https://www.pa.ng.mil Pennsylvania National Guard Biographies RSS Feed en-us Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:20:06 GMT Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:43:54 GMT https://www.pa.ng.mil/Biographies/Article/3182397/major-general-john-r-pippy/ Major General John R. Pippy was sworn in as the 55th Adjutant General of Pennsylvania and head of<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Mar/11/2003663944/115/75/0/250228-Z-A3544-2001.JPG' alt='Major General John R. Pippy' /> <br /> Thu, 06 Oct 2022 19:49:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.pa.ng.mil/Biographies/Article/3182397/major-general-john-r-pippy/ https://www.pa.ng.mil/Biographies/Article/3182256/major-general-terrence-l-koudelka-jr/ Maj Gen Terrence L. Koudelka, Jr. is the Deputy Adjutant General-Air and Commander, Pennsylvania Air<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2024/Oct/08/2003561146/115/75/0/241008-Z-PU354-1001.JPG' alt='MG Koudelka' /> <br /> Thu, 06 Oct 2022 19:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.pa.ng.mil/Biographies/Article/3182256/major-general-terrence-l-koudelka-jr/ https://www.pa.ng.mil/Biographies/Article/4338467/major-general-michael-e-wegscheider/ Major General Mike Wegscheider was appointed as Deputy Adjutant General–Army on October 1,<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Nov/20/2003827079/115/75/0/251001-Z-A3544-1001.JPG' alt='Maj. Gen. Michael E. Wegscheider' /> <br /> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:21:49 GMT Press Operations https://www.pa.ng.mil/Biographies/Article/4338467/major-general-michael-e-wegscheider/ https://www.pa.ng.mil/Biographies/Article/3525520/command-sergeant-major-shawn-phillips/ Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Phillips was selected as the 10th Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL)<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2024/Jan/19/2003378580/115/75/0/240119-Z-PU354-1001.JPG' alt='CSM Shawn Philips' /> <br /> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 13:37:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.pa.ng.mil/Biographies/Article/3525520/command-sergeant-major-shawn-phillips/ https://www.pa.ng.mil/Biographies/Article/2829098/command-sergeant-major-oscar-m-laughman-iii/ Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Laughman was born in York, PA. He graduated from Hanover Senior High<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/May/21/2003719903/115/75/0/250521-Z-PU354-1001.JPG' alt='CSM Laughman' /> <br /> Mon, 01 Nov 2021 18:52:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.pa.ng.mil/Biographies/Article/2829098/command-sergeant-major-oscar-m-laughman-iii/ https://www.pa.ng.mil/Biographies/Article/3960679/chief-master-sergeant-dennis-f-ward-jr/ Chief Master Sergeant Dennis F. Ward Jr. is the State Command Chief for Headquarters, Pennsylvania<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Feb/07/2003643038/115/75/0/250207-Z-PU354-1001.JPG' alt='Ward' /> <br /> Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:45:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.pa.ng.mil/Biographies/Article/3960679/chief-master-sergeant-dennis-f-ward-jr/ https://www.pa.ng.mil/Biographies/Article/4120362/brigadier-general-francis-r-montgomery/ Brigadier General Francis Montgomery was assigned as the Assistant Adjutant General of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard (PAARNG) on 26 January 2025.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Mar/21/2003673670/115/75/0/250320-Z-A3544-2002.JPG' alt='Brig. Gen. Francis Montgomery' /> <br /> Fri, 14 Mar 2025 14:42:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.pa.ng.mil/Biographies/Article/4120362/brigadier-general-francis-r-montgomery/ https://www.pa.ng.mil/Biographies/Article/4270021/brigadier-general-frank-j-mcgovern-iv/ Brigadier General Frank J. McGovern IV is currently assigned as an Assistant Adjutant General for<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Aug/08/2003775605/115/75/0/250808-Z-A3544-1001.PNG' alt='Brigadier General Frank J. McGovern' /> <br /> Fri, 08 Aug 2025 16:58:41 GMT Press Operations https://www.pa.ng.mil/Biographies/Article/4270021/brigadier-general-frank-j-mcgovern-iv/ https://www.pa.ng.mil/Biographies/Article/4407407/brigadier-general-lynn-m-lee/ Brigadier General Lynn M. Lee serves as the Chief of Staff, Joint Force Headquarters, Pennsylvania<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Feb/17/2003875975/115/75/0/250901-D-A3544-1001.JPG' alt='Brigadier General Lynn M. Lee serves as the Chief of Staff, Joint Force Headquarters, Pennsylvania Air National Guard. She is responsible for the coordination and direction of JFHQ Air Staff activities in support of over 4,000 Airmen of the PAANG and leads the execution of TAG priorities to enhance mission readiness and operational effectiveness.' /> <br /> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:20:06 GMT Press Operations https://www.pa.ng.mil/Biographies/Article/4407407/brigadier-general-lynn-m-lee/ https://www.pa.ng.mil/Biographies/Article/4338495/chief-warrant-officer-five-darren-e-dreher/ Chief Warrant Officer Five Darren E. Dreher assumed duties as Command Chief Warrant Officer (CCWO)<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Nov/20/2003827090/115/75/0/231001-Z-A3544-1001.PNG' alt='Chief Warrant Officer Five Darren E. Dreher' /> <br /> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:36:29 GMT Press Operations https://www.pa.ng.mil/Biographies/Article/4338495/chief-warrant-officer-five-darren-e-dreher/