9 COLUMBUS, Ohio Two members of the 121st Air Refueling Wing Weather Flight at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base recently stepped up to support the 73rd Troop Command as part of the Homeland Response Force at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. Staff Sgt. Jordan Sheppard and Senior Airman Jordan Johnston, both weather specialists at the 121st ARW, were a part of this mission to help ensure the Capitol was was safe and secure for the inauguration of President Joe Biden.
“Our job as a weather flight was to provide forecasts for our location and for those in DC,” said Johnston. “We were there to let them know of any risks and potential impacts.”
Duty Calls: Guard officer honored for 37 years of service
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New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Michael Tagliafierro pins a Family Recognition Award pin on his wife Maureen during his retirement ceremony.Eric Durr / New Yok Army National Guard
New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Michael Tagliafierro of Porters Corners, Saratoga County, has received a Meritorious Service Medal in recognition of his 37 years of military duty before retirement.
Tagliafierro also received the Order of St. Maurice, an award for excellence in infantry, and a New York State Conspicuous Service Medal. He is a veteran of two deployments to Iraq war and is authorized to wear the combat patch of the New York Army National Guard s 42nd Infantry Division, the Minnesota Army National Guard s 34th Infantry Division, and the active Army s 1st Infantry Division.
Price tag for Ohio National Guard’s inauguration, state capitol efforts nearly $3M
The cost of the Guard’s active duty in Ohio during the mission totaled more than $1.2 million, while its work in Washington totaled nearly $1.6 million, according to Stephanie Beougher, public information officer with the Adjutant General’s Department.
Jan 30, 2021 2:15 PM By: J.D. Davidson
U.S. Army Pvt. Connor Kemper, assigned to 2nd Squadron, 107th Cavalry Regiment, Ohio National Guard, provides security in support of local and federal authorities in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20. (Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Ralph Branson | U.S. National Guard)
COLUMBUS Amid threats of violence surrounding the inauguration of President Joe Biden earlier this month and more fears of potential riots at state capitols around the nation, leaders activated Ohio National Guard troops to help with security. That security came with a price tag.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Week in Review for the week ending Jan. 15, 2021
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COLUMBUS Throughout the week, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine was joined by Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and provided updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as other state initiatives.
On Monday, to honor the life and service of United States Capitol Police Officers Brian D. Sicknick and Howard Liebengood, as well as all Capitol Police officers and law enforcement officers across the country, Governor DeWine ordered that all U.S. and Ohio flags be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Ohio until sunset on Jan. 13.