The flyover is a gesture to recognize seven Purple Star high schools, which provide extra support for military-connected students and their families.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has provided an update on the Ohio National Guard members in Washington, DC. As previously reported by News Center 7, 150 military police from the Ohio National Guard were sent to the nation’s capital in August.

The Ohio National Guard will continue deploying troops in Washington, D.C., through the end of November, the state’s governor announced Wednesday. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R), who sent 150 troops to the nation’s capital last month,

Ohio National Guard members will end their presence in the nation's capital on Nov. 30, according to a DeWine news release on Sept. 10. DeWine announced on Aug. 16 that he would send 150 military police members to assist in D.C., none of whom are active law enforcement officers in the state.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine agreed to extend the National Guard’s mission in Washington after a request from Army leaders.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced that he has agreed to the Ohio National Guard supporting the District of Columbia National Guard until Nov. 30 after a request was made by the Secretary of the Army.

Gov. Mike DeWine said Thursday that the Ohio National Guard will continue its deployment in Washington, D.C., through Nov. 30, 2025, following a request from the U.S. Army.

As central Ohio continues to grow, leaders said connecting people with career opportunities is more important than ever. The Ohio National Guard and the Ohio Department of Transportation hosted a career expo in Delaware on Tuesday.