Product and object photography by James DeCamp.

The Komen Columbus Spare Nothing for the Cure event photographed Sunday, February 11, 2018 at the Columbus Square Bowling Palace.

 

The Komen Columbus Spare Nothing for the Cure event photographed Sunday, February 11, 2018 at the Columbus Square Bowling Palace. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The Komen Columbus Spare Nothing for the Cure event photographed Sunday, February 11, 2018 at the Columbus Square Bowling Palace. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The Komen Columbus Spare Nothing for the Cure event photographed Sunday, February 11, 2018 at the Columbus Square Bowling Palace. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The Komen Columbus Spare Nothing for the Cure event photographed Sunday, February 11, 2018 at the Columbus Square Bowling Palace. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The Komen Columbus Spare Nothing for the Cure event photographed Sunday, February 11, 2018 at the Columbus Square Bowling Palace. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The Komen Columbus Spare Nothing for the Cure event photographed Sunday, February 11, 2018 at the Columbus Square Bowling Palace. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The Komen Columbus Spare Nothing for the Cure event photographed Sunday, February 11, 2018 at the Columbus Square Bowling Palace. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The Komen Columbus Spare Nothing for the Cure event photographed Sunday, February 11, 2018 at the Columbus Square Bowling Palace. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The Komen Columbus Spare Nothing for the Cure event photographed Sunday, February 11, 2018 at the Columbus Square Bowling Palace. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

 

The opening preview of the Poindexter Village: A Portrait in Stories Exhibit photographed Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the Ohio History Center.

 

The opening preview of the Poindexter Village: A Portrait in Stories Exhibit photographed Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the Ohio History Center. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The opening preview of the Poindexter Village: A Portrait in Stories Exhibit photographed Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the Ohio History Center. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The opening preview of the Poindexter Village: A Portrait in Stories Exhibit photographed Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the Ohio History Center. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The opening preview of the Poindexter Village: A Portrait in Stories Exhibit photographed Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the Ohio History Center. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The opening preview of the Poindexter Village: A Portrait in Stories Exhibit photographed Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the Ohio History Center. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The opening preview of the Poindexter Village: A Portrait in Stories Exhibit photographed Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the Ohio History Center. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The opening preview of the Poindexter Village: A Portrait in Stories Exhibit photographed Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the Ohio History Center. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The opening preview of the Poindexter Village: A Portrait in Stories Exhibit photographed Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the Ohio History Center. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The opening preview of the Poindexter Village: A Portrait in Stories Exhibit photographed Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the Ohio History Center. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The opening preview of the Poindexter Village: A Portrait in Stories Exhibit photographed Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the Ohio History Center. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The opening preview of the Poindexter Village: A Portrait in Stories Exhibit photographed Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the Ohio History Center. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The opening preview of the Poindexter Village: A Portrait in Stories Exhibit photographed Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the Ohio History Center. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The opening preview of the Poindexter Village: A Portrait in Stories Exhibit photographed Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the Ohio History Center. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The opening preview of the Poindexter Village: A Portrait in Stories Exhibit photographed Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the Ohio History Center. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The opening preview of the Poindexter Village: A Portrait in Stories Exhibit photographed Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the Ohio History Center. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The opening preview of the Poindexter Village: A Portrait in Stories Exhibit photographed Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the Ohio History Center. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The opening preview of the Poindexter Village: A Portrait in Stories Exhibit photographed Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the Ohio History Center. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

 

During the 40-year period of the Great Migration (1900s–1940s) African Americans moved from the South to the North to escape Jim Crow era infringements and pursue greater political, economic and social opportunities. In Columbus, each decade witnessed growth in the size of its black population, resulting in changing demographics throughout the city.

In 1940, Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA), with the United States Housing Authority (USHA), developed 426 dwelling units in 33 buildings to provide decent housing for blacks in Columbus, Ohio, replacing an area known as the “Blackberry Patch” on the East Side. The development was named for pastor and activist, Rev. James P. Poindexter. Its residents would be proud, aspiring and secure in bright and modern abodes. Many who forged paths north to Columbus during the Great Migration would find their dreams realized at Poindexter Village.

Over the next 70 years the Near East Side was affected by construction of the Interstate Highway system, urban flight and housing and employment opportunities offered by integration. Within Poindexter Village, conditions deteriorated. Despite capital improvements, minor repairs were generally halted, security became problematic and the homes of Poindexter were targeted for demolition and redevelopment.

The exhibit Poindexter Village: A Portrait in Stories at the Ohio History Center is funded in part by the Gordon Chandler Memorial Fund of The Columbus Foundation.

 

The New Albany Community Foundation’s The Jefferson Series Presents an evening with Three Generals – General Michael Hayden, Former Director of the CIA and The National Security Agency, General Stanley A. McChrystal, Former Commander of U.S. and International Forces in Afghanistan and General Peter Pace, USMC, Retired and Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (2005-2007), in a panel discussion moderated by CNN’s Dr. Fareed Zakaria,  photographed Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the McCoy Center in New Albany, Ohio.

 

Jack Kessler speaks with patrons before the start of the Jefferson Series Presents an evening with Generals Michael Hayden, Stanley A. McChrystal, and Peter Pace photographed Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the McCoy Center. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Jack Kessler speaks with patrons before the start of the Jefferson Series Presents an evening with Three Generals.

Les Wexner introduces the Jefferson Series Presents an evening with Generals Michael Hayden, Stanley A. McChrystal, and Peter Pace photographed Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the McCoy Center. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Les Wexner introduces the Jefferson Series Presents an evening with Generals Michael Hayden, Stanley A. McChrystal, and Peter Pace.

Les Wexner introduces the Jefferson Series Presents an evening with Generals Michael Hayden, Stanley A. McChrystal, and Peter Pace photographed Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the McCoy Center. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Les Wexner introduces the Jefferson Series Presents an evening with Generals Michael Hayden, Stanley A. McChrystal, and Peter Pace.

The Jefferson Series Presents an evening with Generals Michael Hayden, Stanley A. McChrystal, and Peter Pace photographed Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the McCoy Center. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The Jefferson Series Presents an evening with Generals Michael Hayden, Stanley A. McChrystal, and Peter Pace photographed Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the McCoy Center. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The Jefferson Series Presents an evening with Generals Michael Hayden, Stanley A. McChrystal, and Peter Pace photographed Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the McCoy Center. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The Jefferson Series Presents an evening with Generals Michael Hayden, Stanley A. McChrystal, and Peter Pace photographed Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the McCoy Center. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The Jefferson Series Presents an evening with Generals Michael Hayden, Stanley A. McChrystal, and Peter Pace photographed Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the McCoy Center. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The Jefferson Series Presents an evening with Generals Michael Hayden, Stanley A. McChrystal, and Peter Pace photographed Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the McCoy Center. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The Jefferson Series Presents an evening with Generals Michael Hayden, Stanley A. McChrystal, and Peter Pace photographed Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the McCoy Center. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The New Albany Community Foundation convened onstage together for the first time General Michael Hayden, General Stanley McChrystal and General Peter Pace for a national security panel discussion moderated by CNN’s Dr. Fareed Zakaria. With more than 100 years of service and 12 stars among them, the conversation provided rare insight into American foreign policy, national security and global affairs.

The event, which sold out in record time, also hosted over 100 veterans, active-duty service men and women and ROTC, seated onstage, to hear the Generals captivate the audience with a stimulating, provocative conversation based on their collective experience and insights.

The evening’s discussion was timely as well, as central Ohio and the nation look forward to the opening of the National Veterans Memorial and Museum this summer on the Scioto peninsula in downtown Columbus. As one of the evening’s sponsors, NVMM will recognize the sacrifices of those who serve or have served as well as veterans’ families.

Zakaria skillfully guided the Generals through topics such as the United States’ role in the midst of shifting global politics, Russia’s intentions and interference in the 2016 Presidential election, China’s rise, President Trump’s handling of North Korea, the Iran nuclear deal and more. Zakaria encouraged the audience and the speakers to treat the discussion as if it were a National Security Council meeting, providing context to the discussion.

While all three Generals expressed both concern and optimism across the many topics, they also stressed the need for citizen action and engagement. Said McChrystal, “If the United States, and I paraphrase, is to die, we commit national suicide. That was Abraham Lincoln, in 1838, and he was predicting things we ought to look in the mirror about right now.”

 

Michael Vincent Hayden is a retired United States Air Force four-star general and former Director of the National Security Agency, Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Hayden currently co-chairs the Bipartisan Policy Center‘s Electric Grid Cyber Security Initiative. In 2017, Hayden became a national security analyst for CNN.

He was Director of the National Security Agency (NSA) from 1999 to 2005. During his tenure as director, he oversaw the controversial NSA surveillance of technological communications between persons in the United States and alleged foreign terroristgroups, which resulted in the NSA warrantless surveillance controversy.

On April 21, 2005, then Lt. Gen Hayden, was confirmed by the United States Senate as the first Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence and awarded his fourth star-making him “the highest-ranking military intelligence officer in the armed forces”. He served in this position under DNI John Negroponte until May 26, 2006.

On May 8, 2006, Hayden was nominated for the position of Director of the Central Intelligence Agency following the May 5 resignation of Porter J. Goss, and on May 23 the United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence voted 12–3 to send the nomination to the Senate floor. His nomination was confirmed by the United States Senate on May 26 by a vote of 78–15. On May 30, 2006, and again the following day at the CIA lobby with President George W. Bush in attendance, Hayden was sworn in as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.

Hayden speaking at the National Security Law Journal symposium on cybersecurity April 2, 2013, in Washington, D.C.

On July 1, 2008, Hayden retired from the Air Force after over 41 years of service and continued to serve as Director of the CIA until February 12, 2009. He received an honorary doctorate from The Institute of World Politics in Washington, D.C. in 2009. He is currently a principal at the Chertoff Group, a security consultancy co-founded by former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff. Hayden also serves as a Distinguished Visiting Professor at George Mason University‘s Schar School of Policy and Government. He was elected to the Board of Directors of Motorola Solutions effective January 4, 2011.

Stanley Allen McChrystal is a retired United States Army general best known for his command of Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) in the mid-2000s. His last assignment was as Commander, International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and Commander, U.S. Forces Afghanistan (USFOR-A). He previously served as Director, Joint Staff from August 2008 to June 2009 and as Commander of JSOC from 2003 to 2008, where he was credited with the death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, leader of Al-Qaeda in Iraq, but also criticized for his alleged role in the cover-up of the Pat Tillman friendly fire incident. McChrystal was reportedly known for saying and thinking what other military leaders were afraid to; this was one of the reasons cited for his appointment to lead all forces in Afghanistan. He held the post from June 15, 2009, to June 23, 2010.

Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates described McChrystal as “perhaps the finest warrior and leader of men in combat I ever met.” But following unflattering remarks about Vice President Joe Biden and other administration officials attributed to McChrystal and his aides in a Rolling Stone article, McChrystal was recalled to Washington, D.C., where President Barack Obama accepted his resignation as commander in Afghanistan. His command of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan was assumed by the deputy commander, British Army General Sir Nicholas Parker, pending the confirmation of a replacement. Obama named General David Petraeus as McChrystal’s replacement; Petraeus was confirmed by the Senate and officially assumed command on June 30. Days after being relieved of his duties in Afghanistan, McChrystal announced his retirement. Since 2010, he has taught courses in international relations at Yale University as a Senior Fellow of the University’s Jackson Institute for Global Affairs.

Peter Pace is a United States Marine Corps general who served as the 16th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Pace was the first Marine officer appointed as chairman, and the first Marine officer to be appointed to three different four-star assignments; the others as the 6th Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from October 1, 2001, to August 12, 2005, and as Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Southern Command from September 8, 2000, to September 30, 2001. Appointed chairman by President George W. Bush, Pace succeeded U.S. Air Force General Richard Myers on September 30, 2005.

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates announced on June 8, 2007, that he would advise the President to not renominate Pace for a second term. Pace retired from the Marine Corps and stepped down as chairman on October 1, 2007. He was replaced by Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Michael Mullen.

Fareed Rafiq Zakaria is an American journalist and author. He is the host of CNN‘s Fareed Zakaria GPS and writes a weekly column for The Washington Post. He has been a columnist for Newsweek, editor of Newsweek International, and an editor at large of Time.

The opening reception of the Ohio Wesleyan University Faculty Exhibit: Range of Motion photographed Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Richard M. Ross Art Museum in Delaware, Ohio.

Cynthia Cetlin poses with some of her wool art at the opening reception of the Ohio Wesleyan University Faculty Exhibit: Range of Motion photographed Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Richard M. Ross Art Museum in Delaware, Ohio. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Cynthia Cetlin poses with some of her wool art.

 

Frank Hobbs poses with his oil on canvas piece at the opening reception of the Ohio Wesleyan University Faculty Exhibit: Range of Motion photographed Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Richard M. Ross Art Museum in Delaware, Ohio. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Frank Hobbs poses with his oil on canvas piece.

 

Jim Krehbiel poses with one of his digital prints at the opening reception of the Ohio Wesleyan University Faculty Exhibit: Range of Motion photographed Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Richard M. Ross Art Museum in Delaware, Ohio. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Jim Krehbiel poses with one of his digital prints.

 

John Quick poses with one of his wood and metal art pieces at the opening reception of the Ohio Wesleyan University Faculty Exhibit: Range of Motion photographed Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Richard M. Ross Art Museum in Delaware, Ohio. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

John Quick poses with one of his wood and metal art pieces.

 

John Quick, in hat, Chance Tarrant, OWU Jr. History major, olive sweater, Hailey Laroe, OWU Sr. History major, scarf, discuss the art at the opening reception of the Ohio Wesleyan University Faculty Exhibit: Range of Motion photographed Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Richard M. Ross Art Museum in Delaware, Ohio. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

John Quick, in hat, Chance Tarrant, OWU Jr. History major, olive sweater, Hailey Laroe, OWU Sr. History major, scarf, discuss the art at the opening reception of the Ohio Wesleyan University Faculty Exhibit: Range of Motion photographed Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Richard M. Ross Art Museum in Delaware, Ohio.

 

John Powers, OWU Chaplin and Sharon Hayes, OWU Assistant to the Chaplin, look over the art pieces at the opening reception of the Ohio Wesleyan University Faculty Exhibit: Range of Motion photographed Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Richard M. Ross Art Museum in Delaware, Ohio. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

John Powers, OWU Chaplin and Sharon Hayes, OWU Assistant to the Chaplin, look over the art pieces at the opening reception of the Ohio Wesleyan University Faculty Exhibit: Range of Motion photographed Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Richard M. Ross Art Museum in Delaware, Ohio.

The 2017 Skylight Financial Awards Banquet photographed Friday, January 12, 2018 at the Hilton Columbus/Polaris for Siders Photography.

the 2017 Skylight Financial Awards Banquet photographed Friday, January 12, 2018 at the Hilton, Polaris. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) the 2017 Skylight Financial Awards Banquet photographed Friday, January 12, 2018 at the Hilton, Polaris. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) the 2017 Skylight Financial Awards Banquet photographed Friday, January 12, 2018 at the Hilton, Polaris. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) the 2017 Skylight Financial Awards Banquet photographed Friday, January 12, 2018 at the Hilton, Polaris. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) the 2017 Skylight Financial Awards Banquet photographed Friday, January 12, 2018 at the Hilton, Polaris. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) the 2017 Skylight Financial Awards Banquet photographed Friday, January 12, 2018 at the Hilton, Polaris. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) the 2017 Skylight Financial Awards Banquet photographed Friday, January 12, 2018 at the Hilton, Polaris. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) the 2017 Skylight Financial Awards Banquet photographed Friday, January 12, 2018 at the Hilton, Polaris. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) the 2017 Skylight Financial Awards Banquet photographed Friday, January 12, 2018 at the Hilton, Polaris. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) the 2017 Skylight Financial Awards Banquet photographed Friday, January 12, 2018 at the Hilton, Polaris. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) the 2017 Skylight Financial Awards Banquet photographed Friday, January 12, 2018 at the Hilton, Polaris. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) the 2017 Skylight Financial Awards Banquet photographed Friday, January 12, 2018 at the Hilton, Polaris. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

 

Celebrity Bell Ringers manning the Salvation Army buckets at the Easton Town Center photographed Saturday, December 16, 2017.

 

Jerry Revish manning the Salvation Army station at the Easton Town Center photographed Saturday, December 16, 2017. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Jerry Revish manning the Salvation Army station at the Easton Town Center photographed Saturday, December 16, 2017. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The Buckeye Guy manning the Salvation Army station at the Easton Town Center photographed Saturday, December 16, 2017. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The Buckeye Guy manning the Salvation Army station at the Easton Town Center photographed Saturday, December 16, 2017. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Citadel Corp Band Quartet manning the Salvation Army station at the Easton Town Center photographed Saturday, December 16, 2017. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Citadel Corp Band Quartet manning the Salvation Army station at the Easton Town Center photographed Saturday, December 16, 2017. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Michelle Heritage from the Community Shelter Board manning the Salvation Army station at the Easton Town Center photographed Saturday, December 16, 2017. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Michelle Heritage from the Community Shelter Board manning the Salvation Army station at the Easton Town Center photographed Saturday, December 16, 2017. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Digger Dog manning the Salvation Army station at the Easton Town Center photographed Saturday, December 16, 2017. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Digger Dog manning the Salvation Army station at the Easton Town Center photographed Saturday, December 16, 2017. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Lu Ann Stoia manning the Salvation Army station at the Easton Town Center photographed Saturday, December 16, 2017. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Lu Ann Stoia manning the Salvation Army station at the Easton Town Center photographed Saturday, December 16, 2017. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Yolanda Harris manning the Salvation Army station at the Easton Town Center photographed Saturday, December 16, 2017. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Yolanda Harris manning the Salvation Army station at the Easton Town Center photographed Saturday, December 16, 2017. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Yolanda Harris manning the Salvation Army station at the Easton Town Center photographed Saturday, December 16, 2017. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Yolanda Harris manning the Salvation Army station at the Easton Town Center photographed Saturday, December 16, 2017. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther manning the Salvation Army station at the Easton Town Center photographed Saturday, December 16, 2017. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther manning the Salvation Army station at the Easton Town Center photographed Saturday, December 16, 2017. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther manning the Salvation Army station at the Easton Town Center photographed Saturday, December 16, 2017. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther manning the Salvation Army station at the Easton Town Center photographed Saturday, December 16, 2017. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Dickens of a Christmas photographed Sunday, December 10, 2017 at the Ohio History Connection’s Ohio Village.

Capturing the spirit of holidays past at Ohio Village, where Charles Dickens’s festive and enduring vision came to life through jolly carols, decorations and traditions inspired by his colorful tales. The public enjoyed crafts and cooking demonstrations and shopped P. Wylie’s Emporium for the perfect christmas gifts.

 

Dickens of a Christmas photographed Sunday, December 10, 2017 at the Ohio History Connection's Ohio Village. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) Dickens of a Christmas photographed Sunday, December 10, 2017 at the Ohio History Connection's Ohio Village. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) Dickens of a Christmas photographed Sunday, December 10, 2017 at the Ohio History Connection's Ohio Village. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) Dickens of a Christmas photographed Sunday, December 10, 2017 at the Ohio History Connection's Ohio Village. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) Dickens of a Christmas photographed Sunday, December 10, 2017 at the Ohio History Connection's Ohio Village. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) Dickens of a Christmas photographed Sunday, December 10, 2017 at the Ohio History Connection's Ohio Village. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) Dickens of a Christmas photographed Sunday, December 10, 2017 at the Ohio History Connection's Ohio Village. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) Dickens of a Christmas photographed Sunday, December 10, 2017 at the Ohio History Connection's Ohio Village. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) Dickens of a Christmas photographed Sunday, December 10, 2017 at the Ohio History Connection's Ohio Village. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) Dickens of a Christmas photographed Sunday, December 10, 2017 at the Ohio History Connection's Ohio Village. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) Dickens of a Christmas photographed Sunday, December 10, 2017 at the Ohio History Connection's Ohio Village. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) Dickens of a Christmas photographed Sunday, December 10, 2017 at the Ohio History Connection's Ohio Village. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) Dickens of a Christmas photographed Sunday, December 10, 2017 at the Ohio History Connection's Ohio Village. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) Dickens of a Christmas photographed Sunday, December 10, 2017 at the Ohio History Connection's Ohio Village. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The 110th Annual Charity Newsies Newspaper Drive photographed Saturday, December 9, 2017 at various Franklin County Ohio locations.

 

The 110th annual Newsies Newspaper Drive photographed Saturday, December 9, 2017 at various Franklin County Ohio locations. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The 110th annual Newsies Newspaper Drive photographed Saturday, December 9, 2017 at various Franklin County Ohio locations. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The 110th annual Newsies Newspaper Drive photographed Saturday, December 9, 2017 at various Franklin County Ohio locations. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The 110th annual Newsies Newspaper Drive photographed Saturday, December 9, 2017 at various Franklin County Ohio locations. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The 110th annual Newsies Newspaper Drive photographed Saturday, December 9, 2017 at various Franklin County Ohio locations. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The 110th annual Newsies Newspaper Drive photographed Saturday, December 9, 2017 at various Franklin County Ohio locations. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The 110th annual Newsies Newspaper Drive photographed Saturday, December 9, 2017 at various Franklin County Ohio locations. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The 110th annual Newsies Newspaper Drive photographed Saturday, December 9, 2017 at various Franklin County Ohio locations. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The 110th annual Newsies Newspaper Drive photographed Saturday, December 9, 2017 at various Franklin County Ohio locations. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The 110th annual Newsies Newspaper Drive photographed Saturday, December 9, 2017 at various Franklin County Ohio locations. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The 110th annual Newsies Newspaper Drive photographed Saturday, December 9, 2017 at various Franklin County Ohio locations. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The 110th annual Newsies Newspaper Drive photographed Saturday, December 9, 2017 at various Franklin County Ohio locations. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The 110th annual Newsies Newspaper Drive photographed Saturday, December 9, 2017 at various Franklin County Ohio locations. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The 110th annual Newsies Newspaper Drive photographed Saturday, December 9, 2017 at various Franklin County Ohio locations. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The 110th annual Newsies Newspaper Drive photographed Saturday, December 9, 2017 at various Franklin County Ohio locations. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The 2017 Clothe-a-Child Gala and 110th annual Charity Newsies Newspaper Auction photographed Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the Hollywood Casino Ballroom.

 

The 2017 Clothe-a-Child Gala and 110th annual Charity Newsies Newspaper Auction photographed Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the Hollywood Casino Ballroom. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The 2017 Clothe-a-Child Gala and 110th annual Charity Newsies Newspaper Auction photographed Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the Hollywood Casino Ballroom. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The 2017 Clothe-a-Child Gala and 110th annual Charity Newsies Newspaper Auction photographed Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the Hollywood Casino Ballroom. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The 2017 Clothe-a-Child Gala and 110th annual Charity Newsies Newspaper Auction photographed Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the Hollywood Casino Ballroom. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)The 2017 Clothe-a-Child Gala and 110th annual Charity Newsies Newspaper Auction photographed Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the Hollywood Casino Ballroom. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The 2017 Clothe-a-Child Gala and 110th annual Charity Newsies Newspaper Auction photographed Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the Hollywood Casino Ballroom. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The 2017 Clothe-a-Child Gala and 110th annual Charity Newsies Newspaper Auction photographed Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the Hollywood Casino Ballroom. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The 2017 Clothe-a-Child Gala and 110th annual Charity Newsies Newspaper Auction photographed Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the Hollywood Casino Ballroom. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The second newspaper in the 2017 Clothe-a-Child Gala and 110th annual Charity Newsies Newspaper Auction was sold to The Eagles (l-r) Pat Conley, Robert Boham, Cheryl Diggs, Ron Thompson, Mary Trebacz, Denise Thompson, Dave Ward, Michael Howard and Tony Perez photographed Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the Hollywood Casino Ballroom. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The second newspaper in the 2017 Clothe-a-Child Gala and 110th annual Charity Newsies Newspaper Auction was sold to The Eagles
(l-r) Pat Conley, Robert Boham, Cheryl Diggs, Ron Thompson, Mary Trebacz, Denise Thompson, Dave Ward, Michael Howard and Tony Perez photographed Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the Hollywood Casino Ballroom. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The 2017 Clothe-a-Child Gala and 110th annual Charity Newsies Newspaper Auction photographed Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the Hollywood Casino Ballroom. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The first newspaper in the The 2017 Clothe-a-Child Gala and 110th annual Charity Newsies Newspaper Auction was sold to Nationwide Insurance: (l-r) Pat Conley, Stephen Chandler, AuBree Lucas, Jim Simpson, Kirk Smith, Allyson Lash, Jim Guinan, Jody Geiger, and Tony Perez photographed Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the Hollywood Casino Ballroom. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The first newspaper in the The 2017 Clothe-a-Child Gala and 110th annual Charity Newsies Newspaper Auction was sold to Nationwide Insurance: (l-r) Pat Conley, Stephen Chandler, AuBree Lucas, Jim Simpson, Kirk Smith, Allyson Lash, Jim Guinan, Jody Geiger, and Tony Perez photographed Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the Hollywood Casino Ballroom. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The third newspaper in the The 2017 Clothe-a-Child Gala and 110th annual Charity Newsies Newspaper Auction was sold to CompManagement: (l-r) Pat Conley, Kathy Redmond, Randy Jones and Tony Perez photographed Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the Hollywood Casino Ballroom. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The third newspaper in the The 2017 Clothe-a-Child Gala and 110th annual Charity Newsies Newspaper Auction was sold to CompManagement: (l-r) Pat Conley, Kathy Redmond, Randy Jones and Tony Perez photographed Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the Hollywood Casino Ballroom. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The third newspaper in the The 2017 Clothe-a-Child Gala and 110th annual Charity Newsies Newspaper Auction was sold to the Galvin Foundation: (l-r) Pat Conley, Michael Timm, Sarah Craycraft, Michelle Strohe, Dan Barnett, Joyce Waters, Dan Gusty and Tony Perez photographed Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the Hollywood Casino Ballroom. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The fourth newspaper in the The 2017 Clothe-a-Child Gala and 110th annual Charity Newsies Newspaper Auction was sold to the Galvin Foundation: (l-r) Pat Conley, Michael Timm, Sarah Craycraft, Michelle Strohe, Dan Barnett, Joyce Waters, Dan Gusty and Tony Perez photographed Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the Hollywood Casino Ballroom. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The 2017 Clothe-a-Child Gala and 110th annual Charity Newsies Newspaper Auction photographed Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the Hollywood Casino Ballroom. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) The 2017 Clothe-a-Child Gala and 110th annual Charity Newsies Newspaper Auction photographed Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the Hollywood Casino Ballroom. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The John Glenn International Runway 5K Run & Walk photographed Sunday, October 29, 2017 at John Glenn Columbus International Airport. To honor John Glenn who was an aviator and veteran, all proceeds were donated to Honor Flight Columbus, a nonprofit organization that provides senior veterans with a day in the nation’s capital to visit the memorials built in their honor.

Few people ever get the opportunity to step foot on a runway, let alone race on one. This fun, unique experience allowed racers access to CMH 10L-28R, the north runway of John Glenn International Airport.  The south runway remained open so planes could be seen taking off, landing and/or taxiing.

 

The John Glenn International Runway 5K Run & Walk photographed Sunday, October 29, 2017 at John Glenn Columbus International Airport. All proceeds were donated to Honor Flight Columbus, a nonprofit organization that provides senior veterans with a day in the nation’s capital to visit the memorials built in their honor. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

(© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The John Glenn International Runway 5K Run & Walk photographed Sunday, October 29, 2017 at John Glenn Columbus International Airport. All proceeds were donated to Honor Flight Columbus, a nonprofit organization that provides senior veterans with a day in the nation’s capital to visit the memorials built in their honor. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

(© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The John Glenn International Runway 5K Run & Walk photographed Sunday, October 29, 2017 at John Glenn Columbus International Airport. All proceeds were donated to Honor Flight Columbus, a nonprofit organization that provides senior veterans with a day in the nation’s capital to visit the memorials built in their honor. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

(© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The John Glenn International Runway 5K Run & Walk photographed Sunday, October 29, 2017 at John Glenn Columbus International Airport. All proceeds were donated to Honor Flight Columbus, a nonprofit organization that provides senior veterans with a day in the nation’s capital to visit the memorials built in their honor. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

(© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The John Glenn International Runway 5K Run & Walk photographed Sunday, October 29, 2017 at John Glenn Columbus International Airport. All proceeds were donated to Honor Flight Columbus, a nonprofit organization that provides senior veterans with a day in the nation’s capital to visit the memorials built in their honor. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

(© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The John Glenn International Runway 5K Run & Walk photographed Sunday, October 29, 2017 at John Glenn Columbus International Airport. All proceeds were donated to Honor Flight Columbus, a nonprofit organization that provides senior veterans with a day in the nation’s capital to visit the memorials built in their honor. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

(© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The John Glenn International Runway 5K Run & Walk photographed Sunday, October 29, 2017 at John Glenn Columbus International Airport. All proceeds were donated to Honor Flight Columbus, a nonprofit organization that provides senior veterans with a day in the nation’s capital to visit the memorials built in their honor. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

(© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The John Glenn International Runway 5K Run & Walk photographed Sunday, October 29, 2017 at John Glenn Columbus International Airport. All proceeds were donated to Honor Flight Columbus, a nonprofit organization that provides senior veterans with a day in the nation’s capital to visit the memorials built in their honor. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

(© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The John Glenn International Runway 5K Run & Walk photographed Sunday, October 29, 2017 at John Glenn Columbus International Airport. All proceeds were donated to Honor Flight Columbus, a nonprofit organization that provides senior veterans with a day in the nation’s capital to visit the memorials built in their honor. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

(© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The John Glenn International Runway 5K Run & Walk photographed Sunday, October 29, 2017 at John Glenn Columbus International Airport. All proceeds were donated to Honor Flight Columbus, a nonprofit organization that provides senior veterans with a day in the nation’s capital to visit the memorials built in their honor. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

(© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The John Glenn International Runway 5K Run & Walk photographed Sunday, October 29, 2017 at John Glenn Columbus International Airport. All proceeds were donated to Honor Flight Columbus, a nonprofit organization that provides senior veterans with a day in the nation’s capital to visit the memorials built in their honor. (© Lexi Browning | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

(© Lexi Browning | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The John Glenn International Runway 5K Run & Walk photographed Sunday, October 29, 2017 at John Glenn Columbus International Airport. All proceeds were donated to Honor Flight Columbus, a nonprofit organization that provides senior veterans with a day in the nation’s capital to visit the memorials built in their honor. (© Lexi Browning | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

(© Lexi Browning | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The John Glenn International Runway 5K Run & Walk photographed Sunday, October 29, 2017 at John Glenn Columbus International Airport. All proceeds were donated to Honor Flight Columbus, a nonprofit organization that provides senior veterans with a day in the nation’s capital to visit the memorials built in their honor. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

(© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The John Glenn International Runway 5K Run & Walk photographed Sunday, October 29, 2017 at John Glenn Columbus International Airport. All proceeds were donated to Honor Flight Columbus, a nonprofit organization that provides senior veterans with a day in the nation’s capital to visit the memorials built in their honor. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

(© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The John Glenn International Runway 5K Run & Walk photographed Sunday, October 29, 2017 at John Glenn Columbus International Airport. All proceeds were donated to Honor Flight Columbus, a nonprofit organization that provides senior veterans with a day in the nation’s capital to visit the memorials built in their honor. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

(© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The John Glenn International Runway 5K Run & Walk photographed Sunday, October 29, 2017 at John Glenn Columbus International Airport. All proceeds were donated to Honor Flight Columbus, a nonprofit organization that provides senior veterans with a day in the nation’s capital to visit the memorials built in their honor. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

(© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The John Glenn International Runway 5K Run & Walk photographed Sunday, October 29, 2017 at John Glenn Columbus International Airport. All proceeds were donated to Honor Flight Columbus, a nonprofit organization that provides senior veterans with a day in the nation’s capital to visit the memorials built in their honor. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

(© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

 

 

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (IATA: CMHICAO: KCMHFAA LID: CMH), is an international airport located 6 miles (9.7 km) east of downtown Columbus, Ohio. Formerly known as Port Columbus International Airport, it is managed by the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, which also oversees operations at Rickenbacker International Airport and Bolton Field. The airport code ‘CMH’ stands for “Columbus Municipal Hangar,” the original name for the airport.

John Glenn Columbus International Airport is primarily a passenger airport. It provides 140 non-stop flights to 34 airports via 6 airlines daily. In 2016, traffic reached 7.3 million, which was a 8% increase over 2015. Traffic in 2017 is expected to surpass the record set in 2007

According to a 2005 market survey, Columbus attracts about 50% of its passengers from outside of its 60-mile (97 km) radius primary service region. In addition, the airport also handles freight and US mail, with 10,411,920 units of freight and 8,537,279 units of mail passing through in 2006.

CMH is the largest passenger airport in central Ohio and second busiest in the state after Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and offers service to most major airline hubs.

Accessing John Glenn Columbus International Airport by road is possible by two interstate highways: I-270 to the northeast and I-670 to the west. The main airport roadway, International Gateway, connects directly to I-670.

On May 25, 2016, the Ohio General Assembly passed a bill to rename the airport from Port Columbus International Airport to its current name, in honor of astronaut and four-term U.S. senator John Glenn. The name change was unanimously approved by the airport’s nine-member board on May 24, 2016. Ohio Governor John Kasich signed the bill into law on June 14, 2016 with the name change becoming official 90 days later. On June 28, 2016, a celebration of the renaming was held and new signage bearing the airport’s new name was unveiled.

In 2017, after completion of the $80 million terminal renovation, the airport was named by trade organization Airports Council International as the most improved airport in North America in 2016.

 

The Honor Flight Network is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which works as an umbrella organization with local chapters and various subgroups.

The Honor Flight Network reports that it has flown over 159,000 veterans to the Washington, D.C. memorials since 2005.

An Honor Flight is conducted by non-profit organizations dedicated to transporting as many United States military veterans as possible to see the memorials of the respective war(s) they fought in Washington, D.C. at no cost to the veterans. Currently these organizations are focused on bringing veterans of World War II to the National World War II Memorial, and any veteran with a terminal illness to see the memorial of the war they fought in. Organizers plan to “naturally transition” their programs to focus on veterans of the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and subsequent wars as the veterans of those wars get older.

Honor flights arrive at all three of the Washington’s area airports: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, and Washington Dulles International Airport. The veterans are generally escorted by volunteer guardians, who help them on the flight and around D.C. After landing, the taxiing airplane may be saluted by fire trucksand passengers are often met by cheering crowds in D.C. or upon their return flight home.