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111th Attack Wing holds leadership summit
August 7, 2026 — 111th Attack Wing leadership held a summit meeting from July 21 to 23 at the 193rd Air Operations Group in State College, Pennsylvania, focusing on leadership growth and development... MORE

556th MICO conducts multi-domain exercise
August 6, 2026 — Soldiers from the 556th Military Intelligence Co., 56th Mobile Brigade Combat Team conducted a multi-domain exercise Aug. 1 to 4 at Fort Indiantown Gap... MORE

Two‑time top photographer builds soldiers, not just images
August 5, 2026 — Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Nelson was named the Pennsylvania National Guard’s Photographer of the Year in 2023 and 2024, and shares his journey on how he found a passion in photography and humility to submit his work for awards... MORE

171st ARW safety office wins top ANG honors
August 4, 2026 — The 171st Air Refueling Wing Safety Office earned the Air National Guard Director of Safety Outstanding Achievement Award, and Maj. Matthew R. Limina was named ANG Safety Officer of the Year for 2025, making the 171st ARW one of the top-recognized safety organizations in the ANG... MORE

Unapologetically herself, a victor in her own story
August 3, 2026 — Staff Sgt. Melyssa Vazquez, a public affairs specialist with the 109th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment deployed in support of U.S. Special Operations Command Europe, tells her story on how she spent her current deployment focused on telling other people’s stories... MORE

The fight behind front line: 55th MEB prepares for modern battlefield
July 31, 2026 — The Pennsylvania Army National Guard's 55th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade conducted the brigade's first Support Area Field Training Exercise with roughly 1,100 Soldiers at Fort Indiantown Gap during annual training July 20-22, 2026... MORE

Pa. National Guard activates combat engineer company – infantry
July 30, 2026 — The 856th Combat Engineer Company was activated as an Infantry unit with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard during a ceremony at Fort Indiantown Gap June 26... MORE

201st RED HORSE partners with National Park Service to preserve Redwoods while building readiness
July 29, 2026 — Airmen assigned to the 201st Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer, 193rd Special Operations Wing and 111th Attack Wing, partnered with the National Park Service to complete construction projects throughout Redwood National and State Parks while strengthening expeditionary engineering skills in a real-world environment. ... MORE

Pa. Guard Soldiers aid motorist after rollover crash in Texas
July 28, 2026 — Three Pennsylvania National Guard Soldiers currently deployed with Joint Task Force–Southern Border, in support of Operation Ardent Vanguard, responded to a serious single-vehicle rollover while conducting a routine patrol, providing immediate assistance until local authorities arrived... MORE

Maintainers behind global power at the 171st ARW
July 24, 2026 — At the 171st Air Refueling Wing, crew chiefs work behind the scenes to maintain aging KC-135 aircraft, ensuring every mission launches safely and supporting the wing's global aerial refueling mission despite limited manpower... MORE