Story by Adam Holguin | Mobilization and Deployment, DPTMS Fort Bliss | 11.19.2015
It has been said that the Army operates in chaos, and while that may be true, the Army also operates in meticulous, planned concert. Such was the case when four engineer units completed the loading and movement of well over 400 pieces of heavy machinery from their home states, to Fort Bliss, to port and eventually into theater....
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Osborn | 1194th Engineer Company (Vertical) | 08.27.2015
The 1194th Vertical Engineer Company has completed yet another Annual Training (AT). As opposed to a usual AT event spent conducting construction operations, a deployment looms in the not too distant future and the unit exceeded the standard in preparation. They spent two weeks of vigorous training at Camp Atterbury, Indiana....
Courtesy Story | 1194th Engineer Company (Vertical) | 05.17.2015
Part of being a Soldier in the Ohio National Guard not only involves training, but also honoring the sacrifices of those that have served before them and giving back to the communities that they serve....
Courtesy Story | 216th Engineer Battalion | 07.16.2013
It’s like you woke up one morning and said, “I want to go run a half marathon,” and then just did it.
Story by Spc. Brian Johnson | 216th Engineer Battalion | 05.31.2013
For many runners, it is an achievement to run a whole marathon, 26.2 miles. For Chillicothe native Chris Edwards, it is an accomplishment that he has taken to a level that many people can only aspire to. Edwards is a member of the National Guard’s Marathon team....
Story by Spc. Brian Johnson | 216th Engineer Battalion | 04.26.2013
To the citizen soldiers of the National Guard, the support of the local communities and community organizations are important for them to complete their missions....
Story by Spc. Brian Johnson | Ohio National Guard Public Affairs | 08.15.2012
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake that occurred here on Nov. 3, 2010, was strong enough to be felt in neighboring countries and damaged almost 6,000 buildings in the town. One of the structures damaged was the Svetozar Markovic Primary School. Since early August this year, the Ohio National Guard and the Serbian Armed Forces have been teaming up to make improvements to portions of the school and fix......
Story by Spc. Brian Johnson | 216th Engineer Battalion | 07.16.2012
In an area of Chillicothe, a more than 100-car train carrying ethanol derails. The resulting fireball and explosion cause a fireball that can be seen for more than 10 miles. More than 10,000 people are evacuated....
