FEBRUARY 23, 2021 – While COVID-19 has affected many aspects of life for many people, it has not stopped Pennsylvania National Guard members from retiring when it’s their time. However, COVID restrictions have made gathering information about retirement a little more challenging, and the Pennsylvania Army and Air National Guards are adapting. The Pennsylvania Army … [Read more...]
Refueler Arrival Makes Dozen Planes for Pease
FEBRUARY 8, 2021 - The 157th Air Refueling Wing has its full complement of planes, following the delivery of a KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueler directly from the factory to Pease Air National Guard Base, Newington, New Hampshire, Feb. 5. The arrival brings the base’s fleet to its full roster of 12 jets. The historic flight was crewed by a Pease aircrew that included pilots … [Read more...]
Army Leaders Provide Update of Guard Activities in Washington
JANUARY 26, 2021 - The National Guard will be a force of last resort. Law enforcement will take the lead and be the force of choice should it be necessary, Acting Army Secretary John E. Whitley, said referring to keeping the peace and allowing for peaceful protests in Washington, D.C. Whitley; Army Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, the chief of the National Guard Bureau; and Army … [Read more...]
Vermont Cavalry Squadron First to Recruit Women
JANUARY 25, 2021 – The 1st Squadron, 172nd Cavalry, 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain), is now authorized to recruit women directly into the unit. This marks the first time in the National Guard's 384-year history that a combat arms battalion-sized unit can enlist women. "I am incredibly proud of the Soldiers and senior leaders of our squadron," said Maj. Gen … [Read more...]
Three Soldiers Killed In UH-60 Helicopter Crash
JANUARY 22, 2021 - Three New York Army National Guard pilots were killed on January 20, when a UH-60 medical evacuation helicopter crashed in the town of Mendon, New York on the night of January 20, 2021. Killed were: Chief Warrant Officer 5 Steven Skoda, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Christian Koch and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Daniel Prial. The three Soldiers were conducting … [Read more...]