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Enduring brotherhood of the Pennsylvania-Lithuania partnership
June 18, 2025 — More than a decade ago amid the harsh conditions of Afghanistan, two soldiers, one from the Pennsylvania National Guard and the other from the Lithuanian armed forces, built a bond through shared sacrifice... MORE

Lithuanian Command Sgt. Maj. Ruslanas Gulevas, senior enlisted leader of the Grand Duke Algirdas Infantry Battalion, Lithuanian Land Forces, left, and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Jason L. Barclay, senior enlisted advisor for 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, tour Fort Indiantown Gap as part of a bilateral engagement through the State Partnership Program, June 15, 2025.

Precision and camaraderie highlights 2-gun steel shoot
June 18, 2025 — Soldiers with the Pennsylvania and Maryland National Guard joined civilian staff in a test of skill and speed at the 2025 2-Gun Steel Shoot here, June 14, 2025... MORE

A competitor engages steel targets during the 2025 FTIG 2-Gun Steel Shoot at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, June 14, 2025.

Pa. National Guard observes U.S. Army’s 250th Birthday
June 16, 2025 — The Adjutant General of Pennsylvania Maj. Gen. John R. Pippy, joined by other Army senior leaders and elected officials gathered in Philadelphia June 14 to mark the U.S. Army’s 250th Birthday in the city where it was born... MORE

PHILADELPHIA – The Adjutant General of Pennsylvania Maj. Gen. John R. Pippy, joined by other Army senior leaders and elected officials gathered here today to mark the U.S. Army’s 250th Birthday in the city where it was born.

From rubble to runway: Rapid repair training takes flight
June 11, 2025 — Airmen from the 193rd Special Operation Wing, along with Airmen from the active-duty Air Force, other states' National Guards and foreign partners recently began constructing a new range tower and mock airfield at Fort Indiantown Gap... MORE

Airmen from various civil engineering specialties spread out concrete as they construct a Rapid Airfield Damage Repair system at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, June 9, 2025. The mock runway will be used as a training asset for the Air National Guard Schoolhouse, operated by the 193rd Special Operations Wing, to help civil engineering Airmen learn how to rapidly repair an airfield in combat situations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Tony Harp)

Deployed physician assistant has worn many hats during military service
June 10, 2025 — Capt. William Eisenhart, a physician assistant with the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team who is currently deployed to the Horn of Africa, has served in many different roles during his 23-plus years in the military... MORE

U.S. Army Capt. William Eisenhart, physician assistant with 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, has served in multiple medical roles in the military and as a civilian. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Ivan Mendez-Roman)

Pa., Arizona Air Guards join forces in Montana to hone skills
June 8, 2025 — More than 100 security forces Airmen from the Pennsylvania and Arizona National Guards conducted five days of field training June 2-6 at Fort William Henry Harrison, Montana... MORE

Security Forces Airmen respond to a simulated attack during a field training exercise at Ft. William Henry Harrison, Helena, Mont., June 4, 2025. Security Forces Squadrons from Arizona and Pennsylvania traveled to the Fort for a week of field training. The field instruction consisted of patrol movements, base security, key leader engagements, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives detection response, and simulated attacks from opposition forces. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Michael Matkin)

56th SBCT relinquishes authority of Ukraine training mission
June 3, 2025 — The 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team relinquished authority over Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine during a transfer-of-authority ceremony June 1 at the 7th Army Training Command headquarters in Germany... MORE

U.S. Army Col. Christopher Costello, commander of the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Pennsylvania National Guard, cases the brigade colors at the Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine transfer of authority ceremony at Tower Barracks, Grafenwoehr, Germany, June 1, 2025. The ceremony commemorated the transfer of the JMTG-U mission from the 56th SBCT to the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Tennessee National Guard. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Leanne Demboski)

Pa. National Guard holds safety stand down
May 29, 2025 — The Pennsylvania National Guard Safety and Occupational Health Office hosted the Adjutant General’s 2025 safety stand down May 22 at Fort Indiantown Gap... MORE

The Pennsylvania National Guard Safety and Occupational Health Office hosted the Adjutant General’s 2025 safety stand down May 22, 2025, at Fort Indiantown Gap. The safety stand down is a yearly requirement for Guard members and will be held in three other locations this year: Horsham on June 18, 2025, Johnstown on August 6, 2025, and Coraopolis on August 20, 2025. Driver’s safety, risk management, leaders’ roles and responsibilities, and fire safety were the main topics for the year. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Zane Craig)

28th ID hosts first Innovation Symposium
May 27, 2025 — The 28th Infantry Division hosted its inaugural Innovation Symposium May 17 in Harrisburg, Pa... MORE

The 28th Infantry Division hosted its inaugural Innovation Symposium May 17, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Maj. Greg West)

Medical training sites consolidate, aligning training efforts
May 23, 2025 — The Medical Simulation Training Center at Fort Indiantown Gap has consolidated under the 166th Regiment – Regional Training Institute’s Medical Battalion Training Site... MORE

U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers with the 166th Regiment - Regional Training Institute completed a Combat Lifesaver course at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. Dec. 16-20, 2024. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith)