Pennsylvania National Guard News
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...

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. James Rudershausen, right, with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, jumps out of the window of a building while Sgt. 1st Class Sean Kelly, also with the Pennsylvania Army Guard, provides overwatch as the pair competes in the Lithuanian Land Forces Best Infantry Squad Competition in Rukla, Lithuania, March 4, 2026. Pennsylvania Army Guard Soldiers placed second among foreign teams during the multinational competition. The Pennsylvania National Guard and Lithuania have partnered through the Department of Defense National Guard State Partnership Program since 1993, conducting joint training and exchanges that strengthen military cooperation and interoperability between the two forces. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Tessa Whittlesey)
Pa. National Guard Soldiers place 2nd in Lithuania Land Forces Best Infantry Squad competition
By Sgt. 1st Class Amber Peck | March 20, 2026
Pennsylvania National Guard Soldiers competed alongside NATO allies in the Lithuanian Land Forces Best Infantry Squad Competition, placing second among foreign teams...

The Pennsylvania National Guard Museum at Fort Indiantown Gap stands as a testament to the service, sacrifice and legacy of the Soldiers and Airmen of the Pennsylvania National Guard. (Pennsylvania National Guard photo by Sgt. Tristan Murry)
Pa. National Guard Museum preserves history at Fort Indiantown Gap
By Sgt. Tristan Murry | March 20, 2026
The Pennsylvania National Guard Museum at Fort Indiantown Gap stands as a testament to the service, sacrifice and legacy of the Soldiers and Airmen of the Pennsylvania National Guard...
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