Camaraderie, mentorship and lasting friendships
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Briana Staples (from left), a material management journeyman assigned to the 123rd Air Control Squadron in Springfield, Ohio, U.S. Army Spc. Ian Roth, a computer detection systems repairer assigned to the 211th Maintenance Company in Newark, Ohio, U.S. Army Pfc. Tremaya Montgomery-Gadison, a unit supply specialist assigned to the 1485th Transportation Company in Coshocton, Ohio, and U.S. Army Pfc. Nyarai Chayambuka, an equipment repairer assigned to the 211th Maintenance Company, stand for a photo Dec. 14, 2020, at the State of Ohio’s Receive, Store and Stage (RSS) warehouse. While working on the personal protective equipment (PPE) distribution mission during COVID-19 relief efforts, Staples, Roth and Chayambuka provided mentorship to Montgomery-Gadison that has made a lasting impact on her life. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Amber Mullen)