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Pa. Guard holds Guard and Veterans Day at the Capitol
June 6, 2024 — The Pennsylvania National Guard held its annual Guard and Veterans Day at the Capitol June 4 in Harrisburg... MORE

U.S. Soldiers and Airmen with the Pennsylvania National Guard host the annual Guard Day at the Capitol in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, June 4, 2024. This event educates state legislators, staff and visitors about the role the Army and Air National Guard plays in the Commonwealth, as well as the opportunities they offer. They had multiple displays around the rotunda in the Capitol that helped showcase the different jobs in the military. Soldiers and Airmen presented their knowledge and skills to the interested legislators, staff and visitors. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Jessica Barb)

228th Transportation Bn. Soldiers participate in Operation Patriot Press
June 5, 2024 — Soldiers from 228th Transportation Battalion, 213th Regional Support Group participated in Operation Patriot Press May 4 to 12, 2024... MORE

Soldiers with the 131st Transportation Company, 228th Transportation Battalion, 213th Regional Support Group drive M915 tractor trucks in a cross-country convoy during Army Materiel Command's Operation Patriot Press, May 4, 2024. The annual nationwide ammunition redistribution mission supports the Army’s strategic positioning goals. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Du-Marc Mills)

109th MPAD reporting from Exercise Combined Resolve in Germany
June 4, 2024 — Soldiers assigned to the 109th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, 213th Regional Support Group are serving in support of Exercise Combined Resolve 24-2 at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Germany... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. David Thompson with the 109th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, 213th Regional Support Group, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, photographs Soldiers with the 101st Airborne Division during Exercise Combined Resolve 24-2 at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center near Hohenfels, Germany, May 29, 2024. Thompson captured photo and video products while the Soldiers were preparing for an attack by opposing forces. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Nelson)

Deployed 56th SBCT Soldiers host Joint Light Leaders Course in Africa
May 30, 2024 — Soldiers from the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team who are deployed to the Horn of Africa conducted a Joint Light Leaders Course for other U.S. Service members at Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti... MORE

Soldiers from the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, who are deployed to Africa in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa conduct a Joint Light Leaders Course for other service members May 9, 2024, at Camp Lemonnier Djibouti. The five-day course introduced service members from all branches to basic infantry skills including, conducting an ambush, knot tying, mission planning, and small unit tactics. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Owen Dietrich)

56th SBCT officer inspires Central Pa.’s next generation of Soldiers
May 29, 2024 — Maj. Robert G. Reed III of the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team is an approachable and inspirational Soldier who makes you feel like you're talking to a hometown friend... MORE

U.S. Army Maj. Bob Reed, acting commander and administrative officer of 2nd Battalion, 112th Infantry Regiment, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, is a down-to-earth leader that echoes the Central Pennsylvania spirit of hard work, grit, and a willingness to sacrifice to support loved ones. (Courtesy Photo)

Mass casualty drill preps Army’s newest medics
May 23, 2024 — Soldiers attending the combat medic military occupational specialty transition course at the 166th Regiment - Regional Training Institute conducted a mass-casualty exercise May 17 at Fort Indiantown Gap... MORE

Soldiers attending the combat medic military occupational specialty transition course at the 166th Regiment - Regional Training Institute conduct a mass casualty exercise May 17, 2024, at Fort Indiantown Gap's Combined Arms Collective Training Facility. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Angela Clemons)

213th Regional Support Group welcomes new command sergeant major
May 22, 2024 — Command Sgt. Maj. John B. Ramos took over as senior enlisted advisor of the 213th Regional Support Group from Command Sgt. Maj. Marc E. Weiss during a change of responsibility ceremony May 18 at Fort Indiantown Gap... MORE

Command Sgt. Maj. John B. Ramos, incoming senior enlisted advisor of the 213th Regional Support Group, receives the noncommissioned officer sword from Col. Frank Montgomery, commander of the 213th RSG, during the "passing of the NCO sword" during a change of responsibility ceremony at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, May 18, 2024. The passing of the NCO sword is symbolic of the senior enlisted advisor role being passed from one NCO to another. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Bixler)

Military police deploy to Guantanamo Bay
May 21, 2024 — More than 100 Soldiers assigned to the 28th Military Police Company, 165th MP Battalion, 55th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade departed from Harrisburg International Airport May 19 to mobilize to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba... MORE

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 28th Military Police Company, 165th Military Police Battalion, 55th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National Guard held a departure ceremony May 18, 2024 and disembarked from Harrisburg International Airport, Middletown, Pa. the following day. The unit is mobilizing to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to conduct prison detention operations. (U.S. Army National Guard photos by Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith)

28th Infantry Division conducts annual memorial service in Boalsburg
May 21, 2024 — The 28th Infantry Division conducted its annual memorial service May 19 at the division shrine in Boalsburg, Pa... MORE

U.S. Soldiers and Airmen with the Pennsylvania National Guard represent their units at the 28th Infantry Division Memorial Service at Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, May 19, 2024. This service annually honors those members of the 28th Infantry Division, as well as service members across Pennsylvania, who have given their lives to protect our country. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Natalie Wilson)

Guarding the nation and graduating with distinction
May 17, 2024 — Sgt. Ashon Calhoun of the 109th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, 213th Regional Support Group was the student speaker for Penn State Harrisburg's Spring 2024 commencement after graduating with a 4.0 GPA... MORE

U.S. Army Sgt. Ashon Calhoun, a public affairs specialist with the 109th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, 213 Regional Support Group, Pennsylvania National Guard, gives a commencement speech during the Penn State Harrisburg 2024 graduation ceremony at the Giant Center at Hershey, Pennsylvania, May 4, 2024. Calhoun graduated summa cum laude, was his class marshal and was selected as the only student speaker during the ceremony. (Courtesy Photo by Sharon Siegfried)