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Pa. Guard celebrates Black History Month with U.S. Army’s inspector general
February 22, 2024 — The Pennsylvania National Guard held its second annual Black History Month event, featuring the U.S. Army’s inspector general, Feb. 21... MORE

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Donna W. Martin, the first black woman to serve as the U.S. Army inspector general, spoke through video conference to nearly 100 Pennsylvania National Guard members as part of Black History Month Feb. 21 at Fort Indiantown Gap. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Zane Craig)

Task Force Paxton assumes control of Horn of Africa security mission
February 20, 2024 — The Pennsylvania National Guard's Task Force Paxton assumed control of the security mission in East Africa from Task Force Tomahawk during a transfer of authority ceremony Feb. 10 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti... MORE

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Erik Ponzek, left, commander of 2-112th Infantry, and Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Barclay, 2-112th Infantry senior enlisted leader, unfurl their unit's colors during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2024. This act represented Pennsylvania National Guard's Task Force Paxton assumption of control over the SECFOR unit in CJTF-HOA. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Jalen Miller)

The legacy of Philadelphia’s African American 644th Engineer Battalion
February 15, 2024 — The 644th Engineer Battalion was an African American unit that served in the Pennsylvania National Guard from 1948 to 1959... MORE

(Left to right) Master Sgt. Edward Williams, Sgt. Clarence Smith, Pvt. Robert Hall, Pvt. Leonard Hicks and Pvt. Ernest Erby of Company B, 644th Engineer Battalion conduct training during a field exercise. (Pennsylvania National Guard archive photo)

Virtual reality maintenance training a new era for 193rd Special Operations Wing
February 13, 2024 — Virtual reality maintenance training has arrived at the 193rd Special Operations Wing and is set to begin instructing airmen on MC-130J Commando II maintenance... MORE

A 193rd Special Operation Wing airman uses virtual reality (VR) maintenance MC-130J Commando II training system in Middletown, Pennsylvania, Feb. 7 2024. VR is expected to provide more efficient and timely maintenance training, resulting in cost savings and increased aircraft availability. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Bela John Vaszlavik)

Crew-served weapons course held at Fort Indiantown Gap
February 7, 2024 — Soldiers with the Pennsylvania National Guard’s Individual Training Branch and Marksmanship Training Unit conducted a crew-served weapons course Jan. 19 to Feb. 2 at Fort Indiantown Gap... MORE

U.S. Soldiers with the Pennsylvania National Guard fire M249 light machine guns during the crew served weapons course at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, Jan. 31, 2024. The crew served weapons course is offered through the Pennsylvania National Guard's Individual Training Branch. 36 students from units across the state honed in their marksmanship skills by training on the M249 light machine gun, M240B machine gun, Mark 19 40 mm grenade machine gun and M2A1 machine gun in order to become subject matter experts on those weapon systems. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Rani Doucette)

Task Force Paxton prepares for Africa deployment
February 6, 2024 — After saying goodbye to their families, the Soldiers of Task Force Paxton trained at Camp McGregor, New Mexico, in preparation for their deployment to Africa... MORE

U.S. Soldiers with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 112th Infantry Regiment, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team prepare for combat in an exercise at Camp McGregor, New Mexico, Jan. 26, 2024. Bravo Company’s line platoons, fire support specialists, mortar sections, radio operators and medics all participated together during this exercise that began on Jan. 26 and lasted into the early morning hours of Jan. 27. They are training at Camp McGregor as they prepare for a deployment to the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Campbell)

Fort Indiantown Gap Soldier recognized for service beyond the uniform
January 31, 2024 — Sgt. 1st Class Paul Almquist of the Fort Indiantown Gap Training Center was recognized for his volunteer efforts with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Paul Almquist, a range operations noncommissioned officer with the Fort Indiantown Gap Training Center, receives an award for his volunteer work with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region during a ceremony at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, Jan. 30, 2024. Almquist has volunteered with that organization for eight years, impacting children’s lives. Deborah Wright, director of Lebanon and Lancaster counties presented the award on behalf of Big Brothers Big Sisters. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Kate Kramer)

171st Air Refueling Wing Airman continues family's legacy of service
January 24, 2024 — Continuing her family’s legacy of military service, Tech. Sgt. Aleia Hoffman is a services craftsman assigned to the 171st Force Support Squadron, the same squadron from which her mom retired... MORE

Pennsylvania Air National Guardsman, Tech. Sgt. Aleia Hoffman, poses for a picture in the dining facility at the 171st Air Refueling Wing, near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, January 7, 2024. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Bryan Hoover)

166th Regiment RTI welcomes new commander
January 22, 2024 — Col. Robert C. Jorgensen Jr. relinquished command of the 166th Regiment – Regional Training Institute to Col. John M. Wenzel during a change of command ceremony Jan. 19, 2024... MORE

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Laura A. McHugh, deputy adjutant general – Army, Pennsylvania National Guard, passes the regimental flag to Col. John M. Wenzel, the 166th Regiment - Regional Training Institute's incoming commander, during the regiment's change of command ceremony at Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, Pa. Jan. 19, 2024.

Inside Task Force Paxton’s rigorous pre-deployment live-fire exercise
January 3, 2024 — In preparation for a deployment to the Horn of Africa, Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 112th Infantry Regiment, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team traveled to Fort Barfoot, Virginia, in October 2023 for a live-fire exercise... MORE

U.S. Soldiers with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 112th Infantry Regiment, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team perform a platoon maneuver exercise at Fort Barfoot, Virginia, Oct. 25, 2023. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Campbell)