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Brig. Gen. John Pippy testifies before the Pennsylvania Senate’s Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee at the Pennsylvania Capitol Feb. 3, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. Pippy was confirmed by the Senate as the 55th adjutant general of Pennsylvania on Feb. 4, 2025. (Photo by Tom Cherry)
Pippy confirmed as adjutant general
By Pennsylvania National Guard Public Affairs Office | Feb. 6, 2025
The Pennsylvania State Senate unanimously confirmed Brig. Gen. John Pippy as adjutant general and head of the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Feb. 4. ...

U.S. Air Force Airmen of the 193rd Special Operations Wing participate in learning new maintenance tasks in Middletown, Pennsylvania, Feb. 1, 2025. This is part of U.S. Air Force new Ready Airmen Training program aimed at airmen learning job tasks outside of their career field. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Bela Vaszlavik)
Airmen of the future: 193rd SOW develops next-generation maintenance capabilities
By Staff Sgt. Bela Vaszlavik | Feb. 5, 2025
The 193rd Special Operations Wing is implementing a new cross-training initiative called Ready Airmen Training, designed to increase aircraft maintenance efficiency. This new program, now exercised Air Force-wide, supports...

U.S. Army Col. Brad W. Pierson relinquished command of the 55th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Pennsylvania Army National Guard to Col. Adam R. Grove during a change of command ceremony at the Scranton Armed Forces Reserve Center Feb. 1, 2025. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith)
55th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade welcomes new commander
By Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith | Feb. 4, 2025
Col. Brad Pierson relinquished command of the 55th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade to Col. Adam Grove during a change-of-command ceremony Feb. 1 at the Scranton Armed Forces Reserve Center...

More than 140 U.S. Soldiers with the Fort Indiantown Gap-based 3622nd Sustainment Maintenance Company are recognized during a ceremony Feb. 1, 2025, at the Zembo Shrine in Harrisburg. The unit is about to depart for a year-long deployment to the Middle East, supporting U.S. Central Command and partner forces with security objectives in the region. (Pennsylvania National Guard photo by Lt. Col. Keith Hickox)
213th RSG Soldiers depart for Mideast deployment
By Maj. Travis Mueller | Feb. 3, 2025
More than 140 Soldiers with the 3622nd Sustainment Maintenance Company were honored during a deployment ceremony Feb. 1, 2024, at the Zembo Shrine in Harrisburg...

U.S. Army Sgt. Gaye-Lortu Breeze, a Pennsylvania National Guard Soldier assigned to Joint Task Force-District of Columbia (JTF-DC), poses for a photo in Washington, D.C., Jan. 18, 2025. Approximately 8,000 National Guard service members from approximately 40 states, territories, and the District of Columbia comprise JTF-DC to support the 60th Presidential Inauguration, continuing a legacy that began in 1789 when their predecessors escorted George Washington to the first inauguration. At the request of civil authorities, these National Guard service members provide critical support such as crowd management, traffic control points, CBRN response, civil disturbance response, and sustainment operations. Their expertise and seamless collaboration with interagency partners help ensure a safe and peaceful transition of power during this historic event. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Julia Ahaesy)
Liberian-born Pa. Guard Soldier supports presidential inauguration
By Senior Airman Julia Ahaesy and 1st Sgt. | Jan. 23, 2025
Sgt. Gaye-Lortu Breeze, a Liberian-born Pennsylvania National Guard Soldier, volunteered with Joint Task Force-District of Columbia to support the 60th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C...
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