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Military spouses: A small step makes a big impact
April 11, 2025 — Amber Snyder knows life can get busy and that having a loved one in the military can sometimes feel isolating for their families. But she encourages family members to take one small step to bridge the gaps... MORE

Amber Snyder, a Soldier and family readiness specialist with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, recently completed the Army's Spouse Leadership Development Course, a 40-hour program that prepares senior enlisted spouses for leadership support roles in the military community. (Courtesy Photo)

109th MPAD returns from the field with media operations lessons learned
April 9, 2025 — Soldiers with the 109th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, 213th Regional Support Group conducted a field training exercise April 4 to 6 at Fort Indiantown Gap where they were tasked with running a media center in a notional combat environment... MORE

U.S. Army Sgt. Aliyah Vivier, left, and Sgt. Glenn Brennan, public affairs specialists with the 109th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, 213th Regional Support Group, set up equipment for a field training exercise at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, April 4, 2024. These Soldiers executed the FTX, which included running a media operations center in a combat scenario, to improve the unit's readiness for future missions. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Skylin Simpson)

Pa. Army Guard names best warriors following 4-day competition
April 8, 2025 — The Pennsylvania Army National Guard named its best warriors following a four-day competition April 3 to 6 at Fort Indiantown Gap... MORE

Sgt. Daniel Miller, center, of the 166th Regiment – Regional Training Institute won Noncommissioned Officer of the Year; Spc. Robert Ruiz, left, of the 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade won Soldier of the Year; and Sgt. 1st Class Tyler Landis, right, of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion won the Command Sgt. Maj. Jay H. Fields NCO Leadership Award at the Pennsylvania Army National Guard’s state-level best warrior competition at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. April 3–6, 2025. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by )

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)