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Hundreds of COVID-19 tests administered daily in Montgomery County with help of Pa. National Guard
March 24, 2020 — Since the Pennsylvania National Guard began helping Montgomery County administer COVID-19 test kits last week, as many as 275 people have been tested each day.At the direction of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, approximately 80 members of the Pa. National Guard continue to support Montgomery County EMA with the operation of their... MORE

Montgomery County with drive-through COVID-19 testing

Guard has long supported local officials in health emergencies
March 18, 2020 — ARLINGTON, Va. – While the National Guard is often called out by governors to respond to natural and man-made disasters, Guard members also have a long history of responding to public health emergencies. Since the Guard’s establishment in 1636, members have responded to outbreaks of smallpox, Spanish flu, yellow fever, cholera, hoof-and-mouth... MORE

Soldiers at Camp Funston, Kansas, are quarantined while recovering from the Spanish flu in 1918. The flu infected about 500 million people around the world.

Pa. National Guard Supports Pennsylvanians Repatriated from Travel on Grand Princess Cruise
March 17, 2020 — ANNVILLE, Pa. - Over 50 Pennsylvania National Guardsmen have been placed on state active duty to provide assistance to state partner agencies in their response to COVID-19 as passengers from a Grand Princess Cruise returned home today... MORE

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