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  • Ohio Guard helps build urban farm for Columbus communities

    COLUMBUS, Ohio – With widespread food insecurity across the state during the COVID-19 pandemic, Ohio National Guard Soldiers and Airmen were called in March to support regional food bank warehouses and local pantries.In addition to that support, about 15 Guard members helping at the Mid-Ohio

  • 180FW Airman fixes courthouse clock

    BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The historic clock at the Wood County Courthouse can start ticking again after an Ohio National Guard Airman designed and built a gear to replace a broken part.The clock had been out of service since November. After seeing an article about the clock, Staff Sgt. Alex Wynn, a

  • Nurse joins Ohio National Guard amid COVID-19 pandemic

    COLUMBUS, Ohio – Joining the military is a big decision. Many people would say the same thing about the health care profession. However, when registered nurse Brandi Purdy received the Air National Guard’s call in March that she was cleared to swear in, she did not hesitate. Purdy swore in on April

  • Ohio National Guard provides medical aid at federal prison

    ELKTON, Ohio – From blizzards to hurricanes, from East Coast to West Coast and anything in between, members of the National Guard answer the call each time our nation is in need.Today, as COVID-19 continues to grip America, more than 46,600 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen are deployed to every

  • Ohio Guard helps state evaluate alternate care sites

    UPPER SANDUSKY, Ohio – Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine turned to the Ohio National Guard to help develop a plan to expand medical capacity as Ohio’s health care systems brace for the looming COVID-19 peak.The Ohio National Guard’s response? A regional approach supporting state agencies aimed at one goal:

  • Doctor helps keep Guard members safe to serve

    COLUMBUS, Ohio – All across the nation, National Guard Airmen and Soldiers are supporting their communities and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, potentially exposing themselves while serving their duties.As the men and women of the Ohio National Guard work to protect their communities, Air Force

  • 178th Wing analysts serve Ohioans in response to COVID19

    COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a time of uncertainty, nearly 400 members of the Ohio National Guard have been called to state active duty to serve in their communities and aid people throughout Ohio during the COVID-19 pandemic.Four analysts with the 178th Wing are assigned to the Joint Task Force 37 (JTF-37)

  • Ohio National Guard helping food banks across state

    COLUMBUS, Ohio – Hundreds of members of the Ohio National Guard are helping 12 food banks across the state distribute food during the COVID-19 pandemic.Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine authorized the activation of approximately 400 Ohio National Guard personnel March 18. Guard members were placed on state