Pennsylvania National Guard News
The 166th Regiment – Regional Training Institute held a change of responsibility ceremony Sept. 19, 2025 at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. Command Sgt. Maj. Oscar Laughman III relinquished responsibility of the regiment to Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Trofe. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith)
166th Regiment welcomes new command sergeant major
By Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith | Sept. 25, 2025
The 166th Regiment - Regional Training Institute held a change-of-responsibility ceremony Sept. 19 during which Command Sgt. Maj. Oscar Laughman III relinquished responsibility of the regiment to Command Sgt. Maj. Charles...

A delegation of more than 20 Lithuanian defense, diplomatic and business officials visited the Unmanned Aircraft Systems facility at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23, 2025, as part of a five-day mission in the United States. Loreta Maskolioviene, Lithuania’s vice-minister of national defense, led the delegation which was received by U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John R. Pippy, Pennsylvania’s adjutant general, and other Guard leaders. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Zane Craig)
Lithuanian defense delegation visits Fort Indiantown Gap drone facility
By Sgt. 1st Class Zane Craig | Sept. 24, 2025
A delegation of more than 20 Lithuanian defense, diplomatic and business officials visited the Unmanned Aircraft Systems facility at Fort Indiantown Gap Sept. 23...

The Pennsylvania Army National Guard held a ceremony at the Kingston Armory in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Sept. 14, 2025 to mark a significant moment in the organization's history. The 1st Battalion, 109th Field Artillery Regiment, a storied unit dating back to 1775, was deactivated. The Regiment's colors were cased during a time-honored tradition to symbolize the conclusion of its active service. After, the 28th Division Artillery was reactivated, reestablishing a critical component of the 28th Infantry Division's combat power. (U.S. Army National Guard photos by Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith)
28th ID deactivates storied artillery unit, activates division artillery
By Maj. Greg West | Sept. 23, 2025
Soldiers, veterans and Pennsylvania National Guard leaders observed the deactivation of 1st Battalion, 109th Field Artillery Regiment and the activation of 28th Division Artillery during a ceremony Sept. 14 in Wilkes-Barre...

Fort Indiantown Gap hosted more than 120 first responders from communities near the installation for a helicopter emergency orientation Sept. 11, 2025, at Army Aviation Support Facility No. 1 and Muir Army Heliport. (Pennsylvania National Guard photo by Wayne V. Hall)
Fort Indiantown Gap hosts helicopter orientation for emergency responders
By Wayne V. Hall | Sept. 15, 2025
Fort Indiantown Gap conducted a helicopter orientation training event for emergency responders Sept. 11 at the Army Aviation Support Facility No. 1 and Muir Army Heliport here...

U.S. Airmen with the 193rd Special Operations Wing conducted routine Launch the Fleet training from Harrisburg International Airport in Middletown, Pennsylvania, September 11, 2025, timed to commemorate Patriot Day. This formation flight of six MC-130J Commando II aircraft followed a route visible to many in Central Pennsylvania. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Zane Craig)
193rd SOW commemorates Patriot Day with formation training flight
By Sgt. 1st Class Zane Craig | Sept. 12, 2025
Airmen with the 193rd Special Operations Wing conducted routine Launch the Fleet training September 11, 2025, timed to commemorate Patriot Day...
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