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Despite COVID-19, 28th ECAB "knocks out" pre-deployment training
May 26, 2020 — Despite numerous adjustments to pre-deployment training due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade is ready for their upcoming deployment to the Middle East... MORE

Pa. National Guard Operation COVID-19 Summary
May 22, 2020 — As of May 22, approximately 1,200 Pennsylvania National Guard (PNG) members are involved in supporting our response to COVID-19. Some are actively conducting missions while others are preparing in anticipation of additional tasks with our state and federal agency partners... MORE

Pa. National Guard, Civil Air Patrol deliver, distribute more than 800,000 meals to Pennsylvanians
May 21, 2020 — Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, two organizations with a close relationship -- the Pennsylvania National Guard and the Pennsylvania Wing, Civil Air Patrol -- have worked concurrently under the direction of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency to provide Pennsylvanians with meals... MORE

Pa. National Guard launches point prevalence sampling strike team in Lancaster
May 21, 2020 — Task Force Ghostrider prepares to administer COVID-19 tests at the Lancashire Hall Nursing and Rehab Center, in Lancaster, Pa., on May 19, 2020. Under guidance from the Pennsylvania Department of Health, and monitored by CDC officials, Pennsylvania National Guard members with Task Force Ghostrider launched a point prevalence sampling strike team in Lancaster. The mission is designed to identify possible risks of exposure to COVID-19 by testing the entire staff and residents for the virus. This is the first in the pilot program that will reach out across the state... MORE

Army, Air officers bring different backgrounds to lead task force
May 20, 2020 — Col. Jon Farr is an Army armor officer who has multiple combat deployments under his belt and serves the commander of the Pennsylvania National Guard’s 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team... MORE

Pa. Air National Guard flyovers scheduled for three cities
May 15, 2020 — The Pennsylvania Air National Guard will present an aircraft flyover in the Pittsburgh, Johnstown and Harrisburg areas Tuesday, May 19, as part of Operation American Resolve, a nationwide salute to all those supporting COVID-19 response efforts... MORE

Pa. National Guard supports operations at Brighton Rehab and Wellness Center
May 14, 2020 — Forty Soldiers and Airmen from the Pennsylvania National Guard, in cooperation with state agencies, recently began a support mission the Brighton Rehab and Wellness Center... MORE

Pa. National Guard troops recognized for Gracedale Nursing Home mission
May 13, 2020 — Soldiers and Airmen from the Pennsylvania National Guard were recognized May 11, 2020, for their work at Gracedale Nursing Home in Northampton County... MORE

PA Guard Medical Professionals conduct ventilator training
May 12, 2020 — Medical professionals from the Pennsylvania National Guard perform ventilator training at the Medical Simulation Training Center at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa on May 6, 2020. The training is very relevant to what the Soldiers and Airmen might face while assisting the fight against COVID-19... MORE

PA Air, Army Guard join together for Ventilator training
May 12, 2020 — Soldiers and Airmen from the Pennsylvania National Guard joined forces for ventilator training at the Medical Simulation Training Center on May 6, 2020... MORE