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 CW3 Robin D. Kessler - CommanderChief Warrant Officer Three Robin D. Kessler is a native of Gahanna, Ohio. He began his military career in 1974 at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Upon completion of Basic Combat Training he was assigned to the United States Army Element of the Navy School of Music in Little Creek, Virginia. Upon graduation of the Basic Course CW3 Kessler was assigned to the 74th US Army Band at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana as a bandsman saxophone player and Drum Major until his discharge from active duty in June 1980. His next assignment was with the 122nd Ohio Army National Guard Band as a saxophone player. In October of 1981 he assumed command of the 122nd Army Band. He held this position until June 1986 when he transferred to the Army Reserve. CW3 Kessler returned to the 122nd OHARNG Band in May 1996 as Commanding Officer. CW3 Kessler is a graduate of the Basic Music Course of the USAESOM, Honor Graduate NBC School Camp Perry, Ohio, Warrant Officer Advanced Course US Army School of Music and the Warrant Officer Staff Course Fort Rucker, Alabama. CW3 Kessler is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in Music Education. He spent 10 years as a music educator in Ohio and 12 years as an educational representative for music retailer in Ohio. Currently the "Chief" is a member of the Military Funeral Honors team for the Ohio Army National Guard. CW3 Kessler currently resides in Mount Vernon, Ohio with his wife Judy. They have a son and daughter who attend college and are also members of the Ohio Army National Guard. | ||
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 1SG John M. Huffman Jr. - First SergeantFirst Sergeant John M. Huffman, Jr. enlisted in the Ohio Army National Guard in July 1978. Since his enlistment, he has been a tuba player in the 122nd Ohio Army National Guard Band. His military education includes Primary Leadership Development Course, Basic Non- Commissioned Officer Course, Army Band Reserve Component Non-Commissioned Officer Basic Course at the Naval School of Music, Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer Course, and Army Band Reserve Component Non-Commissioned Officer Advanced Course at the Naval School of Music. First Sergeant Huffman is a 1978 graduate of Sylvania Northview High School in Sylvania, Ohio. In 1982, he graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelors Degree in Music Education. He was a tuba player in The Ohio State University Marching Band and had the honor of "Dotting the I" in Script Ohio. He started his teaching career as Instrumental Music Director at Trimble High School in 1982. In 1984, he accepted his present position as Director of Bands at Waverly City Schools. Bands under his direction have received Superior ratings in the large group Adjudicated Events of the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA). His bands have also performed at Disney World, Cedar Point, the Ohio State Fair, the Columbus Veteran's Day Parade, and at numerous local events. First Sergeant Huffman is a member of OMEA, Phi Beta Mu Honorary Band Masters Fraternity, Life Member of Kappa Kappa Psi Honorary Bandsmen Fraternity, American School Band Directors Association, and National Band Association. He has performed on E flat tuba with the Brass Band of Columbus and the Great Seal of Ohio Community Band. He continues to play the sousaphone as a member of The Ohio State University TBDBITL Alumni Band. First Sergeant Huffman's personal decorations include the Army Commendation Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Army Achievement Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal with Silver Oak Leaf, the National Defense Medal with Star, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal, the Ohio Faithful Service Ribbon, and the Ohio Award of Merit. First Sergeant Huffman resides in Waverly, Ohio with his wife Susan. He has two adult children, John III and Brittany. |
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