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This Syrian-born U.S. Soldier is using his background to save lives
November 2, 2020 — "When a Soldier gives someone a thumbs-up here, they're actually insulting them without even knowing it," said U.S. Army Spc. Fadi Mallouhi. "Then the locals will think that Americans are a bunch of rude people."... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Fadi Mallouhi, computer/detection systems repairer with Headquarters Support Company, 628th Aviation Support Battalion, 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, poses for a photo at an airfield in the 28th ECAB's area of operations in the Middle East. Mallouhi, originally from the Allentown, Pennsylvania area, spent much of his childhood in Syria and passes valuable lessons about the language and culture to his fellow Soldiers.

Pa. National Guard mobilizes for State Active Duty
October 27, 2020 — At the direction of Governor Tom Wolf and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, the Pennsylvania National Guard is mobilizing several hundred members in support of the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management to assist local agencies in protecting life, property and the right to peacefully assemble and protest... MORE

Pa. National Guard Soldier makes Army eSports Team
October 26, 2020 — A Pennsylvania National Guard Soldier recently made the U.S. Army’s eSports Team... MORE

Sgt. Frank Doone of the Pennsylvania National Guard recently made the U.S. Army eSports Team. (Photo by Spc. Tucker Klawitter)

Soldier's civilian experience helps save K9
October 13, 2020 — U.S. Army Sgt. Carlos Patino has been a civilian nurse for eight years and a flight nurse for three years, but this was the first time he ever treated a dog for cardiac arrest.“I am going to be completely honest and tell you that the training for medics to treat military working dogs has been very minimal,” said Patino. “There was no training that would have prepared us for this situation.”... MORE

Bailey, a military working dog, rests with Soldiers with the 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade after suffering cardiac arrest. Treatment and a medevac provided by 28th ECAB medics and aircrews helped save Bailey's life. (Photo Credit: Sgt. Carissa Diggs)

28th ECAB takes control of aviation mission in Mideast
October 8, 2020 — The 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, operating as Task Force Anvil, formally took control of the aviation mission in the U.S. Central Command region during a transfer of authority ceremony here... MORE

U.S. Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 137th Aviation Regiment, 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade stand in formation during a transfer of authority ceremony.

Pa. National Guard Soldier sweeps marksmanship competitions
October 6, 2020 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – Like many Pennsylvanians, Sgt. Jason Goodling has been shooting hunting rifles since he was a kid. He never really considered himself an expert marksman, though... MORE

Sgt. Jason Goodling of the Pennsylvania National Guard competes in a recent marksmanship competition. (photo courtesy of Sgt. Jason Goodling)

Pennsylvania National Guard members practice guarding networks against cyber attacks
October 5, 2020 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. - Sixteen Soldiers assigned to the Pennsylvania National Guard joined more than 800 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from more than 40 states from Sept. 12-27 for Cyber Shield 20, an exercise designed to sharpen their skills as network defenders... MORE

Pennsylvania National Guard Soldiers with the Defense Cyber Operations Element participate in Cyber Shield 20 at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, Sept. 20, 2020. In total 16 PNG Soldiers joined more than 800 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from more than 40 states for the exercise designed to sharpen their skills as network defenders from Sept. 12-27.

28th ECAB digging in for Mideast mission
September 30, 2020 — KUWAIT – Soldiers with the 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade have arrived in the U.S. Central Command region and are settling into their respective roles. They are in the Middle East, within CENTCOM’s area of responsibility, to provide aviation assets and capabilities to increase regional security and peace in the region while serving U.S. interests. ... MORE

A CH-47 Chinook helicopter, operated by Soldiers with Bravo Company, 2-104th General Support Aviation Battalion, 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, takes off from an airfield for a local area orientation flight in the 28th ECAB's area of operations after arriving in the Middle East. These flights ensure 28th ECAB aircrews are properly acclimated and can conduct missions safely during the deployment.

Lithuanian defense attache visits Pennsylvania National Guard
September 30, 2020 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. - Brig. Gen. Modestas Petrauskas, the new defense attaché at the Lithuanian Embassy in Washington, D.C., visited the Pennsylvania National Guard Sept. 28, to continue building upon the long-standing relationship between the Lithuanian Armed Forces and the PNG... MORE

Pennsylvania adjutant general Maj. Gen. Anthony Carrelli, center right, and the defense attaché from the Lithuanian Embassy in Washington, D.C., Brig. Gen. Modestas Petrauskas, center left, are joined by other PNG and Lithuanian leaders Sept. 28, 2020, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. This was Petrauskas’ first visit to Pennsylvania, as COVID-19 restrictions prevented additional travel since he took his post earlier this year.

112th COS, Lithuania adapt with 1st remote SPP exercise
September 25, 2020 — PERKASIE, Pa. – Members of the 112th Cyberspace Operations Squadron at Horsham Air Guard Station participated in "Amber Mist," a week-long virtual cyber defense exercise to improve skills for defending vital IT infrastructure... MORE

Members of the 112th Cyberspace Operations Squadron at Horsham Air Guard Station conduct a training exercise on Sept. 23, 2020, during a week-long remote cybersecurity exercise in Peraskie, Pennsylvania. Exercise Amber Mist, which normally takes place in Lithuania, was conducted remotely for the first time due to the COVID-19 pandemic.