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From auto shop to Army aviation
October 29, 2024 — Chief Warrant Officer 2 Nathan Shea has gone from a paint shop to working with unmanned aircraft systems... MORE

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Nathan Shea assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania National Guard maneuvers a drone during a test flight at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Oct. 11, 2024. Unmanned aircraft systems operators are required to have four hours of flight time each month to ensure their skills remain sharp and ready to meet the Army’s needs. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Pfc. Israel Fernandez)

Task Force Associator replaces Task Force Paxton as East Africa’s security forces unit
October 28, 2024 — Task Force Associator assumed responsibility for the security mission in East Africa from Task Force Paxton during a transfer of authority ceremony Oct. 21 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti... MORE

The Pennsylvania National Guard’s Task Force Associator assumed control over the security mission in East Africa from Task Force Paxton, another Pennsylvania National Guard Unit, during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Oct. 21, 2024. The ceremony is a military tradition representing a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a mission from one unit to the next. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by SGT. Lark Sine)

Deployed 56th SBCT Soldiers rehearse air medevac
October 18, 2024 — Soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team participated in an air medevac exercise at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Oct. 11, 2024... MORE

Sgt. Preston Clark, a flight medic with 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, accompanies Soldiers with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Pennsylvania National Guard as they transport their simulated wounded soldier to load onto the HH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during an air medevac exercise Oct. 11, 2024. U.S. Army medics rehearse their evacuation procedures to stand ready to respond to real life medical emergencies. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Leanne Demboski)

From AWOL to A-okay
October 15, 2024 — Specialist Inioluwa Oluowotade, once facing the consequences of being absent without leave, has since turned his military career around and is now recognized as an exemplary soldier during his deployment to Africa with the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team... MORE

Private 1st Class Iniolowa Oluowotade, left, of Carnage Company 1-112th Infantry, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team was promoted to Specialist at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, September 27, 2024. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Owen Dietrich)

Two Pa. Guard Soldiers receive annual Catto Medal
October 8, 2024 — Two Pennsylvania National Guard Soldiers received the prestigious Octavius V. Catto Medal during a ceremony Oct. 5 at the Union League of Philadelphia... MORE

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. John Pippy, director of the joint staff of the Pennsylvania National Guard, Pennsylvania National Guard member Master Sgt. John Shaw, 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade Senior Human Resources NCO, and Master Sgt. Figueroa, Recruiting and Retention NCO for team Philadelphia, stands for a photo after accepting the Major Octavius V. Catto Medal at The Union League of Philadelphia, October 5, 2024. Catto was a Civil War-era Pennsylvania militia officer who was killed in Philadelphia in 1871 while on duty defending African-Americans at polling places from those who opposed their right to vote. An annual award in his name is given to Pennsylvania National Guard members who distinguish themselves as leaders through community support and public service. (Pennsylvania Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Charles Casner)

213th RSG Soldier receives award from Latina Style
October 4, 2024 — Master Sgt. Alejandra M. Long of the 213th Regional Support Group has been named a 2024 Distinguished Military Service Award recipient by Latina Style Inc... MORE

Master Sgt. Alejandra M. Long, senior human resources noncommissioned officer for the 213th Regional Support Group, was among the service members who received a 2024 Distinguished Military Service Award Recipient from Latina Style Inc. The awards were presented during the 21st National Latina Symposium on Sept. 19 in Arlington, Virginia. (Photo courtesy of Latina Style Inc.)

56th SBCT assumes authority of Ukraine training mission
October 1, 2024 — The 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team headquarters assumed authority of Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine during a transfer-of-authority ceremony Oct. 1 at 7th Army Training Command in Grafenwoehr, Germany... MORE

A longstanding Army tradition, the incoming Joint Multinational Training Group – Ukraine commander, Col. Christopher Costello, unfurls the brigade colors during a transfer of authority ceremony at Grafenwoehr, Germany, Oct. 1, 2024. Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Pennsylvania National Guard assumes authority of the JMTG-U mission from Task Force Thunder, 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team, Mississippi National Guard. JMTG-U’s training of members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine helps develop the skills of Ukrainian units to conduct joint maneuver and combined arms operations and builds on specialized, individual, and collective training facilitated by U.S. Allies and partners. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Leanne Demboski)

Pippy selected to be acting adjutant general
September 30, 2024 — Governor Josh Shapiro announced Sept. 30 that he is naming Brig. Gen. John R. Pippy to serve as Pennsylvania’s acting adjutant general and head of the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. ... MORE

Adjutant general announces retirement
September 25, 2024 — Major General Mark Schindler, Pennsylvania’s adjutant general and head of the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, announced his retirement Sept. 23 after nearly four decades of service with the Pennsylvania National Guard... MORE

Pennsylvania Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Mark Schindler, left, shakes hands with Pennsylvania Gov. Mark Shapiro. Schindler announced his retirement Sept. 23, 2024, after 37 years of military service.

Pa. Guard celebrates women in aviation with all-female crewed helicopter flyover
September 24, 2024 — Three Pennsylvania National Guard Soldiers, one of the few all-female crews in the state’s history, conducted a flyover September 21, 2024, during of the annual March for the Fallen here... MORE

Three Pennsylvania National Guard Soldiers, one of the few all-female crews in the state’s history, conducted a flyover September 21, 2024, during of the annual March for the Fallen here.