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Deployed 56th SBCT medics execute mass casualty wargame exercise
February 11, 2025 — Soldiers from the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team who are deployed to Germany in support of the Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine mission participated in a mass casualty triage wargame exercise recently at Grafenwoehr Training Area... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Karlee Powell and Spc. Caleb Naugle, both combat medic specialists with the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania National Guard in support of the Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine mission, play through the role of medics providing treatment during a mass casualty triage wargame at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Jan. 22, 2025.

Pippy confirmed as adjutant general
February 6, 2025 — The Pennsylvania State Senate unanimously confirmed Brig. Gen. John Pippy as adjutant general and head of the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Feb. 4. ... MORE

Brig. Gen. John Pippy testifies before the Pennsylvania Senate’s Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee at the Pennsylvania Capitol Feb. 3, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. Pippy was confirmed by the Senate as the 55th adjutant general of Pennsylvania on Feb. 4, 2025. (Photo by Tom Cherry)

Airmen of the future: 193rd SOW develops next-generation maintenance capabilities
February 5, 2025 — The 193rd Special Operations Wing is implementing a new cross-training initiative called Ready Airmen Training, designed to increase aircraft maintenance efficiency. This new program, now exercised Air Force-wide, supports efforts to create a more adaptable and deployment ready force... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airmen of the 193rd Special Operations Wing participate in learning new maintenance tasks in Middletown, Pennsylvania, Feb. 1, 2025.

55th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade welcomes new commander
February 4, 2025 — Col. Brad Pierson relinquished command of the 55th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade to Col. Adam Grove during a change-of-command ceremony Feb. 1 at the Scranton Armed Forces Reserve Center... MORE

U.S. Army Col. Brad W. Pierson relinquished command of the 55th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Pennsylvania Army National Guard to Col. Adam R. Grove during a change of command ceremony at the Scranton Armed Forces Reserve Center Feb. 1, 2025. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith)

213th RSG Soldiers depart for Mideast deployment
February 3, 2025 — More than 140 Soldiers with the 3622nd Sustainment Maintenance Company were honored during a deployment ceremony Feb. 1, 2024, at the Zembo Shrine in Harrisburg... MORE

More than 140 U.S. Soldiers with the Fort Indiantown Gap-based 3622nd Sustainment Maintenance Company are recognized during a ceremony Feb. 1, 2025, at the Zembo Shrine in Harrisburg. The unit is about to depart for a year-long deployment to the Middle East, supporting U.S. Central Command and partner forces with security objectives in the region. (Pennsylvania National Guard photo by Lt. Col. Keith Hickox)

Liberian-born Pa. Guard Soldier supports presidential inauguration
January 23, 2025 — Sgt. Gaye-Lortu Breeze, a Liberian-born Pennsylvania National Guard Soldier, volunteered with Joint Task Force-District of Columbia to support the 60th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C... MORE

U.S. Army Sgt. Gaye-Lortu Breeze, a Pennsylvania National Guard Soldier assigned to Joint Task Force-District of Columbia (JTF-DC), poses for a photo in Washington, D.C., Jan. 18, 2025.

55th MEB Soldier assists woman having medical emergency during inauguration
January 22, 2025 — Pfc. Sean Gereaghty of the 55th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade assisted a woman who was having a medical emergency during the presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C... MORE

Pfc. Sean Gereaghty, who is assigned to the 1069th Military Police Company, 165th Military Police Battalion, 55th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, assisted a woman who was having a medical emergency while on duty for the presidential inauguration Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Maj. David Boyles)

Pa. Guard members provide support for presidential inauguration
January 21, 2025 — Members of the Pennsylvania National Guard were among approximately 8,000 National Guard service members from 40 states, territories and the District of Columbia in Washington, D.C., supporting the 60th presidential inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Kane Lesoine (center) and Sgt. Savannah Carnes (right), motor transport operators assigned to the 121st Transportation Company, 213th Regional Support Group, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, direct pedestrians in Washington, D.C. while supporting interagency partners for the 60th Presidential Inauguration as part of Joint Task Force-District Columbia Jan. 19, 2025. Approximately 8,000 National Guard service members from approximately 40 states and territories comprise JTF-DC to support the 60th Presidential Inauguration, continuing a legacy that began in 1789 when their predecessors escorted George Washington to the first inauguration. At the request of civil authorities, these National Guard service members provide critical support such as crowd management, traffic control points, CBRN response, civil disturbance response and sustainment operations. Their expertise and seamless collaboration with interagency partners help ensure a safe and peaceful transition of power during this historic event. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith)

171st ARW Airman named retention manager of the year for 2nd year in a row
January 14, 2025 — Master Sgt. Alex Wagner of the 171st Air Refueling Wing was named Pa. Air National Guard Retention Manager of the Year for the second year in a row... MORE

Pennsylvania Air National Guardsman, Master Sgt. Alex Wagner poses for a picture at the 171st Air Refueling Wing, January 10, 2025. Wagner recently was selected as the Retention Office Manager of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard for the second year in a row. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Bryan Hoover)

DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania Guard support election certification
January 8, 2025 — District of Columbia, Maryland and Pennsylvania National Guard members were deputized by U.S. Capitol Police as a reserve force for the 2025 counting and certification of electoral votes Jan. 6... MORE

Chief J. Thomas Manger, Chief of the United States Capitol Police deputized approximately 500 soldiers from the Maryland National Guard, Pennsylvania National Guard, and District of Columbia National Guard at the D.C. Armory, Washington D.C, January 6, 2025. The service members were supporting civil authorities and the Counting and Certification of Electoral Votes, which has been designated as a National Special Security Event. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Ames)