SOLDIER BY GEORGE l. SKYPECK I was that which others did not want to be. I went where others feared to go, and did what others failed to do. I asked nothing from those who gave nothing, and reluctantly accepted the thought of eternal loneliness .... should I fail. I have seen the face of terror; felt the stinging cold of fear; and enjoyed the sweet taste of a moment's love. I have cried, pained, and hoped ... but most of all, I have lived times others would say were best forgotten. At least someday I will be able to say that I was proud of what I was ... a soldier. VOL. 13, No. 2 ~~ GUARD Features: BUCKEYE GUARD Magazine is an un­ official, bimonthly offset publication in which the views and opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Department of the Army or the Adjutant General of Ohio. The magazine, published in accor­ dance with AR 360-81, is a product of the Public Affairs Office, Ohio Adjutant General's Department, 2825 W. Granville Road, Worthington, Ohio 43085-2712; (614) 889-7000; AV 273-7000. Letters to the editor, questions or comments about the magazine should be directed to the above address. STATE OF OHIO ADJUTANT GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT State Commander-In-Chief Gov. Richard F. Celeste Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Raymond R. Galloway Asst. AG, Army Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Schulte Task Force 16: the mission is over. Ohio Asst. AG, Air Brig. Gen. Robert E. Preston guardsmembers return from home after six Public Affairs Officer/Editor 8 months with fond memories of Honduras. Capt. James T. Boling Executive Editor SFC Donald R. Lundy Troop F scouts of 2/107th Armored Cavalry Contributors: Regiment lend a helping hand on a cold rainy J.D. Biros, Layout Artist 196th PAD Photojournalists 19 night in Grayling, Michigan. HQ STARC 10 Photojournalists Unit Public Affairs Representatives Departments: Buckeye Briefs .............................. 26-27 BUCKEYE GUARD Magazine has been recognized by Department of the Army as People .................................... 28-30 the best of its kind among Active Army, Army Reserve and National Guard publica­ tions worldwide. In addition to the 1985 Department of the Army Keith L Ware RETIREES Cover photo by Award, BUCKEYE GUARD has been recog­ Cadet Aria Ala-U-Dini nized for professional excellence in MARK YOUR CALENDAR journalism with the following awards: Department of Defense, Thomas Jefferson ANNUAL Cover designed by Award - 1982; Keith L Ware Award - 1977, 1979,1982, 1984; National Guard Associ­ ONG RETIREES REUNION Master Sgt. Jim A. Hall ation of the United States, Best Newspaper CAMP PERRY, OHIO and Award - 1982, 1984. SEPT. 16 & 17, 1989 Private 1st Class J.D. Biros Buckeye Guard Summer '89 Pg. 3 .., I The following speech was wri!ten by Leon P. them. I' m glad to know many Americans with each other to share our dreams, so Schultz, the son of SFC Henry P. Schultz, do accomplish their goals. However I'm our children can only imagine how hid­ recruiter for the Ohio Army National Guard. especially proud to know that many eous hatred and war is to experience. Leon is a junior at Springfield High School, in Toledo, Ohio. His speech placed sixth in the Americans' goals are to improve the But, we are not the only people who district and he was awarded $50 from the Vet­ country that they live in, and to me that inhabit this world. Americans are only a eran's Administration. is the best thing that someone can set small portion of the people who occupy forth to accomplish .. .To benefit them this magnificent planet. ''Preparing For and the surrounding people ... America There are many others in the world America's Future'' is a blended nation, it has everything. A who feel the same as us, but are not as variety of people and culture, but most of fortunate to live in America. That does We all have expectation of America­ all .. Dreams. America has been built not make them so much different than its people in the years to come. But due on dreams from day one. People travel us. We all cannot share the same land, to the rapid advancement of technology from all over the world to make their but we can share opinions and other be­ in the 21st century, it's nearly impossible dreams come true in the Promised Land. liefs. The sad thing is, sometimes, there­ to have accurate predictions for Ameri­ Because there is such a variety of peo­ sult of sharing opinions is war. ca's future. So what can we do to prepare? ple in America, there is a cluster of views We must learn to keep an open mind We as Americans have an allegiance to and beliefs of how life should be. Often and understand the difference between the flag of our nation- to stand beneath people judge one another by their race people and nations. And, to assure our­ it and admire the influence it has on our or the dreams they have. That isn't what selves and our children that we all get the lives. To respect the freedom it represents America is about. We are all special, and chance to fulfill our dreams, and to live and also the rights our Constitution gives we share many common goals. All of us in peace. Not just peace within our na­ us as United States citizens. We all have have an interest in success and to live full tion, but peace within our world. That is the opportunity to set goals in our lives lives and happy times. We can help one the only way we can prepare for Ameri­ and to do as much as we can to fulfill another into the future and we can live ca's future. Guard Widow Expresses Thanks Dear Editor: First of all, to all, to our dearfriends in As most of us, he didn't realize he was en­ up close in Alaska and he felt the heat the Guard, A BIG THANK YOU! My titled to other benefits. The men at the and rain in the fields of Grayling, heartfelt appreciation goes out to all of 1/136th Headquarters have seen to it that Michigan. the men and women who also mourned we have applied for everything that he He never wanted to quit the Guard. He the passing of my husband, Sgt. Fred had coming. sometimes wished it was still as easy as it Maslyk. The military influence in Fred's I would hope that men and women used to be, but he stuck it out like the sol­ life was really brought home to me with who decide to serve in the Guard as part dier he was in his heart and mind. the sight of the double line of uniformed oftheircareer goals take the time to find One of the benefits Fred receives as a men and women we passed through at out the benefits that accrue to them as a 20-year-man is a headstone supplied by the church and cemetery. The pallbear­ result of their service. the military. If I choose to buy him one to ers, members of Fred's Fire Support Fred loved the Guard. He had found match his parents who lay at peace with Team, were personal friends. This added the niche he needed. Through his 20 him, I could, but it seems to me, in Fred's emotional support really helped all of us. years of service, he had several positions, case, cost or not, for him to be bestowed The color guard and 21-gun salute, the including field wireman, cook, Redeye the honor of a servant of his country is flag presentation, and just the plain fact Missile Team, and Fire Support Team. He not only proper, it is just right! that you all cared was wonderful. also was his unit's public affairs represen­ Elaine R. Maslyk We did not realize what all Fred was tative for several years. Fred was decorat­ (Editor's Note: Sgt. C. Fred Maslyk died April 23, entitled to after serving 20 years. All he ed for his help in disasters such as the 1989, after serving 20 years and two months with the Ohio National Guard. He was with Headquar­ had ever mentioned was that he hoped 1969 riots at Ohio State University and ters, 1/136th Field Artillery in Columbus for 16 years for a small pension when he turned 60. the blizzard of 1978. He saw bald eagles and C Battery, 1/136th in Piqua for four years.) Pg. 4 Buckeye Guard Summer '89 Firm Wants Military People Guard BY ARIA ALA-U-DINI 337th Personnel Service Company Runner o help alleviate some of the "work­ schedule and guard-time" prob­ Hits 10,000- T lems many guardsmen are faced with, a privately owned trucking company has come up with a plan that Mile Mark not only guarantees its employees time off for reserve duty, but also increases the DEEM AT GUARD MARATHON decided he was going to run the long chances of Ohio Guardsmen and veter­ races. In one of the recent 31 mile races, ans of getting hired. BY NATALIE GARVIN only four out of eight runners were able Schneider National Carriers, a nation­ State Public Affairs Office to finish. Deem was one of them. His wide trucking company, introduced this e claims he doesn't know all name was listed in " Uitrarunning" program last year. And G.E.A.R.­ that much about running, but magazine for this achievement.