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Pa. National Guard Soldiers awarded Octavius V. Catto Medal
February 25, 2020 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – The Pennsylvania National Guard awarded its Maj. Octavius V. Catto Medal to two Soldiers Saturday at the Union League of Philadelphia... MORE

Maj. Louis Fabrizi (left) and Staff Sgt. Brian Brandmeir (right) stand at the foot of the Major Octavius V. Catto Memorial after a wreath laying ceremony on Feb. 22, 2020 honoring the Civil War-era militia officer and African-American civil rights leader from Philadelphia. Both men were awarded The Major Octavius V. Catto Medal, which is bestowed upon guardsmen and women who display qualities of selfless service in the military and local community. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Wil Acosta)

111th ATKW highest-enlisted leader passes baton during Feb. drill
February 11, 2020 — HORSHAM AIR GUARD STATION, Pa. – The 111th Attack Wing Chief Master Sgt. Robert Ferguson accepted authority as command chief master sergeant from 111th ATKW Commander Col. Bill Griffin during a ceremony here, Feb. 8... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Paul Frisco relived his authority as the 111 Attack Wing’s command chief master sergeant to 111th ATKW Commander Col. Bill Griffin during a ceremony at Horsham Air Guard Station, Pennsylvania, Jan. 8, 2020. Chief Master Sgt. Robert Ferguson accepted authority as the incoming command chief master sergeant during the event. (U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

Legally proficient, wherever the call
February 11, 2020 — Dozens of legal professionals from at least five different states attended an officer professional development event hosted by the Pennsylvania National Guard (PANG) at Fort Indiantown Gap on Feb. 8... MORE

Dozens of legal professionals from at least five different states attended an officer professional development event hosted by the Pennsylvania National Guard (PANG) at Fort Indiantown Gap on Feb. 8. The event focused on legal aspects of military domestic operations with an audience that included Army and Air Force judge advocates from guard, reserve and active duty as well as civilian legal professionals.

Pennsylvania National Guard achieved excellence in 2019
January 24, 2020 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – Throughout 2019, the Pennsylvania National Guard strengthened its warfighting skills, responded to natural disasters in our homeland, and deepened partnerships with Commonwealth agencies, communities and with international allies... MORE

1st Lt. Ronald Wetherson, executive officer and acting commander of A Company, 103rd Engineer Battalion, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, calls for infantry Soldiers to funnel through the breach just cleared by combat engineers using a Bangalore June 29 in North Macedonia as part of Decisive Strike 19. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Zane Craig)

Pa. Guard chaplain taking running career to new heights
January 24, 2020 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – Chaplain 1st Lt. Justin Thomas didn’t necessarily set out to become an elite runner, it just kind of happened... MORE

Chaplain 1st Lt. Justin Thomas with the 628th Aviation Support Battalion, 28th Combat Aviation Brigade, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, based at Fort Indiantown Gap, is a member of both the Pennsylvania National Guard Marathon Team and the All-Guard Marathon Team. (U.S. Army National Guard courtesy photo)

Pa. Guard attends national domestic operations workshop
January 24, 2020 — FORT CARSON, Colo.- Pennsylvania National Guard Soldiers and Airmen attended the National Guard Domestic Operations Workshop hosted by the National Guard Bureau here last month, with an Air National Guard member serving as an expert on a panel... MORE

Pennsylvania National Guard Soldiers and Airmen attended the National Guard Domestic Operations Workshop hosted by the National Guard Bureau in Fort Carson, Colorado last month, with an Air National Guard member serving as an expert on a panel.

CBD not OK for Guardsmen; products may cause positive drug test
January 16, 2020 — MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — Cannabidiol oil (CBD) is growing in popularity and has become a wide-spread ingredient in health, beauty, cooking and pet products. A derivative of the cannabis sativa L. plant – commonly known as marijuana – it raises the question: is it OK for service members and federal employees to use? The simple answer is no... MORE

Pa. Guard Wi-fighter cyber challenge engages students
December 18, 2019 — Soldiers with the Pennsylvania National Guard Cyber Branch and Recruiting and Retention Battalion engaged a group of 18 high school students in the new Wi-Fighter cyber challenge Dec. 12 at DeSales University in Center Valley, Pa.The students were divided into four teams to compete using their cyber skills to hack into a series of networks with the... MORE

U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Zane Craig

First female state command chief of Pa. Air Guard to retire
December 9, 2019 — Chief Master Sgt. Regina Stoltzfus, the Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s (PAANG) ninth state command chief – and first woman to serve in the position, will retire after over 36 years of military service at the end of the month.Stoltzfus has held the position as the PAANG’s top enlisted leader since December 2016. In that position, she has served... MORE

U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Loftis

Pa. National Guard Soldiers Deploy to the Middle East
December 8, 2019 — Approximately 30 Soldiers from the Pennsylvania Army National Guard’s 213th Personnel Company, 728th Combat Support Sustainment Battalion, 213th Regional Support Group were honored in a deployment ceremony here Dec. 7.The unit will divide into three detachments in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, Freedom Sentinel, and Inherent Resolve. These... MORE

Approximately 30 Soldiers from the Pennsylvania Army National Guard’s 213th Personnel Company, 728th Combat Support Sustainment Battalion, 213th Regional Support Group were honored in a deployment ceremony Dec. 7 at Fort Indiantown Gap. The unit will divide into three detachments in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, Freedom Sentinel, and Inherent Resolve. These operations are designed to maintain a U.S. military presence throughout the Middle East.