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A blessing in disguise: 25 years after BRAC decision, Fort Indiantown Gap thriving
September 29, 2023 — Twenty-five years after Fort Indiantown Gap was transferred from federal to state control after a decision by the Base Realignment and Closure Commission, the installation is thriving... MORE

A yard sign that was made in 1995 during a campaign by members of the local community and Pennsylvania’s Congressional delegation to try to convince the Base Realignment and Closure Commission not to close the installation. (Pennsylvania National Guard photo by Capt. Michael Sprowles)

Hundreds honor memory of fallen service members at March for the Fallen
September 26, 2023 — The Pennsylvania National Guard and the USO hosted the 12th annual March for the Fallen at Stricker Field Sept. 23 at Fort Indiantown Gap... MORE

The Pennsylvania National Guard and the USO hosted the 12th Annual March for the Fallen at Stricker Field, Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., Sept. 23. Conducted annually, March for the Fallen is opportunity for military and civilian communities to come together and honor the memory of fallen service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of this great nation. This year more than 300 marchers braved strong winds and heavy rains from Tropical Storm Ophelia as they hit the course for multiple events – 28- and 14-mile marches, 5-kilometer run/walk, or a 28-mile hand cycle race. (Pennsylvania National Guard by Wayne V. Hall)

171st Air Refueling Wing Airman wins shooting competition
September 13, 2023 — A member of the 171st Air Refueling Wing won the overall individual championship of the Marksmanship Advisory Council’s Region II Marksmanship Sustainment Exercise, held Aug. 25 to 27 at Fort Indiantown Gap... MORE

U.S. Soldiers and Airmen, assigned to the Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia and the District of Columbia National Guards, participate in the Marksmanship Advisory Council’s Region II Marksmanship Sustainment Exercise at Fort Indiantown Gap, Aug. 25, 2023.

Pa. National Guard Airmen forge new paths in Exercise Iron Keystone
September 8, 2023 — Airmen from the Pennsylvania National Guard's three Air wings participated in Exercise Iron Keystone Aug. 3 to 6 at Fort Indiantown Gap... MORE

Airmen from the Pennsylvania National Guard's three Air wings participated in Exercise Iron Keystone Aug. 4 to 6 at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Ted Nichols)

Fort Indiantown Gap hosts USAA executive team
September 1, 2023 — Twelve executives with USAA toured several facilities at Fort Indiantown Gap Aug. 29-30... MORE

Twelve executives with USAA tour several facilities August 30, 2023, at Fort Indiantown Gap that showcase the capabilities and impact of the Pennsylvania National Guard. The two-day tour included flight simulators at the Eastern Army National Guard Aviation Training Site, the Pa. National Guard Military Museum, the Training Support Center’s weapons simulator, and the Pennsylvania National Guard’s Ambassador Demonstration Team. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Zane Craig)

Mire pits provide vehicle recovery training
August 24, 2023 — Fort Indiantown Gap’s mire pits provide realistic training for Soldiers whose job includes recovering vehicles stuck in less-than-ideal driving conditions... MORE

Soldiers attending the towing and recovery specialist course at the U.S. Army Reserve’s Regional Training Site – Maintenance at Fort Indiantown Gap conduct vehicle recovery training at FTIG’s mire pit on Aug. 22, 2023. The class included active-duty, Army Reserve and National Guard Soldiers. (Pennsylvania National Guard photo by Brad Rhen)

1-110th Infantry Soldiers fire AT4 anti-tank weapons
August 17, 2023 — Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 110th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team fired AT4 anti-tank weapons during training Aug. 16 at Fort Indiantown Gap... MORE

U.S. Soldiers with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 110th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division fire an AT4 anti-tank weapon during training Aug. 16, 2023, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. (Pennsylvania National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Kate Kramer)

New era for Muir AAF: Now Muir Army Heliport
July 26, 2023 — Muir Army Airfield has been redesignated as an Army Heliport effective July 21, 2023... MORE

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter from the 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade flies over Muir Army Airfield at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., on Nov. 10, 2021. (Pennsylvania National Guard photo by Brad Rhen)

Pa. Guard members compete in Governor’s Twenty marksmanship competition
July 7, 2023 — Nearly 70 Pennsylvania National Guard Soldiers and Airmen competed in the annual Governor’s Twenty marksmanship competition June 30 to July 1 at Fort Indiantown Gap... MORE

Pennsylvania National Guard members compete in the annual Governor’s Twenty marksmanship competition July 1, 2023, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. (Courtesy photo)

Muir Army Airfield employees win national-level awards
June 22, 2023 — Two civilian employees at Muir Army Airfield recently won national-level awards from the Army National Guard... MORE

Joshua Dietrich, left, airfield manager at Muir Army Airfield, and Joseph Sandbakken, safety officer at Muir Army Airfield, pose with their awards June 21, 2023, at Muir Army Airfield at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. Dietric was named Army National Guard 2022 Airfield Manager of the Year, and Sandbakken was named Army National Guard 2022 Safety Officer of the Year. (Pennsylvania National Guard photo by Brad Rhen)