Brigadier General Larry M. Pinkerton appointed to oversee Ohio’s volunteer forces
Maj. Gen. John C. Harris Jr., Ohio adjutant general, has appointed Larry M. Pinkerton, a retired colonel in the Ohio Army National Guard, to the position of commander of the State of Ohio Defense Forces (OHSDF).
[read more]OHMR member’s nursing skills, quick actions save life
What started as a normal drive home from her monthly training drill last fall turned into a lifesaving scenario for one Ohio Military Reserve member. First Lt. (Ohio) Heidi Peterson, a trained nurse, pulled and rescued a victim from a burning car on Nov. 14, 2021, on state Route 229, west of Mount Vernon
[read more]Members of Ohio Military Reserve move to Cuyahoga County jail to help during COVID-19 staff shortages
More than two dozen members of the Ohio Military Reserve arrived at the Cuyahoga County Corrections Center on Tuesday to assist with staffing as the jail deals with rising COVID-19 cases among both workers and inmates.
[read more]OHIO SDF SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE OPERATION SENTINEL
In mid December of 2021, Governor Mike DeWine, tasked the Ohio State Defense Force to support and assist Staff & Correction Officers at the Cuyahoga County Jail, due to Covid-19 infections leading to a shortage of personnel. The Adjutant General of the State, Major General John C. Harris was present during the ceremony as well as Cuyahoga County Executive Budish, the county sheriff, and jail staff.
[read more]Ohio’s State Defense Force personnel earn federal medal
The United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (USPHS) has awarded The Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic Campaign Medal (C-19PCM) to more than 100 service members in the State Defense Force of Ohio (OHSDF). The OHSDF is the only state unit of its kind to be awarded this medal.
[read more]Operation Steady Resolve: Joint Task Force 37 helping Ohioans during COVID-19 pandemic
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine issued a proclamation March 18 authorizing the activation of approximately 400 Ohio National Guard personnel to support a humanitarian mission in response to the COVID-19 pandemic facing the state
[read more]Cuyahoga County Corrections
Another successful mission for Ohio's State Defense Force as members of the Ohio Military Reserve and Ohio Naval Militia have finished their deployment to the Cuyahoga County Corrections Center.
[read more]Members of Ohio Military Reserve move to Cuyahoga County jail to help during COVID-19 staff shortages
The United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (USPHS) has awarded The Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic Campaign Medal (C-19PCM) to more than 100 service members in the State Defense Force of Ohio (OHSDF)
[read more]Ohio’s State Defense Force personnel earn federal medal
More than two dozen members of the Ohio Military Reserve arrived at the Cuyahoga County Corrections Center on Tuesday to assist with staffing as the jail deals with rising COVID-19 cases among both workers and inmates.
[read more]Ohio National Guard helps Cleveland Food Bank with ‘no touch’ food distribution
An Ohio National Guard coalition arrived Monday at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank warehouse to aid in sorting and packing food into bags and boxes to... Cleveland.com - Mar 23, 2020
[read more]Ohio State construction project manager called to front-line service
A typical workday for Ohio State University’s Matt Spisak used to consist of project work related to Wexner Medical Center construction. But in the days of COVID-19, the Facilities Operations and Development project manager has been called to provide a different kind of support as part of the Ohio Military Reserves....
[read more]Ohio Military Reserve sends PPE to Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections
Much of the gym floor at the Ohio Military Reserve’s Columbus Armory is covered in pallets of personal protective equipment (PPE). The armory is a collection site for donations of PPE.
[read more]Ohio National Guard, State Defense Force to scale back COVID-19 response
The Ohio National Guard and Ohio State Defense Force are transitioning from the emergency COVID-19 response that began in March 2020 to a smaller, yet flexible, response force.
[read more]Coronavirus: Ohio National Guard and Military Reserve feed the needy in new mission
As many as 400 members of the Ohio National Guard and the Ohio Military Reserve, activated last week at the call of Gov. Mike DeWine, fanned out across the state Monday to help get food to those in need. In Columbus, the Guard packed boxes at Mid-Ohio’s Grove City warehouse and served meals to men staying... Columbus Dispatch - Mar 23, 2020
[read more]Ohio National Guard begins work assisting Greater Cleveland Food Bank during coronavirus pandemic
Members of the Ohio National Guard arrived at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank on Monday morning to begin their humanitarian work during the current COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Last week, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a proclamation that activated approximately 300-400 personnel ... wkyc.com - Mar 23, 2020
[read more]GE Aviation Cuts Jobs In SW Ohio Because Of COVID-19
COVID-19 is hitting GE Aviation hard financially, prompting the Evendale-based company to cut 10% of its workforce in the U.S. That amounts to 2,600 jobs in Southwest Ohio ... Cincinnatti Edition - Mar 23, 2020
[read more]UPDATE: "Stay at home" order issued in Ohio
Ohio Department Director Amy Acton has signed an Ohio Health Director’s order instructing Ohioans to stay at home. In other states, this has been called a “shelter in place order.” The order will go into effect Monday night at 11:59 p.m. and will last until April 6th, 2020 ... WTAP - Mar 22, 2020
[read more]Coronavirus in Ohio: Regional leaders wrote an epidemic plan. Then a pandemic arrived.
Coronavirus in Ohio: Regional leaders wrote an epidemic plan. Then a pandemic arrived. ... Cincinnatti.com - Mar 23, 2020
[read more]National Guard begins work in Butler County today: Here’s what they’ll do
Ten members of Ohio’s National Guard will report for duty today at Shared Harvest Foodbank to assist packing emergency food boxes for pantries in the region. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Wednesday activated 300 members of the National Guard to support the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and the Ohio Association of Foodbanks beginning this morning ... Journal News - Mar 23, 2020
[read more]Ohio National Guard helps out at Cleveland food bank during coronavirus crisis
Dozens of members of the Ohio National Guard are in Cleveland Monday morning to help during the coronavirus crisis. Sixty members are at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to assist with food distribution. ... Fox 8 News - Mar 23, 2020
[read more]US Army National Guard on a mission of mercy; troops help at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective
A different kind of military convoy is helping to keep food on the table for thousands of Central Ohio families. The U.S. Army National Guard will be working the food front lines at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective. ... ABC 6 News - Mar 23, 2020
[read more]DeWine activates Ohio Military Reserve to help with tornado cleanup
DeWine activates Ohio Military Reserve to help with tornado cleanup. DeWine activates Ohio Military Reserve to help with tornado cleanup...Dayton Daily News - Aug 21, 2019
[read more]State's Military sets up Training in County
The Center Township garage was used Tuesday as part of a statewide drill to test emergency preparedness in the event of a cyberattack that knocked out power and communications....Morning Journal - Aug 07, 2019
[read more]Ohio Military Reserve is looking for a few good volunteers
After 9/11, Mark Williams decided to serve his country. “I wanted to do something - but I was too old,” said Williams, then 45 years old. Unable to enlist, he joined the Ohio Military Reserve, a volunteer, noncombat organization trained to support the National Guard and local authorities in case of emergency.....The Columbus Dispatch - Jan 01, 2017
[read more]They want you! Ohio Military Reserve lacking Athens residents
The Uncle Sam “I Want You” poster was an effective recruiting tool for the U.S. Army in its day. The Ohio Military Reserve could use some help like that. Right now the Reserve does not have any Athens area residents in its ranks, although it would like to.... The Athens News - Feb 01, 2017
[read more]Ohio Military Reserve augments National Guard
The Ohio Military Reserve (OMR) is the closest thing the state has to an officially sanctioned militia...cleveland.com - Aug 11, 2019
[read more]The Militia You’ve Never Heard Of
Underutilized state guards can help with homeland defense... CityJournel.org - Sept 2016
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