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National Guard claims three titles, earns historic finish at 2026 Lacerda Cup
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... MORE

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)

56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team now a mobile brigade combat team
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... MORE

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)

Regional Equipment Operator Training Site offers heavy-equipment training for Airmen
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 and focuses primarily on runway repair utilizing heavy equipment such as bulldozers, loaders and excavators... MORE

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.

Soldier Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Leo Malfara
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 to students and commitment to professional development... MORE

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)

2-104th Cavalry deactivated
March 24, 2026 — The 2nd Squadron, 104th Cavalry Regiment was deactivated during a ceremony March 21 at Fort Indiantown Gap... MORE

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)

Pa. National Guard Soldiers place 2nd in Lithuania Land Forces Best Infantry Squad competition
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... MORE

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 Museum preserves history at Fort Indiantown Gap
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... MORE

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)

131st Transportation Co. Soldiers honored at deployment ceremony
March 16, 2026 — Approximately 150 Soldiers with the 131st Transportation Company were honored during a deployment ceremony March 14 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania... MORE

U.S. Soldiers with the 131st Transportation Company, 228th Motor Transportation Battalion, 213th Regional Support Group, Pennsylvania National Guard are honored at a deployment ceremony at the Zembo Shrine, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, March 14, 2026. Approximately 150 Soldiers are preparing for a year-long deployment to Europe in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve where they will transport critical equipment and supplies throughout the U.S. Army Europe and Africa area of operation. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Vail Forbeck)

Historic Pa. Army National Guard unit inactivated
March 10, 2026 — One of the Pennsylvania National Guard’s most historic units was inactivated during a ceremony March 6 at Fort Mifflin here... MORE

The 103rd Brigade Engineer Battalion, part of the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, was inactivated during a ceremony March 6, 2026, in Philadelphia. The battalion is being inactivated as part of the 56th SBCT’s conversion to a mobile brigade combat team. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Tristan Murry)

Pa. National Guard trains future combat medics
March 4, 2026 — The latest class of future combat medics is nearing completion of the 68W Healthcare Specialist Military Occupational Specialty Transition course at the 166th Regiment - Regional Training Institute at Fort Indiantown Gap... MORE

U.S. Soldiers participate in a culminating event exercise as a part of the 68W Healthcare Specialist Military Occupational Specialty Transition course at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, March 1, 2026. The course is conducted by the 166th Regiment - Regional Training Institute's Medical Battalion Training Site and prepares Soldiers to be combat medics. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Kayden Bedwell)