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Pa. Guard hosts first Warrant Officer Candidate School graduation
April 23, 2024 — Eighteen Soldiers graduated from Warrant Officer Candidate School April 20 at the 166th Regiment - Regional Training Institute at Fort Indiantown Gap... MORE

Warrant Officer Candidate School class 24-001, conducted by the 166th Regiment - Regional Training Institute, graduated 18 U.S. Soldiers April 20, 2024 at the conclusion of the 25 training day program. This graduation was historic for the Pennsylvania Army National Guard as this was the first WOCS graduation to occur within the state in the history of the program. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith)

56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team Soldiers deploy to Africa
April 19, 2024 — A team of Soldiers from the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team departed Pennsylvania recently for a deployment to Africa in support of Special Operations Command Africa... MORE

U.S. Soldiers with Task Force Iroquois conduct a deployment ceremony ahead of their deployment to Africa in support of Special Operations Command Africa April 8, 2024, at Fort Indiantown Gap. The fourteen Soldiers, mostly with the 328th Brigade Support Battalion, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, have put in many weeks of rigorous training since January in preparation for their upcoming yearlong deployment. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Zane Craig)

Continuing the tradition: father retires, son fills family boots
April 17, 2024 — Master Sgt. Nicholas Brinckman retired recently after more than 21 years of military service, and his son, Pfc. Laiken Brinckman, continues the family's legacy of service... MORE

Master Sgt. Nicholas Brinckman (left) and son Pfc. Laiken Brinckman pose for a photo following the former's retirement ceremony at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. April 8, 2024. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith)

Task Force Paxton medics conduct canine tactical combat casualty care training in Africa
April 16, 2024 — Combat medics from Task Force Paxton, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team conducted canine tactical combat casualty care training March 26 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti... MORE

Medics from the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team deployed to Africa with Task Force Paxton train with Marines, Air Force and French Security Forces on canine tactical combat casualty care March 26, 2024, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.

Pa. Army National Guard Soldiers compete in 2024 Best Warrior Competition
April 14, 2024 — Fifteen Pennsylvania Army National Guard Soldiers from around the state competed in three categories at the 2024 state Best Warrior Competition here April 11-14... MORE

Fifteen Pennsylvania Army National Guard Soldiers from around the state competed in three categories at the 2024 state Best Warrior Competition April 10-14 at Fort Indiantown Gap.

Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team trains to keep commonwealth safe
April 12, 2024 — The 3rd Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team underwent an external evaluation April 11 at Bloomsburg University’s Rober B. Redman Stadium... MORE

Members of the Pennsylvania National Guard’s 3rd Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team conducted a training proficiency exercise April 11 at Bloomsburg University in Bloomsburg, Pa. To maintain their proficiency, the team must undergo an external evaluation every 18 months where they are evaluated by a team from U.S. Army North. The evaluation serves as the teams Department of Defense accreditation. (Pennsylvania National Guard photo by Wayne V. Hall)

Raising awareness during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
April 10, 2024 — During a Sexual Harassment/Assault Prevention Foundation Course conducted at the 166th Regiment Regional Training Institute, Pennsylvania National Guard Deputy Adjutant General-Army Brig. Gen. Laura A. McHugh addressed students and presented a proclamation from Gov. Josh Shapiro. ... MORE

Pennsylvania National Guard Deputy Adjutant General-Army, Brig. Gen. Laura A. McHugh addresses students and presents a “Sexual Assault Awareness Month” proclamation from Gov. Josh Shapiro. During a SHARP (Sexual Harassment/Assault Prevention) Foundation Course, conducted at the 166th Regiment Regional Training Institute here April 9. (Pennsylvania National Guard photo by Wayne V. Hall)

213th Regional Support Group CSM retires after 35-year career
April 9, 2024 — Command Sgt. Maj. Marc Weiss of the 213th Regional Support Group retired recently after 35 years of service... MORE

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Marc E. Weiss, senior enlisted leader of the 213th Regional Support Group, retires from military service after 35 years during a ceremony at the Keystone Conference Center at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, April 6, 2024. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Uriah Clites)

Pa. National Guard, Army War College team up to fight sexual violence
April 9, 2024 — The Pennsylvania National Guard and the U.S. Army War College Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program collaborated to organize the first joint sexual assault awareness and prevention summit April 5 at the Army Heritage and Education Center in Carlisle. ... MORE

Rashan Legard, a survivor advocate, shares remarks during a Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month summit at the Army Heritage and Education Center in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, April 5, 2024. The goal of the event is to spread awareness about, and build a coalition to prevent, sexual violence in the military and civilian communities. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Aliyah Vivier)

2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Soldier recognized for life-saving actions
April 5, 2024 — A 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Soldier was recognized earlier this year for helping to save the life of a man who was not breathing... MORE

(Left to right) Nathan Smail, Internal Communications Specialist for Pittsburgh Regional Transit; Sgt. Allen Loskoch of the 128th Brigade Support Battalion; and Maj. Carolyn Prah, commander of the 128th BSB, pose for a photo during an awards ceremony in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Feb. 23, 2024. This ceremony was to recognize Loskoch for his lifesaving actions while working for Pittsburgh Regional Transit in February 2024. (Courtesy Photo)