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Lt. Col. Deborah Fisher, third from left, commander of the 288th Motor Transportation Battalion, Pennsylvania National Guard, poses with other National Guard Soldiers who participated in the 2025 DEKA World Championships Dec. 5-7, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Fisher placed 6th in her age group for DEKAFIT. (Courtesy photo)
Pa. Guard Soldier places 6th at DEKA World Championship
By By Sgt. Tristan Murry | Dec. 18, 2025
A Pennsylvania National Guard Soldier placed 6th in her age group for DEKAFIT at the 2025 DEKA World Championship Dec. 5 to 7 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.Lt. Col. Deborah Fisher, commander of the 288th Motor Transportation...

U.S. Army infantry cadre assigned to 1st Battalion, 166th Regiment – Regional Training Institute, Pennsylvania Army National Guard conduct Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) training at Fort Indiantown Gap Dec. 9–11, 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to modernize small-unit reconnaissance and prepare instructors for future unmanned aircraft system integration. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith)
166th RTI Instructors conduct Soldier Borne Sensor drone training
By By Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith | Dec. 17, 2025
Infantry cadre assigned to 1st Battalion, 166th Regiment – Regional Training Institute (RTI) conducted Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) training here Dec. 9–11, 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to modernize small-unit...

Ten Pennsylvania National Guard Soldiers from the 109th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, 213th Regional Support Group were honored in a departure ceremony conducted at the Keystone Conference Center Dec. 13. The unit will deploy to Europe in support of U.S. Special Operations Command Europe. (Pennsylvania National Guard photo by Wayne V. Hall)
109th MPAD Soldiers honored at deployment ceremony
By Capt. Leanne Trindel | Dec. 16, 2025
Ten Soldiers with the Pennsylvania National Guard’s 109th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment were honored during a deployment ceremony Dec. 13 at Fort Indiantown Gap before leaving for a deployment to Europe...

Col. Ryan D. Strong, left, 171st Air Refueling Wing commander, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, presents the 171st Air Refueling Wing guidon to Chief Master Sgt. Ryan Conley, incoming 171st ARW command chief, during an assumption of responsibility ceremony Dec. 6, 2025, near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Upon assuming responsibility, Chief Conley is the 13th command chief of the unit. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Zoe M. Wockenfuss)
Conley assumes responsibility as 171st Air Refueling Wing’s new command chief
By Shawn Monk | Dec. 12, 2025
Chief Master Sgt. Ryan Conley became the 171st Air Refueling Wing’s new senior enlisted leader during an assumption of responsibility ceremony Dec. 6 in Coraopolis...

Maj. Michael Tier assumed command of 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team from outgoing commander Lt. Col. David Fittipoldi during a change-of-command ceremony Dec. 7 at Independence Hall in Philadelphia. The 1-111th was founded by Benjamin Franklin on Dec. 7, 1747, and is one of the oldest units in the Pennsylvania National Guard. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Ivan Mendez-Roman)
‘Ben Franklin’s Associators’ welcome new commander at Independence Hall
By Brad Rhen | Dec. 10, 2025
Maj. Michael Tier assumed command of 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment from Lt. Col. David Fittipoldi during a change-of-command ceremony Dec. 7 at Independence Hall in Philadelphia...
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