The Ohio Ladies of the Western Reserve were honored to have a tour of the Long Military Museum LLC dba Lest We Forget in Wooster, Ohio. We were greeted by Heroes from WWII, Korea, Vietnam Era, and Desert Storm Era. The Long Museum was started in 2017 by Gregory Long to honor and preserve his family’s collection of artifacts from their Military service. What started in a small space has grown to 6000 sq. ft. of Military history and features not only the Long Family but militar

At Ohio Western Reserve Ladies, we’re getting back to what matters most- being a resource. Not just talking about systems or policies, but actively supporting veterans and their families through real-life challenges, shared experiences, and practical problem-solving. This mission is personal. Between my 20 years of service in the Ohio National Guard and my husband’s 24 years (both of us now retired) we’ve lived the transition, the uncertainty, and the learning curve that come

To help ensure families understand the process when planning services at OWRNC , we would like to provide the following clarification. Families or funeral homes must request Department of the Army (DOW) honors , which include Taps and the folding and presentation of the flag . Rifle volleys are not part of the DOW honors detail. They are performed by volunteer rifle teams. Because these teams are made up of volunteers, their presence cannot be guaranteed by the cemetery o

March 1,1803, our great state of Ohio celebrated its 223rd birthday and the marking of it being the 17th state admitted to the Union of the United States of America. Ohio was the first state carved out of the Northwest Territory but wasn't admitted until March 1, 1803. The formal declaration was made in 1953 when President Dwight D. Eisenhower made his retroactive declaration. This great state of Ohio has a big part in the nation's big event this year. The 250th Ann