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U.S. Army Soldiers participate in a Basic Combatives Course conducted by the Pennsylvania Army National Guard at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, Aug. 23-28, 2026. The course developed Soldiers’ close-combat skills through hands-on instruction, drilling and realistic training designed to build confidence, resilience and the ability to apply combatives techniques under pressure. (Courtesy photo)
Combatives cadre set the standard
By Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith | Sept. 2, 2026
Basic Combatives Course conducted August 23-28, 2026 at Fort Indiantown Gap and brought together more than 40 Soldiers from across the National Guard...

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael E. Wegscheider, Pennsylvania National Guard Deputy Adjutant General-Army, passes the organizational colors to U.S. Army National Guard Lt. Col. Robert M. Cuthie during a change-of-command ceremony at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, Aug. 29. Cuthie assumed command of the Fort Indiantown Gap National Guard Training Center from U.S. Army National Guard Col. Kevin D. Potts during the ceremony. (Pennsylvania National Guard photo by Wayne V. Hall)
Fort Indiantown Gap Training Center welcomes new commander
By Wayne V. Hall | Aug. 31, 2026
Lt. Col. Robert M. Cuthie assumed command of the Fort Indiantown Gap National Guard Training Center from Col. Kevin D. Potts during a change-of-command ceremony Aug. 29...

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 112th Infantry Regiment, 56th Mobile Brigade Combat Team competed in the battalion’s first-ever Bayonet Challenge Aug. 14 and 15 at Camp James A. Garfield, Ohio. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Campbell)
1-112th Infantry sharpens skills during inaugural bayonet challenge
By Staff Sgt. Jonathan Campbell | Aug. 29, 2026
The Bayonet Challenge was the first ever challenge soldiers from 1st Battalion, 112th Infantry Regiment, 56th Mobile Brigade Combat Team competed in on August 14 and 15...

ST. MARYS, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Army National Guard provides a unique training experience for about 80 firefighters and rescue personnel from several regional fire companies in the communities surrounding the St. Marys Municipal Airport and its most common helicopter flight routes for aircraft operating out of the PAARNG’s Army Aviation Support Facility No. 2 in nearby Johnstown during a helicopter orientation training event for emergency responders Aug. 26. (Pennsylvania National Guard photo by Wayne V. Hall)
Pa. National Guard conducts helicopter orientation for emergency responders
By Wayne Hall | Aug. 28, 2026
St. Marys Municipal Airport conducted a helicopter orientation training event for emergency responders with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard on August 26, 2026...

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Timothy Edner (right), a Basic Leader Course senior facilitator with the 166th Regiment – Regional Training Institute, receives the Army Achievement Medal from Lt. Col. Gordon Kinneer, the regiment’s deputy commanding officer, during a ceremony at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, July 28, 2026. Edner was recognized for his contributions to the 166th Regiment’s Noncommissioned Officer Academy and Basic Leader Course. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith)
Senior facilitator recognized as instructor of the quarter
By Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith | Aug. 24, 2026
 Sgt.1st Class Timothy Edner, a Basic Leadership Course senior facilitator, helped turn a new Army training concept into an executable 29-day Basic Leader Course (BLC) validation. He also earned Regional Training Institute’s...
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