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Pa. National Guard helps Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service develop reserve force
January 28, 2021 — Soldiers and Airmen of the Pennsylvania National Guard’s domestic operations cell joined members of the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service in late 2020 for a meeting to present best practices in reserve force management... MORE

Pennsylvania National Guard and U.S. Public Health Service personnel met at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., in late 2020 to discuss developing a reserve force for the USPHS.

Pa. National Guard to continue to support mission in D.C
January 27, 2021 — Approximately 450 Pennsylvania National Guard members will continue to support enduring operations in Washington, D.C... 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., on Jan. 14, 2021.

Halfway through deployment, 28th ECAB remains focused
January 25, 2021 — Soldiers with the 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade recently passed the midway point of their deployment to the Middle East... MORE

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter operated by Soldiers with the 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade takes off from an airfield in the 28th ECAB's area of operations in the Middle East.

Pa. National Guard signal Soldiers train with BlueSky Mast antenna system
January 21, 2021 — Pennsylvania National Guard Soldiers installed a VHF antenna mast during training on Jan. 14, 2021. ... MORE

Soldiers from the Pennsylvania National Guard assembe one of the arms of the BlueSky Mast antenna system during training on Jan. 14, 2021, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa.

Pa. National Guard supports authorities in Harrisburg
January 18, 2021 — Pennsylvania National Guard members supported Capitol Police and Pennsylvania State Police at the state capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., on Jan. 17, 2021... MORE

A Soldier from 1st Battalion, 109th Infantry Regiment, Pennsylvania National Guard, walks along his patrol at the capitol complex in Harrisburg, Pa., on Jan. 17, 2021.

Pa. Air Guard leaders encourage Airmen to opt in to COVID-19 vaccine
January 18, 2021 — Pennsylvania Air National Guard (PAANG) senior leaders are encouraging Airmen across the commonwealth to receive the COVID-19 vaccine when the vaccine is available to them... MORE

Brig. Gen. Michael J. Regan Jr., deputy adjutant general - Air, Pennsylvania National Guard, receives the COVID-19 vaccine from Master Sgt. Jose Martinez, a medical operations non commissioned officer with the Pennsylvania National Guard, on Jan. 13, 2021, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa.

Additional Pa. Guard members mobilized for inauguration, Commonwealth support
January 16, 2021 — Over 1,400 additional Pennsylvania National Guard members have been activated in support of the Jan. 20 presidential inauguration and to provide security in Pennsylvania... MORE

Spc. Kevin Romig, 2nd Squadron, 104th Cavalry Regiment, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Pennsylvania National Guard, from Reading, Pa., helps maintain a security perimeter around the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 10, 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 event. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. George Roach)

Pa. National Guard members begin receiving COVID-19 vaccine
January 14, 2021 — Pennsylvania National Guard members recently began receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine was made available to PNG members beginning Jan. 4 on a voluntary basis, with priority given to Soldiers and Airmen who are actively supporting COVID-19 missions. It is being administered by medical specialists at several facilities across the commonwealth, including Fort Indiantown Gap... MORE

Maj. Gen. Mark Schindler, acting adjutant general of Pennsylvania, receives the COVID-19 vaccine from Master Sgt. Jose Martinez, a medical operations non commissioned officer with the Pennsylvania National Guard, on Jan. 13, 2021, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. (Photo by Brad Rhen)

Pa. National Guard troops deploy to D.C. for inauguration support
January 14, 2021 — Over 1,000 Pennsylvania National Guard members were activated recently to support the District of Columbia National Guard and local civilian authorities through the Jan. 20 presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C... MORE

Col. Jon Farr, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team commander, inspects socially distanced security perimeters with Lt. Col. Adams, 2nd Squadron, 104th Cavalry Regiment, Pennsylvania Army National Guard in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 10, 2021.

2020 was a historic year for Pa. National Guard
January 6, 2021 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – 2020 was a year like no other in recent history for the Pennsylvania National Guard... MORE

Soldiers from 1st battalion, 109th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, work together to move across a course during combined arms live fire training on July 30, 2020, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. Utilizing radio, hand signals, smoke, and more, the leadership of the Soldiers communicated effectively to cross the course while engaging targets.