Pennsylvania National Guard News
U.S. Army Warrant Officer Candidate School Class 26-001, conducted by the 166th Regiment – Regional Training Institute, graduated 15 Pennsylvania Army National Guard Soldiers at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania April 17, 2026, at the conclusion of the training course. Of the 15 graduates, nine were appointed to the rank of Warrant Officer 1, while six received certificates of eligibility pending assignment to warrant officer positions in the future. The graduation marks a continuation of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard’s warrant officer development pipeline. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith)
166th Regiment graduates Warrant Officer Candidate School class
By Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith | April 22, 2026
Fifteen Soldiers with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard graduated from Warrant Officer Candidate School during a ceremony April 17 at Fort Indiantown Gap...

U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers, leaders and family members attend a change of command ceremony for the 166th Regiment – Regional Training Institute at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania April 17, 2026. During the ceremony, Col. John Wenzel relinquished command to Lt. Col. Max Furman, symbolizing the transfer of authority within the organization. The 166th Regiment trains more than 5,000 Soldiers annually and serves as a premier Regional Training Institute within the Army National Guard. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith)
166th Regiment RTI welcomes new commander
By Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith | April 21, 2026
Lt. Col. Max Furman assumed command of the 166th Regiment – Regional Training Institute from Col. John Wenzel during a change-of-command ceremony April 17...

Lt. Col. Alex Steele, executive officer, 171st Air Refueling Wing, welcomes students during an All-Star Leadership Day in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, April 15, 2026. Airmen shared their experiences and perspectives, encouraging students to consider leadership roles and STEM-focused careers within the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Zoe M. Wockenfuss)
171st Air Refueling Wing hosts 'All-Star Leadership Day'
By Tech. Sgt. Zoe Wockenfuss | April 16, 2026
More than 400 high school student leaders from across Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia gathered at the 171st Air Refueling Wing April 15 for an All-Star Leadership Day...

Master Sgt. Frank Chappell, religious affairs superintendent, 171st Air Refueling Wing, poses for a photo with books from the Little Free Library in the Resiliency Center, April 6, 2026, near Pittsburgh. Chappell initially received over 30 boxes of books from Operation Paperback, a non-profit organization that collects gently used books from volunteers and ships them to American troops, military families, and veterans. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie Claypoole)
171st ARW Airman promotes resiliency through reading
By Airman Natalie Claypoole | April 15, 2026
Master Sgt. Frank Chappell, the religious affairs superintendent for the 171st Air Refueling Wing, recently established a Little Free Library in the wing’s Resiliency Center...

(Left to right) Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Herb, Sgt. 1st Class Erich Friedlein, Command Sgt. Maj. Oscar Laughman, and Spc. Peter Wenzel pose for a photo at the Pennsylvania Army National Guard State Best Warrior Competition awards ceremony April 12, 2026, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. (Pennsylvania National Guard photo by Sgt. Tristan Murry)
Pa. Army Guard announces winners of Best Warrior Competition
By Pennsylvania National Guard Public Affairs Office | April 13, 2026
The Pennsylvania Army National Guard announced the winners of its 2026 State Best Warrior Competition at a ceremony April 12 at Fort Indiantown Gap...
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