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Pa. National Guard members participate in DoD cyber defense exercise
July 23, 2021 — Eight cyber experts from the Pennsylvania National Guard recently participated in Cyber Shield, the Department of Defense’s largest unclassified cyber defense exercise. ... MORE

Eight cyber experts from the Pennsylvania National Guard participated in Cyber Shield, the Department of Defense’s largest unclassified cyber defense exercise, from July 10-23 at Camp Williams, Utah. Bottom row (from left to right): Capt. Sean Smith, Maj. Christine Pierce, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jeremy Marroncelli, Staff Sgt. Andrew Clancey; Top row (from left to right): Sgt. 1st Class Keith Stout, Sgt. 1st Class Brian Frantz, Master Sgt. Elefterios Ginnis, Sgt. 1st Class Douglas Byers

Newly donated items recognize, preserve the contributions of ‘Father of the Pa. Air National Guard’
July 22, 2021 — The family of Pennsylvania’s first Deputy Adjutant General for Air, Brig. Gen. Richard Posey, recently donated several items to Pennsylvania Air National Guard Headquarters to preserve and recognize the former leader’s legacy and contributions in establishing the PAANG more than 70 years ago... MORE

Richard Posey, center, son of Pennsylvania’s first Deputy Adjutant General for Air, Brig. Gen. Richard Posey, holds a photo of his father while standing with current DAG-A, Brig. Gen. Michael Regan, left, and state Command Chief Paul Frisco, right, in front of the shields representing Pennsylvania Air National Guard Headquarters and each of the state’s three Air National Guard Wings.

Memorial to fallen Guardsmen dedicated at Fort Indiantown Gap
July 21, 2021 — Family, friends and fellow Soldiers of three Pennsylvania National Guardsmen killed in Afghanistan in 2011 gathered here to dedicate a memorial in their honor July 18... MORE

Maj. Gen. Mark Schindler, Pennsylvania’s adjutant general, speaks July 18 at the memorial dedication at Fort Indiantown Gap honoring three Soldiers killed in action. The dedication took place exactly ten years after the convoy carrying Staff Sgt. Kenneth VanGiesen, Staff Sgt. Brian Mowery, and Sgt. Edward Koehler III was attacked with an improvised explosive device, killing all three and injuring two others. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Zane Craig)

171st ARW ability to survive and operate training evolves
July 9, 2021 — Training in the Air Force is robust and encompasses a wide range of inherent capabilities and mission sets. Over the past 20 years, the Air Force has focused on sustained training and has set its sights on implementing new training to continue the legacy of being the strongest, fastest and most superior air power in the world... MORE

Pennsylvania Air National Guardsman, Staff Sgt. Kyle Brooks, assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing, poses for an image during an ability to survive and operate exercise, May 2, 2021. (Pennsylvania Air National Guard illustration by Tech. Sgt. Bryan Hoover)

193rd SOW Airman returns to Civil Air Patrol roots
July 7, 2021 — To say Airman 1st Class Matthias Krauter was excited to meet with Civil Air Patrol cadets participating in their annual encampment at Fort Indiantown Gap last month is an understatement... MORE

Airman 1st Class Matthias Krauter, right, a materiel management apprentice with the 193rd Special Operations Wing, addresses a group of Civil Air Patrol cadets participating in their annual encampment at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, on June 23, 2021. Krauter spent years as a Civil Air Patrol cadet and credits the organization with introducing him to the military and preparing him for challenges that are part of the military lifestyle. (Photo by Maj. Nicole Reigelman)

Pa. National Guard vaccination mission ends
July 1, 2021 — After over three months and more than 80,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered, the Pennsylvania National Guard’s public vaccination mission has come to an end... MORE

Spc. Christopher Valencia, combat medical specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 112 Infantry Regiment administers a COVID-19 vaccine to Romero Sergio at the Esperanza Community Vaccination Center in Philadelphia ON May 17, 2021. The Pennsylvania National Guard has been supporting COVID-19 vaccine sites across the Commonwealth since mid-March. PA Guard members have supported the administration of more than 500,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses. (Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Ross Alexander Whitley / 111th Attack Wing)

Annual encampment bolsters partnership between Pa. National Guard, Civil Air Patrol
June 30, 2021 — Following a year hiatus due to COVID-19, more than 80 cadets from six states descended on Fort Indiantown Gap (FTIG) last week for the Civil Air Patrol – Pennsylvania Wing’s annual encampment... MORE

Maj. Gen. Mark McCormack, right , commander of the 28th Infantry Division, presents the General Carl A. Spaatz Award to Civil Air Patrol Cadet Col. Colin Phipps, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, June 24, 2021. (Courtesy Photo, Seth Parker Civil Air Patrol – Pennsylvania Wing)

Longest serving Pa. National Guard member to retire
June 28, 2021 — The longest serving member of the Pennsylvania National Guard will soon retire after 45 years of continuous service... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Michael Moy (third from left), a UH-60 helicopter repairer and crew chief with 1st Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment, 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, 28th Infantry Division, poses with his fellow crew members following his final flight at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., on June 18, 2021. Moy, the longest serving member of the Pennsylvania National Guard with 45 years of continuous service, will retire June 30, 2021. He joined the Pa. Guard March 21, 1976, and became a military technician in 1999. (U.S. Army National Guard courtesy photo)

Biddle ANG base sees future with fresh eyes, new vice commander
June 24, 2021 — A recent Department of Defense study cited that women make up only 20% of officers in the Air National Guard. And of that number, a mere 10% rise to the rank of colonel... MORE

U.S. Air National Guard Col. Rebecca A. Gray, 111th Attack Wing Vice Commander, addresses her wingmen during an assumption of command ceremony June 13, 2021 to welcome U.S. Air National Guard Col. Deane. E. Thomey, the new commander of 111th Attack Wing at Biddle Air National Guard Base in Horsham, Pennsylvania. Gray, a former member of the Georgia National Guard, most recently served as the first-ever director of equity and inclusion for the Pennsylvania Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Ted Nichols)

111th Civil Engineer Squadron Re-Activates
June 24, 2021 — The 111th Civil Engineer Squadron was reactivated after at 13-year hiatus during a ceremony at Biddle Air National Guard Base in Horsham on June 12... MORE

Pennsylvania Air National Guard, Lt. Col. Lydia Stefanik, Commander 111th Civil Engineer Squadron, assumes command of the 111th Civil Engineer Squadron from Pennsylvania Air National Guard, Col. Cristine Munch, Commander 111th Mission Support Group, during the 111th Civil Engineer Squadron Re-Activation Ceremony at the 111th Attack Wing, Biddle Air National Guard Base, June 12, 2021. The 111th Civil Engineer Squadron re-activated after a 13-year hiatus. (Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Ross Alexander Whitley)