because of that the Guard has taken a leadership position in this." this class," he added. Smith says the plan is to start out slowly. "We're CAPA C ity incorporated role-playing as another going to pilot the program in our eight recruiting areas training device. The I 00 or so students all were assigned in a limited number of schools. If it takes off from there, a position in the everyday workings of a real li fe city. we' ll start to look at our options for going statewide." Playing such ro les as mayor, chief of police, superin­ And if the program has the impact Magnusson, Taft tendent of schools and the homeless, each student took and 0' Brien envision, the Guard and character training on a specifi c identity throughout the week-long camp. will be a permanent part of education in Ohio schools.•

Autumn 1997 25 to July 3 in support of virtually no complaints. We demonstrated the Operation SOUTHERN Guard's ability to do a difficult mission." Sub­ WATCH. mitted by Tech. Sgt. Greg Rudl, / 21st ARW. The w ing fl ew a total of 275.5 hours and 72 sorties, refueling fighters Veterans Hall of Fame which enforced the no­ enshrines Class of '96 fl y zone. A bronze plaque with the names of outstand­ The wing accepted aus­ ing men and women veterans who were inducted tere environment and dif­ into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame in 1996 was ficult operating condi­ unveiled on May 2 1. tions. Unit members can "Ohioans are invited to visit the Ohio Veter­ take considerable pride ans Hall ofFame whenever they are in Sandusky and satisfaction in being or when visiting Cedar Point," said David Photo by SFC Bob Mullins, HQ STARC. able to contribute to this Hartwig, chairman of the Ohio Veterans Home important mission and An Ohio National Guard Huey, parked in front ofthe Lennox who welcomed the crowd to the enshrinement providing some relief to AMC Theater in Columbus, attracted many movie-goers ceremony. "We also have one of the finest the highly stressed active arriving for the premier of Air Force One. military museums in the Midwest, so we hope component units. Ohioans will visit this very interesting and The pared down workforce made up totally inspiring site." of aircraft maintenance specialties kept mis­ Guard participates in Anyone wishing to nominate an Ohio veteran sions rolling. for his or her outstanding achievements follow­ Air Force One premier The hot desert en vi ron ment posed many chal­ ing honorable military service can receive the Because the Ohio National Guard played a lenges. Cockpit electrical components malfunc­ necessary forms and guidelines from veterans supporting role in the Harrison Ford film Air tioned frequently. Air conditioners were used to employment specialists at Ohio Bureau of Em­ Force One, members of Company A, 1-137 cool aircraft cabins. Air crews on night shift had ployment Services (OBES) offi ces throughout Assault Helicopter Battalion took the opportu­ difficulty getting rest in hot tents during the day. the state, at County Veterans Service Offices nity to showcase the aircraft assigned to their Air National Guard and active component and from most veterans' organizations. Nomi­ unit- the same aircraft used in the fi lm. personnel worked well together once they had nation forms and guidelines also are available on On July 25, soldiers and equipment showed time to integrate and learn the differences in the world wide web at: http://www.state.oh.us./ up for the movie's premier at the Lennox AMC terminology and operating concepts. obes/nomguide. html. Submitted by David Theater in Columbus. Logistics Group Commander Col. Joseph C. Garick, OBES. "This gives the public a chance to meet those Carr remarked, "We are extremely proud of the who serve their community and nation," said personnel who adjusted to the changes with Capt. John W. Villacres, who first thought of Motts Museum tying the opening and display together. 1992 preserves rei ics The Ohio National Guard provided both F.uu I Nt•v( ·ttH equipment and personnel for the fi lming of the of yesteryear movie, with much of the shooting done on location at Rickenbacker International Airport. Located just south of Colum­ Second Lt. Vickie Quinn, a pilot with the bus, the Motts Military Mu­ 137th who flew in the UH-1 Iroquois (Huey), seum is the dream of Warren set the chopper down in the theater parking lot Motts, who has collected mili­ to exhibit alongside other Army equipment. tary memorabilia for 30 years. "All of us are here because we enjoy our The museum, which prides itself professions," Quinn said. "I enjoy sharing my in preserving and documenting excitement with the public. After all , this is past, present and developing mili­ their Guard too. Submitted by Sgt. I st Class Bob tary events, opened to the public Mullins, HQ STA RC (-Det. 1-6). in October 1988 at 5761 Ebright Road in Groveport. Because of the success and 121 st ARW guards growth of the collection, the mu­ Courtesy photo. southern skies seum is scheduled to relocate at Participating in the 1996 Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame 5075 S. Hamilton Road. Funds With just two weeks to go before a scheduled Enshrinement Ceremony were (left to right): David E. are currentl y being raised to pay deployment to lstres, France, the 121 st Air Aldstadt, director, Governor's Office of Veterans for acreage, outside exhibits and Refueling Wing received word that its mission Affairs; Judge Sara J. Harper, member, Ohio Veterans building re novation to keep would be elsewhere. Instead of southern France, Hall of Fame; LTC Christine Cook, director, Ohio items in a safe and controlled Veterans Home; and Joseph E. Andry, director, elements of the wing deployed to Prince Sultan erWronment. Air Base, AI Kharj, Saud i Arabia, from June 2 Veterans Services Division, OBES). At the present location, visit- 26 Buckeye Guard BUCKEYE BRIEFS ing hours are by appointment only by phoning qualified. The new (6 14) 836-578 1. Admission is $2 for adults and MPRC at Camp Gray­ $ 1 for children. ling presently has a 10 table capability. Up­ per tables include pre­ Family Readiness liminary machine gun training, main gun train­ volunteers attend ing, intermediate train­ national conference ing course and qualifi­ cation course. State Family Readiness volunteers attended The range is not only the National Family Readiness Workshop in a live fire range facility, Orlando, Fla., July 9-13. The conference was but also offers battle­ filled with four days of workshops, lectures and field training by using guest speakers. Clearly displaying the National full -up MILES, casual­ Guard Bureau's commitment to the Family ties, indirect fire (C-4 Program, the event provided information to explosive), battle Courtesy photo. make the Ohio program grow even stronger. sounds, chemical con­ Ohio's Family Readiness volunteers pose for a photo at the The conference was attended by two Air tamination, smoke pro­ National Family Readiness Workshop in Orlando, Fla. The Guard representatives, David Flook of Spring­ ducing land mines, non­ group was joined for the snapshot by NGB Chief LTG Ed Baca field and Mark Wolfenden of Mansfield; Army combatants on the and his wife (wearing uniform and Hawaiian lei, respectively). Recruiting/Retention Manager Sgt. Maj. George battlefield, plastic am- R. Sams, Jr. ; TAG spouse Lavera Alexander; munition and sub-caliber devices. State Family Program Coordinator Warrant Guard walks on wild This modern training facility also accommo­ Officer Carmen Coventry; and State Family dates mechanized infantry and aviation advanced side at Kidszoofari '97 Readiness Council members Sue Galchick, Tina helicopter training tables for close in air support. An exotic jungle ... the call of wild birds ... the Lee, Bonnie Swaney and Neoma Lucas. Armor, infantry and aviation can all train simul­ laughter of children?The Ohio National Guard's Family members who are interested in be­ taneously. This simulates a wartime training latest deployment included all these sounds as coming involved with the State Family Program environment, enhancing the ability of Army they participated in Kidszoofari '97, hosted by may call WO I Carmen Coventry at 1-800-589- Guard personnel to survive in battle and attain the Columbus Zoo on Aug. 16. 9914. Volunteer positions are available at both the skills necessary to emerge victorious. With several points of interest and entertain­ state and unit level. Sgt. I st Class Stephen J. Mitcham, a I 0-year ment throughout the zoo's scenic grounds, tank veteran is the batt a I ion master gunner for I st Kidszoofari '97 welcomed the Guard's sup­ Ohio Guard first to fire Battalion, I 07th Armored Cavalry Division. port, which included the presence of Safety Mitcham helped set up the li ve fire exercise for Dog and a Hum vee display. "Our mission was on new tank range D Company. "This new MPRC is a state of the to pass along safety messages to the kids we Elements of the Ohio National Guard's 107th art training facili ty which is very user friendly made contact with," said Sr. Airman Kandi Armored Division were the first to fire on the and very accommodating," Mitcham said. He Steele of Headquarters, Ohio Air National new tank range at Camp Grayling, Mich. , during also indicated that tank crews are presently Guard. "We were able to do just that with the '97 annual training. After many years of training to table eight standards. Safety Dog handing out safety coloring books." planning, construction, inspections and final Targets at the range include fo ur targets on Safety Dog is the mascot and key represen­ approval by the National Guard Bureau, the which to zero, 39 stationary armor/helicopter tative fortheOhio National Guard's KiDSAFE Multi-PurposeRange Complex (MPRC) raised targets, eight moving armor/helicopter targets, program. KiDSAFE, which stands for Kids the red flag and gave the signal to commence fi re. I 15 stationary infantry targets and 35 moving Irlentifying Dangerous Situations and Facing What this means for Ohio soldiers is live fire infantry targets. Some targets have the capabil­ Emergencies, is a program designed to help training closer to home. ity to move a quarter mile. Targets can be engaged children learn about unsafe situations and about Currently, the only tank training range in the close in or up to 2,700 yards away. All targets the dangers of drugs and other substances. Buckeye state is located at Ravenna. Live fire are scored electronically, making error-free quali­ With more than 2,000 people attending, is prohibited and crews must rely on Multiple fication possible when personnel and equipment Kidszoofari '97 was an excellent arena for the Integrated Laser Equipment Systems (MILES) are moving and firing under cover of darkness. Guard's program. for training. The Ravenna range has five sta­ During daylight hours, quali fying rounds can be "It was a great chance for the kids to see us tions, or tables, where the tank must stop and scored visually using binoculars. Tanks must and the equipment we use, and ask any ques­ quickly distinguish the type of target and its move through and engage all eight tables effec­ tions they have about the Guard," Steele said. distance. The correct round then must be tively in order to become qualified. "After all , we are part of the community, and chambered and the target engaged in a specified Range support facilities at Camp Grayling kids today are the National Guard's future. time. include a range control tower, administrative The event ended abruptly with a tornado Though Ravenna is used three weekends a bui Iding , bleacher area, ammunition loading dock, warning, but according to Safety Dog, month, nine months a year, Ohio tank crews maintenance facility, dining faci lity and a refu­ Kidszoofari '97 still turned out "dog-gone musttravel to an out of state live fire range which eling area. Submitted by Sgt. 1st Class Bob good." Submitted by StaffSgt. Shannon Scherer, has at least eight tables in order to become Mullins, HQ, STARC (-Det. 1-6) HQ OHANG. Autumn 1997 27 ALL ABOUT PEOPLE

gratul ate us, but by then I was shaking so bad, House. First elected in 1958, his tenure spanned !just wanted to go getsomething toeatordrink," 36 years. He retired from public service in he explained. December 1994. Another member of the Ohio National Guard, The governor rei ied upon theN ational Guard Maj. J .R. Nolen, Jr. ofHQ STARC, also partici­ to provide military representation at the ser­ pated in the marathon trials, but he ran as a vices planned forthe former speaker. Involving member of the National Guard Bureau team. 46 guardmen, this support required intensive Nolen, who is fulfilling a Title 10 tour at NOB planning and coordination. with the Comptroller Directorate, ran a respect­ Throughout the morning of Aug. 4, former able 3: 15:2 1. He ran the previous four years as Speaker Riffe lay in state in the Rotunda of the a member of the Ohio Guard team. Statehouse, an honor shared by an elite few in The goal for any of the runners is to make the the hi story of Ohio to include Presidents Lin­ "All Guard Team," which is made up of the top coln and McKinley. 35 National Guard finishers. This team com­ Two casket guards, one from the Guard and petes each fall in Washington, D.C. at the one from the State Highway Patrol, stood post Marine Corps Marathon or in the spring at the during the entire public visitation. The guards Blue Angels Marathon in Pensacola, Fla. were rotated every 20 minutes, with Air Guard "Any guardmember is eligible to run in the personnel provided by the Rickenbacker Honor trials as long as the runner meets the minimum Guard and the Army Guard represented by

Courtesy photo. requirements and submits an application in senior enli sted recruiters who traveled from CPT Ivan Mosley (left) is just paces behind March," said Sgt. I st Class Mitch Gorsuch, Cincinnati. "They all did a commendable job," 1 LT Troy Frost of Wisconsin as they coordinator for this event at the State Training said Command Sgt. Maj. Bill Gilliam, noncom­ round the corner. Office. missioned officer in charge of the Statehouse Some of the prerequisites include a minimum ceremonies. marathon running time, a minimum mile pace Midmorning, the House of Representatives Ohio competes in and participating in aTAC-certified marathon was in session in the House Chambers to honor NGB Marathon Trials course within 18 months of the Lincoln Mara­ the life of the former speaker, followed by a thon. Guard members who turn in the best times state service at the Statehouse Atrium, where Lt. Gen. Ed Baca traveled to Lincoln, Neb., on will run for the Ohio Team. Contact the State the governor, Sen. John Glenn and others ex­ May 4 with the goal of shaking hands with each Training Office for further details by calling pressed their esteem and admiration. of the 20 I National Guard runners who crossed (614) 766-3822. Submitted by StaffSgt. Diane "For nearly four decades, no important deci­ the finish line of the 1997 National Guard L. Farrow, HQ STARC (-Det. 1-6). sion concerning state government was made Bureau Marathon Trials. Baca, National Guard without Vern Riffe at the table," Voinovichsaid. Bureau chief, had his hands full early on as seven " Hi s accomplishments are outnumbered only of the first I 0 runners to cross the finish line Vern Riffe laid to rest by the number of friends he made in all walks of were members of the National Guard. For the life and on both sides of the political aisle." last 13 years, the National Guard trials have with military honors Speaker Riffe helped improve primary and been run in conjunction with the Lincoln Mara­ All flags in the state of Ohio fl ew at half-staff secondary educational opportunities, expand in early August to honor former House Speaker thon, which is usually held in the first week of Ohio's system of higher education, and extend May each year. Vern Riffe, who passed away July 31, 1997. basic health care and other necessities of life to "Of the thousands of individuals who have Team runners from the Buckeye State were Ohioans in need. His II honorary doctorate Staff Sgt. Brian L. Lautzenheiser, E Company, served our state in the Ohio General Assembly, degrees and numerous other awards are a testa­ l- 137th Assault Helicopter Battalion, North Vern Riffe, in my respectful opin­ mentto Mr. Riffe's achievements Canton; Capt. Ivan T. Mosley, Sr., 737th Main­ ion, stands the tallest," said Ohio as a leader. tenance Battalion, Mt. Vernon; and l st Lt. Tim Gov. George V. Voinovich in a After the Statehouse ceremo­ statement released shortl y after Kern, 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield. The nies, Mr. Speaker was moved to combined team time for the 26.2 mile marathon Riffe's death. "In Ohio's politi­ the Shawnee State Community cal history, only one individual was 9 hours, 45 minutes and 15 seconds. College where he was again pre­ "l wasn't really happy with my run, but I did earned the title, 'Mr. Speaker.' sented for public viewing. This have a good time while I was there," said Quitesimply, VernRiffewasthe time, Command Sgt. Maj. Gary Lautzenheiser, who earned Ohio's best time greatest legislator in Ohio his­ G. Spees provided casket guards tory." with 3:04:27. "I think I started out too fast. I from the 2/1 74th Avenger Bat­ Vern Riffe was the longest was able to keep up the pace the fi rst I 3 miles, talion of McConnelsville and but then it turned into a survival run," he joked. serving speaker in the history of memers of the 16th Engineer Bri­ the Ohio House of Representa­ Lautzenheiser, a fu ll -time supply sergeant gade. The burial service was tives. First elected in 1975, he for the Army Guard, prepared for the marathon distinguished with a "21-Gun Sa­ by running 42-45 miles a week. served 20 consecutive years­ Courtesy photo. lute" by the Northern Group "Gen. Baca and Nebraska's adjutant general IOterms. Healsowasthelongest Vern Riffe, former Honor Guard, supervised by were waiting at the finish line, wanting to con- serving member of the Ohio speaker, Ohio House of Representatives. COlnmand Sgt.Maj.JamesLucas.

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Vern Riffe was laid to rest on Aug. 6 in Scioto National Guard has lent to their education. County, where he was a lifelong resident. The "I'm getting better grades in my subjects now former s peaker is survi ved by hi s wife, because of the help I get from the Guard people," Thelma; three daughters, Cathy, Verna Kay said Ebbrecht. "If a classmate has a problem, I' II and Mary Beth; and a son, Vernal G. Riffe, lJJ. be there to tutor them." Submitted by Staff Sgt. SubmittedbySSGDianeL. Farrow, HQSTARC Shannon Scherer,HQ ANG Public Affairs. (-Del 1-6). Unit members earn Seargent helps kids foreign badge award aquire "Chief" status Five members of the 337th Personnel Service It is not every day that you see a 9-year-old Detachment received the Bronze German Armed chief master sergeant, but at Koeble Elemen­ Forces Efficiency Badge on April 19. Oberst tary there are actuall y three of them. Lieutenant Wilcke, a German Luftwaffe Liaison

Not to worry though, this is not an illegal Officer at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Courtesy photo. recruiting practice of the Ohio Air National presented the award medal to Maj. Mark T. LTC Ralph W. Green receives the Guard. It is an innovative tactic used by Chief Ahles, former commander of the 337th and coor­ Leadership Award from COL Jerre W. Master Sgt. Terry McCumber, I 21st Air Re­ dinator of the badge competition; Chief Warrant Wilson, AMSC commandant. fueling Wing, Medical Squadron, in the unit's Officer Mickey A. Cales; Master Sgt. Richard A. Adopt-A-School program. Cosgray; Sgt. I st Class Garrick A. Thompson; education at the base. "McCumber's idea is one of the best I have and Sgt. James G. Ferrell. The graduate-level education focuses on lead­ seen," said Steven Stone, Koeble principal and The badge reflects a mastery of military tasks ership, management and decision making-with retired colonel from the Army National Guard. and high physical fitness. "The competition is emphasis on national pol icy and strategy, force McCumber, a volunteer at Koeble since good training, great for team building, retention development and doctrine, and the systems January 1997, was looking for a way to build and morale efforts," according to Ahles. "It gives through which America's Army transforms camaraderie among the students he tutored and soldiers the opportunity to increase their physi­ resources into combat power. make learning fun . He decided to use his cal abilities and military skills." When asked about hi s experience at AMSC, military background as an incentive to learning. There are three levels of ri valry: the Bronze, Green said, "It exceeded my expectations in "I wanted to make these three boys a team," Silver and Gold. Soldiers must achieve the every way-from the quality of instruction, to McCumber said. "I started them with plastic Bronze level before attempting to master the what is going on within the military today." By name tapes and called them Airman Basics. Silver and the Gold, respectively. attending the school, Green noted, he now has They were promoted each time they did really To receive the Bronze award, the soldiers of a broader understanding of Army programs and well on a test or social skill." the 337th successfully completed nine different can relate what he learned to his present job. The promotion process, as most of us know, requirements during a one year period. The "There was a great deal that I was able to bring was not easy. The boys' grades were reviewed events include first aid, road march with pack, back with me," he said. and higher standards were set from the start. marksmanship, I 00-meter dash, 200-meter swim, The program places emphasis on small semi­ To be promoted they had to excel in their high or longjump, distance running, performance nar settings, allowing members to interact with studies, and that meant working as a team. evaluation, and a choice between shot put, weight each other, exchange information and share ex­ "If one boy really understood science, he lifting or 100-meter swim. periences. Although the student body is com­ would tutor the other two until they got it," The competition is part of the German Mili­ prised primarily ofGS 12- 14 civilians, military McCumber said . "It became a very rewarding tary regimen and awards soldiers for their indi­ officers assigned to sustaining base positions process, but was not immediately gratifying. vidual achievement. Recognized as such by also attend the program. They really worked hard." foreign governments, the badge is authorized for "Some of the most valuable aspects of attend­ McCumber even handed out his home tele­ wear on the dress uniform in accordance with AR ing AMSC was the opportunity to li sten to such phone number in case the boys, Doug Ebbrecht, 670-1. Submitted bySpc. Michael Burgett, 237th a diverse professional student body, the guest John Goins and Landis Winkfield, ever needed Personnel Service Batallion. speakers, the atmosphere that promotes 'risk his help with a problem. Much to his surprise, taking' in class and the professionalism of all the McCumber got a call the first night. "John just AMSC facu lty," said Green. wanted to make sure (the number) worked," Guard officer makes Green asserted that military professionals McCumber said, "then he asked me what I was scholastic history should attend the program. "With the dynamic having for dinner." shift in the Army National Guard as we enter the The first Ohio Army National Guardmember Stone said that many of Keeble's students 2 1s tcentury, as well as the progress in the Total to attend the Army Management Staff College come from single-family working homes, not­ Force, we need your (AMSC's) product in the (AMSC) graduated from the graduate level pro­ ing that guard members provide not only scho­ field," he said. Attendance at the AMSC is an gram at the Fort Belvoir, Va., campus in Decem­ lastic support, but friendship and direction for investment in the future, according to Green. "I ber 1996. the children as well. wi ll be an advocate for Ohio National Guard Lt. Col. Ralph W. Green, a military support Even though the children's interest focused personnel attending every AMSC class in the officer with the Adjutant General's Department, on the fi ghting sideofthe military, McCumber future," Green concluded. Submitted by Maria was one of 167 students to receive speciali zed believes they also recognized the value the Kuhns, AMSC Public Affairs Specialist. Autumn 1997 29 GUARDMEMBER BENEFITS

I 0 years, you are halfway toward completing All this is free and presented personally or Costs covered easier a full careerof20 years, making you eligible fo r mailed directly to your home. Call us soon; we by Franklin University retirement benefits. Once you reach I 0 years, are your neighbors and want you to feel at horne. only unavoidable and criticallifechanges should The opportunity for help with higher educa­ cause you to separate from the National Guard. Family Readiness Program tion attracts many to the National Guard. Now, What are some of the benefits of Guard Warrant Officer Carmen Coventry a new program from Franklin University will retirement? Staff Sgt. Betty Delk make it easier to cover the costs of earning a • Retirement pay. 1-800-589-9914 bachelor's degree. • A blue ID card (your dependents get this (614) 889-7192 By combining tuition assistance from a num­ also) which allows unl imited access to commis­ ber of sources, Franklin's Ohio National Guard saries, base exchanges, gas stations and package stores. Insurance program • Space avail able travel. changes affect Guard • Lodging at mil itary facilitiesonspaceavail­ Government life insurance coverage for re­ able basis. servists now permits them to retain coverage if • Medical care on space available basis. they separate before a 20-year retirement or become eligible to draw retirement pay. Ac­ Tuition Grant Office cording to the Department of Veterans Affairs, Reservists and National Guard members now gets toll-free number generall y can apply for Veterans Group Life Want a free and easy way to get answers Insurance (VGLI ) if they decide to separate about the Ohio National Guard before reachi ng a 20-year reti rement. The ex­ Tuition Grant Program? pansion of VGLI eligibility is among several Now, guardmembers cur­ insurance program changes under the Veterans rent! yon board the program Benefits Improvements Act. Other changes can call toll-free 1-888- include authorizing conversion of VGLI poli­ 400-6484. Hours of op- cies to commercial li fe in surance at any time, eration are weekdays, 7:30 instead of waiting for the end of every fi ve-year its s uburban centers in the a.m. to 4:30 p.m. coverage period. Dublin , Groveport, Worthington and Westerville People should contact their unit if they have areas. Students can choose from more than questions or want to update theirexisting policy. I ,000 course offerings every year, with most Air National Guard (AFNS) held only one evening a week and many on Recruiting is on-line Saturday morn ings. Anyone interested in becoming a member of New to Franklin is its focus on distance Veterans, families the Air National Guard (ANG) can now access education, where students work with instruc­ a wealth of information on the Internet. The handbook revised tors to complete coursework via the Internet, ANG Recruiting Homepage has enlistment in­ The best way to get current information audiotapes, videotapes or strictly through inde­ formati on, sub-pages and links which are about veterans benefits and claims is to contact pe nde nt projects and textbooks. T he designed to be attracti ve to people in the target the nearest VA regional office. The next best un iversity's business administration major is recru iti ng age group ( 16-25). There is also way is to order the newly revised, updated one of the fi rst that will be offered completely information which could be of interest to cur­ handbook, Federal Benefits for Veterans and on-line, with a number of courses in that major rent and former ANG members. Anyone inter­ Dependents. already avail able over the Internet. ested can forward e-mail to the Recruiting/ Published by the Department of Veterans To help shorten the path to a diploma, Retention Superi ntendent in any state. The web Affairs, the 93-page handbook describes VA Franklin 's transfer credit office will review the site address is "http://www.dtic.rnil/airforcelink/ benefi ts, including medical care, education, dis­ mi litary education and train ing of everyone who goang." (The Stinger) ability compensation, pension, life insurance, applies to determine how those experiences can home loan guaranty, vocational rehabilitation be used for college credit. and burial assistance. It also explains require­ Those who are interested in learning more Family Program offers ments for eligibility and outlines claims proce­ about Franklin University's Ohio National dures. Guard Tuition Plan or distance education classes support, assistance To buy a copy of the handbook, send a should call (614) 341-6256 or toll-free 1-888- Are you new to the Guard fa mi ly and looki ng request for GPO stock nurnber05 1-000-00212- 341-6237. Members of the Guard can also call for friendly, re liable assistance to help you 1 with a check or money order for $5.50 payable the Education Service Office at (614) 889-7275. adjust? We are the Ohio Army National Guard to Superintendent of Documents to: U.S. Gov­ Fami Iy Readiness Program Office, and we want ernment Printing Offi ce, Washington, DC to help you and your family. We have informa­ 20402-9325. To order by credit card, phone Benefits of retirement tion on benefits, fa mi ly care plan, fami ly sup­ (202) 5 12- 1800. Orders can also be faxed to Did you know that aft er I 0 years of service, port group, money management, deployment (202) 5 12-2250':' (A rmy Families) you are considered a career guard member? At and reunions. 30 Buckeye Guard Operation ore than 300 men and some of the !80th residents who women from the !80th PROVIDE COMFORT II were not lucky enough to move MFighter Wing spent all into a tent with this special addi­ or part of their holiday season at tion built their own. One of those lncirlik Air Base, Turkey, as part 180th Fighter Wing supports people was Tech. Sgt. Sue Clark. of a multinational combined task "! love my tent," Clark said. "I force supporting Operation multinational task force in Turkey think that many of the people who PROVIDE COMFORT 11, which don't like their tents aren't taking has since been renamed Operation By Sr. Airman Paul Lazorchak • • • I 80th Fighter Wing the time to personalize them," she NORTHERN WATCH. The added. !80th covered a 30-day de­ Several !80th airmen per­ ployment in two rotations, sonalized their tents by paint­ Dec. 7, 1996 through Jan. 7, ing their front door with a 1997. unique saying or image. Ev­ Operation PROVIDE erything from a painting ofthe COMFORT was initiated five popular animated character and a halfyears ago to provide "The Lion King" to the phrase humanitarian aid to the "$28.50 a day," (the per diem Kurdish population displaced allowance) appeared on tent as a result oflraqi aggression. doors of the !80th and other The operation, which was origi­ residents. nally planned by the United Tent city also included a Nations to last I 0 days, con­ morale, welfare and recreation tinued to provide food, medi­ tent with e-mail access, phones cine and shelter to Kurds until with DSN lines, pool tables, September 1996, according to video rentals and a packaging sources at the combined task center with supplies for ship­ force headquarters. Last Sep­ ping items. The city also had tember, the mission became a clinic, a chapel {the "canvas strictly military with four dis­ cathedral"), a library with tinct goals: to enforce the no books donated by the Toledo fly zone in Northern Iraq; to Public Library, fitness cen­ maintain a presence in the Gulf ters, laundry facilities and even region; to monitor and report a mayor. activity there; and to conduct Most people commuted defensive operations. from tent city to their work Achieving those goals has areas each day by bus or pooled been the responsibility of together with others who troops from Great Britain, worked in their section and France and the United States. shared a van or truck. Air National Guard units from Many of those deployed Oklahoma, Iowa and most re­ said they felt that the work cently Ohio, supplied aircraft they did will benefit the unit.

and personnel over a 90-day PhotobySrA KathrynL Buchwald, 180thFighterWong. "When we get back, we can teach guardmembers back period and worked alongside A Toledo F-16 is refueled on Iraq's border by a KC-135. The 180th active duty service members enforced the no-fly zone over the holidays. home what we've learned," to complete the mission. Each said Tech. Sgt.John Martinez, of the three Guard units supplied ering the !80th's first few days of oflarge tents, built on cement slabs munitions maintenance shop chief. four F - 16 jets for the entire 90 the deployment. He stressed that and organized into neat rows along Lt. Col. Tom Schart, !80th op­ days, and each provided personnel Iraq was still a very real threat and rock and dirt roads. Inside each erations group commander, said he support for the flying missions, that the men and women of the tent, individual rooms were sepa­ felt the experience gained in a real such as maintenance, operations 180th, like the Guard units who rated by plywood walls and in world contingency is valuable from and services, for 30 days. came here before them, were in most cases included a bed, a closet a training standpoint. "The I 80th comes to us highly harm's way. "We're at the end of cabinet, a chair and a table or desk. "This gives everyone a little bit trained and well disciplined," said the spear-the pointy end," he Each tent also had a kitchen/com­ of a better flavor for contingency Brig. Gen. Donald A. Lamontagne, said. mon area with a refrigerator, micro­ operations," Schart said. commanderofU.S. forces at lncirlik Real world deployments like wave, television and VCR, couches, "(Guardmembers) don't see this Air Base. "This is what all of the OPC also often mean less than ideal chairs and a table. New furniture that often. We don' t get exposed to training at home is focused toward," living conditions. Most of the was delivered to the tents during operations like this. It'sreal world," he added. Lamontagne spoke at a people from the !80th were housed the !80th's stay. Many of the he added. "Future training will briefing for the Toledo media cov- in "tent city," an area of hundreds tents also had a covered front porch; improve because of it."•

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