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1067th Composite Truck Co. returns from Middle East deployment
October 12, 2022 — More than 250 Soldiers from the 1067th Composite Truck Co., 228th Transportation Battalion, 213th Regional Support Group returned recently from a deployment to the Middle East... MORE

1067th Transportation Company, 228th Transportation Battalion, 213th Regional Support Group, Pennsylvania Army National Guard conducting loading operations with the Montana Army National Guard, Combined Arms Battalion, 1-163rd Cavalry Regiment. Training loading and unloading of the M1A1 Abrams Tank and the M2A3 Bradly Fighting Vehicle for a simulated Homeland Response Force (HRF) movement. The preparation is in support of Operation Spartan Shield at Camp Buehring Kuwait.

28th ID Soldiers honored during deployment ceremony
October 11, 2022 — More than 500 soldiers with the Pennsylvania National Guard's 28th Infantry Division were honored during a deployment ceremony Oct. 9, 2022, at Zembo Shrine Auditorium in Harrisburg, Pa... MORE

U.S. Soldiers with Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 28th Infantry Division, and their families are honored during a deployment ceremony at Zembo Shrine Auditorium. These Soldiers are deploying to the Middle East for a year in support of Operation Spartan Shield.

Pa. National Guard Airmen receive Catto Medal
October 4, 2022 — Two Pennsylvania National Guard Airmen and a retired Airman received the prestigious Maj. Octavius V. Catto Medal during a ceremony Oct. 1 at the Union League of Philadelphia... MORE

The Maj. Octavius V. Catto statue in Philadelphia is adorned with wreaths Oct. 1, 2022. Catto was a Civil War-era Pennsylvania militia officer who was killed in Philadelphia in 1871 while on duty defending African-Americans at polling places from those who opposed their right to vote. An annual award in his name is given to Pennsylvania National Guard members who distinguish themselves as leaders through community support and public service.

193rd Special Operation Wing holds leadership development program
September 27, 2022 — The 193rd Special Operations Wing recently held a three-day non-commissioned officer leadership development program at Fort Indiantown Gap... MORE

193rd Special Operations Wing Airmen line up in two rows like the 2nd Infantry from West Virginia did on July 1, 1863, the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg, during a tour given by the Army War College in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania September 19, 2022.

Pennsylvania Capitol hosts Pa. National Guard and Veterans Day
September 21, 2022 — The Pennsylvania National Guard held its annual “Pennsylvania National Guard and Veterans Day at the Capitol” in Harrisburg Sept. 20 to showcase the mission and capabilities of the Pennsylvania National Guard to state legislators, staff and visitors... MORE

Maj. Gen. Mark Schindler, Pennsylvania’s adjutant general, is recognized by Pennsylvania state lawmakers with a copy of the declaration proclaiming Sept. 20, 2022, to be Pennsylvania National Guard and Veterans Day in Pennsylvania at the annual Guard and Veterans Day at the Capitol event Sept. 20 in Harrisburg, Pa.

111th Attack Wing conducts readiness exercise
September 21, 2022 — Airmen of the 111th Attack Wing took part in a readiness exercise during an extended drill Sept. 15-17 at Biddle Air National Guard Base to test the organization's capabilities to support pre-deployment and post-deployment operations... MORE

A member of the 111th Security Forces Squadron holds his weapon at the ready position while wearing Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) gear and body armor during a readiness exercise held by the 111th Attack Wing at Biddle Air National Guard Base in Horsham, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17, 2022. The exercise, which took place from Sept. 15-18, involved a scenario in which 111th SFS responded to a simulated threat while wearing full MOPP gear.

213th Regional Support Group gets new commander
September 20, 2022 — The Pennsylvania Army National Guard’s 213th Regional Support Group held a change of command ceremony at Fort Indiantown Gap Sept. 18... MORE

Incoming commander of the 213 Regional Support Group Col. Frank Montgomery receives the unit's colors from Brig. Gen. John Pippy, Pennsylvania National Guard land component commander, during the 213th RSG’s change of command ceremony at Fort Indiantown Gap Sept. 18, 2022.

EC-130J Commando Solo performs final broadcast
September 19, 2022 — Airmen from the 193rd Special Operations Wing who operate the EC-130J Commando Solo, the only flying military radio and TV broadcast platform in the U.S. military, transmitted their final broadcast Sept. 17, bringing to close a 54-year chapter in unit history... MORE

An EC-130J Commando Solo aircraft from the 193rd Special Operations Wing performs a flyover during Community Days at the Lancaster Airport in Lititz, Pennsylvania, Sept.17, 2022. Airmen from the 193rd SOW brought to close a 54-year chapter in the unit history as one of the three EC-130J Commando Solo aircraft delivered its final broadcast during the Community Days Air Show event.

Helicopter landing pad at Fort Indiantown Gap dedicated to two fallen Pa. Guardsmen
September 17, 2022 — A new helicopter training landing pad at Muir Army Airfield was dedicated to Chief Warrant Officer 3 Matthew Ruffner and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jarett Yoder during a ceremony Sept. 17, 2022, at Fort Indiantown Gap... MORE

A new helicopter training landing pad at Muir Army Airfield is dedicated to Chief Warrant Officer 3 Matthew Ruffner and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jarett Yoder during a ceremony in the Aviation Maintenance Instruction Building here.

Pa. adjutant general visits Penn State Student Veteran Center
September 16, 2022 — Pennsylvania Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Mark Schindler visited Penn State’s Student Veteran Center on Sept. 16... MORE

Pennsylvania Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Mark Schindler (left) talks with Eugene McFeely, Penn State’s senior director for veteran affairs and services, in the Penn State Student Veteran Center on Sept. 16, 2022, in State College, Pa.