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111th Attack Wing chaplain assistant retires after 37 years of service
August 7, 2024 — Master Sgt. Earl Scott, affectionately known as “Big E," the 111th Force Support Squadron chaplain assistant, retired recently after more than 37 years of military service... MORE

Master Sgt. Earl Scott, the 111th Force Support Squadron chaplain assistant, retires after more than 37 years of exceptional military service during a ceremony here on Aug. 3, 2024.

213th Personnel Co. Soldiers bound for Mideast mission
August 6, 2024 — Nearly 50 Soldiers with the 213th Personnel Company were honored during a deployment ceremony Aug. 4, 2024, at Fort Indiantown Gap... MORE

Soldiers with the 213th Personnel Company, 213th Regional Support Group and their families are recognized during a ceremony Aug. 4, 2024, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. The unit will deploy to the Middle East providing support for U.S. Central Command and Task Force Spartan with their mission of increasing regional security and stability in support of U.S. interests.

Pa. Guard Cyber Team hosts Wi-Fighter challenge for local students
August 5, 2024 — Soldiers with the Pennsylvania National Guard Cyber Branch hosted students rom the Pequea Valley School District Apple Core Team at Fort Indiantown Gap Aug.1 for a day of learning and competition... MORE

U.S. Soldiers with the Pennsylvania National Guard Cyber Branch host 13 students aged 11-18 from the Pequea Valley School District Apple Core Team for a day of learning and competition at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, Aug.1, 2024.

Pa. Guard recruit named Soldier of the Cycle at basic training
August 2, 2024 — A Pennsylvania Army National Guard recruit was recently named “Soldier of the Cycle” at his Basic Combat Training graduation... MORE

Pvt. Lukas Harris, right, a Pennsylvania Army National Guard recruit, receives the Soldier of the Cycle award at his Basic Combat Training graduation June 27, 2024, at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. (Courtesy photo)

1-109th Field Artillery hosts family day at Fort Indiantown Gap
August 1, 2024 — Approximately 200 family members joined nearly 250 Soldiers with the 1-109th Field Artillery Regiment, 55th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade for a family day event during the unit's annual training at Fort Indiantown Gap... MORE

Approximately 200 family members joined nearly 250 U.S. Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 109th Field Artillery Regiment, 55th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, for a family day event during the unit's annual training July 20, 2024, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Zane Craig)

Family's century of military service continues
July 31, 2024 — Gavin Thomas, son of Maj. Justin Thomas of 1st Battalion, 109th Field Artillery Regiment, recently enlisted in the Pennsylvania National Guard, continuing their family's century-long legacy of military service... MORE

Gavin Thomas (left) and his father, Maj. Justin Thomas, executive officer of 1st Battalion, 109th Field Artillery Regiment stand side by side following an oath of enlistment ceremony for Gavin at the Harrisburg Military Entrance Processing Station July 23, 2024. Gavin was sworn in to the Pennsylvania Army National Guard by his father.

Equipment exchange program keeps Army at its BEST
July 30, 2024 — The Black Hawk Exchange and Sales Transaction Program, also known as BEST, authorizes the Army to sell used and outdated military equipment and use the proceeds to fund new and improved equipment... MORE

U.S. Soldiers with the Pennsylvania National Guard move a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter onto a flatbed truck at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, July 24, 2024.

213th Regional Support Group Soldiers train on heavy vehicles
July 25, 2024 — Soldiers with the 213th Regional Support Group trained on the proper care, maintenance and hazards of driving and operating large military vehicles July 23 at Fort Indiantown Gap... MORE

U.S. Soldiers with the 213th Regional Support Group, Pennsylvania National Guard, train how to operate and maintain Light Medium Tactical Vehicles during an exercise at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, July 23, 2024.

258th Air Traffic Control Squadron maintainers elevate skills during training exercise
July 23, 2024 — Pennsylvania Air National Guardsmen with the 258th Air Traffic Control Squadron’s Deployable Instrument Landing System Team completed a two-week annual training exercise from June 3 to 16 that focused on their newest equipment, the AN/TRN-50 Deployable Instrument Landing System... MORE

Pennsylvania Air National Guardsmen Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Leonard, left, and Tech. Sgt. Shane Miller, right, with the 258th Air Traffic Control Squadron in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, prepare to train on a pick-off rescue while on a radar tower during their two-week training exercise from June 3, 2024 to June 16, 2024.

Pa. State Command Chief - Air bids farewell after 41-year career
July 16, 2024 — After 41 years of service, the Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s 10th State Command Chief, Chief Master Sergeant Paul Frisco, bids farewell to his extensive career as he prepares for retirement in July 2024... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Paul Paul G. Frisco Jr. was appointed the 10th State Command Chief of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard in February 2020.