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Task Force Associator in home stretch of Africa deployment
April 7, 2025 — The Soldiers of Task Force Associator continue their mission of providing security in the Horn of Africa as they enter the homestretch of their deployment... MORE

U.S. Army soldiers, assigned to Task Force Associator, work with members from the Djiboutian Coast Guard to preform squad movement and battle drills during Bull Shark 25-1 at Garde-Côtes Djiboutienne GCD, Djibouti, Nov. 4, 2024.

Pa. Guard Soldier earns coveted Ranger Tab
April 3, 2025 — One of the youngest and most junior Soldiers in the recent history of the Pennsylvania National Guard to complete the United States Army’s Ranger School graduated March 28, 2025, in Fort Benning, Georgia... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Ian Zimmerman, an infantryman with 1st Battalion, 110th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania National Guard, graduated from the United States Army’s Ranger School March 28, 2025, in Fort Benning, Georgia. (Courtesy photo)

171st Air Refueling Wing wins U.S. Strategic Command Omaha Trophy
April 1, 2025 — The 171st Air Refueling Wing recently won one of four U.S. Strategic Command Omaha Trophies... MORE

Graphic displaying seals from the winning units.

56th SBCT Soldiers train on upgraded Strykers
March 28, 2025 — Soldiers from the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team have begun training on upgraded Stryker vehicles the brigade received recently... MORE

Soldiers from the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team conduct training on upgraded Stryker vehicles March 26, 2025, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. As part of a program to modernize the 56th SBCT, the brigade is receiving 324 upgraded Strykers. (Pennsylvania National Guard photo by Brad Rhen)

A look at the Pa. National Guard’s Medal of Honor recipients
March 21, 2025 — A look at the members of Pennsylvania National Guard units who received the Medal of Honor... MORE

Three members of Pennsylvania National Guard units have received the Medal of Honor: Sgt. James Mestrovitch (left) of the 111th Infantry Regiment, who earned the medal during World War I; Maj. Joseph Thompson (center) of the 110th Infantry Regiment, who earned the medal during World War I; and Tech. Sgt. Francis Clark (right) of the 109th Infantry Regiment, who earned the medal during World War II. (Photo illustration by Brad Rhen)

Pa. Guard Soldier selected as junior officer of the month for CJTF-Horn of Africa
March 18, 2025 — Capt. Matthew Gotzy, currently filling an East Africa Response Force planner position, was recently selected as the Junior Officer of the Month by Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, commander, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa... MORE

U.S. Army Capt. Matthew L. Gotzy, currently filling an East Africa Response Force planner position, was recently selected as the Junior Officer of the Month by Maj. Gen. Brian Cashman, commander, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Army National Guard courtesy photo)

111th Communication Flight redesignated as 111th Communication Squadron
March 13, 2025 — The 111th Communication Flight was redesignated as the 111th Communication Squadron during a ceremony March 1 at Biddle Air National Guard Base... MORE

During a landmark event, the 111th Communication Flight was formally redesignated as the 111th Communication Squadron on March 1, 2025, at Biddle Air National Guard Base, Horsham, Pennsylvania. The change aims to strengthen capabilities and adjust to the growing need to stay mission-ready. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin McMahon)

Deployed 56th SBCT Soldiers participate in pistol competition in Germany
March 11, 2025 — The 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team welcomed 100 firers to a pistol competition March 9 at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany... MORE

A U.S. Soldier with the 2nd Cavalry Regiment stands to engage a target during an excellence-in-competition pistol match at Grafenwoehr Training Area, March 9, 2025. The competition consisted of two events: a 30-yard slow fire match and a four-stage excellence-in-competition match whereby 10 percent of the top eligible competitors could earn career points toward the Distinguished Pistol Shot Badge. U.S. Soldiers with 2CR and the 7th Army Training Command joined the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team at the pistol competition, thus contributing to camaraderie among units, the opportunity to earn career points toward the Distinguished Pistol Shot Badge and improved readiness and lethality in marksmanship training. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Leanne Demboski)

Pa. Guard Soldiers receive mission-critical training at Tobyhanna Army Depot
March 5, 2025 — Pennsylvania National Guard Soldiers underwent training essential to the Department of Defense's strategic objectives recently at Tobyhanna Army Depot... MORE

Photo of depot employees training Soldiers on the CPN system

Upgraded Strykers, JLTVs begin arriving in Pennsylvania for 56th SBCT
March 3, 2025 — As part of a program to modernize the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, it is receiving 324 upgraded Stryker vehicles and 300 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles... MORE

Upgraded double-V hull Strykers sit at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., on Feb. 27, 2005. The 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team is receiving 324 upgraded Strykers and 300 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles as part of a program to modernize the brigade. (Pennsylvania National Guard photo by Brad Rhen)