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Pa. National Guard trains future combat medics
U.S. Soldiers participate in a culminating event exercise as a part of the 68W Healthcare Specialist Military Occupational Specialty Transition course at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, March 1, 2026. The course is conducted by the 166th Regiment - Regional Training Institute's Medical Battalion Training Site and prepares Soldiers to be combat medics. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Kayden Bedwell)
March 4, 2026 - The latest class of future combat medics is nearing completion of the 68W Healthcare Specialist Military Occupational Specialty Transition course at the 166th Regiment - Regional Training Institute at Fort Indiantown Gap...

DLA Distribution Susquehanna parachute riggers reclaim critical airborne skills
An Army rigger assigned to Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, performs a static line airborne jump out of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter at Fort Indiantown Gap as part of airborne operations training Feb. 24.
(DOW photo by Dorie Heyer, released)
Feb. 27, 2026 - Army parachute riggers assigned to Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, hit a major milestone in restoring their organic airborne capabilities by executing a jump training evolution Feb. 24 at Fort...

Blue Mountain Sports Arena getting an update
Blue Mountain Sports Arena at Fort Indiantown Gap is pictured on Feb. 26, 2026. The facility, which was completed in 1942, is getting new equipment and a partial renovation as part of a project to update the historic facility. (Pennsylvania National Guard photo by Brad Rhen)
Feb. 26, 2026 - The Blue Mountain Sports Arena here is getting new equipment and a partial renovation as part of a project to update the historic facility...

Drones up: Guardsmen train for the modern battlefield
A small unmanned aircraft system operator course was conducted on Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, Feb. 19-28, 2026. The 10-day course is conducted by the 166th Regiment - Regional Training Institute and teaches students how to properly operate small drones in large scale combat scenarios. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Kayden Bedwell)
Feb. 25, 2026 - A small unmanned aircraft system operator course was conducted Feb. 19-28 at Fort Indiantown Gap...

166th Regiment - RTI to pilot extended Basic Leader Course
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Matthew Schreckengost, U.S. Army NCO Academy subject matter expert, briefs attendees during a National Guard NCO education conference at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania Feb. 18, 2026. Representatives from the National Guard Bureau, the U.S. Army NCO Academy and 14 Regional Training Institutes nationwide convened to plan and synchronize in preparation for changes to NCO professional military education coming later this year. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith)
Feb. 19, 2026 - The 166th Regiment - Regional Training Institute hosted a National Guard NCO Education Conference Feb. 10–12, in part to prepare to pilot the Army’s new 29-day Basic Leader Course...

Upcoming Training Events

Training events that could result in increased noise levels are announced as a courtesy to the public.

  • Helicopter door gunnery training is scheduled for Feb. 12 and 26 between 4:30 and 10 p.m.

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