News

Pa. National Guard Soldiers recognized for aiding crash victim
May 11, 2020 — Two Pennsylvania National Guard Soldiers were recently recognized for their actions when they stopped to render first aide to a motorcycle crash victim along Interstate 78. ... MORE

Two Pennsylvania National Guard soldiers stopped to render first aide to a motorcycle crash victim along Interstate 78 near Fort Indiantown Gap May 1.

28th ECAB Soldier a nurse for COVID-19 patients
May 8, 2020 — Spc. Kylee Pavlick, a combat medic with the 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, is also a nurse on the frontlines fighting against COVID-19... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Kylee Pavlick, combat medic with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, receives a coin from Col. Howard Lloyd, commander of the 28th ECAB. Pavlick works full-time as a nurse at Geisinger Holy Spirit, a hospital near Harrisburg, and currently cares for COVID-19 patients.

Pa. National Guard holds virtual cyber event
May 5, 2020 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – The Pennsylvania National Guard hosted a virtual Wi-Fighter Challenge April 24 as part of DeSales University's Third Annual Cyber Security and Digital Forensics Conference... MORE

These Soldiers keep 28th ECAB safe as they prepare to deploy
May 5, 2020 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. -- As the 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade gathers to prepare for deployment, Soldiers like Staff Sgt. Raymond Mutiso and Spc. Padric Marianos are working to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the formation... MORE

Staff Sgt. Raymond Mutiso, a combat medic with the 108th Area Medical Support Company, 213th Regional Support Group screens a contractor outside the 28th ECAB Armory. The 28th ECAB is scheduled to deploy soon and must gather for training. Soldiers like Mutiso and Marianos screen 28th ECAB Soldiers everyday before they enter the building or start their training for the day to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the formation.

Health top priority as 28th ECAB continues to prepare for deployment
May 1, 2020 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. -- U.S. Soldiers with the 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade continue to prepare to deploy to the U.S. Central Command area of operations in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic... MORE

Members of the 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade of the 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania National Guard draw equipment April 8 at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. They continue to prepare for their Central Command Area of Responsibility deployment that is only months away despite the COVID event. Social distancing, hygiene and personal protective measures help to mitigate any risks as they proceed through the equipment draw.

Pa. National Guard members activated for mortuary-affairs mission
April 30, 2020 — Nearly 60 Pennsylvania National Guard members have been activated to take part in a mortuary-affairs support mission as part of the PNG’s ongoing COVID-19 response efforts... MORE

1st Lt. Scott Dobson, officer in charge of Task Force Saber, stands with a few of the Pennsylvania National Guard mortuary affairs and fatality search and recovery team at the 1st City Troop National Guard Armory in Center City Philadelphia on April 25, 2020. These teams are trained to return our fallen warriors with the upmost honor, respect and dignity.

Pa. Guard members receive medical training at Fort Indiantown Gap
April 28, 2020 — Pennsylvania National Guard members who were activated for COVID-19 support missions received medical training April 20 to 24 at Fort Indiantown Gap’s Medical Battalion Training Site... MORE

Pennsylvania National Guard members who were activated for COVID-19 support missions undergo medical training April 24,2020, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. The traditional Combat Lifesaver Course was conducted to standard while adding medical tasks that could be utilized in response COVID-19.

27th anniversary of state partnership with Lithuania
April 27, 2020 — Maj. Gen. Anthony Carrelli, adjutant general, Pa. National Guard, spoke with Lithunania’s Chief of Defence, Lt. Gen. Valdemaras Rupšys, on a video conference to mark the 27th anniversary of the State Partnership Program between Pennsylvania and Lithuania on April 27th. ... MORE

Maj. Gen. Anthony Carrelli, adjutant general, Pa. National Guard, speaks on video conference with Lt. Gen. Valdemaras Rupšys, the chief of defence, Lithuania to mark the 27th anniversary of the State Partnership Program between Pennsylvania and Lithuania.

PA Guard helps open Luzerne County Community Based Testing Site
April 23, 2020 — Pennsylvania National Guard members and officials from Pennsylvania Department of Health and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency opened a COVID-19 testing site at Mohegan Sun Arena on April 20... MORE

The next vehicle is directed into the testing tent at the COVID-19 testing site at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wlkes-Barre, Pa., on April 21, 2020. The testing site is run by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and Pennsylvani Emergency Management Agency, and supported by the Pa. National Guard and other state agencies. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Keeler)

Pa. National Guard Soldiers produce masks for COVID-19 response
April 22, 2020 — Several Pennsylvania Army National Guard Soldiers with the Combined Maintenance Support Shop-East here are producing cloth face masks to protect Guard members during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic... MORE

Spc. Nick Ernesto, a woodworker at the Combined Maintenance Support Shop-East at Fort Indiantown Gap and member of the 3622nd Support Maintenance Company, 728th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 213th Regional Support Group irons material that will be used to produce a cloth mask for Guardsmen. Several Pennsylvania Army National Guard Soldiers with the CSMS-East began producing cloth masks to protect Guard members during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic here starting April 16. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Zane Craig)