Pennsylvania National Guard News
During a landmark event, the 111th Communication Flight was formally redesignated as the 111th Communication Squadron on March 1, 2025, at Biddle Air National Guard Base, Horsham, Pennsylvania. The change aims to strengthen capabilities and adjust to the growing need to stay mission-ready. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin McMahon)
111th Communication Flight redesignated as 111th Communication Squadron
By Staff Sgt. Benjamin McMahon | March 13, 2025
The 111th Communication Flight was redesignated as the 111th Communication Squadron during a ceremony March 1 at Biddle Air National Guard Base...

A U.S. Soldier with the 2nd Cavalry Regiment stands to engage a target during an excellence-in-competition pistol match at Grafenwoehr Training Area, March 9, 2025. The competition consisted of two events: a 30-yard slow fire match and a four-stage excellence-in-competition match whereby 10 percent of the top eligible competitors could earn career points toward the Distinguished Pistol Shot Badge. U.S. Soldiers with 2CR and the 7th Army Training Command joined the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team at the pistol competition, thus contributing to camaraderie among units, the opportunity to earn career points toward the Distinguished Pistol Shot Badge and improved readiness and lethality in marksmanship training. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Leanne Demboski)
Deployed 56th SBCT Soldiers participate in pistol competition in Germany
By Capt. Leanne Demboski | March 11, 2025
The 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team welcomed 100 firers to a pistol competition March 9 at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany...

Lead IT Specialist for the Tactical Network Engineering Branch Daniel Harnden guided Staff Sgt. Joshua Kleese of the 2nd Squadron, 104th Cavalry Regiment and Staff Sgt. Cody Everitt of PA ARNG Field Maintenance Shop #27 through an intensive training session on the AN/TTC-64Dv3 Command Post Node (CPN) focused on unlocking protocols and performing crucial software updates to strengthen the system.
Pa. Guard Soldiers receive mission-critical training at Tobyhanna Army Depot
By Justin Kucharski | March 5, 2025
Pennsylvania National Guard Soldiers underwent training essential to the Department of Defense's strategic objectives recently at Tobyhanna Army Depot...

Upgraded double-V hull Strykers sit at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., on Feb. 27, 2005. The 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team is receiving 324 upgraded Strykers and 300 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles as part of a program to modernize the brigade. (Pennsylvania National Guard photo by Brad Rhen)
Upgraded Strykers, JLTVs begin arriving in Pennsylvania for 56th SBCT
By Brad Rhen | March 3, 2025
As part of a program to modernize the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, it is receiving 324 upgraded Stryker vehicles and 300 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles...

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro passes the Pennsylvania National Guard flag to Maj. Gen. John Pippy during a ceremony Feb. 28, 2025, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa.. During the ceremony, Pippy was sworn in as Pennsylvania’s 55th adjutant general and promoted to his current rank. (Pennsylvania National Guard photo by Wayne V. Hall)
Pippy sworn in as adjutant general, promoted to major general
By Pennsylvania National Guard Public Affairs Office | Feb. 28, 2025
Governor Josh Shapiro administered the oath of office to Maj. Gen. John R. Pippy, Pennsylvania’s 55th adjutant general and head of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, during a ceremony Feb. 28 at Fort Indiantown...
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