Commentary

From the AG Talk Up the Guard to Friends

Another year in w hich to excel ... crue to Guardmembers and the oppor­ Now that we are one month into the tunities that exist for them . Read it care­ proud and enthusiastic g roup that is new year, a great many New Year's Res­ fu lly, talk it up and you w ill find the making a contributio n to their country. olutions have alrea dy been broken. people your unit needs. Show your pride in appearance, dress, One that I hope each of you made and It seems to me that there is a great deal e nthusiasm and pe rformance particu­ has not been broken is to see k and find of emphasis on dollars, recruiting l arly when assigned as an instructor. You one good new member for the Ohio Na­ bonuses, college tuition , st ripes and w ill be pleased with the reaction of your tional Guard. This m eans that each of us extra pay for buddies recruited as well as students, subordinates and the public. must talk Guard to at least ten prospects drill pay and retirem ent. Don't forget Onward and Upward! Mount up and to find that person we want in ou r there are other factors that appeal to Forward Ho! (That's a horse soldier's ex­ squad, platoon or unit. We are now ap­ young people. You will find many that pression). I want to use my " Done proaching the prime recruiting season are very patriotic and want to do some­ Good" column again. for the high school senior. To help you thing for their state and nation. Don't talk Guard, this issue of the BUCKEYE underestimate these factors or the de­ MG JAMES C. ClEM GUARD is devoted to benefits that ac- sire of young people to belo n g to a THE ADJUTANT GENERAL Military Retirees to Lose Rights To Buckeye Guard Buy Credit in PEAS THE NATION'S TOP NATIONAL GUARD MAGAZINE A change in the Ohio public pension WINNER OF FOUR NATIONAL AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM INCLUDING THE laws affects all career military personnel, 1977 NGAUS NEWSPAPER CONTEST- FIRST PLACE IN DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY'S KEITH l. currently employed in public service in WARE COMPETITION - FIRST PLACE IN DEPt\RTMENT OF DEFEN SE THOMAS JEFFERSON Ohio, if they are also receivi ng or are AWARDS- AND PART OF THE 1978 WINNING SILVER ANVIL ENTRY JUDGED BEST IN THE eligible to receive military pensions, ex­ PUBLIC AFFAIRS CATEGORY BY THE PUBLIC RELATIONS SOCIETY OF AMERICA. cept for retired pay for non-regu lar serv­ ice under Chapter 67 o f Title 10, United BUCKEYE GUARD MAGAZINE is an unofficial publication of the Ohio Nat1onal States Code. Guard Association and is published in coordination with the Ad1utant General's Under Amended Ho use Bill 754, effec­ Department for the State of Ohio and the Ohio National Guard's 196th Public tive March 15, 1979, they will no lo nger Affairs Detachment. It is a bi-monthly offset publication with a printing run of be eligible to purchase military service 23,000 copies. credit toward retirement in the Public O NGA OFFICERS Employees Retirement Sys tem , accord­ President ...... CPT Stephen Kope r ing to a PER S spokesman. Until that 1st Vice-Pres...... LTC Robert Z1mmerman dea dline they are e ligibl e to purchase up 2nd Vice- Pres...... LTC Philip Williams to a m aximum of five years of their active Secretary...... CO L Leslie Pletcher duty service. Treasurer ...... MAl John Mutchler PERS is unable to estimate how m any military retirees are now employed in STATE OF OHIO - AG DEPT. public service jobs in O hio under the Governor ...... James A. Rhodes Publ ic Employees Retirem ent Sys tem, Adjutant General ...... MG James C. Clem the spokes man said. A number of such Asst. AG , Air ...... BG Paul E. Hoover members have already purchased credit Asst. AG, Army ...... BG James M. Abraham toward their retirement, he sa id. Effec­ Public Affairs Office r ...... 1L T Victor Dubina tive M arch 15 , 1979, such purchases will Asst. Information Officer ...... SFC Bob DeVoe 196th P.A. Detachment Commander ...... CPT Steven C. Stone no lo nger be perm itted. The new law does not cancel military service credit al­ Editor ...... SFC Bob DeVoe ready acquired . Assistant Editor ...... SSG Nancy Clevenger Staff Writers ...... SFC Don Lundy r ~ SFC Jerry Condo SSG Rebecca Moneys mith Our Cover .•. SSG Roy Wortman O ur cover d esig n for this issue of PV2 Charles Tritt BUCKEYE GUARD Magazine was Staff Photographer ...... SP4 Rick Lewis created by PV2 Kevin Mclinn , Staff Il­ Staff Illustrators ...... PVT. Kevin Mclinn lustrator, and a m ember of the O hio PVT. Julie Hughes Army National Guard's 196th Public Opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of th e Department of De­ Affairs Detachment in Worthington . fense and its agencies; the Adjutant Ge neral 's Department of the State of Ohio; or the Ohio National Guard Association. The magazine is published under the He is currently enro lled at Ohio provisions of AR 360-81. State University.

Pg. 2 The Buckeye Guard Commentary

From the Asst. AG-Army Intangible Benefits Are Important

A large part of this issue is being de­ in order that we remain a free people for occasionally about why we have bee n voted to the benefits of being a member over two hundred years. Our freedom is able to remain a free people. The only of the Ohio National Guard. You should n o t a God-given or God-guaranteed guarantee that we can remain this way is save this issue as it will be a handy refer­ right but one which results from the will our will to keep this country strong in a ence of what material incentives are of the American people to remain free world too often full of strife. Along with available as a member of the National and enjoy a democratic form of govern­ this, we also set the example for the rest Guard. ment. Thi s along with our free enterprise of the world in showing them that we are Visible benefits are no doubt incen­ system has produced for this cou ntry the a proud, free people and are determined tives and will cause some to serve, how­ highest standard of living the world has to keep it that way. While we can se rve ever, I would like to briefly address in­ ever known. in many ways, nothing more visibly tangible benefits. Perhaps so me of you Unfortunately, we often accept this exemplifies this attitude, desire and will will think this is kind of corny, but they way of life as the norm rather than the than to w~ar the uniform of this country. are basically the reasons why I have exception. Too many of us enjoy our liv­ This is to me perhaps the greatest ben­ stayed in the National Guard and served ing environment to include all the mate­ efit of being a member of the Ohio Na­ our country for so many years. There are rial things that go with it and never give a tional Guard. many others like me. thought to those former so ldiers, some We have inherited from our of whom are unknown who gave their BC JAMES M. ABRAHAM forefathers a proud heritage of freedom lives so we can enjoy the very things that Asst Adj Cen - Army which many take for granted. Some do we take so lightly. not think about what so many have given The point that I' m getting to i s think

CSM Comments Why Are You An Ohio Guardmember?

benefits such as the Ohio Guard' s un­ tunities? You bet! look for the article on BY CSM CARL ARN STATE SERGEANT MAIOR ique College Scholarship Program; the Camp Perry. It's a resort spot we all have new Federal Tu ilion Assistance Program; in our own back yard and the facilities Why are you a member of the Ohio and the Urbana College Program at are both outstanding and very low in National Guard? Beightler Armory in Worthington. cost. As a Guardmember, you're also en­ Do you enjoy the extra pay every You'll also find updates on a broad titled to discounts at Sea World, Disney month? How about the benefits? Or do range of topics to inc lude: increased World, and several lodging facilities in you simply enjoy meeting with your State Active Duty Pay for emergency the Washington, D.C. area. You 're also friends at the local armory one weekend call-ups; the Pre-BCT Training Program; eligible for car rental savings of up to 40 p er month? Perhaps patriotism is the the new options under the Survivor Ben­ percent. Info on all of these topics and reason you're a member of the Ohio efit Plan ; the Blue Streak Referral Pro­ much, much more can be found in this Guard? gram; and a host of other topics too issue. Whatever the reason, this special issue numerous to mention here. Keep this copy! This is probably the of BUCKEYE GUARD Magazine has been Interested in an income tax break this single most important iss ue of BUCKEYE dedica ted to informing you and your year? Discover if you qualify for special GUARD ever produced. Take the time to dependents of the many benefits you are tax deductions through your member­ read it from cover to cover! I'm certain entitled to as a member of the Ohio Na­ ship in the Guard by reading the article you'll be pleasantly surprised with the tional Guard. in this issu e. bennies you are entitled to as a member You 'll find information on educational How about recreational oppor- of the Ohio National Guard!

Copy and photo deadline for the capital letters please). Photos should April, 1979, issu e of BUCKEYE GUARD be accompanied by complete captions Magazine is February 28. No articles and identification of all individuals Ne xt Deadline or photos can be accepted after this concerned. date. All su bmissions to BUCKEYE is Feb. 28 All submissions for BUCKEYE GUARD should be mailed to: SFC GUARD should be typewritten and Bob DeVoe, editor, 2825 W . Granville double-spaced (do not type in all Rd. , Worthington, 0. 43085.

The Buckeye Guard Pg. 3 Guardsman Top Trooper Technical Se rgeant Douglas B. Tu rpen­ ing of the O hio Air Guard's 180th Tactical Fighter Gro up in Swanton is a good example of how military and civi lian oc­ cupations can compliment each o ther, according to M Sgt. Bob Ba rker. In civilian life, TSg t Tu rpening i s a member of the O hio State Highway Pa­ trol, Swa nto n Post. Turpening w as recently recognized as the 1978 Trooper of the Year at his post.

Col. John Simmons Retires from ONG Colonel John J. Si mmons, long-time Chief of Staff for the O hio A rmy National G uard, is retirin g this month after almost EASY DOES IT-A patient is being loaded into an Army Natio nal Guard Ambulance 38 years of military service. b y a team composed o f members from the 385th Ambulance Co., 200th Medica l He began his service when he enlisted Co., and 256th Gen eral Hospital, U.S. Army Reserve. Nearly 140 patients were in the Marine Corps in M ay, 1941 . After moved 12 m iles to a n ew wing at Cleveland Metropolitan Hospital. (PHOTO BY se rving in the Corps and participating in SSG NANCY CLEVENGER) many So uth Pac ific Island campaigns, in­ cluding lwo l ima, he joined the National Guard in M arch, 1949. He has had many staff and command ONG Med Units Move ass ignments and was called up for the Ko rean Conflict with the 37th " Buckeye" Divisio n. 104 Patients 12 Miles His last few years have bee n spent as Chief o f Staff fo r the O hio Army National BY SSG NANCY CLEVENGER The Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Depart­ G uard. STAFF WRITER ment led the convoy to the new hospital. Simmon s was recently hono re d for A Cleveland M edica re ambulance fol­ this se rvice by being awarded the Army Mem bers of the 385 th Ambulance lowed in the event there w as an l eg ion o f M erit. Company, 200th M edica l Company and emergency in transit. In addition, all He is a graduate of Columbus West the 256th General Hospital, an Army Re­ eight hospitals enroute to Cleveland High Sc hool and O hio University. Sim­ se rve unit, along w ith the 316th Helicop­ M etro were on alert. mons participated in football and wres­ ter Ambulance Detac hment worked to­ The local police departments directed tling at both sc hools. gether recent ly to transport p atients traffic at all intersectio ns fo r the convoys fro m Highland View Hosp ital to their and the 316th Ambulance Helicopter De­ new wing at Cleveland Metro Hospital tachment ho vered above in the event some 12 miles away. their se rvices were needed. The patients being transported were: M any people were involved in this paraplegics, quadraplegics, stro ke vic­ tedious though rewarding miss ion. An t ims and o thers who are b eing hos­ entire contingent of 104 patients was pitalized on a rehabilitation program. sa fely transported 12 miles, to their new The n ew wing, being ca lled Highland ward, in a single day. View, has bee n designed specifically for To complete this unique mission there them. were 10 ambulances each from the Ohio M aj. John Des mone, o f the 200th M ed­ Guard's 200th M edica l Company, 38Sth ical Comp any emphasized, " It is a real Ambulance Company, Tiffin, and ap­ privilege every man and woman here is proximately seven ambulances from the able to utilize the medical skills they Army Reserve's 256th General Hospital, have received and learned in the O hio Cleveland. G uard and help these patients at the Mr. W illiam Andrew s, Se nio r Vice same time." He added, " This type o f President of the C uyahoga County Hos­ training not only builds retentio n but it p ital Sys tem was res ponsible for contact­ pro motes mea ningful training for our ing the groups involved . troops and it is very rewarding." The ladies' Auxiliary at Cleveland Met­ SMOOTH LOADING ropolitan Hospital provided hot coffee The loading of the patients was done and d onuts to all the helpers and volun smoothly and efficiently. There were teers throughout the day. special canopies built at each hospital to The patients were settled in their new enable the speedy loading and unload­ rooms by that sam e evening and were ing o f the patients w ith the least amount se rved an evening mea l. of exposure to the weather (which was The mem bers of the units involved rainy and very cold). went ho me tired, cold and hungry, and After loading the patients, the ambu­ filled with pride and se lf-satisfaction fo r lances were placed in convoy fo rmation. a job more than well done. COL JOHN SIMMONS Pg. 4 The Buckeye Guard Youth, Experience Net Loadeo Win

SPECIAL FROM 121ST TFW The people in the 121st Tacti cal Fighter Wing's Weapons Load knew what they were doing! They took a guy like Staff Se rgean t Don Rushing- four years in the Guard, six years as a weapons loader (two on active duty)-and made him the number o ne man on a loading crew with three " jee ps". The " jeeps" - Airman Basics Michael Sanders, Robert Johnson and Douglas Welsh, although only in the 121st since last Spring, added the energy and enthusiasm needed for great team efforts. In late October, this team went to To­ ledo and competed against the best weapons loaders from the host unit, the 180th Tactical Fighter Group (TFG ), the 178th TFG from Springfield and the 112th TFG from Pittsburgh. By late that after­ noon, the 121st blend of youth and ex­ perience had been declared the winners of the Ohio Air National Guard's loadeo, sponsored by Headquarters, Ohio Air National Guard. 121 st had previ­ ou sly won loadeos in 1973, 1974 and 1976. According to M aster Se rgeant Mike AVIONICS ACE-Master Sergeant Ron Dillon, 121st mission systems supeNisor, Jo nes, 121st load supervisor, the com­ makes some last minute adjustments to the avionics sys tem of an A-7D Corsair II. petition was keener this year than in the The fine tuning that Sergeant Dillon and his men made on the aircraft allowed past due to a change in the testing pro­ pilots of the 121st TFW to deliver all ordnance on target and win the annual OANG cedures. He also noted that local prac­ Tu rkey Shoot . (USAF PHOTO BY STAFF SERGEANT JERRY FETHEROLF) tice sessio ns were conducted by instruc­ tors and evaluators, Staff Se rgeant John drag device on the other. All crews were Sanders, Johnson and Welsh boarded a Long and Technical Se rgeant Phil Land­ judged by experts from the 23 rd TFW's C-130 H ercules training flight headed for es. load standardization crew from England sunny So uthern Nevada to spend two The competition involved the intricate AFB , La ., u sing standard A ir Force days in Las Vegas. arming and mounting of munitions on a criteria. A comprehensive, w ritten test This was a bang-up, young crew - A-7D Corsair II and F-100 Super Sabre covering loading procedures was also one with a future in the 121st Tactical aircraft. This year's exercise called for given to each team member. Fighter Wing and the O hio Air National the loading of three M ark-82 slick bombs " To the victors go the laurels ... " To Guard. on one wing and a Mark-82 with high celebrate their win, Loaders Ru shing, 121 st Scores Big in Turkey Shoot

SI>ECIAL FROM I 21ST TFW Preparatio n for the shoot began b o mb; lo w an gle, lo w d rag dive over a month ago. M aster Sergeant bomb; low angle, high dr ag dive Teamwor k always t urns the trick! Ro n Dillo n , mission systems super­ bo mb; and, strafing. Each pilo t A team of 16 pilots fro m the 166th viso r in the Avionics Section, de­ dropped two M ark-82 bombs on each Tactical Fighter Wing, with help fro m briefed pilots after flights to check o n run and de l ivered 100 rounds o f the Avio nics and W ea pons Load electro nic systems m alfunctions. He 20mm ammunition in the strafing. branches, captured six out of the first coordinated aircraft monitoring an d After the smoke had cieared over eight places to ou tdist ance their avionics testing to see that each A-7D the targets, Captai n Tom Pape of the closest competito r by over 12,000 Corsa ir II in t he competition w as 166th had captured first place indi­ points in the annual Turkey Shoot finely tuned. vidual honors and was named " Top competition held in October at Atter­ O nce avionics decided the planes Gun" for the event. Teammates Cap­ bury G unnery Range in Indiana . w e re i n t i p-t o p shape and the tain Pete Collins and M ajor lance The competition was spo nsored by weapons team (a first-place team in its M eyer finished second and third. the O hio Adjutant General's Office own right, finishing o n top in the re­ By virtue of their impressive win, and scored by Atterbury Range offi­ cent ANG Loadeo) had loaded each the team, with the addition of First cials. Pilots fro m the 180th Tactical aircraft, it was up to the pilots to de­ Lie utenant D ave M iller, will repre­ Fighter Group (TFG) in Toledo, the liver the goods to the targets. se nt the O hio Air National Guard at 178th TFG in Springfield and the 112th Eac h pilot completed four weapons the 9th Air Fo rce compet ition to be TFG in Pittsburgh also participated . delive ry events - high an gle dive held at Ho mestead AF B, Fla.

The Buckeye Guard Pg.S Ohio Guard Better Equipped to Handle 'Old Man Blizzard'

BY PV1 FRANK DOUGLAS Report stated, " The overall effect of the have a significant impact o n any ' Blizzard of 78' on Ohioans and their blizzard-type thing that might occur this STAFF WRITER property could be compared to a year." The O hio National Guard is better statewide nuclear attack from a mobiliza­ Hundreds of c iv ilian volunteers prepared this year to handle any sur­ tion standpoint." helped the guard effort last year. Many prises similar to last year's blizzard According to Brig. Gen. James M. Ab­ assisted the Red Cross in caring for Mother Nature might decide to hurl in raham, Assistant Adjutant General, Army stranded persons house d in the ar­ Ohio's direction. for Ohio, this year there is " in all ar­ mories. Others helped provide food and The Guard has purchased $770,000 mories a certain amount of arctic emergency medical care to persons w ho worth of snow-removal equipment and equipment." were stranded in their homes by using will have received and installed most of He added, " Before, our people were their own four-wheel drive vehicles. it by February. Included in the equip­ out there in that cold weather, and they Abraham also stated that the present ment are 20 snowplows, 20 spreaders, were really ill equipped to be out there." raise in minimum state active duty pay and eight four-wheel drive vehicles. " We've got in the state over 1,000 pac­ from $25 to $50 a day would be added Lt. Col. Robert Pettit commented, kets of winter gear/' Pettit stated. incentive, but added that many " This equipment, the $770,000 for it, is Last year, because of the high winds, guardmembers leave jobs that pay much not federally funded. It's state funded." snow, and minus 70 degree chill factor, more to help Ohio's citizens. However, the Guard has been able to guardmembers had difficulty reaching Last year an estimated 10,000 rescues acquire through supply channels federal their armories. In fact, many of the build­ were made by National Guardmembers generators and communications ap­ ings remained empty for hours. during the statewide activation caused paratus. This year, Pettit said, " If a weather by the Janu ary snowstorm. The storm Maj. Gen. James C. Clem, the Adjutant alert is pending, we'll authorize key in­ caused 36 deaths and approximately $210 General for the state of Ohio sai d, " The dividuals in each armory to take a four­ million in damage. equipment is necessary to provide great­ wheel drive vehicle home and be pre­ To add to the problem of the sub-zero er and more rapid assistance during pared to pick up other people on the temperatures, 175,000 users were with­ weather emergencies." way into the armory." out electricity for as long as four days Most of the machines are being placed " There's another factor that not too during and following the storm. in armories close to interstate highways many people re cognize," Abraham "Between the experience and more de­ in the state's snowbelt areas. Over a foot pointed out. " There have literally been tailed planning and the weather equip­ of new snow and SO to 70 mph winds thousands and thousands of four-wheel ment we have," stated Brig. Gen. Ab­ stranded thousands of motorists o n drive vehicles and snowplows sold to in­ raham , " we have to be better prepared; these roads last January during a dividuals across the state. When you put mentally, psychologically, and physical­ snowstorm now called the " Blizzard o f that kind of equipment into the hands of ly. But each time you go through one of 78". private individuals who, inc identally, did these things, you ought to be better The Adjutant General's After Action a magnificent job last year, it's going to prepared for the next one." Teater Named STARC Director Arctic Gear Arrives Brigadier General Robert W. Teater has been appointed Director, State Area assist stranded moto rists and make Command (STARC) , Ohio Army National BY CPT. DON VAQUERA STAFF WRITER helicopter resc ue runs. " Guard. He is the former Commander of According t o Duffy, To ledo area the 73rd Infantry Brigade (Se p) , the Toledo and n orthwest ern Ohi o G uardmembers are now equipped " Buckeye Brigade," which traces its an­ Army National Guard engineer units with 130 special arctic w inter outf its cestry to the 37th Division, the "Buckeye recently received additio nal com­ similar t o winter clo thing worn by Division" of World War I and II fame. munications equipment and new arc­ Fort Bragg ac tive Army personnel du r­ As STARC director, he commands the tic cold weather gear in preparation ing last year's blizzard. Ohio Guard's largest Army organization, for ano ther possible blizzard in 1979. " Thi s Al as kan st yle parka, w ool and also serves as the Adjutant General's The 1200-man Walb r idge-based lined pants, face mask, and oversized principal advisor for mobilization in time 416th Engineer Group recently com­ boots will allow our endloader and of national emergency. pleted installation of 19 mo bile FM bulldozer o perators to operate with­ Teater, in civilian life, is the Director of radios for five n orthwestern O hio o ut fear of frostbite or injury from se­ the Ohio Department of Natural Re­ units located in Toledo , Clyde, Fre­ vere cold," Duffy explained . sources. He was appointed to that posi­ mont, No rwalk and Sandusky. Thi s " That 's impo rtant when these tion by Governor James A. Rhodes in radio netwo rk will also allow for Guardsmen work 18-20 hours a d ay o n 1975. communications b etween units in emergency duty." In 1977 Brig. Gen. Teater was ap­ order to pool resou rces during an During the j anu ary 26-Febru ary 5 pointed a principal member at large of emergency. Blizzard of '78 over 2000 O hio Na­ the Army Reserve Policy Committee. The " W e learne d t hat w itho ut good tional Guard members and 500 pieces committee is the statutory advisory body communications," sa id M ajor Viva n of equipment were ordered to state to the Secretary of the Army and to the Duffy, Command Administrative As­ acti ve duty by Governo r Jam es A . Army Chief of Staff on major policy mat­ sistant for the 416th, " It's extrem ely Rh o des in o rde r to as sist f ellow ters affecting the Reserve Components \. difficult, if not almost im poss ible to O hioans. of the Army. Pg. 6 The Buckeye Guard There Are 100's of Reasons Why You Belong . ..

QUICK ... Name 64 Reasons to Stay Guard

While most members o f the Ohio (medical costs and full military pay and 39. May qualify for full time employ­ Army and Air National Guard know they allowances with approved line of duty). ment in the National Guard Technician ha ve a benefit package most would be 20 . Commissary use during Annual Program. hard pressed to name eve n a fraction of Training and for each period of three or 40. Receive free copies of BUCKEYE the benefits available to them. more consecutive days ac tive duty train­ GUARD, our award-winning statewide BUCKEYE GUARD Magazine firmly be­ ing for self and depen dents. magazine-mailed to your home. lieves all members of the Ohio Guard 21. Source for resume' referrals may 41. Opportunity to join special clubs should know about the benefits availa­ be found in association with other unit (Flying Club, Officers Club, NCO Club) ble and take full advantage of each and members. at nearby military installations. every benefit applying to both them and 22. Comrades hip. 42. If a national emergency should their dependents. 23. Skill training. arise, unit members will be called up As a member of the Ohio National 24. $50 per day for State Active Duty with the unit they are trained and famil­ Guard mountains of state and Federal under emergency situatio ns (recently iar with rather than as an individual draf­ benefits are yours for the asking. This boosted by passage of H.B. 1104 in Ohio tee or control group member. issue will examine many of these ben­ Legislature). 43. Promotion for non-prior service efits and provide guidance on how to 25. $20,000 free life insurance from enlistees who enlist others prior to their qualify for most. State of O hio if killed while on State Ac­ initial active duty training. In addition to the obvious financial tive Duty status fo r an emergency si tua­ 44. Tax deductions/advantages (Fed­ rewards of bei ng a Guardmember, there tion. Also, Worker's Compensation is eral and State). are a thousand intangible reasons for available to Guardmembers injured in 45. Physical Trai ning. staying Guard. We'll explore some of the line of duty. 46. Opportunity for management these reasons in this issue too. 26. A brea k from the norm background through leadership training. Quick! Think of 64 reasons to Stay (adventu re/exc item ent). 47. Means to increase or participate in Guard! Social Security. 48. Legal assistance and counseling. 1. Business Cont acts 49. Unit family activities (parties, pic­ 2. Free innoculations. nics, etc.). 3. Space Available flights on military 50. Membership in Officers' Wives aircraft. SPECIAL Club and En listed Association Auxiliary 4. PX benefits (day to day) for Guardmembers' spouses and mem­ 5. Promotions/personal and profes­ bership in Enlisted Association for all sional recognitio n. BENEFITS G uardmem bers. 6. Stay at Visiting Enlisted Quarters 51 . Opportunity to improve the sys­ (VEQ!VOQ's) at some military post s tem through participation in the Army while traveling. Suggestion Program. 7. Monthly pay checks. SECTION 52. Rental of Camp Perry cottages at a 8. Work clothes provided for Guard very low cost. Use of other recreational duties. facilities at Perry. 9. Community contac ts. 53. New Federal Enlistment Incentives 10. Craft shop use at some military in- 27. The life of a retired soldier or air­ for selected Guard Units (AGO Circular stallatio ns. man (Pay, PX , Commissary, Medical, 600-3). 11. Free aptit.ude testing. Club Participation, etc.) . 54. Sea World discount memberships 12. Free physical exams. 28. Patriotism. (available to Ohio Guard personnel). 13. SGLI $20,000 full coverage for 29. Service to community, nation, fel­ 55. Car rental discounts- up to 40 per $3.40 per mo. ONGA and ONGEA insur­ low-man. cent. ance coverage also available. 30. Advance in your field through on­ 56. Eligibility for Army Emergency Re­ 14. Military educatio n may enhance the-job training. lief (AER) services. the Guardmember's civilian position 31. Expand your horizons. 57. Ohio National Guard Association through service sc hools and extension 32. Launch a career (be a professional Scholarships available to all ONG mem­ courses. at something). bers and their dependents. 15. Free college tuition-up t o 4 33. Pursue your ho bbies. 58. Use of USO facilities across the years-through the O hio Guard's u­ 34. Take a break from sc hool. nation. nique Scholarship Program. The program 35. Blue Streak Referral Program­ 59. Receive college credits for military also covers most two year vocational earn extra money for referring prospec­ training and experience. sc hools and extension courses. tive rec ru it s to Ohio Army National 60. An opportunity to attend the O hio 16. Two weeks (15 days) double pay Guard Recruiters. Military Academy's NCO and Officer for civil se rvice employees, Federal, 36. Stripes for Buddies-earn addi­ programs-improve your leadership State, County and City. tional rank by helping to enlist you r ability. 17. O n the job hea lth be nefits friends in the Buckeye G uard. 61. Disney World discounts. (emergency medical, dental and phar­ 37. Discipline/order. 62. VA-FHA Ho me Loan Program. maceutica l). 38 . Marksmanship Program-The 63. Urbana College program. 18. Free meals at meetings. O hio Guard has some of the top shoot­ 64. Increased death benefits under 19 . On the job disability coverage ers in the nation. the Survivor Benefit Plan . The Buckeye Guard Pg. 7 Urbana College Scholarship Applications Skyrocket Program Available After just o ne year, the O hio National Guard's Scholarship program is alive and well. Computer statistics indicate that 958 Army and Air Guardmembers are now at Beightler benefiting by receiving some sort of post secondary education- to the best of our knowledge, that makes O hio as having the largest tuition assistance program of BY CW4 KENTON MATTISON its kind in t he country! For those readers not familiar w ith the sc holarship program, it had its beginning Urbana College operates a continuing on Nov. 2, 1977 when Governor Rhodes signed Edu cational House Bill 228. It had education program at Beightler Armory earlier p assed the O hio Hou se 84-6 and the O hio Senate 31-1. The bill became law in Worthington, Ohio. 90 days later and now enables all enlisted members of the O hio National Guard Urbana, a liberal arts school whose who have enlisted, extended their current enlistment or reenlisted fo r a period of main campus is located just north of six years after September 1, 1977, to receive up to 8 se mesters or 12 quarters of Springfield, Ohio, conducts off-campus tuition aass istance. programs in several major O hio com­ If the Guardmember chooses a state ass isted school, the sc holarship program munities to attract private and public provides funds for the cost of tuition and general fees. If a pr ivate sc hool is sector employees who want to pursue a se lected, the sc holarship program provides the equivalent of the average state college education while working a full­ university tuitio n. In both cases , the sc hool must be recognized by the Ohio time job. Board of Regents. Initial operation of their program at Recipients must be Ohio res idents and full time (12 hours) undergraduate stu­ Beightler began last September when dents. four evening cou rses were offered. W e all need to continue to spread the word about this outstanding program. There were 39 enrollments for this pilot Th e reference for the scholarship program is AGOR 621 -1 (ARMY) and 351-1 (AIR). project. Although primary emphasis cen­ ters around Gua rdmembers and techni­ cians who began but never completed a college education, classes are open to Program Deadlines Announced the public as well. Course schedules provide the opportunity for fu lltime stu­ The Adjutant General has announced deadlines for O hio National Guard Scho­ dents (12 or more hours each quarter) to larship Program application s. complete requirements for a bac­ Applicatio n documents should be submitted to the Adjutant General Dept., calaureate degree, however, students ATTN : AGOH-PA for Army personnel and ATTN: AGOH-AI R for Air personnel, who only want to take one or two not later than August 15, 1979, for the Fall Q uarter; November 15, 1979, for the courses are also welcome. Winter Q uarter; February 15, 1979, for the Spring Q uarter; and May 15, 1979, for Urbana College is fu lly accredited by the Summer Q uarter; or 40 days prior to the starting date of the term for which the North Central Association of Col­ the applicant is enro lled. leges and Universities and is one of 15 Semester deadlines are the same as above, with t he exception of the Spring member institutions of the Dayton­ Q uarter. No semester deadline exists fo r a Spring Q uarter. Miami Valley Consortium. According to M ajo r General James C. Clem, t he Adjutant General, " These sus­ Off-campus tuition is $39 per credit pen se dates must be adhered to, to insure the applicant will receive the grant for hour and may be paid in three install­ the term of enrollment." ments. Many students currently enrolled at Beightler are recipients of the Ohio National Guard Tuition Grant Program Grant Responsibilities Listed and Veterans Administration educational benefits. In addition to Worthington, Urbana Individuals participati ng in the O hio National Guard Scholarship G rant Program operates off-campus programs in Belle­ have certain respon si bilities to fulfill if aid is to continue. fontaine, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Co­ Foremost of these responsi bilities is to satisfactorily participate in G uard train­ lumbus, Dayton, Lima, and Marysville. ing. This mean s attending regularly sc heduled weekend drills and annual trai ning. Interested persons should contact the Drills and AT must be attended w ith the unit the individual belongs to, unless the Continuing Education Office on the U r­ individual's commander authorizes otherw ise. bana campus to obtain the name of a Satisfactory participation also mea ns conforming to appea rance standards and particular site coordinator. The toll-free other standards that are established by regulations. number is (800) 762-2173. If an individual's academic status changes , he must noti fy his unit commander. The si te coordinator for the Beightler At all times, enlistment obligations are of primary importance. Armory Continuing Education Center in Grant participants also must re-apply fo r t he Guard scholars hip grant once a Worthington is CW4 Kenton Mattison. year by August 1. Thi s reapplication maintains eligibility fo r another academ ic Additional information concerning the year. Beightler program can be obtained by If t here are any question s, or fu rther information is required, contac t: 2LT calling (614) 889-7122 or 346-7122 Auto­ George Kinney at (614) 889-7032. von. Registration for the Spring Quarter begins April 2, 1979. Pg. 8 The Buckeye Guard Why Do They Stay Guard? 'I Consider It a Vacation'

quarters Detachment, Worthington, says the Guard has given her a "great deal of incentive and experience. The Guard has also helped my son Allen, who recently enlisted and is taking advantage of the Scholarship Program ," she added. MSG FAY MORTON, also a member of Headquarters Detachment, feels hi s • Guard membership is a way of repaying his country for all it has done for him. After 24 years of military se rvice Morton still maintains "a patriotic feeling". " If it wasn't for the Guard I'd probably be in the Red Cross or something," em­ phasized SP4 DEBBIE LATHAM. Specialist Latham is also happy to help her fellow Ohioans during state emergencies such as last year's blizzard. She also feels the Guard has " helped my civilian life be more efficient and organized." At 17, CW2 CARL WILLIAMS wanted to SPS DEBBIE LATHAM CW2 CARL WILLIAMS

BY PV2 JULIE HUGHES OCS Candidate MARY ALICE LESICA is STAFF WRITER a dental hygienist who sees the Guard "as a means for keeping up with all the Many individuals join the Ohio Na­ new techniques in dental hygiene . tional Guard for tangible reasons, such The Guard gets all of this information as the Scholarship Program; insurance first, and we all ought to have a first hand benefits; and that extra cash at the be­ in everything," she added. ginning of each month. PFC DEBBIE GREEN, a member of the Others cite intangible reasons for their 122nd Army Band, Ohio Army National Guard membership, including personal Guard, commented, " I like the people. sat isfaction and pride. . This band is a great bunch and they're To find out some of the reasons indi­ c razy. I like that". Sh e became a viduals choose to stay Guard BUCKEYE Guardmember when funds for college GUARD Magazine interviewed a cross­ "ran out". section of the Ohio Guard during a re­ "I joined in 1964 just like a lot of cent drill weekend at Beightler Armory. guys-to avoid the draft," emphasized Here are the results: SFC LLOYD DAVIDSON, a maintenance SPS CAROL REES, a member of Head- (Continued on Page 20)

SFC WILMER SORRELL belong to a military organization and en­ listed in the Ohio Guard. Just doing his job gives him a great deal of personal satisfaction. Now, after 26 years in the Guard, he plans to continue his military education. " It takes special dedication to work in food service, we're a dying breed," says SFC WILMER SORRELL, who prepares the menu and orders food for both Head­ quarters Detachment and the O hio Military Academy in Worthington. SFC Sorrell had been in food service for six years when his enlistment was up and he left. Even so, he was called upon to per­ form his old duties. After six months, he decided to reenlist in the Guard. He likes the break from the every day routine of his civilian job as a salesman for B & A Paints, and the Guard needs MSG FAY MORTON him. The Buckeye Guard Pg. 9 New Enlisted Pay Tables EFFECTIVE OCT. 1978 PAY PAY YEA AS OF MONTHLY DAILY MUTA-4 15DAYS BAG GAADES SERVICE PAY RATE PAYRATE PAYRATE ANNUAL TNG RATESWO

E-1 PV1 Let's Talk -02 419.40 13.98 55.92 209.70 150.30 - month

E-2 PV2 -02 467.40 15.58 62.32 233.70 150.30 - month 5.01 - day Money 75.15 ·AT Some Ohio Guardmembers use their E-3 PFC -02 4B5.40 16. 18 64.72 242.70 150.30- month

BY CPT. DON VAQUERA Guardsmen to provide a downpayment su bmit a copy of their DD214 along with STAff WRITER of $200 on the first $25,000 of a VA form 26-8261a to: Veteran's Ad­ mortgage. ministration, Veteran' s Service Division, Has the high cost of a down payment According to Steve Stoecklin, Loan Of­ 1240 East Ninth Street, Cleveland, Oh., kept you from buying a home? ficer for Citizens Mortgage in Columbus, 44199. A letter must accompany this re­ It shouldn't. " closing costs will be almost standard quest stating that you are applying for A new minimum down payment from lender to lender." the " FHA-VA Home Insurance Pro­ schedule recently initiated by the Fed­ Stoecklin mentioned such items as gram." eral Housing Administration (FHA) loan origination fee, credit check, title The Ohio National Guard State Public makes buying a home much more af­ insurance, recording and closing fees Affairs Office has produced a booklet ti­ fordable for eligible Guardspersons and which must be paid when closing on a tled "VA-FHA Home Loan Information Reservists. home. Packet" . Guardmembers with 90 days continu­ " These items can be paid by either the Booklets can be obtained from any ous active duty are eligible for this pro­ buyer or the seller," sa id Stoecklin. one of t he O hio Army Guard's five re­ gram known as the " FHA-VA Home Loan A $45,000 home with a $1000 down gional recruit ing offices o r by writing to: Insurance Program." payment would require about $900 in State Public Affairs Office, 2825 W. Presently, a new lower down payment closing costs and prepaid items. Granville Road, Worthington, 43085. orogram is in effect that simply requires Interested Guardmembers should Income Tax Breaks

BY LTC WILLIAM B. SHIMP 15,000 miles and 10 cents per mile for the (F) Lo ng distance telephone calls, STAff IUDGE ADVOCATE excess over 15,000 miles. If the govern­ postage, stationery, etc., if you do not ment paid you a mileage allowance, and use government telephones and office As a member of the Ohio National it costs you more than the amount giv­ supplies. Guard, you are permitted to deduct from en, you may deduct the difference be­ If you earned in excess of $16,500 in your gross income, for income tax pur­ tween what it costs you and what the wages from your primary employer and poses, the expenses you incurred during government paid you . However, you $907.50 was deducted for FICA taxes, 1978 as a result of your participation in may not exceed the standard mileage you may take a direct credit from your Guard drills and other required Guard rate above. income tax for the amount of social se­ activities. (B) Uniform expenses, including curity (FICA) taxes withheld from you'r Deductible expenses include: laundry, cleaning and replacement ex­ Guard pay by the government. This is a (A) Travel expenses if your armory is penses, if you were not reimbursed for dollar for dollar credit as opposed to a located ou tside of your hometown or these expenses. deduction. metropolitan area (for IRS purposes this (C) The cost of mea ls paid by officers You may itemize the above items on defined as being more than 50 miles for which they did not receive a subsis­ Schedule A and B (Form 1040) under the from you r home-that is, you must tence allowance. category of miscellaneous dedu ctions, travel at least 100 miles). You may figure (D) Meals and lodging if you were or you may use Form 2106 and attach it to your actual automobile expense such as temporarily away from home overnight Form 1040. There is an advantage in gas , oil, repairs, licenses, insurance and while performing Guard duties . using Form 2106 since it will reduce your depreciation and deduct these costs; or (E) Dues for National Guard and other adjusted gross income. alternate ly. You' may take a fixed mileage military associations such as NGAUS and rate of 17 cents per mile for t he first ONGEA. Disney Discounts Safety Act Applies to Guard Available to ONG According to Colonel Charles Conner, BY LTC WILLIAM SHIMP they qualify as public safety officers, and Commander of the Ohio Army Guard's STAff IUDGE ADVOCATE their dependents are eligible for this ben­ 371st Support Grou p , Kettering, efit in the event of death resulting from Guardmembers who wish to visit Walt In September of 1976, Congress personal injury while in the line of duty. Disney World in O rlando, Fla., in Oc­ passed the Public Safety Officer's Benefit Claims for benefits are administered by tober, will receive substantial discounts Act of 1976 (P. L. 94-430) , w hich provides the Federal Law Enforcement Assistance upo n presentation of their identification a death benefit of $50,000 to dependents Administration and processed through card. of Public Safety Officers who die as a re­ the Adjutant General's Department. Those interested in receiving advance sult of personal injury sustained in the This program is another in the con­ tickets for this special military package line of duty while acting as firemen, in­ tinuing line of programs which recog­ should write to Walt Disney World, Ad­ volved in crime or juvenile delinquency nize the vita l role played by missions Office, P.O. Box 40, Lake control or reduction, or enforcem ent of Guardsmembers and other l aw en­ Buena Vista, Fl a. 32830. the criminal laws. forcement officers in public se rvice to Tickets are $7.50 per person with un­ When Guard members are called to their local, state and national govern­ limited access to all rides and perfor­ duty to participate in these capacities, ments. mances. The Buckeye Guard Pg. 11 SAVE MONEY!! Vacation at Perry LEADERS WANTED for Small Change

BY SFC BOB DEVOE STAF F WRI TE R Improve Yourself, Guard by Looking fo r a vacatio n close to home that wo n't wind up costing you an arm Attending Ohio Military Academy and a leg? Few Guardmembers and their families BY CPT. DENNIS JANKOWSKI know about the great accommodations OHIO MILITARY ACADEMY awaiting them at historic Camp Perry, lo­ cated alo ng Lake Erie five miles west of One of the most talked-about benefits today is what each of us can gain by Port Clinton, O hio . striving for self improvement. Terms like transactional analysis, TM, and Zen a~e Camp Perry is O hio's o nly st at e­ quite common. Well, be it for personal, civilian or military reasons,_the Oh1o owned military rese rvation. Military Academy has several unique courses designed to enhance the hves of our The camp has some of the finest rifle Guardmembers. ranges in the world, including a 1,000 For those members who have experienced the military for a while, one of the yard range. Many natio nal-level matches truly rewarding areas that can distinctly benefit a guardmember' s career, i: the have been held at Perry si nce 1907. Officer Candidate School. OCS, designed in three phases, offers each cand1date Camp Perry is used throughout t he an exciting challenge to develop both leaders~ip and m~na~ement _skills. I~ a year by units of the O hio National Guard vigorously designed 15 month curriculum, cand1dates rec~1ve 1~t~n~e mstruct1on fo r sto rage, maintenance, range firing in a wide variety of subjects: weapons training, map readmg, CIVIl d1sturbances, and annual trai ning. branch training, infantry tactics, and much more. . . During the warmer mo nths of June Don't think the rigors of the program exclude women e1ther! OCS read1ly through September, the camp becomes accepts female candidates and, in fact, can now accept female cadets who are a beehive of military and c ivilian ac­ high school graduates or possess aGED rather than the previously required two tivities. years of college. . . . . The Clubho use at Camp Perry is a Minimum age for OCS is 20 years while the max1mum IS 30, wa1verable by the year-ro und operation. Accommodations Adjutant General up to 32 years and 6 months at time of ~omm i ssioning. If you're in the Clubhouse area range from single interested, deadline for application to OCS Class XXVII IS March 31 , 1979. Refer­ motel rooms to cottages and recrea­ ence for the OCS program is AGOR 351-3 (ARMY) or call (614) 889-7107 for further tional vehicle p arking. information. The Clubhouse area features 27 n ewly Guardmembers who are participating in the Ohio National Guard Scholarship re mo deled cottages. Eac h cottage has program are reminded that they are able to continue receiving _thei_r tuitio_n .assis­ room for up to four and is fully equipped tance even after receiving their commissions. Candidates mamtam a m1mmum with bedding, pots, pans, dishes and rank of E-6 while they are attached to OCS. . towels. No pets are allowed. One phrase which probably ev~ry guardmember h~s muttered to h1ms~lf or The newly remo deled cottages aren' t herself during drill or annual trainmg has been to the e!fect of, Boy, somet~mg the o nly attractio n at Camp Perry this is really dumb. What a waste of my time. If I were m charge, thmgs would be either- the nearly 300 foot beach front­ different. I've got to talk to the First Serge~~t " ·. age facing the Clubhou se complex is Did you ever think you could be your umt s F1rst Sergeant, a top drawer NCO? one of the clea nest in the entire west The Ohio Military Academy also conducts a Noncommissioned Officer Leader­ end of Lake Erie. ship School, consisting of six IDT weekends in Worthington and a two week AT Twenty -e ight recreatio nal vehicle phase at Camp Perry. parking spaces are available complete The instruction of NCO School emphasizes the development of NCO leader­ with hook-ups fo r w ater, sewer and elec­ ship and instructor skills to include: senior and sub<;>rdiate ~elationships, prof~s­ tric. sional ethics and self-discipline, needs of the sold1er, cham of command w1th RECREATION GALORE emphasis on role of the squad leader, counseling and techniques of soldier moti­ In addition to safe swimming and great vation. perch fishing, recrea ti o nal opportunities In addition to se lf-improvement and making yourself a better person, success­ abound in the Clubhouse area. Tennis ful completion will entitle the NCO graduate to thirty promotion points. . courts, shuffleboard, basket ball, vo l­ Interested members should contact their units to apply for NCO School m leyball and horses hoe equipment are a­ accordance with the letter, " Applications for Ohio ARNG Noncommissioned Of­ vailable and ba seball enthusiast s can ficer Leadership School". Applications should arrive at the Ohio Military Academy check out balls, bats and gloves. no later than February 15th. . In the winter mo nths areas are availa­ Think positive, if you want to be the First Sergeant, a hard chargmg NCO who b le fo r bo th ice fishing and snow­ can make changes for the better, remember the phrase, " If it is to be, it is up to mobiling. me" . Think NCO School ! The Camp Perry accommodations are Just recently, the Ohio Military Academy concluded its first Senior NCO course even mo re inviting to G uardmembers designed to assist senior NCOs in further ~eveloping leade~ship and manage­ and their families because of the close ment skills acquired through years of expenence and the bas1c NCO school. proximity to the giant Ced ar Po int Taught in a seminar type ~~~ching m~thod , st .ude~ts and instructo~s intera~ted Amuse ment Park. Perry is just 18 miles with numerous advanced m1htary subJeCts wh1ch mcluded: troop mformat1on, from this midwestern fun spot. recruiting and retention, unit readiness management, world strategies, military RESERVATIONS A MUST and state law, and much more. Interested members should be on the looko~t for Advance reservati ons are a must for the next four month course which is conducted in four weekend assemblies. those desiring to use the facilities at Per­ Students must be in grades E-7 through E-9 and are attached to the Ohio Mili­ ry . Reservati o n fo rms are avail able tary Academy for the duration of their class. through your AST. Additio nal informa­ tion ca n be obtained by calling (419) 635-2519. Pg. 12 The Buckeye Guard Outstanding Guardmembers Sought

Earn 5 - Day Vacation for Being the Best

BY SFC BOB DEVOE STAFF WRITER

How would you like a five-day vaca­ tio n in one of O hio's nicest resort areas, free passes to Cedar Point, plus five days state active duty pay? It's all possible if you' re se lected your unit's outstanding G uardmember. Sixteen G uardmem bers and their f amilies recently enjoyed t h ese privileges-and more-as part of the O hio National Guard' s unique O utstand­ ing G uardmem ber Program . Under t he program outstan ding en­ list ed members in pay g rades E- 3 through E-6 are give n som e ve ry special treatment. Those se lected by their units receive five days state active duty pay; free use of a family housi ng unit at Camp Perry for five days; and so me planned ac­ tivities and functi ons invo lving free tic­ kets for the family to Cedar Point, fish­ ing, water skiing, swimming, golf and a fam ily stea k fry. It all amo unts to approx­ imately $300 for each Guardmember. Twelve hours of " situational rehearsal traini ng" are also provided fo r all G uardmembers involved in the pro­ gram . M any consider these mo rning cl as­ ses to be the highlight of the affair. Fo r additio nal i nformatio n o n thi s program contac t CW4 Gordon ). Kinney, O utstanding G uardmember Proj ect Of­ fice r, AGOH-PA, 2825 W . G ranville Rd ., Worthington, O H. 43085 or phone (614) 889-7031. Credit Union Privileges Flight Sc,hool Now Available The Ohio Military Federal Credit for an effective annual yield of 7.89% . Union has five branch offices se rving Each member account is fully insured to for Enlisted 27,000 members all over the world. All $40 ,000 by an agency of the Federal Gov­ O hio Natio nal G uardmembers (Army ernment. Resident Fl ight School, conducted at and Air) are eligible for membership in Low cost Loans. One example is their Fo rt Rucker, Alabama, is now available to O MFCU, as well as members of im­ "share secured" loans at a low 9% an­ all qualified officers and enlisted per­ mediate fam ilies. (So me Ohio counties nual percentage rate. so nnel of the O hio A r my Natio nal do have exceptions). To establish membership, a minimum Guard. Some of the se rvices that OMFCU of­ deposit of $5 is required. To maintain According to COL. Robert O rr, dura­ fers include: lifetime membership, a share balance of tio n of the fl ight school is ten and one­ Share Draft (checking) Accounts that $50 in a Share Savings Account is re­ half months. Orr is the State Aviation Of­ pay a quarterly dividend rate on the low quired. ficer. balance at the end of the quarter. Th e Additio nal information is available by Fo r selection criteria, see AR 611-85 for o nly ch arge is fo r printing o f p er­ w riting to the credit union office nearest enlisted Guardmembers, and AR 611-110 sonalized checks. you. The addresses are: Rickenbacker for officers. Instant -Cas h -At-Po i n t -0 f-Purchase AFB, P.O. Box 17060, RAFB , 0., 43217; Those inte res ted in flight school Travelers Checks w hic h are hono red Yo ungstown Municipal Airport, Vienna, should contac t either of the O hio Army anywhere in the world. 0 ., 44473; and Laurel Oaks Career De­ N ational G uard's Aviatio n Suppo rt Savi ngs Plan Accounts (time deposit) ve lo pment Center Office, Wilmington, Fac ilities for additional informatio n . that pay up to 7%% compounded daily 0., 45177. The Buckeye Guard Pg. 13 BY PVT KEVIN McliNN " Because civilians tend to listen to en­ out during the month of November STAFF WRITER listed members about the military, we alone. decided to utilize their credibility and Several Guardmembers are enthusias­ Th e O hi o Army National Guard dedication through this unique pro­ tically taking advantage of the program. proudly announces the hottest recruit­ gram," he added. SP4 Robert W . Stanley, Co. C, 372n d En­ ing program in the country! " The procedure for the Blue Streak gineer Bn .; PFC Mark S. Hicks, Co. B, That's quite a boast; but have you Bonus is simple," he explained, " if you 612 th Engineer Bn., and SSO Ru sse ll P. heard about the Buckeye Guard's new know a prospective Guardmember, just Elder, 383 rd Med. Co., were able to in­ Blue Streak Program? It's an excellent complete and mail a Blue St reak Referral terest 14 new recruits in t he Guard dur­ way to put money in your pocket. Card. Th ese cards are available from the ing October and November. This new bonus dollar program ena­ nearest O hio Guard recruiter." bles National Guardmembers to receive Simply drop the card in the mail. CPT Jankowski emphasized, " The one day's Stat e Active Duty, or a When the local ONG recruiter receives only Guardmembers not authorized to minimum of $25, if he or she can cause a the card he will contact the person and if participate in t his bonus program are of­ high sc hool se nior, a non-prio r service an enlistment occurs, your check should ficers, warrant officers, full-time recruit­ high sc hool graduate, or a veteran to en­ arrive by mail, usual ly within 15 working ers, and technicians whose job descrip­ list for six years. days. tions include recruiting duties. CPT Dennis M. Jankowski, former According to C PT Jankowski, the pro ­ References for the Blue Streak Referral Public Affairs Officer for the Adjutant gram has been working very well. About Program are AGOH Circular 601-201 General for O hio, says the basic 85 Guardmembers have already been en­ (Army) and 33-4 (Air). Additional infor­ Guardmember is the best advertisement listed through this plan and bonus dol­ mation on this exciting program is avail­ and the best spokesman for the G uard. lars totaling over $3000 have been paid able by calling toll-free 1-800-282-7310 .

Do You Qualify For A Re-Up Bonus?

BY llT VICTOR DUBINA than six years of service, he or she can ceive a bonus of $900 regardless of the STAFF WRITER reenlist for six years and receive the term of extension/ reenlistment. Se lected units of the O hio Army Na­ full-bonus of $1 800. Fifty-per cent of the bonus becomes tional Guard can now offer a retention If an individual has between six and effective the first day of t he new term of bonus as part of a new Federal Enlist­ eight years of se rvice, they can reenlist se rvice. The rest of the bonus is then ment, Education Assistance and Reten­ for either three or six years and receive a paid in increments of $150 upo n the tion Bonus Program. bonus o f $900 for the three years or satisfactory completion of each year of Eli gible individuals can receive $1800 $1800 for the six years. If an individual se rvice until the total amount is paid. for a six year exten sion/reenlistment or has more than 8 years of se rvice and less To participate in the Retention Bonus $900 for a three-year extension/ than 9 years, then they ca n extend/ Program an individual must extend or reenlistment. If an individual has less reenlist for three years or more and re- reenlist in a unit authorized to pay the bonus. The individual also must not have received an exten sion/reenlistment bonus for service in the Selected Re­ ONGA Scholarships Available se rve. The individual also can no t be ex­ The Ohio National Guard Associa­ funds available. last year's awards tending or reenlisting for a technician tion has c reated a sc holarship award amounted to $1000. position w here National Guard member­ program for active and retired mem­ Applications for this award are a­ ship is a condition of employment. bers of the Guard and their depen­ vailable from Maj. Bill LaPrise, 3165 The individual must also hold a grade dents. Swigert Rd. , Kettering, Oh 45440. Ap­ com mensurate with the position vacancy plications must be postmarked no and cannot extend fo r full-time active According to Major Bill LaPrise, later than March 15, 1979. duty in excess of 90 days. Scholarship Chairman, those eligible Selection of sc holarship recipients Also, the individual has to have been a to apply for the scholarship include shall be based upon the merits of the satisfactory participant in the Selected any person who is an active member application for the awards and the Reserve for one full year before t he date of the Ohio National Guard (OBNG); decision of the Scholarship Commit­ of extension/reenlistment. or any person who is the son, daugh­ tee will be final. Ohio Army G uard units eligible for the ter, spouse, or legal dependent of an The Scholarship Committee will Retention Bo nus are: active or retired member of the Ohio notify all individuals se lected for the HHD, 54th Rear Area Operations; National Guard. award and w ill attempt to secure their HHC, 16th En gr Bde; 135th MP Co; The number and amounts of the presence at the Business M eeting of HHC, 137 th S & S Bn; 77th lnf Det sc holarship awards vary with the as­ the Ohio National Guard As sociation (Pathf inder Abn); 200th Med Co; 214th soc iation budget. A number of reci­ Convention for personal presenta­ Maint Co (-); Det 1, 214th Maint Co; pients are honored each year with the tion. 15Sth Maint Co (-); Det 1, 155th Maint Co; 684th Med Co; 385th Med Co; and the 1193rd Engr Co. Pg. 14 The Buckeye Guard College= Stripes If you are heading south or west this Insurance Available Everyone knows education is an in­ w inter, be sure to take your Dolphin All members of the Ohio A rmy and Air vestment in the future. Education can card along. There are many other ben­ National Guard are eligible for Service­ also mean extra pay for those enlisting in efits available for discount at hotels, men's G roup Life Insurance (SG LI ), spe­ the Ohio Army National Guard, accord­ etc. in Florida and California. For a list of cial term life insurance plans and acci­ ing to Maj. Edwin Hall, State Recruiting these you may write to: SSG Nancy dent benefit plans, as well as hospitaliza­ Manager. C levenger, 2825 W . G ranville Rd. , tion benefits. Potential en I istees with two years of Worthington, 0., 43085. Include your Under SG LI , a Guardmember may college can now join in pay grade E-3. name, rank, unit, and home address. purchase any amount of insurance up to Proof must be presented of successfu l Some of the discounts available in $20,000, for only $3.40 per month. completion of 90 quarter hours or 60 Ohio include a 20 per cent discount at The benefit, though the po licy is semester hours of college work. the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton; purchased through the Guard, is fulltime • An applicant w ith three or more years 10 per cent savings on various hotels and coverage, giving your family protection of a four-year college program (135 quar­ motels; and 10 per cent savi n gs on while you' re on your civilian job, during ter hours or 90 semester hours) can be campsite fees at six Ohio Parks. leisure hours and during military training enlisted as an E-3 with accelerated Club cards will be available later this as well. promotion to E-4 upon completion of six spring and we will notify you in a future For Guardmembers who retire with months service. issue of BUCKEYE GUARD when they do 20 years, the coverage may be extended College graduates can join as an E-3 become available. until the first retirement check is re­ and will be promoted to E-4 upon return ceived. During the period from retire­ from basic training or in four months. ment to age 60, the coverage costs $10 Participation for two or more years in Car Rentals each month and the individual must pay the Junior ROTC Program; or comple­ Military and Department of Defense premiums by monthly check. tion of o ne or more years in the Senior civilian personnel can now take advan­ The Uniformed Benefits Services ln­ ROTC Program can also mean extra tage of discounts offered by six car rental su ranee is now at a lower rate for term stripes for those joining the Ohio Guard. companies. insurance for non-flyers. Those 26 and For more details check out NGR 600- The discounts, which were negotiated under receive $112,000 in insurance for 200. It is in your orderly room. by the Military Traffic Management only $8 .90 per month. There will also be Command, vary from 10 to 40 per cent. hospitalization insurance available to all All but o ne company offers this discount holders of term or life policies. These Law Protects for both personal and official travel. In will be paid in either $25 or $50 per day National Guardspersons soon will ap­ addition, five of the six companies offer sick leave, depending on which policy proach employers with requests for this discount to retirees. you decide on. leaves of absence to participate in an­ Participating in the program are Avis, There is also a Group Annuity Plan nual training. H ertz, Nation al Car Rental Systems, made available to members and As­ Under the law, the Guardsperson may Econo-Car International, Dollar and sociate Members and Federal Employees return to work following summer camp Thrifty. (Thrifty does not permit the dis­ are now included in eligibility for USBA. with the same status, pay scale, seniority count to be u sed in conjunction with We also have the option or privilege to and accrued vacation as would be ex­ personal travel, does not accept credit retain Dependents' Coverage at death of pected had the person not been absent. cards and does not offer the service to a member. This coverage is extended to Also, an employer may not discharge retired personnel.) a surviving spouse. an employee because of Guard mem­ For additional information concerning For additional information on any of bership and activity. these agreements, contact HQ MTMC, these programs write to: Uniformed Ben­ The statutes covering the employer/ ATTN: PTS, Washington, D.C., 20315 efits Services, Southwest Trafficway at Guardsperson relationship were ex­ or phone (Autovon) 289-1590 o r 202- 39th Street, P.O. Box 258, Kansas City, panded in Chapter 43, Part Ill, Title 38, 756-1590. (FORSCOM) MO. 64141 or call (816) 561-2134. United States Code of Public Law 93-508. Persons experiencing problems claim­ ing their rights may contact the Office of USO Events in D.C. Veter ans Reemployment Rights, U.S. Tech Employment Summer is a wonderful time to visit Dept. of Labor. BUCKEYE GUARD Magazine is sorry to the nation' s capital, Washington, D.C. Federal employees experiencing prob­ report that because of some " yet to be Free outdoor events are numerous and lems can appeal to t he Civi l Service resolved" changes which are to be is­ major sights have extended evening Commission. sued by the National Guard Bureau, we hours. To make your visit extra special are unable to present an accurate article and hassle-free, contact the Washington • on t echnicia n employment oppo r­ Dolphin Club U.S.O. before you go. They will se nd tunities at this time. When these Good news for O hio Guardmembers you prompt information on military dis­ changes are finalized, we will publish a and their families this summer! count hotels and motels; how to get comprehensive article concerning tech­ The Ohio National Guard is a corpo­ around the city; and schedules of special nician employment benefits. rate member of Sea World's Dolphin daily attractions. They can also suggest Club. good restaurants to suit your tastes and r This club entitles all ONG members budget. Also, be sure to ask about the VVatch future issues and their families to a 15 per cent dis­ V. I.P. tour of the White House. Simply of BUCKEYE GUARD for count to Sea World of Ohio; as well as write : National Capital U.S.O. , 451 Sea World Parks in Orlando, Florida, and Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, other benefit updates San Diego, Calif. D.C. 20001. The Buckeye Guard ' Pg. 15 RETIREMENT

Whoever Heard of a Pension What is Your From a Part-Time Job? Guard Retirement Worth? Chances are retirement is about the last thing on your mind right now. But one of these days, it'll probably be the foremost thing on your mind . . What are yo ur Ohio National Guard So now's the time to realize that you will be entitled to a government pens1on retirement benefits worth? and retirement plan if you've completed 20 years of creditable service in the Ohio Do you know how to compute your National Guard. retirement pay? Moreover, your retirement benefits are completely " portable." Reg~rdless of As an example, BUCKEYE GUARD will how often you move or switch units, you can still earn retiremen~ cred1ts .. . Just use the retirement benefits avai lable to try switching jobs and see if your new employer allows you ret1rement cred1ts an E-8, with over 22 years of se rvice, at earned with your last employer! . . age 60: It's hard enough to believe that a retirement program for a part-11me JO.b even His retirement points to tal 4734 for exists. One so flexible that offers so much security- as much as $30,000 m cash both ac ti ve d uty and National G11ard se r­ value alone. And our premiums are the lowest you can pay. vice. That number, div ided b y 360, None. equals 13.150, or 13.15, w hich represents But that's only the beginning. Here's a brief summary of all your retirement the total years service for retirement benefits: purposes. Retired pay is computed at 2.5 Before age 60 you will receive: per cent of base pay for each year of se r­ Officer and NCO Club Membership eligibility. .. vice. The monthly base pay rate for an Space available travel (in uniform) within the U.S. including Alaska, Hawau, and E-8 over 22 is $1223 .70. That sum, multip­ Puerto Rico. lied by .3288 gives the monthly retire­ Indefinite retention of Commissions. ment pay thi s individual will receive at Wearing of uniform on appropriate occasions. . . . . age 60-$402.35 . Post and Base Exchange Privileges (while on Drill or Other OffiCial Trammg You would have to inves t $1344 annu­ Duty Status). ally for 20 years to have a pa id up life After age 60 you will receive: insu ranee policy that would pay you a Retirement Pay. mo nthly income of $150 at age 60. Thi s Medical treatment and hospitalization for yourself and dependents (s pace figure is based on a policy o n w hich available basis). payments would be made for 20 yea rs Dental treatment. Dependents are authorized routine dental care outside the and which would pay $'150 for life at age U.S. and at installations within the U.S. where adequate civilian facilities are not 60. available. Emergency dental care and treatment are authorized for dependents By joining or rem ai ning in the O hio worldwide. Natio nal Guard you protect yourse lf and Care at VA Facilities (retiree only). your family's future by working toward Post and Base Exchange and Commissary privileges. your 20 year retirement; plus your G uard Officer and NCO Club membership. drill pay could be use d to start an addi­ Space available travel, including overseas. tional retirement program w ith either a Use of Military Clothing Sales facilities. sa vings account or income insurance Legal and veterinary services. policy. Use of Post, Camp, Station, and Base facilities. To be eligible for N atio nal Guard re­ If you're thinking about giving up the Guard, think about all you're giving up. t irement, your last eight yea rs must have Keep the most important part-time job in America! been spent as a member of the Reserve Component s. New Law Affects Retirees Under a new benefit option for Reserve Component personnel- to include members of the Ohio Army and Air National Guard- retirees may now provide No ID at PX death benefits to their survivors, payable even if they die before age 60. Good new s for Guardmembers! This change in the Military Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) was recently signed into Now you ca n take your dependent law by President Carter and provides threee options, two of them brand new. children into exchan ge facilities w ith Retirement-eligible Guardmembers may elect: you. Children of Guardmembers do not (A) No change from the old plan. The Guardmember may decline t~ make a need identification cards to be admitted selection for or against SBP coverage until he or she reaches age 60. If th1 s opt1?n to these facilities. However, your spouse is chosen, no survivor coverage will be available during the years between attam- must still prese nt appropriate identifica­ ing retirement eligibility and reaching age 60. . tio n such as a motor vehicle license or (B) Under the first new option, the Guardmember may elect to prov1de a social security ca rds, etc., to gain admis­ survivor benefit annuity, payable on the date he or she would have reached age sio n. 60, if death comes before that time. O nly you, the Guard member, ca n (C) Under the second new option, the Guardmember may choose to have the make the pu rc hases. To make a purch ­ survivor annuity made payable on the date of death, regardless of whether death occurs before or after age 60. ase you are still required to have a va lid ID card and a va lid Leave Earning State­ ment (LES). (FO RSCOM) Pg. 16 The Buckeye Guard Ohio Guard Called for AT '79 Flood Duty Units Destined by Gov. Rhodes BY SFC DON LUNDY for Germany, STAFF WR ITER It was a routine mission, almost matter Texas, 7 Other of fact for the Ohio National Guard helicopter crew. But to the people in the Locations outlying areas of Gallia County the pre­ se nce of the Medevac helicopter was reassuring. It brought to mind~n o ld motto­ " Sieep Well Tonight , Your National • Guard's Awake." Flooding, that old nemes is of a lot of fo lks along the Ohio River rea red its ugly head for the umpteenth time in recent 1979 Annual Training dates and sites for the Ohio Army National Guard have years, the weekend of December 9-10, been announced: 1978. Ohio Governor james A. Rhodes au­ YEAR AROUND AT WITH NO SPECIFIC TRAINING SITE: HHD, O HARNG; CAC thorized use o f Guard personnel to help OHARNG; 196th PA Det; HHC, 112th M ed Bde. ; 838th MP Co.; 1486th Trans Co.; out in several areas, primarily in Gallia 155th Maint Co.; 213th Maint Co.; HHD, 437th MP Bn.; HHC (-) 16th Engr Bde ; and Clermont counties. 385th Med Co; 684th Med Co. Because of numero us outlying roads OCONU~ERMANY (1-30 Mar.) HHC (-) 16th Engr. Bde (3 lncr.) being made impassa ble by the high wa­ CORPUS CHRISTl, TX. (5-19 May) Det. 1, 1416th Trans Co.; (21 Apr-5 May) ter, the help in Gallia County consisted 1416th Trans Co (-). mainly of ass istance to the southeastern Ohio Emergency Medica l Se rvice. The CAMP PERRY, OH. (2-16 )un) 210th Arty Det.; (9-16 jun) 2-174th ADA Bn.; (16-30 medica l se rvice personnel handled all )un) HHC 134th Engr Gp.; (7-21 )ul) 112th Engr Bn.; 186th Engr. Det.; (14-18 )ul) emergency ca lls from areas that could be 323rd MP Co; (1 4-28 Jul) 1487th Trans Co.; HHD 112th Trans Bn.-1st lncr.; (28 reached by ground vehicles. Th e Guard jul-11 Aug) 112th Trans Bn- 3rd lncr; (14-28 jul) 5694th Engr. Det.-1st lncr.; (28 h elicopter handled emergency calls jul-11 Aug) 5694th Engr. Det-2nd lncr. ; (11-25 Aug) 5694th Engr. Det-3rd lncr; from areas i so lated by high water. A (21 Jul-4 Aug) 1485th Trans Co.; (7-21 )ul) OCS/NCO School. UH-1 with crew was on du ty at Gallipolis FT. McCOY, WI (16-30 jun) 54th Spt. Ctr; 211th Main! Co; (28 jul-11 Aug) HHD December 10, 11 and 12. 137th S and S Bn. In addition to the Medevac helicopter w hich supported local authorities with FT. HOOD, TX. (21 )ul-4 Aug) Trp A, 237th Cav. emergency evacuatio ns in the Gallia, CAMP ATTERBURY, IN. (2-9 jun) 2-174 ADA Bn ; (16-30 jun) 216th Engr. Bn. Meigs and Lawrence County areas, 4 of­ SAVANNA ARMY DEPOT, ILL. (9-23 )un) 135th MP Co. ficers and 50 enlisted men from Detach­ ment 1, Company A, 1/147th Infantry Bat­ FT. CAMPBELL, KY. (16-30 )un) HHC, 73d lnf. Bde. (Sep); 437th Avn Co; 837th talion in Batavia were called to duty in Engr. Co.; 299th Sig Pit ; 77th PF Det; 237th Spt Bn; 1/136th FA Bn; 11147th lnf Bn; Clermont County December 10, 11 , 12 1/148th lnf. Bn; 1!166th lnf Bn; 1484th Trans Co; (5-19 May) Air Trp. 107th ACR. and 13 to evac uate people threatened by tAMP GRAYLING, MI. (28 Jul-11 Aug) HHC 371 st Spt Gp.; 37th Signal Co.; 324th flooding and to perform traffic control MP Co; 1483d Trans Co; HHD ?37th Maint Bn ; 214th Maint Co.; 200th Med Co; and security miss ions. 383d Med Co; HHT 107th ACR; 2-107th AC; 3-107th AC; HHD 512th Engr Bn; The Guard personnel helped evacuate 1193d Engr Co; 26th Engr. Co; HHC 416th Engr. Gp; 612th Engr. Bn; 122nd Army 80 people in the New Richmond area to Band. the New Richmond Elementary School. In addition to the activity in Gallia and Clermo nt counties, Guard personnel from HHC o f the 216th Engineer Bn. at • Portsmou th h elped city workers erect EM Service Schools Available flood gates December 9 and 10, and in Manchester (Adams County) ten G uard While attendance at qualifying Active is available from any local Guard unit. personnel from Co. B, 216th Engineer Army se rvice schools has been manda­ " Ohio G uardmembers are urged to Bn. were placed on standby duty Dec. tory for officers over a number of years, take a few moments to look at what is 11-12 for possible evac uation of civi lians. the O hio Army National Guard is now available and to avai l themse lves of this Fo rtunately for O hio, the flooding placing great emphasis on en listed ser­ opportunity for education and se lf im­ crisis subsided in short order. While vice schools. provement," according to BG James M. there was considerable property damage These schools are avai lable at no cost Abraham, Assistan t Adjutant General for and cleanup work involved, no lives and w hile atte nding the se school s the Ohio Army National Guard. were lost. Guardmembers receive regular acti ve If you' re unable to obtain help at the Brief encounter though it was, the Na­ duty pay and benefits. local level, additional information is tional Guard again was on hand to sup­ Informatio n on these se rvice school s, available from CW4 Ray Swerlei n, phone port local O hio communities in treir along w ith the proper application forms, (614) 889-7104. time of need. The Buckeye Guard Pg. 17 How to Write New Legislative Listing To Your Area Legislators . In January, new sessions of the Congress of the United States and the Ohio General Assembly convened. For your information, below are the persons who will make up the new legislatures, listed by district number: Surprisingly, approximately 90 per cent of all Americans never exercise UNITED STATES SENATE 17-Malthew J, Hatchadorian, (R-Mayfield) their constitutional right of writing to 1B-Dennis E. Eck.ut, (D·Euclid) John G~nn (D) state legislators and U.S. Congressmen. Howard ~tzonb.lum (D) 1 9-0a~ Van Vyven, (R·Cincinnati) 2~Thomas A. Pottenger, (R-Cincinnati) A letter can have a great impact on a UNITED STATES 21 - Jerome F. Luebbers, (D-Cincinnati ) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 22- Edith P. Mayer, (R-Cincinnati) politician. After all, the constituent casts 23- William L. Mallory, (D-Cincinnati) the vote and pays the legislator's sa lary. 1- Willis D. Grodison, Jr., (R-Cincinnali) 24-Terry M. Tranter, (0 -Cincinnati) Those writing to any member of the 2-Thomas A. luk~n . (().Cincinnati) 25-HeJen Rankin, (0 -Cincinnati) 3-Tony Hall, (D·Daylon) 26-He~n H. Fi<, (R·Cincinnati) Ohio Senate should address their cor­ 4-Tennyson Guyer, (R-Findlay) 27-Aian E. Norris, (I -Westerville) respondence: Se nator (member' s 5-Delbert Lalta, (R· Bowling Green) 28-C. William O' Neill, (R-Columbus) 6-Willi am Harsha, (R·Portsmouth) 29- Les Brown, (D-Columbus) name), O hio Senate-State House, Co­ 7-Ciarence Brown, (R· Urbana) 30-Mike Stinziano, (D-Columbus) lumbus, 0. 43216. 8-Thomas Kindness, (R·Hamilton) 31-Phale D. Hale, (D·Columbus) Correspondence to all members of the 9-Thomas Ludlow Ash~ y. (D-To~o ) 32- Dean Con~y, (D·Columbus) 1G-Ciarence Mil~r, (R·Lancaster) 33- Don E. Gilmore, (R-Columbus) Ohio House of Representative should be 11-William Stanton, (R-Painesvil~) 34-Edward J. Or ~lt , (D·Dayton) sent to: Rep. (Member' s name), O hio 12-Samuel Devine, (R·Columbus) 35- Tom Fries, (D· Dayton) 13-Donald P.. s e, (D·Oberlin) 36- C. J. Mclin, Jr., (D·Dayton) House of Representatives, State House, 14-John Seiberling, (D· AI

A column designed to keep members of the Ohio National Guard Enlisted Associa­ tion informed of the latest developments BY SSG NANCY CLEVENGER AND SGM WARREN MYERS

Great Events Planned in 1979 Plant Man, Poolside

With Christmas and New Years behrnd became effective in early December. Luncheon Planned us it is time for us to evaluate our goa ls Once again this year, as last, the En ­ The holidays are past, and the time has • fo r the com ing year. The Enlisted Associ­ listed Association has joined w ith H & R come to gather our energies and execute atio n is planning great events for the fu­ Block to provide members of the associ­ plans for a su ccessful conference in ture. The statewide bowling tournament atio n with professio nal assistance in Lim a. will be the first week-end in June, an preparing their personal income t ax After the lo ng winter, April showers All-States M eeting (for all members t o at­ forms at a ve ry modest cost. Details are will make everything green and alive. tend) in April and the State Conference in the " Voice". Green m eans plants and " The Plant in Lima in May. Also a Columbus Clip­ The Enlisted Association is presently Man" will be our guest in Lima. Bring all pers Baseball night in August. Check trying to recruit all O hio Army and Air your questions and enjoy the world of your "Voice" for details on these and Natio nal Guard retirees into our associa­ plants. many other events. tio n. If you know any retirees please Another special treat w ill be a pool side Through the hard work of the Enlisted se nd their name and address to the sec­ luncheon. and Officers' Associatio ns, Hou se Bill retary, P.O. Box 215, Dublin, 0., 4301 7, Are you spo nsoring a member to this 11 04 has been passed and signed by the or to CSM (Ret.) W ilbur Jones, 1357 East year's conference? Th ere is a prize for Governor. Thi s Bill increases from $25 to Hudson Street, Columbus, 0., 43211 . the one bringing the most new members $50 the minimum daily pay for a mem ber Be su re to read the details on t his page into the Auxiliary. Fo r info rmation o n o f the organized militia of O hio ordered concerning our Bow ling Tournament. membership, etc., please contact any of to ac tive duty under State Authority. This Eve ryone is invited to participate. the fo llowing people: Beverly Arn, 187 Cullman Rd . Colum­ bus, 0., 43207, 61 4-491-9268 o r Joanie Foster, 5374 Edgeview Rd ., Columbus, 0., 614-491 -5712. We are here to answer Enlisted Association Plans any qu estions or find the answers if necessary. Statewide Bowling Tourney O ff the cuff: Comments were received that t he lack of interest in joining the The O hio N ational Guard Enlisted The tournament w ill be gove rned Auxiliary was the fact that their " fam ily Assoc iation has announced it w ill be by ABC/WIBC rules and all disputes came first". sponsoring its Fi rst An nual Handicap will be settled by sa me. I know not w h o m ade these com­ Bowling Tournament at Amos Lanes, The average to be used for hand­ ments, nor do I ca re, but I would like to 3444 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus on icap in eac h event is the bowler's say the Auxiliary makes no demands that june 1-3, 1979. hig hest A BC/W I BC Sa nctioned would hinder your fam ily. O ur families Bob Bauchman, Chairman for the League Average as shown in the come f irst also, and suppo rti ng our Tournament, stated entry forms were 1977-78 Average M anual base d on a spou se in their Guard ca ree r is certainly mailed in j anuary to Enlisted Ass ocia­ minimum of 21 games. A bowler w ith first in our goals. We st rive to promote tio n unit representatives. Deadline no est ablished average w ill be ac­ family participat ion and interest in the fo r all entries is Ap ril 15, 1979. cepted at 200. Handicap s fo r bowlers Guard through our outings at Geauga The tourney is open to all members w ith less than 140 average will be Lake and conference location s w hich of the O hio National Guard, active or based on 140. No su mmer league av­ can accommod ate c hi ldren readily. retired, and any person associated erages w ill be accepted (WIBC mem­ None of u s shirk o ur family res po n­ w ith G uard unit, such as advisors, bers excluded). si bilities in order to become members of tec hnicians, etc. Dependents are not Bowlers who have qualified for a the Auxiliary, but rather, I'd say we en­ eligible to enter. prize of $300 or more in any event in a hance our family res po n sibil ity t o a The entrance fees (including bowl­ tournament since M ay 8, 1978, must much greater degree. Th ere is impact ing and tournament expenses) are: r epo rt ac tu al scor e, p osition and w ith an organize d gro up and we can Team-$35; Doubles- $14; amount won for possible re-rating. support legislatio n w ith greater clo ut if Singles-$7; an d A ll Events Any bowler w ho reports a lower av­ the Auxiliary is large. W e need you be­ (optional)-$1. The prize list will be erage than required or w ho fails t o cause you put your family first. posted prior to the start of bowlin g, report a prize of $300 or more during We were instrumental in getting the and there will be one prize for about the previous 12 months, shall fo rfei t Survivor Benefits Bill passe d and now every 10 entries. tournament entry fees and w innings. m ust support w hatever our spouses' de­ Bowlers may participate only once Bowlers sho uld also b e fam iliar termine is needed in the future. in each event. In doubles, only two with the re-ratin g requ irements stated Pl ease reconsider... we nee d you as bowlers may be entered. Both nam es by AB C Rule No. 27. All bowlers are mem bers for a UNITED EFFO RT!!! must be reg istered. (Continued on Page 22) BEV ARN • Auxiliary President The Buckeye Guard Pg. 19 Buckeye· Bits

737th Rated No. 1 Magley Award Presented Headquarte rs Detachment, 737th Maintenance Battalion, was recently A new trophy is in the display case in armory of Battery B, 2nd Battalion, 174th awarded the Eise nhower Trophy in rec­ ADA in New Lexington. ognition of their outstanding rating dur­ Because of the unit's outstanding level ing this past training year. The trophy, named in honor of the late of read iness during 1978, the Colonel Dwight D. Eisenhower, is presented an­ Richard G. Magley Artillery Readiness Trophy will remain in the 174th' s posses­ nually to the top Army National Guard unit. sion for the next year. The Newark unit w ill display the award during the next year, in addition to re­ Zanesville Unit ceiving a miniature replica for perma­ Visits UK nent possession. An Electronic Installation Team from the Ohio Air National Guard's 220 th Elec­ Controllers Complimented tronic Installation Squadron in Zanes­ Summer Camp was a success tor the ville recently spent a month in the U­ controllers of the 124th Tactical Control nited Kingdom in support of the Air Force Flight, Blue Ash , according to CPT Darl Scope Response Program. Stephenson. Team Chief TSgt John Johnson and his The unit deployed its forward Control men spent the month in England instal­ Post over 500 miles to Phelps Collins Air ling GRC-171 radios at RAF bases Guard Base , Michigan, to support the throughout the country. 122nd Tactical Fighter Wing from Fort Other members of Sergeant johnson's Wayne, Indiana. team included TSgt. Donald Benjamin, The 124th Controllers a Iso supported SSgt. Kenneth Burghy, Sgt. Jeffrey Wil­ Marine Corps Re se rve F-4's from An­ 179th TACTICAL AIRLIFT CROUP from son and SRA Gary Hoffman , according to d rews AFB, Maryland, and the 64th Mansfield brightened the holiday season Lt. Col. Jon M. McMahon, unit com­ Fighter Weapons Squadron F-5E's from for themselves and others recently mander. Nellis AFB, Nevad a. through donations to two local groups. Members were cited by the 64th for The donations, which were coordinated 251 st Contributes "some of the best control ever received. " and presented by the 179th Tac NCO The 251st Air Guard Combat Com­ Academy Graduates Association, were munications Group was recently Mock Plane Crash made to the Salvation Army and the Per­ awarded a certificate of appreciation for The weather was dismal over Lima, sonal Advocacy Group, according to its outstanding support of three Air with visibility extending only a few yards. MSgt. Zane Zimmerman. The 179th NCO Force agencies. Academy Graduat es Assocation also Suddenly, at 9:30 a.m., a plane The Springfield unit was cited for its hosted Christmas party for more than c rashed with 26 victims aboard, includ­ a contributions to the Air Force Aid Socie­ ing 21 survivors. 100 handicapped children and their ty, Enlisted Widows Home and Air Force Ambulances from the Ohio National families. Highlighting the party were Village. magic shows, gift exchanges and a visit Guard were soon o n the scene. Within a The 251 st has also received the from Santa, played by MSgt. Robert Pat­ half hour, most o f the victims had ar­ Air Force Communications Se rvice terson . (PHOTO BY MSCT. ZANE ZIM­ rived at the hospital ... as planned. Achievement Award for 1977. The plane crash was a mock-up of MERMAN). what could happen in the fut ure, with National Guard personnel from Lima' s Why Do They Stay? 837th Engineers and c ivilian personnel NCO's Provide Backbone (Continued From Page 9) working together. The disaster wasn' t Although it's long been sa id that the supervisor for CAC in Worthi ngton. real, but the emergency medical and NCO is the backbone of t he military, Now the Guard is his career. Sergeant evacuation service was a test of how well members of the 371st Support Group in Davidson added, " I con sider summer the Guard and community could per­ Kettering decided to put that theory to camp a small vacation" . form together. the test. During two exercises at Ft. PV2 JAMES COLLINS entered the avia­ Results of t he mock-disaster indicated Chaffee and Camp Perry the NCO' s ran tion field in the Ohio Army Guard be­ both passed with flying colors. The exer­ the operat ions and received kudos from cause he "wants to fly". Collins says, " I cises are held twice a year. 5th Army evaluators. would be pushing a mop someplace on In addition, the NCO's of the 371st the weekends to make extra money and r were pitted against a neighboring com­ this job is much more demanding and Deadline for pany to determine who could be loaded interesting." April Issue and ready to leave camp the soonest. Each Guardmember has a personal The results of that contest came as no reason for being a member of the Ohio is Feb. 28th surprise to members of the 371st, ac­ Guard team; but most will agree that it cording to CPT. David Dawson, Unit PIO. pays to belong. Pg. 20 The Buckeye Guard d ealer, was recently awarded the 251st cations technician with the AG Dept. Combat Communicatio ns Group Ohio Air Guard CPT CHERYL M. RINI M eritorious Service Award. COL. PAS­ has been selected to serve on the Air Na­ QUALE GICALE, Group Commander, tional Guard Minority Officer Reruiting presented the plaque to Zinn for his Advisory Board, according to BG JOHN support of the Air National Guard. B. CONAWAY, Deputy Director of the BG JAMES M. ABRAHAM recently pre­ Air National Guard. se nte d high awards to four Army MAJ. CURT GRIFFITH, Deputy Director G uardsmen during ceremon ies in o f the Ohio Disaster Services Agency, Worthington. COL HAROLD M. FINLEY, and son CRIS, 7, recently competed in a retiring Asst. Quartermaster General for Y.M.C.A. Indian Guide Turkey Shoot at the Ohio Army Guard, recei ved the the Columbus School for the Deaf. Both Meritorious Service M edal. CW4 GOR­ finished first among shoot ers from 17 DON J. KINNEY received the Army other Indian " tribes" in the Columbus Commendation M edal; SCM HAROLD J. area to win the competition and a turkey KLEMSTINE was presented the Meritori­ to boot. ous Service M edal; and SSG WILLIAM A. Ohio Air Guard LTC DONALD T. LEE, a cook with Headquarters Detach­ M c KINLEY received the Air Force ment, Worthington, received the Ohio Meritoriou s -Se rvice Medal during cere­ Commendation M edal. monies at the. 180th Tactical Fighter MAJ. EDWARD C. KOPP was recently Group in Toledo. He was cited for his appointed Commander of the Ohio Air " outstanding skill, leadership and efforts Guard's 180th Combat Support Squad­ in supporting the Air National Guard" . ron, based at Toledo Express Airport. Ohio Army G u ard PV2 JOHN P. A rather spectacular jump in rank was BONHAM has been named The Out­ ac hie ved by SGT. MIKE HERNANDEZ, of standing Trainee in drill and ceremonies Headquarters D etachment, 512th En­ for his BCT unit at Ft. Leonard Wood. llT VICTOR DUBINA has b een ap­ gineer Bn. , Cincinnati. He originally re­ Another Ohio Guardmember, PVT. pointed Public Affairs Officer fo r th e ceived his commiss io n in 1967 from Ohio National Guard. Prior to assuming ROTC. He relinquished his commission (continued on Page 22) his current position he served as Recruit­ to become part of the 135th M.P. Com­ ing Induction Officer for the Ohio Army pany. From that unit Hernandez was Guard. He is a graduate of Ohio State transferred to HHD, 512th Engineers, University. because o f a transfer resulting from his civilian jo b. He had his commission Five Ohio A rmy National Guardsmen reinstated at that time. were recently honored during an awards LTC ALAN B. DOTSON has been ap­ ce remony held at Beightler Armory in pointe d D eputy Commander of Re­ Worthington. Th ey were: COL. JOHN J. sources for the Springfield-based 178th SIMMONS, Legion o f Merit ; COL. Tac tica l Fighter Group. Also at the 178th, HAROLD M. FINLEY, Legion of M erit; LTC RAYMOND E. MOORMAN has been LTC ARVIN N. DONNER JR., Army Com­ named Commander of the Ohio Air mendatio n M edal; SCM SHERMAN E. Guard's 162nd Tactical Fighter Squadron HAGERMAN, Army Commendatio n based at Springfield Municipal Airport. M edal ; and MAJ. LARRY BUTION, Ohio COL. ANDREW G. SKALKOS, of Ham il­ Commendation M edal. The awards were ton, has been appointed Commander of presented by BG JAMES M. ABRAHAM, the O hio Army Guard's 73 rd Infantry Asst. Adj. Gen. fo r Army. Bde. (Se p). WO AURELIA MURRAY, Central Area PV1 EARL PETERS, a member of the Command; SSG ALAN EDGINGTON, 2/107th Howitzer Battery, Alliance, had a • 136th FA; TSGT TERI HILL, Ohio A ir perfect 500 score on his final basic train­ Guard; and SSG RANDY VAUGHN, Ohio ing physical fitness test at Fort Si ll, Okla. Air G uard, served in the color guard for Two other Guardmember s, from Ohio Governor JAMES A. RHODES' inau­ Alabama and Wyoming, also achieved guration at the O hio Theatre in Colum­ a 500 score on the PT test. Sill o fficials bu s. indicate this is the first time three mem­ MG CHARLES H. JONES, o f Hamilton, bers o f the sa me platoon ha ve achieved MAJOR EDWIN E. HALL has been ended 38 years of military se rvice with a perfect score on the test. named State Recruiting and Retention his retirement in December. He most re­ COL. ROBERT LAWSON, Ohio Army Manager for the O hio Army National cently se rved as Direc tor, State Area Guard Chie f o f Staff, has received the Guard. He was formerly a Readiness Command in Worthington. Jones is su c­ Meritorious Service M edal for outstand­ Management Specialist with the Deputy ceeded by BG ROBERT W. TEATER, for­ ing performance w hile Civilian Person­ Chief of Staff for Plans, Operations and merly commander of the Ohio G uard's nel Officer with the AG Department. Training in Worthington. Majo r Hall re­ 73 rd Infantry Bde. (Sep) headquartered MSG KEITH A KILDOW has received sides in Hilliard and is a graduate of Ohio in Columbus. the Army Commendat ion M edal for his State U niversity. (OHIO NATIONAL MONTE ZINN, a Sp rin gfield area auto outstanding performance as a communi- GUARD PHOTO). The Buckeye Guard Pg.21 All About People (Continued From Page 21)

MICHAEL J. MONTGOMERY, received the United States Army Honor Award at the same post while undergoing basic training. Ohio Army Guard SSG DALE ENGLISH provided technical assistance to the Hill­ iard Police Department recently when a surplus 3/4-ton military truck was purch­ ased by the city for disaster sit uations. The truck's engine was rebuilt by English and city mechanic DEWEY PERRY. Ohio Defense Corp's MAJ. ERNEST C. BRADLEY recently received the Mayor's Medal from Columbus Mayor TOM MOODY. He was cited for his volunteer work in the community. CPT. DENNIS M. JANKOWSKI has been named Training Administrator for the Ohio Military Academy in Worthington. Jankowski formerly served as State Re­ cruiting Manager and State Public Affairs Officer for the Ohio Guard. K. Troop, 3rd Squadron, 107th ACR, Ashtabula recently honored their local media at an awards ce remony held in the local armory. CPT. CHARLES WILLIAM­ SON, Troop Commander, presented plaques to: RU SSELL DODGE, Jefferson Gazette; FRANK STACY, WFUN Radio; BRIAN WILLIAMS, Ashtabula Sta r­ Beacon; and PATRICK WILLIAMS, Con­ WNCI CARES-Dave Estepp, Public Relations Director for WNCI Radio, Colum­ neaut News-Herald. According to SFC bus, was the emcee for the Annual Retarded Childrens' Christmas Party conducted GEORGE FELCH, Unit PIO, members of by the employees of Beightler Armory in Worthington. Mr. Estepp brought free the unit also donated funds to run two albums and tee-shirts for each child. Over 90 students from Marburn School were full-page recruiting ads in local news­ treated to hot dogs, hamburgers and free gifts from Santa. (Mr. Estepp is the reci­ papers. pient of the Ohio National Guard's Radio Public Service Award for 1978. ) Area PV2 ROBERT McNEIL, a member of the merchants contributing either cash, goods or services for the Beightler Childrens' Broadcast Section, 196th Public Affairs Party include: Sears Northland; Linworth Gulf; Don's Sohio-Linworth; Doran's Detachment, Worthington, has been Dairy Delight-Linworth; Clark's Service Station-Linworth; Ryan's Gateway Super named a va rsity member of the Ohio Mkt.-Linworth; Warner's Farm Market-Linworth; Uptowne Flowers-Linworth; The State University Soccer Team. McNeil is Village Bookshop-Linworth; Teller's Farm Market-Dublin; and the Dublin Food one of over 900 Guardmembers cur­ Gallery. (PHOTO BY SFC BOB DEVOE). rently participating in the Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program. BG JAMES M. ABRAHAM and SFC BOB DEVOE, Assistant State Informat ion Of­ Bowling Tourney Planned ficer, recently spoke to the Ohio Univer­ sity Public Relations Society of America (Continued From Page 19) Student Chapter in Athens regarding \he Ohio National Guard' s Si l ver Anvil subject to this rule for this tourna­ Any team or individual violating any Award in 1978. Area high school jour­ ment. tournament rules will be denied the nalists were also invited to hear the pre­ The Tournament Committee re­ right to receive a prize. sentation. serves the right tore-rate any bowler, Average verification card for every Ohio Army Guard PV2 REX A. WIL­ prior to bowling. bowler must accompany entry forms BURN, a member of the Medical Section with all information fully completed of Headquarters Company, 73rd Int. Bde and signed by the local association (Sep) has been named Honor Graduate secretary before submitting to the from a 12-week basic operating room MR. RAY SPERBER, Port Clinton Tournament Committee. All prize procedures course at Brooke Army Med­ NEWS-HERALD County Editor, has been money will be paid based on the card ical Center, Ft. Sam Houston, Tx. Wil­ appointed an Honorary Buckeye Colonel and will not be rechecked unless a burn is participating in the Ohio Guard for his support of the Ohio National challenge is made. Scholarship Program and will begin Guard. LTC PHILIP W ILLI AMS, Com­ Additional information and applica­ studies in the School of Allied Medicine mander of the 200th CES , Camp Perry, tion forms are available from Enlisted at Ohio State University where he will made the presentation on behalf of the Association Unit Representatives, or major in circulat ion technology. Adjutant General. your AST. Pg. 22 The Buckeye Guard Wives Club News _ THE OTHER HALF BY SUSAN BROWN

Has the m iddle of winter got you in a slu mp? As we say goodbye to the hectic holidays and usher in the new year, it is so easy to get bogged down. All the Christmas decorations are packed away, and yet, it is too soon to order from seed ca talogues for spring garden s. Ohio Guard wives, your Office rs' Wives Club has the answer to the mid-winter blahs! The programs planned for the next few months are designed to spark your in­ terest in what most women love, travel, spring fashion s, and innovative cooking. Travel was the order of the day at the January luncheon, at the DCSC. EllEN WE ILBACHER, from American Airlines, prese nted a program, designed to evoke visions of far off places (preferably warm places). Ellen had so many intriguing tips on travel planning, packing, destina­ tions, and the all-important money saving, that the ladies left the meeting bitten by the travel bug. Warm sun and sandy beaches sounded awfully good o n that cold January afternoon! Programs for the February and March meetings have been reversed due to a conflict in sc hedule. COLONEl JO HN SIEMER handled the auctioneering duty at the Officers' WARP AND WOOF Wiv es Club Holiday Auction. Money raised by the auction will be used Th e mee ting on February 27 will be at throughout the year for many worthwhile projects . (PHOTO BY SFC BOB the Rickenbac ker Air Force Base Offic­ DEVOE) ers' Club. The program, presented by Wanda, of " WANDA' S WARP & WOOF" , will feature new fabrics and sewing Presid ents. More details on these meet­ while ca uses. The board voted, in ses­ techniques, as well as showcasing the ings w ill be found in the April BUCKEYE sion in November, to con tribute one talents of some of the owe members GUARD. hundred dollars to t he Christmas party who sew. Th e girls will be modeling their Rem ember that the luncheons are al­ held each year, at Beightler Armory, for own crea tio n s. Sewing has been ternately at Rickenbacker AFB and the handicapped chi ldren. It is this sort of simplified so much these days, with new DCSC. Socia l hour begins at 11 :30 a. m . contribution w hich makes the annual fabrics and methods. Also, the cost of with luncheon served at 12:30 p.m. Res­ auction, not o nly fun, but very important ready made clothes makes keeping up ervations ca n be made by phone, w hen and meaningful. The Ohio Natio n al with the new. styles an expensive your te le phon e committee m ember Guard Officers' Wives Club, whi le business ! So, join with other OWC calls, or by mail to ARLENE WAYT, 1579 primarily social in purpose and nature, members in February and get some ideas Rambl ewood, Columbus, 43220. There has a history of giving help w hen a need for simple, easy to make spring fashions. are very nice nursery facilities at both lo­ is made known. This, it is felt, is a man­ cations for those w ho have pre-sc hool ifes tati o n of the Guard principles to 'SWEET' PROGRAM children. Many Guard w i ves drive to which we all adhere. " How Sweet It Is!" the title of the Columbus, from other cities around the March program is an enticing thought. state, for the meetings. If you would like CONNIE CAHILL, from Cook' s Palace, in to attend, and to ca rpool with so meone, Worthington, will bring a rea l treat! How the telephone gals will help put you in Enlisted often do you order crepes in a restau rant contact with another member in your and wish you could make them at home? area. Connie will demonstrate the ease and OWC is happy to welcome a new Tre­ Bowling ve rsatility of crepe making. The program asurer, NANCY VANDERMOLEN. Nancy will conclude with each lady making her will replace JOY SMITH who, havin g Tourney own desse rt. Come on to the DCSC taken a job, has had to resign. Many Officers' Club on March 27, and get thanks to Joy for her time and effort this June 1-3 cooking! past yea r. The Apri l meeting w ill be a sa lad The annual OWC Holiday Au ction is in Columbus smorgasbord at the Beightler Armory. In the fu nd-raisi ng even t which enables the May we will honor 22 years of past OWC group to contribute to variou s worth- The Buckeye Guard Pg. 23 To: National Guard Officers Across the Nation

We'd like to take this opportunity to invite National Guard officers, from Ohio and across the nation, to the 1979 National Guard Association Conference in Cleveland, Ohio, on October 7th through 10th. The Cleveland Conference will be headquartered in the newly remod­ eled downtown Stouffer Inn, within walking distance of the Cleveland Convention Center and easy commuting to many other Cleveland attrac­ tions. Cleveland boasts a large number of exciting, educational, cultural and athletic attractions that will make your stay in Cleveland that much more enjoyable. The Ohio National Guard will be sending out more information on the Cleveland Convention on a monthly basis in a newsletter titled The BUC­ KEYE MUSTER; but for now remember: for NGAUS it's Cleveland in '79! For additional information contact COL. Ronald l. Bebout, (614) 889- 7041 or Autovon 346-7041.

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