16th Engineer Brigade

Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 State Best Warrior Competition! A special shout out to CPL Stubblefield from the Iron Castle Brigade!

Friends, family and members of the Ohio National Guard attend a call to duty ceremony for Engineer Advisor Team 6512, 5th Battalion, 54th Security Force Assistance Regiment, 54th Security Force Assistance Brigade, at Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler Armory, in Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 3, 2023. This is the fourth engineer team from 5th Battalion to mobilize for federal service for theater support cooperation in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. The Ohio National Guard wishes them the best while deployed overseas! 📸: Staff Sgt. Thomas Moeger

The Ohio National Guard has a new recruitment incentive program, Bucks for Buckeyes, that allows any current or retired Ohio National Guard member or current state employee of the Ohio Adjutant General’s Department to receive $2,000 for each recruit referral who enlists and reports for initial training. The Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program also has been expanded to cover trade credentialing assistance, as well as covering courses leading to a two-year or four-year college degree. There are currently 119 programs being offered at 395 schools across Ohio and more are being added. 🎥: Staff Sgt. Thomas Moeger

Today we celebrate our Independence Day! Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July!

PFC Caleb Breshears is presented the US Army Safety Guardian Award, from COL John Detling and CSM Abraham Johnson of the 16th EN BDE, for his lifesaving actions involving a Soldier experiencing a seizure.

SPC Megan Missler and SPC Nathaniel McVay were presented the US Army Safety Guardian Award from CPT Jordan Price and 1SG Michael Donley, of the 812th Engineer Company, for their life-saving actions involving a vehicle accident they came upon while returning home from training.

Our Guardian Award recipient pictures are up scrolling on the US Army Combat Readiness Center website right now.

https://safety.army.mil/AWARS

Show them some Love ❤️

Happy Veterans Day, to all that have served, Past and Present 🇺🇸

Happy Veterans Day to all that have served, Past and Present 🇺🇸

Bitter sweet retirement ceremony in celebration of MSG Josh Shields. Celebrating over 20 years of service. Thank you for your service and commitment to the Iron Castle Brigade, and for your dedication to Ohio and the United States of America!

Long overdue recognition for 36 years of service to CW4 Streit and his wife Laura. The Iron Castle Brigade wishes you the best of luck in retirement. Thank you for your service.

Members of the 16th EN BDE, CSM Johnson and SGM Sheets OPS SGM, 112th EN BN CDR LTC Benisek, MAJ Bah S3 along with LTC Yates 1-145 CDR and MAJ Gordon 837th XO, participated in strategic joint engineering initial engagement between Serbian Engineer leadership and the OHARNG.

Happy 234th Birthday ONG!!!

Happy 234th birthday, Ohio National Guard! On July 25, 1788, the Northwest Territory Militia was formed in Marietta, Ohio, marking the origin of the Ohio National Guard. Our members continue to serve their fellow Ohioans in their local communities and throughout the state, as well contribute to the national defense during mobilizations around the world.

Maj. Gen. John. C. Harris Jr., Ohio adjutant general, presents his 2022 birthday message:https://ong.ohio.gov/leadership/tag/harris/20220725-ong-bday.pdf

Congratulations to newly promoted CW3 Deena Ratliff!

The 16th Engineer Brigade held the promotion ceremony on 20 June at DSCC. LTC David Swisher presided over the ceremony as her husband promoted her.

As the Brigade HR Tech, CW3 Ratliff brings a wealth of knowledge to her position. She is the epitome of caring for Soldiers and the “Soldier First” mentality. She also assists the State with Warrant Officer professional development and recruiting efforts.

Thank you for all your hard work, dedication to our Brigade and leadership!

Great job 1192nd!!

Brian Surber (from left), Priority Dispatch chief operating officer; Ohio Army National Guard Col. John Detling, joint task force commander during the COVID-19 response mission and Priority Dispatch information technology director in his civilian occupation; Jeff Thomas, Priority Dispatch CEO and co-owner; and Brig. Gen. Thomas Moore II, Ohio assistant adjutant general for Army, stand for a photo during an employer support recognition presentation May 26, 2022, at Priority Dispatch in Cincinnati. Surber and Thomas were recognized for their flexibility and cooperation in support of Detling, while he served as the joint task force commander for the Ohio National Guard’s COVID-19 response mission from December 2021 to April 2022. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Aven Santiago, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)

PHOTO GALLERY:
https://www.dvidshub.net/image/7282995/employers-recognized-support-during-guard-members-covid-19-duty

We would like to wish a Happy Father’s Day to all of the amazing Dads out there! Thank you for all you do!

The Mighty 1192 EN CO!

On this day in Ohio National Guard history, June 19, 1875: The 1192nd Engineer Company is organized in Youngstown, Ohio as the “Iron Guards.” The unit is entitled to campaign credit from its active service in World Wars I and II and the War on Terrorism. Additionally, the company has been decorated with the Meritorious Unit Commendation twice for service in Iraq, in 2004 and from 2019 to 2010. In 1887, the unit’s local designation was changed to the Logan Rifles, in honor of Civil War Maj. Gen. and U.S. Sen. John A. Logan (pictured). Logan’s son, John A. Logan Jr., commanded the company from 1889 to 1892 and was later posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor after he was killed leading his battalion in the Philippines during the Battle of San Jacinto as an officer in the United States Volunteers. (Graphic by the Ohio National Guard Heritage Center/Image of Maj. Gen. Logan courtesy of the Library of Congress)
1192nd Engineer Company HHC, 112th Engineer Battalion HHC 16th Engineer Brigade

The Brigade would like to extend a huge WELCOME HOME to the 204th Engineer Detachment!!!

COL Detling and CSM Johnson greeted the seven member team as they arrived in Columbus after an overseas deployment.

The team also conducted a promotion ceremony for Captain Fuchs to Major. Congratulations!

We are so proud of your team and your accomplishments! Your selfless service, dedication to the mission and commitment to excellence exemplify the Engineer spirit and heart. Thank you for your service; we are so glad to have you home!

ESSAYONS!!

The 16th Engineer Brigade conducted a Change of Responsibility on Friday, June 3, 2022 at DSSC.

The BDE welcomed CSM Abraham Johnson as the incoming Brigade Command Sergeant Major.

CSM Johnson, we look forward to the next step in our journey together. We are proud to have you and know you will continue the time-honored Engineer legacy and tradition of excellence of your predecessors.

The Brigade extends a huge Engineer thank you to CSM Matthew Metter. Your guidance, initiative, standards and drive to always do the right thing will stand with us as you move on to the next step in your career. We wish you all the best and you always have a home here!

ESSAYONS!

Great Work Bulldog Battalion.
Fight and Build!

16th EN BDE Commander COL John Detling, CSM Abraham Johnson and 112th EN BN Commander Raymond Benisek, CSM Ron Richardson with members of the BDE staff, visit COL Marian Cristurean JNTC CMD Romania. The purpose of the Command Team trip was to visit the 945th EN CO and respective project site construction, as part of Resolute Castle exercise.

The BDE staff and 5-54 SFAB TO participated in the DSCC First Responders Appreciation 5k today. It was hot but they got it done! Thank you to all the first responders!!!

Congratulations to MSG David Hall who received one of the highest awards a member of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers can receive. The de Fleury Medal.

Join us for a day at Dreams on Horseback on May 14th. Bring your family and have fun with the horses. Follow the link to register and select a time that works for you and your family.

https://fal.cn/3ohCA

Our very own CPT Stearns, Administrative Officer for the 112th Engineer Battalion, is kicking butt at the Lacerda Combatives Tournament this week!

Way to represent the Engineers and The Ohio Army National Guard CPT Stearns!!! We are so proud of you!!!

Congratulations A.J.!!!!

Thank you U.S. Forest Service - Wayne National Forest for being such an amazing employer of our Ohio Guard members!

If you are looking for a career, the US U.S. Forest Service is an extremely veteran-friendly organization. Check out their link in the post! Thank you CPT Mossbarger for your service!