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Fifteen Pennsylvania Army National Guard Soldiers from around the state competed in three categories at the 2024 state Best Warrior Competition April 10-14 at Fort Indiantown Gap. The Soldiers competed in nine events designed to test their physical and mental endurance: night land navigation, a medical event, a written exam, a mystery event, weapons zero and qualification, the obstacle course, the Army Combat Fitness Test, a 12-mile ruck march, and finally, a leadership/appearance board. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Zane Craig)



U.S. Army Spc. Ian Zimmerman, an infantryman with Delta Co., 1st Battalion, 110th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, of Pittsburgh, Pa., won the best Soldier portion of the competition.



U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Patrick Stevens, a recruiting and retention NCO with Pennsylvania Recruiting and Retention Battalion, Joint Force Headquarters, of New Cumberland, Pa., won the best noncommissioned officer portion of the competition.



U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Chad Goodhart, a cavalry scout with Delta Troop, 2nd Battalion, 104th Cavalry Regiment, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, of Mount Holly Springs, Pa., won the Command Sgt. Maj. Jay H. Fields NCO Leadership award.
Pa. Army National Guard Soldiers compete in 2024 Best Warrior Competition
By Sgt. 1st Class Zane Craig | April 14, 2024
Fifteen Pennsylvania Army National Guard Soldiers from around the state competed in three categories at the 2024 state Best Warrior Competition here April 11-14...

Members of the Pennsylvania National Guard’s 3rd Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team conducted a training proficiency exercise April 11 at Bloomsburg University in Bloomsburg, Pa. To maintain their proficiency, the team must undergo an external evaluation every 18 months where they are evaluated by a team from U.S. Army North. The evaluation serves as the teams Department of Defense accreditation. (Pennsylvania National Guard photo by Wayne V. Hall)
Specialized emergency response unit trains to keep commonwealth safe
By Wayne V. Hall | April 12, 2024
The 3rd Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team underwent an external evaluation April 11 at Bloomsburg University’s Rober B. Redman Stadium...

Pennsylvania National Guard Deputy Adjutant General-Army, Brig. Gen. Laura A. McHugh addresses students and presents a “Sexual Assault Awareness Month” proclamation from Gov. Josh Shapiro. During a SHARP (Sexual Harassment/Assault Prevention) Foundation Course, conducted at the 166th Regiment Regional Training Institute here April 9. (Pennsylvania National Guard photo by Wayne V. Hall)
Raising awareness during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
By Wayne V. Hall | April 10, 2024
During a Sexual Harassment/Assault Prevention Foundation Course conducted at the 166th Regiment Regional Training Institute, Pennsylvania National Guard Deputy Adjutant General-Army Brig. Gen. Laura A. McHugh addressed...

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Marc E. Weiss, senior enlisted leader of the 213th Regional Support Group, retires from military service after 35 years during a ceremony at the Keystone Conference Center at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, April 6, 2024. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Uriah Clites)
213th Regional Support Group CSM retires after 35-year career
By 1st Sgt. HollyAnn Nicom | April 9, 2024
Command Sgt. Maj. Marc Weiss of the 213th Regional Support Group retired recently after 35 years of service...

Rashan Legard, a survivor advocate, shares remarks during a Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month summit at the Army Heritage and Education Center in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, April 5, 2024. The goal of the event is to spread awareness about, and build a coalition to prevent, sexual violence in the military and civilian communities. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Aliyah Vivier)
Pa. National Guard, Army War College team up to fight sexual violence
By Capt. Angela Clemons | April 9, 2024
The Pennsylvania National Guard and the U.S. Army War College Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program collaborated to organize the first joint sexual assault awareness and prevention summit April 5 at the Army Heritage...
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