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Request a National Guard Speaker
The Ohio National Guard is pleased to provide public speakers for schools, service clubs and civic events. Topics which we can address include:
General patriotic themes, The history of the Ohio National Guard, The National Guard today: Trained and ready to serve, Educational benefits and career opportunities.
Organizations must certify that attendance and/or membership in the organization is not limited on the grounds of race, religion, creed, color or ethnic background.
With National Guard units in 54 communities across the state, chances are we have someone available to meet your needs. Anyone requesting a speaker must submit a request in writing to the Ohio National Guard Public Affairs Office, 2825 West Dublin Granville Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43235 or FAX (614) 336-7410. Call the Public Affairs Office with any questions at (614) 336-7000. The request should be submitted a minimum of 90 days prior to the event to be considered for support. Fewer than 90 days' notice greatly reduces the chance that support will be available. Requests received 30 days or closer to the event will not be considered.
Support to Organizations and Special Events
The Ohio National Guard is proud to be a member of the more than 54 communities throughout Ohio in which our soldiers and
airmen serve. Through an active community relations program, the Ohio National Guard demonstrates it is a good neighbor and community partner.
The Guard and its soldiers and airmen are extensively involved in local community organizations and often participate in, or
support, the
events they sponsor.
The Ohio National Guard Public Affairs staff receives all volunteer requests, reviews and validates their legal propriety, then puts out a call across the organization for volunteers. Volunteers are not typically provided in an "official" capacity. The National Guard, as a government institution, refrains from endorsing specific organizations or events that it does not officially sponsor. Instead, it is up to the individual Guard members to decide whether they volunteer their time. Event organizers should also be aware that military mission requirements may on occasion prevent our people from supporting off-base events and that there are a number of state and federal restrictions on how the National Guard can support organizations and events and our training and mission schedules always come first.