Pennsylvania National Guard News
U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers compete in the finals during day three of the 2026 Lacerda Cup All-Army Combatives Championship at Fort Benning, Ga. Apr. 10, 2026. The two Army National Guard teams finished the tournament with third and sixth place team standings out of twenty-one teams competing, with three National Guard Soldiers earning championship belts. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith)
National Guard claims three titles, earns historic finish at 2026 Lacerda Cup
By Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith | April 11, 2026
U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers claimed three championship belts and delivered their strongest performance to date at the 2026 Lacerda Cup All-Army Combatives Championships, finishing third overall April 10, 2026...

Several Infantry Squad Vehicles, or ISVs, have arrived at Fort Indiantown Gap as part of the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team’s conversion to a mobile brigade combat team. ISVs are lightweight, unarmored troop carriers designed to rapidly transport a nine-Soldier squad across varied terrain. (Pennsylvania National Guard photo by Brad Rhen)
56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team now a mobile brigade combat team
By Brad Rhen | April 8, 2026
The 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team has been converted to the 56th Mobile Brigade Combat Team as part of an Army plan to transform its force structure to adapt to the changing character of modern conflict...

The Regional Equipment Operator Training Site (REOTS) was formally established at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania in November of 1988. Now, Airmen from all over the world attend the school for various courses.
Regional Equipment Operator Training Site offers heavy-equipment training for Airmen
By Sgt. Kayden Bedwell | April 7, 2026
The Regional Equipment Operator Training Site, or REOTS, is a 40-hour course operated by Airmen from the Pennsylvania National Guard's 193rd Special Operations Wing. It is open to both active-duty and reserve component Airmen...

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Leo Malfara, a Basic Leader Course (BLC) facilitator with 3rd Battalion, 166th Regiment - Regional Training Institute, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, provides classroom training to BLC students at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. March 31, 2026. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith)
Soldier Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Leo Malfara
By Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith | April 2, 2026
Staff Sgt. Leo Malfara, an instructor with the 166th Regiment – Regional Training Institute, was named Instructor of the Quarter for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, recognizing his exceptional performance, dedication...

The 2nd Squadron, 104th Cavalry Regiment, commanded by Lt. Col. John Sauser, was deactivated during a ceremony conducted March 21 at Fort Indiantown Gap. During the ceremony the squadron’s colors were cased, along with the colors of the squadron’s subordinate troops. This deactivation is part of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard’s 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team’s transformation into a mobile brigade combat team. (Pennsylvania National Guard photo by Wayne V. Hall)
2-104th Cavalry deactivated
By Brad Rhen | March 24, 2026
The 2nd Squadron, 104th Cavalry Regiment was deactivated during a ceremony March 21 at Fort Indiantown Gap...
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