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Pa. Guard recruit named Soldier of the Cycle at basic training
August 2, 2024 — A Pennsylvania Army National Guard recruit was recently named “Soldier of the Cycle” at his Basic Combat Training graduation... MORE

Pvt. Lukas Harris, right, a Pennsylvania Army National Guard recruit, receives the Soldier of the Cycle award at his Basic Combat Training graduation June 27, 2024, at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. (Courtesy photo)

1-109th Field Artillery hosts family day at Fort Indiantown Gap
August 1, 2024 — Approximately 200 family members joined nearly 250 Soldiers with the 1-109th Field Artillery Regiment, 55th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade for a family day event during the unit's annual training at Fort Indiantown Gap... MORE

Approximately 200 family members joined nearly 250 U.S. Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 109th Field Artillery Regiment, 55th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, for a family day event during the unit's annual training July 20, 2024, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Zane Craig)

Family's century of military service continues
July 31, 2024 — Gavin Thomas, son of Maj. Justin Thomas of 1st Battalion, 109th Field Artillery Regiment, recently enlisted in the Pennsylvania National Guard, continuing their family's century-long legacy of military service... MORE

Gavin Thomas (left) and his father, Maj. Justin Thomas, executive officer of 1st Battalion, 109th Field Artillery Regiment stand side by side following an oath of enlistment ceremony for Gavin at the Harrisburg Military Entrance Processing Station July 23, 2024. Gavin was sworn in to the Pennsylvania Army National Guard by his father.

Equipment exchange program keeps Army at its BEST
July 30, 2024 — The Black Hawk Exchange and Sales Transaction Program, also known as BEST, authorizes the Army to sell used and outdated military equipment and use the proceeds to fund new and improved equipment... MORE

U.S. Soldiers with the Pennsylvania National Guard move a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter onto a flatbed truck at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, July 24, 2024.

213th Regional Support Group Soldiers train on heavy vehicles
July 25, 2024 — Soldiers with the 213th Regional Support Group trained on the proper care, maintenance and hazards of driving and operating large military vehicles July 23 at Fort Indiantown Gap... MORE

U.S. Soldiers with the 213th Regional Support Group, Pennsylvania National Guard, train how to operate and maintain Light Medium Tactical Vehicles during an exercise at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, July 23, 2024.

258th Air Traffic Control Squadron maintainers elevate skills during training exercise
July 23, 2024 — Pennsylvania Air National Guardsmen with the 258th Air Traffic Control Squadron’s Deployable Instrument Landing System Team completed a two-week annual training exercise from June 3 to 16 that focused on their newest equipment, the AN/TRN-50 Deployable Instrument Landing System... MORE

Pennsylvania Air National Guardsmen Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Leonard, left, and Tech. Sgt. Shane Miller, right, with the 258th Air Traffic Control Squadron in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, prepare to train on a pick-off rescue while on a radar tower during their two-week training exercise from June 3, 2024 to June 16, 2024.

Pa. State Command Chief - Air bids farewell after 41-year career
July 16, 2024 — After 41 years of service, the Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s 10th State Command Chief, Chief Master Sergeant Paul Frisco, bids farewell to his extensive career as he prepares for retirement in July 2024... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Paul Paul G. Frisco Jr. was appointed the 10th State Command Chief of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard in February 2020.

171st Air Refueling Wing firefighters train with Pennsylvania Strike Team 1
July 12, 2024 — Air National Guardsmen from the 171st Air Refueling Wing’s Fire and Emergency Services Flight recently participated in a training event with Pennsylvania Strike Team 1 aimed at enhancing skills in search and rescue and emergency response operations at the Allegheny County Fire Academy... MORE

Pennsylvania Air National Guardsman Tech. Sgt. Scott Frederick with the 171st Air Refueling Wing Fire and Emergency Services Flight operates the DS11 hydraulic concrete chainsaw while receiving training from members of Pennsylvania Strike Team 1, at the Allegheny County Fire Academy, May 8, 2024. The partnership between the 171st and PA ST1 allows for shared resources and expertise, and provides a comprehensive training environment that benefits participants and the communities they serve. (courtesy photo)

Adjutant general visits chaplains conference
July 12, 2024 — Pennsylvania Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Mark Schindler spoke at a training conference for Pennsylvania Army National Guard chaplains July 2 at Fort Indiantown Gap... MORE

Pennsylvania Adjutant General Maj Gen Mark Schindler speaks at a seminar for Pennsylvania Army National Guard chaplains at Memorial Chapel at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., July 2, 2024. Military Chaplains provide motivation, support, spiritual guidance, and help spread faith to all service members. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Jessica Barb)

Pa. National Guard cyber team participates in Cyber Shield exercise
July 11, 2024 — The Pennsylvania Army National Guard’s Cyber Team played a pivotal role in Cyber Shield 2024, a comprehensive and highly sophisticated cyber defense exercise held from May 31 to June 14, 2024, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia... MORE

Members of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard’s Cyber Team pose for a photo during Cyber Shield 2024, a comprehensive and highly sophisticated cyber defense exercise held from May 31 to June 14, 2024, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. (Courtesy photo)