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Deployed physician assistant has worn many hats during military service
June 10, 2025 — Capt. William Eisenhart, a physician assistant with the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team who is currently deployed to the Horn of Africa, has served in many different roles during his 23-plus years in the military... MORE

U.S. Army Capt. William Eisenhart, physician assistant with 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, has served in multiple medical roles in the military and as a civilian. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Ivan Mendez-Roman)

Pa., Arizona Air Guards join forces in Montana to hone skills
June 8, 2025 — More than 100 security forces Airmen from the Pennsylvania and Arizona National Guards conducted five days of field training June 2-6 at Fort William Henry Harrison, Montana... MORE

Security Forces Airmen respond to a simulated attack during a field training exercise at Ft. William Henry Harrison, Helena, Mont., June 4, 2025. Security Forces Squadrons from Arizona and Pennsylvania traveled to the Fort for a week of field training. The field instruction consisted of patrol movements, base security, key leader engagements, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives detection response, and simulated attacks from opposition forces. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Michael Matkin)

56th SBCT relinquishes authority of Ukraine training mission
June 3, 2025 — The 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team relinquished authority over Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine during a transfer-of-authority ceremony June 1 at the 7th Army Training Command headquarters in Germany... MORE

U.S. Army Col. Christopher Costello, commander of the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Pennsylvania National Guard, cases the brigade colors at the Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine transfer of authority ceremony at Tower Barracks, Grafenwoehr, Germany, June 1, 2025. The ceremony commemorated the transfer of the JMTG-U mission from the 56th SBCT to the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Tennessee National Guard. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Leanne Demboski)

Pa. National Guard holds safety stand down
May 29, 2025 — The Pennsylvania National Guard Safety and Occupational Health Office hosted the Adjutant General’s 2025 safety stand down May 22 at Fort Indiantown Gap... MORE

The Pennsylvania National Guard Safety and Occupational Health Office hosted the Adjutant General’s 2025 safety stand down May 22, 2025, at Fort Indiantown Gap. The safety stand down is a yearly requirement for Guard members and will be held in three other locations this year: Horsham on June 18, 2025, Johnstown on August 6, 2025, and Coraopolis on August 20, 2025. Driver’s safety, risk management, leaders’ roles and responsibilities, and fire safety were the main topics for the year. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Zane Craig)

28th ID hosts first Innovation Symposium
May 27, 2025 — The 28th Infantry Division hosted its inaugural Innovation Symposium May 17 in Harrisburg, Pa... MORE

The 28th Infantry Division hosted its inaugural Innovation Symposium May 17, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Maj. Greg West)

Medical training sites consolidate, aligning training efforts
May 23, 2025 — The Medical Simulation Training Center at Fort Indiantown Gap has consolidated under the 166th Regiment – Regional Training Institute’s Medical Battalion Training Site... MORE

U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers with the 166th Regiment - Regional Training Institute completed a Combat Lifesaver course at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. Dec. 16-20, 2024. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith)

56th SBCT chaplain attends ceremony marking anniversary of post-WWII Jewish service
May 22, 2025 — Maj. Aaron Gaber, a Jewish chaplain with the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team who is deployed to Germany in support of the Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine mission, attended a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of a post-World War II Jewish service led by a U.S. Army rabbi chaplain. ... MORE

U.S. Army Maj. Aaron Gaber, center, a Jewish chaplain with the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania National Guard in support of the Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine mission and a guest of honor, stands with distinguished guests at a commemoration ceremony, Straubing, Germany, May 18, 2025. The ceremony commemorated the 80th anniversary of a post-World War II Jewish service at the Straubing synagogue for nearly 700 displaced persons. The 1945 Jewish service was led a U.S. Army rabbi chaplain. (Courtesy Photo)

28th ID holds annual memorial service in Boalsburg
May 21, 2025 — The 28th Infantry Division held its annual memorial service at the 28th Division Shrine in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, May 18... MORE

The 28th Infantry Division held its annual memorial ceremony in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, May 18, 2025. Every year Soldiers from the 28th Infantry Division participate in an annual memorial ceremony at the 28th Division Shrine on the grounds of the Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg to recognize the fallen and their Gold Star families, along with the strength and honor that comes with the 28th Infantry Division. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Kenneth Shirk)

Best in SOLRS: 193rd earns activity of the year for sixth time
May 20, 2025 — The 193rd Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron was recently awarded the Air Reserve Component Base Logistics Activity of the Year... MORE

Members of the 193rd Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron particpate in routine duty tasks in Middletown, Pennsylvania, May 18, 2025. This squadron has just won the Air Reserve Component Base Logistics Activity of the Year for the sixth time. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Bela Vaszlavik)

171st Air Refueling Wing wins USSTRATCOM's Omaha Trophy
May 16, 2025 — The 171st Air Refueling Wing earned U.S. Strategic Command's prestigious Omaha Trophy for 2024... MORE

The Omaha Trophy sits at 171st Air Refueling Wing, Pennsylvania Air National Guard base, here May 1, 2025. The Omaha Trophy was presented to the 171st ARW for their support of U.S. Strategic Command’s mission of global operations mission area. (Pennsylvania National Guard photo by Wayne V. Hall)