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Regional Equipment Operator Training Site offers heavy-equipment training for Airmen
April 7, 2026 — The Regional Equipment Operator Training Site, or REOTS, is a 40-hour course operated by Airmen from the Pennsylvania National Guard's 193rd Special Operations Wing. It is open to both active-duty and reserve component Airmen and focuses primarily on runway repair utilizing heavy equipment such as bulldozers, loaders and excavators... MORE

The Regional Equipment Operator Training Site (REOTS) was formally established at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania in November of 1988. Now, Airmen from all over the world attend the school for various courses.

Pa. National Guard Museum preserves history at Fort Indiantown Gap
March 20, 2026 — The Pennsylvania National Guard Museum at Fort Indiantown Gap stands as a testament to the service, sacrifice and legacy of the Soldiers and Airmen of the Pennsylvania National Guard... MORE

The Pennsylvania National Guard Museum at Fort Indiantown Gap stands as a testament to the service, sacrifice and legacy of the Soldiers and Airmen of the Pennsylvania National Guard. (Pennsylvania National Guard photo by Sgt. Tristan Murry)

FTIG Employee Association holds ‘Food for Thought’ event
March 13, 2026 — The Fort Indiantown Gap Employee Association hosted a “Food for thought” event Feb. 26 at the Keystone Conference Center... MORE

Devan Kramer, left, and Brooke Bowers, both board members of the Fort Indiantown Gap Employee Association pose for a photo March 13, 2026, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. The Employee Association hosted a “Food for thought” event Feb. 26 at the Keystone Conference Center to raise awareness of the association, which is open state and federal employees at Fort Indiantown Gap. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Tristan Murry)

Pa. National Guard trains future combat medics
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... MORE

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)

DLA Distribution Susquehanna parachute riggers reclaim critical airborne skills
February 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 Indiantown Gap... MORE

A man wearing a camouflage military uniform prepares for a parachute jump outside in a snow covered field.

Blue Mountain Sports Arena getting an update
February 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... MORE

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)

Drones up: Guardsmen train for the modern battlefield
February 25, 2026 — A small unmanned aircraft system operator course was conducted Feb. 19-28 at Fort Indiantown Gap... MORE

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)

166th Regiment - RTI to pilot extended Basic Leader Course
February 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... MORE

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)

Pa. Army Guard Combatives Program sees increased participation
February 18, 2026 — The Pennsylvania National Guard Army Basic Combatives Course conducted here Feb. 16-20, 2026, saw increased levels of participation, including a noticeable increase in attendance from female Soldiers... MORE

The Pennsylvania National Guard Army Basic Combatives Course conducted at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, Feb. 16-20, 2026, saw increased levels of participation, as well as a noticeable increase in attendance from female Soldiers. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Kayden Bedwell)

Pa. National Guard conducts AI class at Fort Indiantown Gap
February 12, 2026 — Pennsylvania National Guard Soldiers and civilian employees participated in an Artificial Intelligence 201 course here Feb. 11 and 12, 2026... MORE

Pennsylvania National Guard Soldiers participate in an Artificial Intelligence 201 class at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11-12, 2026. The course, taught by U.S. Army War College faculty, focused on responsible AI use and practicing critical thinking skills for effective AI prompting. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Kayden Bedwell)