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PUBLIC EVENT SUPPORT REQUESTS

 

General Information

Please note that requests may not interfere with our operational mission - our mission must come first!

All requests must be submitted in advance of your scheduled event:

  • Non-aviation requests must be submitted at least 30 days in advance.
  • Rotary-wing (helicopter) static display requests must be submitted at least 30 days in advance.
  • Rotary-wing (helicopter) flyover requests must be submitted at least 60 days in advance.
  • Air National Guard aerial requests must be submitted at least 60 days in advance.

Interested in how we determine if we can support your public event?

Requests will be evaluated using DoD Directive 5410.18, Public Affairs Community Relations Policy (PDF) , Army Regulation 360-1, The Army Public Affairs Program (PDF) ​, Air Force Instruction 11-209, Aerial Event Policies and Procedures, and Air Force Instruction 35-105, Community Relations. Please review these documents if you have questions on if we can support your event. In general, public, patriotic events such as Memorial Day, Veterans Day and 4th of July celebrations are authorized events. All other requests must be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

 

RECRUITING DISPLAYS

 To request various Pennsylvania Army and Air National Guard recruiting displays.

ARMY: 

To request recruiting displays including information booths, rope courses, wrestling mats, kruisers, golf carts and climbing walls, visit: https://nationalguard.com/select-your-state/PA​​ and contact a local recruiter for coordination.

AIR: 

Please contact a Pennsylvania Air National Guard recruiter by emailing one of the below contacts to coordinate:

Harrisburg (193rd Special Operations Wing) - ​​193.SOW.Recruiters@us.af.mil

Pittsburgh (171st Air Refueling Wing) - 171.ARW.Recruiting@us.af.mil

Philadelphia (111th Attack Wing) - 111.ATKW.RRS.RECRUITING.RETEN.SUPT@us.af.mil

 

REQUEST FOR NON-AVIATION ASSETS

To include uniformed military speakers, color guard, band assets, marching units, and static displays of non-aviation equipment.

Complete a DD2536 (PDF) and submit completed request form to Pennsylvania National Guard Joint Force Headquarters by scanning and emailing to: ng.pa.paarng.mbx.jeoc-ops@army.mil or through U.S. Postal Service to: PANG-J33, Bldg. 0-34 Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville PA 17003.

To follow-up on the status of your request, please email ng.pa.paarng.mbx.jeoc-ops@army.mil with subject line "DD2536 follow-up for (insert your organization/event title)" or call 717-861-8932 to inquire.

 

 

AERIAL SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC EVENTS

  

Requests for Pennsylvania Army National Guard Aircraft

Aerial support in public events is available on a very limited basis. Requests for Pennsylvania Army National Guard flyovers are made through the Pennsylvania National Guard Joint Force Headquarters. Complete a DD Form 2535 (PDF) and submit completed request form to Pennsylvania National Guard Joint Force Headquarters by scanning and emailing to: ng.pa.paarng.mbx.jeoc-ops@army.mil or through U.S. Postal Service to: PANG-J33, Bldg. 0-34 Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville PA 17003.

 

Requests for Pennsylvania Air National Guard Aircraft

Participation in aerial events is based on aircraft availability, operations tempo, and airfield suitability. The Pennsylvania Air National Guard has KC-135 Stratotankers and EC-130J Hercules. Civilians seeking fixed-wing aircraft to participate in aerial events must gain approval from both Secretary of the Air Force, Public Affairs and the Pennsylvania National Guard's adjutant general. The process for requesting Aerial Event participation is:

1) Aerial event requester completes a DD2535 with all the pertinent information as it relates to the event.

2) Aerial event requester coordinates and seeks assistance from the local Federal Aviation Adminstration Flight Standards District Office for section IV of the DD2535.

3) Aerial event requester uploads the information from the completed DD2535 onto the Secretary of the Air Force, Public Affairs, Aerial Events website . They will review the request and ensure that it fulfills requirements for receiving aerial support. Upon approval, the event will be listed on the website. In accordance with requirements, accommodations should be made to allow for Pennsylvania Air National Guard recruiting at the event. The website also contains contact information for requesting Aerial Demonstration Teams (USN Blue Angels, USAF Thunderbirds, etc) under the “links” tab.

4) Aerial event organizer requesting the fixed-wing support must then submit the DD2535 to the PANG-J33 staff (ng.pa.paarng.mbx.jeoc-ops@army.mil or call 717-861-8193 as a Community Support Request).

5) From this point all other actions are internal to the Pennsylvania Air National Guard and should result in approval or denial within 2-4 weeks. Civilians should keep in mind that the Pennsylvania Air National Guard is an operational reserve force. While participation is desirable, it can only be accomplished in accordance with aircraft regulations (i.e. runway minimums and airfield suitability) and suitable operational tempo.