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Pa. National Guard answers call to serve in Capitol Response II
March 26, 2021 — WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Several hundred Pennsylvania National Guard members supported Operation Capitol Response II, which followed its support of the presidential inauguration Capitol Response I in January... MORE

U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Analyse Gaspich, right, with the Pennsylvania National Guard, stands with a Soldier in Washington, D.C., March 9, 2021. The National Guard has been requested to continue supporting federal law enforcement agencies with security, communications, medical, evacuation, logistics, and safety support to state, district, and federal agencies through mid-March. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Zoe M. Wockenfuss)

Medal of Honor Day: Sgt. James I. Mestrovitch
March 25, 2021 — The Medal of Honor is the highest honor that a service member in the United States Military can receive. The award is so prestigious that the accuracy of every recipient is scrutinized under a process that can take more than 18 months, according to the United States Army Medal of Honor recommendation process... MORE

Sgt. James I. Mestrovich, 111th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania National Guard, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions to save his company commander during the battle of Fismette, France, during World War I.

Pa. National Guard members pass command of HHC, White House Communications Agency
March 19, 2021 — Command of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, White House Communications Agency recently transferred from one Pennsylvania National Guard member to another... MORE

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Ellen Smith of Joint Force Headquarters, Pennsylvania National Guard holds a guidon during a change-of-command ceremony for Headquarters and Headquarters Company, White House Communications Agency on Jan. 28, 2021, at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C. Smith, who served as the company's first commander, relinquished command of HHC to another member of the Pa. National Guard.

15 years later, pilots reunite for Mideast flight mission
March 18, 2021 — Chief Warrant Officer 3 Rich Adams and 1st Lt. Ernie Carlson flew 1500 hours-worth of combat missions in an AH-64 Apache helicopter during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2006... MORE

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Rich Adams and 1st Lt. Ernie Carlson flew 1500 hours-worth of combat missions in an AH-64 Apache helicopter during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2006. Fifteen years later, now Chief Warrant Officer 5 Adams and Maj. Carlson are back in the Middle East serving with the 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, the fight against Daesh, and Operation Spartan Shield. They recently had an opportunity to fly a mission together again, just like old times but this time in a UH-60 Black Hawk. (U.S. Army photo by Chief Warrant Officer 5 Rich Adams)

Pa. National Guard supporting vaccination center in Philadelphia
March 17, 2021 — More than 40 Pennsylvania National Guard members recently began supporting a mass vaccination center in Philadelphia... MORE

Airman 1st Class, Mackenzie Taylor, a native of Milton, Pennsylvania, with the Pennsylvania National Guard, registers a community member for a COVID-19 vaccine at the state-run, federally-supported Center City Community Vaccination Center in the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia on March 17, 2021.

Pa. National Guard marks one year of COVID-19 support
March 17, 2021 — The Pennsylvania National Guard marks one year of supporting COVID-19 missions on March 17... MORE

Staff Sgt. Kursty Campbell (Left) and Pfc. Ryan Whispell (Center) test a staff member at Kendal-Crosslands Nursing Home in Kennett Square, Pa., on May 26, 2020. Under guidance from the Pennsylvania Department of Health, and closely monitored by CDC officials, Pennsylvania National Guard members with Task Force Iroquois, launched a Point Prevalence Sampling Strike Team at Kendal-Crosslands.

Pa. Army National Guard officer sets powerlifting records
March 16, 2021 — A Pennsylvania Army National Guard officer recently set three Pennsylvania women's power lifting records... MORE

1st Lt. Lindsey Boughter, a public affairs officer with the 109th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, 213th Regional Support Group, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, performs a deadlift during a powerlifting competition Feb. 27 in Conshohocken, Pa. (Courtesy photo)

Pa. National Guard supports COVID-19 vaccination clinics for teachers
March 13, 2021 — Nearly 90 Pennsylvania National Guard members are supporting COVID-19 vaccination clinics for teachers and school staffs at seven sites across Pennsylvania... MORE

Spc. Gary Sowash, a combat medic with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2/112th Infantry Regiment, Pennsylvania National Guard, administers a COVID-19 vaccine at Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 in Lancaster, Pa., on March 12, 2021. Nearly 90 Pennsylvania National Guard members are supporting COVID-19 vaccination clinics for teachers and school staffs at seven sites across Pennsylvania.

Pa. Air National Guard announces 2021 Airmen of the Year awards
March 12, 2021 — The Pennsylvania Air National Guard has selected its annual Airmen of the Year for 2021, and three have been selected to compete nationally after capturing wins at the regional level. ... MORE

The Pennsylvania Air National Guard has selected its Airmen of the Year for 2021. The 2021 Airmen of the Year are (left to right): Senior Airman Ruth-Ann Bell, Airman of the Year, 193rd Special Operations Wing, Middletown; Tech. Sgt. Devon F. Kuny, Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, 193rd Special Operations Wing, Middletown; Senior Master Sgt. Brian E. Zarilla, First Sergeant of the Year, 111th Attack Wing, Horsham; and Master Sgt. Peter T. Gottshalk II, Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, 111th Attack Wing, Horsham.

Pa. National Guard supports annual veterans stand down
March 12, 2021 — The Pennsylvania National Guard teamed up once again with the YWCA of Greater Harrisburg for its 15th annual Homeless Veterans Stand Down event on March 6, 2021, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center. ... MORE

Maj. Gen. Mark Schindler (right), Pennsylvania’s acting adjutant general, speaks with one of the veterans who attended the YWCA of Greater Harrisburg's Homeless Veterans Stand Down on March 6, 2021, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, Pa. The Pennsylvania National Guard has partnered with the YWCA for 15 years, hosting this annual event to help local veterans.