Ohio Army National Guard

What Ohio Army National Guard does

The Ohio Army National Guard is a federally recognized state military force under the dual authority of the Governor of Ohio and the President of the United States, headquartered at the Beightler Armory in Columbus, Ohio. Tracing its lineage to Ohio's territorial militia in 1788, the organization fields approximately 10,000 soldiers across more than 120 units stationed at roughly 55 training facilities in 35 Ohio counties, organized into four primary wings: the 16th Sustainment Brigade (logistics), the 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (infantry), the 73rd Troop Command (aviation, engineers, military police, medical), and the 179th Cyberspace Wing (cyber operations). Core capability domains include MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial system operations (the 178th Wing), KC-135 aerial refueling (the 121st Air Refueling Wing), armored vehicle operations (the 145th Armored Regiment), cyber and electromagnetic warfare, and combat medical and engineering support.

Its operational model is fundamentally governmental: it is funded through a combination of federal (Department of Defense/National Guard Bureau) and state appropriations, with soldiers serving concurrently as part-time traditional guardsmen and federalized active-duty forces during overseas deployments. The organization fulfills three distinct mission sets — state domestic emergency response (through programs such as GuardCare and Ohio Military Reserve coordination), federal combat deployments to U.S. Central Command, Indo-Pacific, and Africa Command theaters, and bilateral military partnership activities through the State Partnership Program (SPP) with Serbia and, as of 2026, Angola. It serves no commercial customers; instead its "client base" consists of the citizens of Ohio for domestic missions, the U.S. Department of Defense for federal warfighting requirements, and partner-nation armed forces under SPP engagement.

Recent activity has been concentrated on operational deployments, public commemorations tied to the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 238th anniversary of the Ohio militia, and the formal addition of Angola as a new SPP partner nation. There is no commercial product roadmap, no revenue-generating customer pipeline, and no pricing or go-to-market mechanics in the conventional sense.

Name

Ohio Army National Guard

Legal name

The Ohio Adjutant General's Department / Ohio National Guard

Website

https://ong.ohio.gov

Company type

Public

Founded year

1788

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

The Ohio Army National Guard is a federally recognized state military force of approximately 10,000 soldiers serving under the Governor of Ohio and the President, executing federal combat missions, state domestic emergency response, and bilateral international partnership programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Services

NAICS

National Security (928110)

akta.pro primary industry

Defense Infrastructure, Installations & Base Operations (BPAIAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Law Enforcement / Military / Security Defensive Tactics Training (HSADADAI), Specialized Law Enforcement Units (SWAT, K9, Bomb Squad, Tactical) (BPAIAGAH)

Keywords

• Military defense services
• Air refueling operations
• Cyberspace operations
• Disaster response support
• State Partnership Program

Headquarters

HQ city

Marietta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Federal Defense Funding: Government-funded military organization receiving federal funding for defense and homeland security missions.
2. State Funding: State-funded operations for domestic emergency response and community support programs.
3. GuardCare Community Services: Free healthcare services provided to medically underserved communities under the federal Innovative Readiness Training program.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Ohio Army National Guard provides trained military personnel and equipment for federal warfighting missions, state domestic emergency response, and community healthcare support. It comprises Army units (16th Engineer Brigade, 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 73rd Troop Command, 174th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 28th Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade, Special Troops Command) and Air units (121st Air Refueling Wing, 178th Wing, 179th Cyberspace Wing, 180th Fighter Wing) operating across 120 Army units and 55 training sites in 35 Ohio counties.

Product overview

The Ohio National Guard operates as a unified military organization comprising Ohio Army National Guard and Ohio Air National Guard components, under the command of the Ohio Adjutant General who reports to the Governor. The Ohio Air National Guard consists of four wings: the 121st Air Refueling Wing (KC-135 Stratotanker air refueling), 178th Wing (MQ-9 Reaper ISR/reconnaissance), 179th Cyberspace Wing (cyber operations and information warfare), and 180th Fighter Wing (F-16 Fighting Falcon air superiority). The Ohio Army National Guard comprises six major commands including the 16th Engineer Brigade, 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 73rd Troop Command, 174th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 28th Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade, and Special Troops Command (Provisional), spanning 120 units across 55 training sites in 35 Ohio counties. The organization also conducts community service through programs like GuardCare (free healthcare) and operates the State Partnership Program with Hungary, Serbia, and Angola for international military cooperation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 121st Air Refueling Wing Provides worldwide air-to-air refueling, combat support, and domestic disaster response using KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft stationed at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Columbus, Ohio. Supports U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and U.S. Central Command operations.
• 178th Wing Conducts intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions using MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft, supporting national security objectives.
• 179th Cyberspace Wing Delivers cyber-enabled capabilities supporting tactical needs in air superiority and information warfare, providing competitive advantage in combat performance and survivability from Mansfield Lahm Air National Guard Base.
• 180th Fighter Wing Provides homeland protection, effective combat power, and defense support to civil authorities using F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft based at Toledo Air National Guard Base in Swanton, Ohio.
• 16th Engineer Brigade Plans, coordinates, directs, and conducts mobility, counter-mobility, survivability tasks, and general engineering missions for the Ohio Army National Guard.
• 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Provides command, control, and supervision of brigade operations including infantry, field artillery, cavalry reconnaissance, armored units, engineer, and support elements.
• 73rd Troop Command Provides combat-focused elements and homeland security/defense capabilities including responding to natural and man-made disasters, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Includes aviation, military police, special forces, and homeland security operations.
• 174th Air Defense Artillery Brigade Provides strategic and operational protection against adversary missile and aircraft threats using Avenger portable surface-to-air missile systems.
• 28th Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade Integrates and synchronizes all sustainment functions including medical support, transportation, maintenance, quartermaster, and signal operations for the division.
• Special Troops Command (Provisional) Provides command element oversight for Ohio Army National Guard including training centers administration, regional training institute, and recruiting and retention operations.
• GuardCare Program Annual community healthcare event providing free medical screenings, dental exams, vision tests, and immunizations to medically underserved Ohio residents with no insurance or income requirements.
• State Partnership Program Links Ohio National Guard with partner nations (Hungary, Serbia, Angola) to promote regional stability, military capability, and interoperability through joint training, military exchanges, and leader development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supports global operations with KC-135 Stratotanker air refueling capabilities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2026Ohio National Guard participates in African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD) 2026 in Luanda, Angola. Conference with defense chiefs from more than 35 countries built around four thematic panels covering global commons, information domain, economic opportunity, and innovation solutions.
• Republic of AngolacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2026State Partnership Program agreement signed April 9, 2026 formalizing Angola as Ohio's newest partner nation. Expands international engagement through joint training, military exchanges and leader development in professional military education, disaster response, medical readiness, and cyber capabilities. Supports regional stability and shared security objectives in Africa.
• Serbian Armed ForcescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 200620-year partnership celebrated at 2026 Joint Senior Leadership Conference. Collaborative exchanges include Serbian firefighters visiting Ohio fire departments. Annual capstone visits outline mutual goals for training readiness and interoperability.
• HungarycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1993Partner since 1993, one of Ohio's longest-standing State Partnership Program relationships. Conducts annual exercises including Valiant Panther for NATO unity and interoperability. Military cooperation spans platoon-level planning, live-fire maneuvers, and joint training at Kecskemét Air Base.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Pennsylvania National Guard: Neighboring Mid-Atlantic state guard with comparable dual federal-state mission and ground combat brigade structure. Operates in adjacent territory and often coordinates with Ohio on regional domestic response and joint training.
• West Virginia National Guard: Smaller neighboring Appalachian state guard focused primarily on Army aviation, engineer, and ground combat units. Operates as a regional peer with shared state border and occasional joint training and emergency coordination with Ohio.
• Michigan National Guard: Adjacent Great Lakes state guard with comparable aviation and ground combat structure, plus extensive state emergency response mission (flooding, civil support). Frequently coordinates with Ohio on cross-border incidents.
• Indiana National Guard: Adjacent Midwest state guard with a smaller combined Army and Air footprint but similar domestic mission profile and federal mobilization role. Regularly partners with Ohio on regional exercises and emergency response planning.

Direct peers

• New York National Guard: New York Division of Military and Naval Affairs commands a large, diverse state guard with comparable aviation and ground combat capabilities and a heavy domestic emergency response mandate. Closest East Coast direct peer in terms of urban contingency planning and mission breadth.
• Florida National Guard: Florida Department of Military Affairs runs a similarly sized state guard with extensive hurricane response, fighter and ISR aviation, and ground combat units. Comparable breadth of dual federal-state mission and tropical weather domestic response profile.
• Texas National Guard: Texas Military Department oversees a similarly large combined Army and Air National Guard with comparable force structure (fighter wings, airlift, ground combat brigades) and broad state mission portfolio. Texas is the most direct functional peer in terms of size, multi-wing breadth, and federal/state mission balance.
• California National Guard: California Military Department operates a similarly large and diverse force with multiple air wings and brigade combat teams, comparable domestic emergency response mission load (wildfires, earthquakes), and significant federal contingency role. Most direct functional peer on the West Coast.

Broad incumbents

• National Guard Bureau: Federal joint bureau that channels funding, resources, and policy to all 54 state and territorial National Guards. Functions as the broad incumbent that coordinates and resource-allocates for Ohio's force structure across the entire National Guard enterprise.

Emerging players

• State Defense Force (Generic): State-level volunteer military adjuncts that support the National Guard during domestic emergencies in several states (including Ohio's State Defense Force). Operate as a complementary niche force with partial overlap on state mission sets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@OhioNationalGuard
• Facebookfacebook.com/theohionationalguard
• Xx.com/ohnationalguard
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/state-of-ohio

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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