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Pa. National Guard standing by for winter storm response
January 16, 2022 — In support of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Pennsylvania State Police, more than 100 service members with the Pennsylvania National Guard are preparing for possible winter storm assistance missions at multiple locations around the commonwealth... MORE

Spc. Leslie Rivera with the 1067th Composite Truck Company, 228th Transportation Battalion, 213th Regional Support Group, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, conducts preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) on her Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) wrecker in preparation for mission support during Winter Storm Toby March 21 in Philadelphia. (U.S. Army National Guard courtesy photo)

Leadership training program prepares 56th SBCT for NTC rotation
January 10, 2022 — Leaders from the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team recently participated in the Leadership Training Program at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California... MORE

The 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, recently participated in the Leadership Training Program at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, Calif. The training consists of the military decision making process, specific working groups and other warfighting seminars. Pictured the Independence Brigade conducts a combined arms rehearsal.

2021: A year of challenges and achievements for Pa. National Guard
January 7, 2022 — It was another historic year for the Pennsylvania National Guard in 2021... MORE

Sgt. Kaherdin Charles, a cavalry scout with Troop B, 2nd Squadron, 104th Cavalry Regiment, Pennsylvania National Guard, patrols near the Capitol in Washington, D.C., Jan. 14, 2021. National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from several states have traveled to Washington to provide support to federal and District authorities leading up to the 59th Presidential Inauguration.

Pa. National Guard supports federal COVID-19 response teams
January 5, 2022 — The Pennsylvania National Guard activated a dual-status commander Dec. 31 to provide command and control of federal COVID-19 response teams who arrived in Pennsylvania recently. ... MORE

Brig. Gen. James McCormack, director of the joint staff, Pennsylvania National Guard, was activated as dual-status commander Dec. 31 to provide command and control of federal COVID-19 response teams who arrived in Pennsylvania recently.

28th ID Soldier receives rare military intelligence award
December 23, 2021 — A 28th Infantry Division Soldier recently received a prestigious award for reserve-component military intelligence Soldiers... MORE

(Left to Right) Chief Warrant Officer 2 Zachery Norris, U.S. Army Europe and Africa’s Federated Intelligence Program Production Manager with the 66th Military Intelligence Brigade, and Staff Sgt. Matthew Haberle, USAREUR-AF FIP Mission Manager with the 66th MI, pose for a photo in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Haberle was recognized with the 2021’s recipient of the Colonel Carl F. Eifler National Guard award during the National Military Intelligence Foundation’s “Night of Heroes” virtual event on Nov. 17, 2021.

Pa. Guard hosts Lithuania Minister of Defense, ambassador during Gap visit
December 15, 2021 — The Pennsylvania National Guard hosted the Lithuanian Minister of National Defence, Arvydas Anušauskas, and Lithuanian Ambassador to the United States, Audra Plepytė, during a visit to Fort Indiantown Gap on Dec. 14, 2021... MORE

Dr. Arvydas Anušauskas, the Minister of Defense for the Republic of Lithuania, and Maj. Gen. Mark Schindler, Adjutant General of Pennsylvania, shake hands during a meeting at Fort Indiantown Gap on Dec. 14, 2021. The visit was in support of the State Partnership Program and recognizes the 28 year partnership between Lithuania and Pennsylvania.

Lithuanian Armed Forces cyber defense leader visits 111th Attack Wing at Biddle ANG Base
December 10, 2021 — Cyber defense leaders from the Pennsylvania National Guard’s State Partnership Program partner, Lithuania, visited the 111th Attack Wing at Biddle Air National Guard Base in Horsham, Pennsylvania, Dec. 6, 2021 to discuss capabilities, training and areas of future cooperation... MORE

U.S. Air National Guard Lt. Col. Thomas Love (left), 112th Cyberspace Operations Squadron Commander at Biddle Air National Guard Base in Horsham, Pennsylvania, escorts Lithuanian air force Col. Romualdas Petkevicius (front, right), Director of the Regional Cyber Defence Center in Kaunas, Lithuania during a tour of the 112th COS headquarters December 6, 2021 to discuss capabilities, training and areas of future cooperation.

28th ID Soldiers deploy to Africa
December 9, 2021 — Eight 28th Infantry Division Soldiers were honored at a deployment ceremony Dec. 5 as they prepared to deploy to Africa. ... MORE

Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1-107th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division stand in formation during a deployment ceremony Dec. 5 in New Castle, Pa.

171st ARW hosts enlisted development program
December 1, 2021 — The Enlisted Development Program (EDP) returned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing Nov. 17-19. Previously, the course halted for public health concerns due to the pandemic. The EDP helps provide all enlisted Airmen with the skills they need to be effective leaders... MORE

Senior Airman Madison Posterivo, assigned to the Medical Group, 171 Air Refueling Wing, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, listens to a briefing from Mr. Jeff. Legault, an Associate Director at the Carnegie Mellon University, National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC), November 19, 2021, in Pittsburgh. The 6th annual Enlisted Development Program visited the NREC to show the importance of innovation and critical thinking. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Bryan Hoover)

1067th Transportation Co. deploys to Middle East
November 30, 2021 — More than 250 Soldiers from the 1067th Transportation Co., 228th Transportation Battalion, 213th Regional Support Group departed Pennsylvania from Harrisburg International Airport Nov. 30 to begin their pre-mobilization training in Fort Hood, Texas, ahead of a deployment to the Middle East in support of Operation Spartan Shield... MORE

Soldiers with the 1067th Transportation Company, 228th Transportation Battalion, 213th Regional Support Group, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, board an airplane at Harrisburg International Airport early Nov. 30 before departing for their pre-mobilization training in Fort Hood, Texas, ahead of a deployment to the Middle East in support of Operation Spartan Shield. The 272 Soldiers will provide transportation and logistical support to units within Kuwait and the operational area of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) during their approximately year-long deployment.