BUCKEYE GUARD MAGAZINE OF THE OHIO AND AIR NATIONAL GUARD FALL 2007

Ohio Army National Guard Recruiting & Retention Soldiers earn thru GRAP • GRAP-O launched for ARNG • Dale Jr. joins Guard team • Patriot Chopper unveiled Pages 17-19

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WHEN CALLED, WE RESPOND 37th Brigade Combat Team prepares for deployment

HELPING HAND DOWN SOUTH OHARNG medical personnel travel to

TOP OF THE SKY 121st Air Refueling Wing team wins AMC Rodeo

roll call Fall 2007 Volume 30, No. 3

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