Story by Sgt. Brian Johnson | 196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | 01.07.2015
I always wanted to run a marathon. I could never find the ambition to do it. After 18 years in the military, my life changed almost overnight in early 2012. My wife describes it best. “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 Sgt. Brian Johnson | 196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | 12.17.2014
As part of a Soldier’s National Guard commitment, for two weeks every year, they take part in an annual training mission that will almost always require them to travel somewhere away from their home station....
Story by Sgt. Brian Johnson | 216th Engineer Battalion | 03.08.2009
Part of being in the military is the continually welcoming of new soldiers. The 1194th Engineer Company recently welcomed some new soldiers into its ranks as well. Staff Sgt. Jessie Smith, of Chillicothe, and Spc. Chris Sheets, of Jackson, joined the Chillicothe-based National Guard unit after recently completing a tour with the active duty Army....
Story by Sgt. Brian Johnson | 216th Engineer Battalion | 01.16.2009
On Jan. 16, the Ohio National Guard’s Chillicothe based 1194th Engineer Company welcomed a new commander, Capt. Adam Sagraves....
Story by Sgt. Brian Johnson | Ohio National Guard Public Affairs | 03.13.2008
It is not enough to do your best, you must know what to do, and then do your best. ~W Edwards Deming
Story by Sgt. Brian Johnson | 216th Engineer Battalion | 03.13.2008
If a train containing hazardous materials derailed in Columbus, a building collapsed in Cleveland, or a natural catastrophe brought Cincinnati to its knees and local emergency agencies were unable to handle the situation, who would they call for additional assistance?...
