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Soldier's civilian experience helps save K9
October 13, 2020 — U.S. Army Sgt. Carlos Patino has been a civilian nurse for eight years and a flight nurse for three years, but this was the first time he ever treated a dog for cardiac arrest.“I am going to be completely honest and tell you that the training for medics to treat military working dogs has been very minimal,” said Patino. “There was no training that would have prepared us for this situation.”... MORE

28th ECAB takes control of aviation mission in Mideast
October 8, 2020 — The 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, operating as Task Force Anvil, formally took control of the aviation mission in the U.S. Central Command region during a transfer of authority ceremony here... MORE

Pa. National Guard Soldier sweeps marksmanship competitions
October 6, 2020 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – Like many Pennsylvanians, Sgt. Jason Goodling has been shooting hunting rifles since he was a kid. He never really considered himself an expert marksman, though... MORE

Pennsylvania National Guard members practice guarding networks against cyber attacks
October 5, 2020 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. - Sixteen Soldiers assigned to the Pennsylvania National Guard joined more than 800 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from more than 40 states from Sept. 12-27 for Cyber Shield 20, an exercise designed to sharpen their skills as network defenders... MORE

28th ECAB digging in for Mideast mission
September 30, 2020 — KUWAIT – Soldiers with the 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade have arrived in the U.S. Central Command region and are settling into their respective roles. They are in the Middle East, within CENTCOM’s area of responsibility, to provide aviation assets and capabilities to increase regional security and peace in the region while serving U.S. interests. ... MORE

Lithuanian defense attache visits Pennsylvania National Guard
September 30, 2020 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. - Brig. Gen. Modestas Petrauskas, the new defense attaché at the Lithuanian Embassy in Washington, D.C., visited the Pennsylvania National Guard Sept. 28, to continue building upon the long-standing relationship between the Lithuanian Armed Forces and the PNG... MORE

112th COS, Lithuania adapt with 1st remote SPP exercise
September 25, 2020 — PERKASIE, Pa. – Members of the 112th Cyberspace Operations Squadron at Horsham Air Guard Station participated in "Amber Mist," a week-long virtual cyber defense exercise to improve skills for defending vital IT infrastructure... MORE

28th ECAB hurdles challenges, completes training
September 17, 2020 — FORT HOOD, Texas – Despite COVID-19 challenges, Soldiers with the 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade completed training at Fort Hood to prepare for Operation Spartan Shield and Operation Inherent Resolve... MORE

Pa. Guardsmen compete in annual The Adjutant General’s Combined-Arms Match
August 27, 2020 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – Approximately 50 Pennsylvania National Guard Soldiers and Airmen competed with rifles and pistols in multiple courses of fire during The Adjutant General’s (TAG) Combined Arms Match here Aug. 21-23... MORE

2/104th Cavalry conducts demolition, claymore mine training
August 20, 2020 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – A good number of Soldiers probably join the Army for the opportunity to blow stuff up. Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 104th Cavalry Regiment, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team got to do just that recently... MORE