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Deployed 56th SBCT Soldiers host Joint Light Leaders Course in Africa
May 30, 2024 — Soldiers from the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team who are deployed to the Horn of Africa conducted a Joint Light Leaders Course for other U.S. Service members at Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti... MORE

Soldiers from the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, who are deployed to Africa in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa conduct a Joint Light Leaders Course for other service members May 9, 2024, at Camp Lemonnier Djibouti. The five-day course introduced service members from all branches to basic infantry skills including, conducting an ambush, knot tying, mission planning, and small unit tactics. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Owen Dietrich)

56th SBCT officer inspires Central Pa.’s next generation of Soldiers
May 29, 2024 — Maj. Robert G. Reed III of the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team is an approachable and inspirational Soldier who makes you feel like you're talking to a hometown friend... MORE

U.S. Army Maj. Bob Reed, acting commander and administrative officer of 2nd Battalion, 112th Infantry Regiment, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, is a down-to-earth leader that echoes the Central Pennsylvania spirit of hard work, grit, and a willingness to sacrifice to support loved ones. (Courtesy Photo)

Pippy speaks at Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration
May 23, 2024 — Brig. Gen. John Pippy, director of the joint staff, Pennsylvania National Guard, was the featured speaker an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration May 17 at Fort Indiantown Gap... MORE

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. John Pippy, director of the joint staff of the Pennsylvania National Guard, presents remarks during an Asian American and Pacific Islander celebration at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, May 17, 2024. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Jessica Barb)

Mass casualty drill preps Army’s newest medics
May 23, 2024 — Soldiers attending the combat medic military occupational specialty transition course at the 166th Regiment - Regional Training Institute conducted a mass-casualty exercise May 17 at Fort Indiantown Gap... MORE

Soldiers attending the combat medic military occupational specialty transition course at the 166th Regiment - Regional Training Institute conduct a mass casualty exercise May 17, 2024, at Fort Indiantown Gap's Combined Arms Collective Training Facility. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Angela Clemons)

213th Regional Support Group welcomes new command sergeant major
May 22, 2024 — Command Sgt. Maj. John B. Ramos took over as senior enlisted advisor of the 213th Regional Support Group from Command Sgt. Maj. Marc E. Weiss during a change of responsibility ceremony May 18 at Fort Indiantown Gap... MORE

Command Sgt. Maj. John B. Ramos, incoming senior enlisted advisor of the 213th Regional Support Group, receives the noncommissioned officer sword from Col. Frank Montgomery, commander of the 213th RSG, during the "passing of the NCO sword" during a change of responsibility ceremony at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, May 18, 2024. The passing of the NCO sword is symbolic of the senior enlisted advisor role being passed from one NCO to another. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Bixler)

Military police deploy to Guantanamo Bay
May 21, 2024 — More than 100 Soldiers assigned to the 28th Military Police Company, 165th MP Battalion, 55th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade departed from Harrisburg International Airport May 19 to mobilize to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba... MORE

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 28th Military Police Company, 165th Military Police Battalion, 55th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National Guard held a departure ceremony May 18, 2024 and disembarked from Harrisburg International Airport, Middletown, Pa. the following day. The unit is mobilizing to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to conduct prison detention operations. (U.S. Army National Guard photos by Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith)

28th Infantry Division conducts annual memorial service in Boalsburg
May 21, 2024 — The 28th Infantry Division conducted its annual memorial service May 19 at the division shrine in Boalsburg, Pa... MORE

U.S. Soldiers and Airmen with the Pennsylvania National Guard represent their units at the 28th Infantry Division Memorial Service at Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, May 19, 2024. This service annually honors those members of the 28th Infantry Division, as well as service members across Pennsylvania, who have given their lives to protect our country. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Natalie Wilson)

Guarding the nation and graduating with distinction
May 17, 2024 — Sgt. Ashon Calhoun of the 109th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, 213th Regional Support Group was the student speaker for Penn State Harrisburg's Spring 2024 commencement after graduating with a 4.0 GPA... MORE

U.S. Army Sgt. Ashon Calhoun, a public affairs specialist with the 109th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, 213 Regional Support Group, Pennsylvania National Guard, gives a commencement speech during the Penn State Harrisburg 2024 graduation ceremony at the Giant Center at Hershey, Pennsylvania, May 4, 2024. Calhoun graduated summa cum laude, was his class marshal and was selected as the only student speaker during the ceremony. (Courtesy Photo by Sharon Siegfried)

Pa.'s top marksmen revealed during Governor's Twenty competition
May 17, 2024 — More than 100 Pennsylvania National Guard Soldiers and Airmen competed in the annual Governor's Twenty marksmanship competition May 9 to 11 at Fort Indiantown Gap... MORE

Pennsylvania National Guard Soldiers and Airmen compete in the annual Governor's Twenty Marksmanship Competition at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, May 11, 2024. The top 20 scorers of this competition, which includes Army and Air National Guardsmen who complete various rifle and pistol matches, earn the coveted Governor’s Twenty uniform tab. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Nelson)

Koudelka appointed DAG - Air; Pippy appointed DJS
May 16, 2024 — Brig. Gen. Terrence Koudelka Jr. has been appointed deputy adjutant general - Air of the Pennsylvania National Guard, and Brig. Gen. John Pippy has been appointed director of the joint staff. ... MORE

Pennsylvania Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Mark Schindler, center, poses for a photo with Brig. Gen. John Pippy, left, and Brig. Gen. Terrence Koudelka Jr., right, May 15, 2024, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. Koudelka was recently appointed deputy adjutant general - Air of the Pennsylvania National Guard, and Pippy was appointed director of the joint staff. (Pennsylvania National Guard photo by Tom Cherry)