The Richland County Joint Veterans Council (JVC), comprised of representatives from veterans groups or patriotic organizations of Richland County, recently elected new officers. For the first time a woman was elected […]
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Early voting for military and overseas voters begins Saturday
Secretary of State Jon Husted announced that absentee voting for military and overseas voters begins Saturday, March 22 for the 2014 Primary Election. Ohioans will vote on primary races for […]
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Video captures heartwarming return of 179th firefighter
As the big day arrived, local photographer Lauren Mills decided to give a behind-the-scenes glimpse as her nieces, Audrey and Vera along with her sister, Kristen welcomed Master Sergeant Josh Wendling home. I’ve […]
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Legislators push for harsher penalties for identity thieves who target active-duty military families
(COLUMBUS, OH) — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and State Representatives Mike Dovilla (R-Berea) and Terry Blair (R-Washington Township) today pushed for harsher penalties against scammers who commit identity fraud […]
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RCDG organizes Action Team to prepare for potential defense budget cuts
The Richland Community Development Group (RCDG) called together community and business leaders to formulate plans to save the 179th Air National Guard stationed at Mansfield Lahm Airport on February 21. […]
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Change of command ceremony for Toledo-based 180th Fighter Wing set for March 2
SWANTON, Ohio — Col. Craig R. Baker will take command of the 180th Fighter Wing from Col. Steven S. Nordhaus during a 10 a.m. ceremony on Sunday, March 2 at […]
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Ohio Air National Guard appoints Smith as top enlisted Airman
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Air National Guard is pleased to announce the selection of Chief Master Sgt. Phillip D. Smith as Ohio’s new state command chief master sergeant. The […]
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Sen. Brown discusses Mansfield Air Guard base with Ohio Adjutant General
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) met with Ohio Adjutant General Major General Deborah Ashenhurst on Feb. 6 to discuss upcoming priorities and long-term strategic planning for Ohio’s […]
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Ohio National Guard’s 52nd CST assists in West Virginia
The Ohio National Guard’s 52nd Civil Support Team (CST) recently served in response to the mid-January water contamination incident in the Charleston, W.Va., area. Seven members of the 52nd CST […]
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Armed Services Committee Chairman McKeon announces his retirement at the end of the 113th Congress
GOP Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon of California, chairman of the House Armed Services, announced Thursday that he will not run for a 12th term. McKeon, 75, is slated to retire […]