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Recent Video

"WOW" Technologies, Tactical Aerospace Laser Optical Simulator"WOW" Technologies, Tactical Aerospace Laser Optical Simulator
Package of the TALOS2 team and the work they are doing to create laser warning sensors that will kee...


"WOW" Technologies, Micro Air Vehicles"WOW" Technologies, Micro Air Vehicles
Members of the micro-aviary indoor flight test lab discuss the features and capabilities of micro ai...


I am AFRL, Amber AndersonI am AFRL, Amber Anderson
Ms. Anderson is an electro-optic engineer who works in the Space Vehicles Directorate. She gives a b...


Ohio Soldiers Train for AfghanistanOhio Soldiers Train for Afghanistan
Commander of Alpha Company, 1-148 Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Ohio Nationa...


2nd Lt. Chris Thomas2nd Lt. Chris Thomas
2nd Lt Chris Thomas stationed at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, gives a shout-out to the Colorado State...


Mr. Dave Egner, Special Operations Director WPAFBMr. Dave Egner, Special Operations Director WPAFB
Mr. Dave Egner, Special Operations Director, WPAFB, Ohio, about the importance of Wright Patterson A...


Hurricane Evacuated Aircraft Arrive at Wright-Patterson AFBHurricane Evacuated Aircraft Arrive at Wright-Patterson AFB
B-roll of A C-17 from McGuire Air Force Base, NJ and several EA-6B's from Cherry Point Marine Corps ...


180th Fighter Wing Personnel Deployment Function180th Fighter Wing Personnel Deployment Function
CMSgt Therese Sadowski describes the steps taken by airmen preparing to deploy as they move through ...


Deployment Control CenterDeployment Control Center
Package of Capt. Kimberly Christman explaining the function of the Deployment Control Center (DCC) d...


Cargo Deployment FunctionCargo Deployment Function
Master Sgt. John Davis explains the pallet build up process during a Phase 1 ORE conducted by the 18...


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News Stories

Task Force Dragon takes command
After nearly three months of mobilization training and thousands of miles of travel, the Ohio- and Michigan-based 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team has officially begun their mission of partnering with and providing Security Force Assistance Teams to the Afghan Border and Uniform Police, as well as the Afghan National Civil Order Police.


Gunning for her job
Through the darkness, she notices movement. Her small framed body pushes the heavy gun turret, rotating slowly. She sees the silhouettes, carefully takes aim and fires her M240B machine gun.


Same name, same deploymentSame name, same deployment
Twenty-one years of bonding moments thus far …. The first serious girlfriend, the family vacation to Hawaii, the hunting trips together. One unique event is approaching two Ohio National Guard soldiers bringing them another bond and memories that only the other will understand.


Brigade deploys newest assetBrigade deploys newest asset
Unmanned aerial systems, formerly unmanned aerial vehicles, are machines which function by remote control or autonomously based on pre-programmed flight plans.


Running With the Big DogsRunning With the Big Dogs
Like the Battle Buddy system used by the Army, these teams of two work hard, train hard, and look out for each other. Both soldiers are disciplined, well groomed, and physically fit for duty. Both follow commands explicitly. Unlike traditional Battle Buddies, this team has six legs instead of four. Tactical Explosive Detection Dog teams consist of a trained dog and a validated handler.


179th Airlift Wing, Army Embark on Historic Deployment
Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing made Air National Guard history today by deploying in support of Operation Enduring Freedom for the first time with the C-27J Spartan, one of the Air Force’s newest aircraft.


Aviation unit soldiers hone important helicopter maintenance skills during annual training
Soldiers of the Ohio Army National Guard’s Company D, 1st Battalion, 137th Aviation Regiment, benefited from the opportunity for a maintenance-filled home station annual training from June 10 to 26. Company D performs Black Hawk helicopter maintenance in support of various flight missions for the battalion.


ONG facility earns ISO certification
The International Organization of Standards awarded the Ohio Army National Guard's Field Maintenance Shop 17 its ISO 9001:2008 certification earlier this year.


Building for tomorrow: Guard engineers help build new Camp Ravenna barracksBuilding for tomorrow: Guard engineers help build new Camp Ravenna barracks
Soldiers of the Chillicothe-based 1194th Engineer Company, Ohio Army National Guard, have spent their 2011 two-week annual training period building additional living facilities and office space to accommodate nearly 300 soldiers at this Northeast Ohio training center.


Ohio Guard recruits families, civilians to help combat suicideOhio Guard recruits families, civilians to help combat suicide
Nestled in a lodge among the majestic pines, winding waterways and rocky gorges of the Mohican State Park, a concerned group of Ohio National Guard soldiers, family members and civilian employees gathered for a weekend of sharing, interacting and learning. The tranquil surroundings offered a soothing backdrop to help attendees open up to discuss and learn how to combat a difficult and distressing problem — the rising suicide rate among National Guard and Reserve troops.


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Recent Image Galleries

Prepare to uncase colors Prepare to uncase colors
Col. James E. Perry, commander of the 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, and Command Sgt. Maj....



Formation Formation
Soldiers of the 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team participate in the transfer of authority...



Parade rest Parade rest
Soldiers of the 170th and 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Teams participate in the transfer of...



The colors The colors
Color guard soldiers stand at attention during the transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Mike...



Case colors Case colors
Soldiers of the 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team present arms as their brigade commander, Col....



Task Force Dragon takes command Task Force Dragon takes command
Col. James E. Perry, commander of the 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, and Command Sgt. Maj....



Task Force Dragon takes command Task Force Dragon takes command
Soldiers of the 170th and 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Teams participate in the Transfer of...



Task Force Dragon takes command Task Force Dragon takes command
Col. James E. Perry, commander of the 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, and Command Sgt. Maj....



F-16C+ Fighting Falcon Bagram Night Devils F-16C+ Fighting Falcon Bagram Night Devils
A U.S. Air Force F-16C+ Fighting Falcon receives early morning maintenance, Bagram Air Field,...



F-15E Strike Eagle in the fight 24 hours F-15E Strike Eagle in the fight 24 hours
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle receives early morning maintenance, Bagram Air Field,...



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Recent Audio

Capt. Joe Cannon and his father Gen. Cannon - WWJ-DET
Capt. Joe Cannon, from Detroit, Mich., and his father, Gen. Cannon, talk to a WWJ-DET reporter, in Detroit, about troops currently deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan compared to troops deployed during the Vietnam conflict.


Sgt. 1st Class Tracy Jordan
Sgt. 1st Class Tracy Jordan, talks to a WTMY-AM reporter in Sarasota, Fla., about her job as an equal opportunity advisor, joining the military after college her other job as a traffic management coordinator, communicating with family members with technology.


Sgt. 1st Class Tracy Jordan
Sgt. 1st Class Tracy Jordan from University City, MO, talks to a WILY-AM reporter in Centralia, Ill, .about being from University City, her job as a equal opportunity advisor, receiving mail and communicating using technology, protecting themselves from the elements and why she joined the military. Audio only.


Sgt. 1st Class Tracy Jordan
Sgt. 1st Class Tracy Jordan talks to a KMOX-AM reporter in Saint Louis, Mo., about celebrating Independence Day in Iraq, troop morale, managing sexual harassment within the military, interacting with the Iraqi people, increasing suicide rates amongst service personnel, returning home and sends thanks to the supporters at home.


Sgt. 1st Class Tracy Jordan
Sgt. 1st Class Tracy Jordan talks to a KJFF-AM reporter in Festus, MO, about being an equal opportunity advisor, joining the military, life back home, being deployed during the 4th of July and care packages for the troops. Audio only.


Sgt. 1st Class Tracy Jordan
Talks to a KYLS-FM reporter in Farmington, MO, about being an equal opportunity advisor, being deployed during the 4th of July, changes she has seen and communicating with her family. Audio only.


Sgt. 1st Class Tracy Jordan
Talks to a reporter from VeteransHerald.com about her duties, responsibilities while deployed in Iraq as well as her military career.


Brig. Gen. Danny Hickman
Brig. Gen. HIckman talks to a Fayetteville Observer reporter about the upcoming elections, Iraqi police security, improvents in security, fallen Soldiers.


Sgt. First Class Gutierrez
Sgt. First Class Gutierrez talks to a La Prensa reporter in San Antonio, Texas about his military service history, his duties as a human resource supervisor in Iraq, their living conditions, dealing with the high heat, what he does in his down time, his interactions with Iraqis, conditions as the Iraqi forces take control from the departing foreign troops, his recent visit home, what he misses and ideas for care packages.


Capt. Favors
Talks to a WTVN-AM reporter about her units responsibilities in Iraq, Soldier morale is high, celebrating the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, hearing about the earthquakes in Haiti and sends a greeting to family and friends


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