COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - The Ohio National Guard gave NBC4 a rare front-row seat to see their work from above after we were invited on a Black Hawk helicopter training flight.

According to leaders, it's important to show the Buckeye State who they are and what they do as they're here to serve the community.

"Our primary mission is right here within the state of Ohio -- 17,000-plus Army National Guardsmen and Airmen that are ready and available so that when that worst day happens in our communities, we are going to be there," Ohio National Guard Col. Jon Stewart said.

The Ohio National Guard has a dual mission -- to serve Ohio and the nation.

The orientation flight gave a firsthand look at aviation operations in action. It took off from Rickenbacker International Airport, soaring up Stat

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