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Pa. Guardsmen compete in Governor's Twenty match
May 27, 2022 — More than 85 Soldiers and Airmen from the Pennsylvania National Guard took to the range at Fort Indiantown Gap on May 21, 2022, for the annual Governor’s Twenty marksmanship competition. ... MORE

An Airman from the Pennsylvania National Guard's M9 pistol ejects an empty brass before loading the next round during the pistol portion of the Governor's Twenty competition on May 21, 2022. Airmen and Soldiers were challenged with pistol and rifle accuracy challenges.

Samoan Pa. Guardsman carries on warrior tradition
May 27, 2022 — Capt. Soosoo Taulelei, a native of Malaeloa, American Samoa, whose last name means “Great Warrior” in the Samoan language, carries on the warrior tradition in the 111th Attack Wing... MORE

EAATS helicopter crew locates lost hikers near Fort Indiantown Gap
May 27, 2022 — A helicopter crew from the Pennsylvania National Guard’s Eastern Army National Guard Aviation Site located a group of lost hikers on May 24 near Fort Indiantown Gap. ... MORE

(Left to right) Staff Sgt. Kyle Waller of the Illinois National Guard’s Company B, 238th General Support Aviation Battalion; Staff Sgt. Anthony Bearoff of the Pennsylvania National Guard’s Company B, 2-104th General Support Aviation Battalion; Staff Sgt. Robert Prigel, an instructor at the Eastern Army National Guard Aviation Site; Chief Warrant Officer 4 Kyle Kephart, an instructor pilots at EAATS; and Ron Henry, also an instructor pilot at EAATS, pose in front of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter on Muir Army Airfield at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., on May 25, 2022. (This photo was altered to obscure an ID card)

171st ARW hosts health and safety event
May 26, 2022 — The 171st Air Refueling Wing, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania National Guard, hosted a joint Army and Air health and safety event at its base near Pittsburgh on May 26, 2022... MORE

Pennsylvania Air National Guardsman, Master Sgt. James Helsel, assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing attempts to operate a vehicle in a distracted driver simulator while wearing goggles designed to replicate being visually impaired due to intoxication during the Health and Safety Awareness Day in Coraopolis, Pa. May 24, 2022.

28th ID returns to Boalsburg for memorial service
May 24, 2022 — For the first time since 2019, Soldiers and friends of the 28th Infantry Division gathered on the grounds of the Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg, Pa., on May 22 to hold the unit’s annual memorial service... MORE

Soldiers of the 28th Infantry Division march the unit's colors over a footbridge at the conclusion of the annual memorial service May 22, 2022. Immediately behind the color guard and directing the march is Command Sgt. Maj. Randall Pritts, the division command sergeant major. The division shrine is located to the rear of the bridge.

Command Chief of the Air National Guard Visits 193rd SOW
May 20, 2022 — Chief Master Sgt. Maurice L. Williams, the 13th Command Chief Master Sergeant of the Air National Guard, visited the 193rd Special Operations Wing on May 15... MORE

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Maurice L. Williams, command chief, Air National Guard, speaks to Airmen with the Logistics Readiness Squadron, 193rd Special Operations Wing, Pennsylvania National Guard, during a visit at the Harrisburg International Airport, Middletown, Pennsylvania, May 15, 2022.

Air National Guard Senior Enlisted Leader visits 111th Attack Wing
May 17, 2022 — Chief Master Sgt. Maurice Williams, the Command Chief Master Sergeant of the Air National Guard, visited the Airmen of the 111th Attack Wing at Biddle Air National Guard Base on May 14... MORE

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Maurice L. Williams, command chief, Air National Guard, speaks to the 111th Security Forces Squadron, 111th Attack Wing, Pennsylvania National Guard, during a visit to Biddle Air National Guard Base in Horsham, Pennsylvania, on May 14, 2022. Williams toured the installation and emphasized the importance each Airman plays in our nation’s defense.

Health and Safety Awareness Day held at Fort Indiantown Gap
May 13, 2022 — Stressing the importance of health and safety, the 29th Health and Safety Awareness Day was held May 12 at Fort Indiantown Gap. ... MORE

Master Sgt. Michael Coleman of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard State Safety Office demonstrates how to use a fire extinguisher simulator at Health and Safety Awareness Day on May 12, 2022, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa.

USPFO holds national conference in Gettysburg
May 10, 2022 — U.S. Property and Fiscal Officers representing all 54 states and territories convened in Gettysburg, Pa., April 26-28, for the first in-person USPFO national conference since 2019. ... MORE

Keith Buchholz, director of programs and resources/comptroller for the National Guard Bureau, speaks during the U.S. Property and Fiscal Office national conference at the Gettysburg Wyndham hotel. USPFO leaders from all 54 states and territories were also joined by Lt. Gen. Marc Sasseville, Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau, as well as Brig. Gen. Craig Strong with the NGB comptroller's office.

28th ID holds Iron Lieutenant Leadership Orientation
May 5, 2022 — Major Gen. Mark McCormack, commanding general of the 28th Infantry Division, held the 28ID Iron Lieutenant Leadership Orientation at Fort Indiantown Gap on April 30 for more than 40 lieutenants who recently joined the ranks of the Iron Division... MORE

Brig. Gen. Mark McCormack, 28th Infantry Division commanding general, explains to lieutenants about the Iron Division’s history, the standard for performance and professionalism and his desire to sustain the 28ID’s reputation across this country and the globe. He also discussed the value the command places on the soldiers of the Keystone Division during the 28ID Iron Lieutenant Leadership Orientation at Fort Indiantown Gap on April 30.