56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division
Hometown: Annville, PA, US
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Featured Video
Saber Strike 11
B-Roll of a joint training operation called Operation Saber Strike 11. Scenes include US and Estonian Soldiers training together at Adazi Training Aria, Latvia. Video is by Maj. Ed Shank. Also available in high definition.
Video by Maj. Edward Shank | 56SBCT-28ID | 10.22.2010
Recent Photos
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Cordon and Search ExerciseFrom left to right, Staff Sgt. John Wendrychowicz Jr., of Philadelphia, Pa., Spcs. John Mcveigh of Norwood, Pa., and Edward Treadway of Ephrata, Pa., from Bravo...
Courtesy Photo | 56SBCT-28ID | 10.20.2010
Training at Fort IrwinU.S. Army Pvt. Bennie Montez of Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, mans the turret on his Cougar vehicle as his company of engineers performs a route...
Photo by 1st Lt. Duncan MacQueen Iv | 56SBCT-28ID | 07.14.2009
Pennsylvania Guard marks end of Iraq missionCol. Marc Ferraro (left), 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. John Jones reflect on the "Independence Brigade's" Iraq deployment at the...
Photo by Sgt. Doug Roles | 56SBCT-28ID | 08.31.2009
Stryker brigade welcomes newest non-commissioned officersThe 1st Battalion, 112th Infantry, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, welcomed 39 new sergeants to the non-commissioned officer ranks during an NCO induction ceremony...
Photo by 1st Sgt. Sean Whelan | 56SBCT-28ID | 08.16.2009
Stryker Troopers earn combat spursCapt. Nathaniel Lantz (left) of Bound Brooke, N.J., commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2nd Squadron, 104th Cavalry, pins the Iraq Campaign Medal and...
Photo by Sgt. Doug Roles | 56SBCT-28ID | 08.12.2009
Pennsylvania Congressman Visits Stryker Brigade SoldiersU.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-8th), center, lunches with Soldiers of the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, Aug. 9, including, from...
Photo by Sgt. Doug Roles | 56SBCT-28ID | 08.09.2009
Recent Video
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Saber Strike 11B-Roll of a joint training operation called Operation Saber Strike 11. Scenes include US and Estonian Soldiers training together at Adazi Training Aria, Latvia. Video...
Video by Maj. Edward Shank | 56SBCT-28ID | 10.22.2010
Latvian Prime Minister and Chairman of Defense Ride with...B-roll of Latvian Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis and Chairman of Defense Imants Liegis riding in an open vehicle with soldiers from B Co., 1-111 Infantry, 56th...
Courtesy Video | 56SBCT-28ID | 10.22.2010
PA National Guard Soldiers at Adazi Training Area, LatviaB-roll of Pennsylvania National Guard Soldiers from B Co., 1-111 Infantry, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team firing weapons at Adazi Training Area, Latvia while...
Video by Maj. Edward Shank | 56SBCT-28ID | 10.17.2010
Col. Ferraro End of MissionTalks about some of the highlights of his brigade's accomplishments and their re-integration, as they prepare to re-deploy back to the United States. Produced by...
Video by Master Sgt. Sean Whelan | 56SBCT-28ID | 08.23.2009
Spc. Capofont (in Spanish)Sends a greeting to his family and friends, in Spanish. Generic.
Video by Master Sgt. Sean Whelan | 56SBCT-28ID | 08.15.2009
GMAV Flying in IraqB-roll about a new prototype unmanned aerial vehicle, the Gas Micro Aerial Vehicle, that has the ability to hover in one spot, Also see "Sgt. Myers" and "Kevin...
Video by Master Sgt. Sean Whelan | 56SBCT-28ID | 08.05.2009
Recent News Stories
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Pennsylvania Guard marks end of Iraq missionSoldiers of the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, marked the official end of their mission in Iraq, Aug. 31, with a transfer of...
Story by Sgt. Doug Roles | 56SBCT-28ID | 08.31.2009
Pennsylvania Guard unit recognized for electronic...
An electronic warfare association has named a 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team battalion as the Army unit to best make use of EW assets and training in the past year....
Courtesy Story | 56SBCT-28ID | 08.15.2009
An electronic warfare association has named a 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team battalion as the Army unit to best make use of EW assets and training in the past year....
Courtesy Story | 56SBCT-28ID | 08.15.2009
Stryker Troopers earn combat spursTroopers with the 2nd Squadron, 104th Cavalry Regiment, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, are leaving Iraq with new spurs jangling from their combat boots.
Story by Sgt. Doug Roles | 56SBCT-28ID | 08.14.2009
Stryker brigade's Gas Micro Air Vehicle pilots bring...A new unmanned aerial vehicle with "hover and stare" capability gives the high ground to 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team units on Camp Taji, Iraq. Soldiers piloting...
Story by Sgt. Doug Roles | 56SBCT-28ID | 08.03.2009
Soldiers see big benefit in small group worship service...The rattle of small arms fire from a nearby range didn't detract from the parishioner's joy in singing hymns. That the congregation was comprised of only four...
Story by Sgt. Doug Roles | 56SBCT-28ID | 07.28.2009
Soldiers see big benefit in small group worship service...The rattle of small arms fire from a nearby range didn't detract from the parishioner's joy in singing hymns. That the congregation was comprised of only four...
Story by Sgt. Doug Roles | 56SBCT-28ID | 07.25.2009
Recent Audio
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Old Crows honor 56th Stryker Soldiers with electronic...
The 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment, 56th Stryker Brigade, received the "Association of Old Crows Outstanding U.S. Army Electronic Warfare Unit Award for...
Audio by 1st Sgt. Sean Whelan | 56SBCT-28ID | 08.18.2009
The 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment, 56th Stryker Brigade, received the "Association of Old Crows Outstanding U.S. Army Electronic Warfare Unit Award for...
Audio by 1st Sgt. Sean Whelan | 56SBCT-28ID | 08.18.2009
New unmanned vehicle gives Stryker Soldiers an eye in...
Soldiers from the 56th Stryker Brigade are the first in the Iraqi theater to fly the Gas Micro Air Vehicle. The GMAV is unique among unmanned aerial systems because...
Audio by 1st Sgt. Sean Whelan | 56SBCT-28ID | 08.03.2009
Soldiers from the 56th Stryker Brigade are the first in the Iraqi theater to fly the Gas Micro Air Vehicle. The GMAV is unique among unmanned aerial systems because...
Audio by 1st Sgt. Sean Whelan | 56SBCT-28ID | 08.03.2009
656th Signal Soldiers keep the Stryker Brigade talking
Soldiers from the 656th Signal Company, from Torrance, Pa., have the responsibility of keeping over 4,000 Stryker Soldiers connected with radio, telephone and...
Audio by 1st Sgt. Sean Whelan | 56SBCT-28ID | 07.14.2009
Soldiers from the 656th Signal Company, from Torrance, Pa., have the responsibility of keeping over 4,000 Stryker Soldiers connected with radio, telephone and...
Audio by 1st Sgt. Sean Whelan | 56SBCT-28ID | 07.14.2009
Stryker Soldier Goes From Basic Training to Iraq in Less...
Story about Pvt. 1st Class Jason Berry from Carlisle, Pa. joining the National Guard last September while his unit, Company B, 2nd Battalion, 112th Infantry mobilized...
Audio by 1st Sgt. Sean Whelan | 56SBCT-28ID | 06.06.2009
Story about Pvt. 1st Class Jason Berry from Carlisle, Pa. joining the National Guard last September while his unit, Company B, 2nd Battalion, 112th Infantry mobilized...
Audio by 1st Sgt. Sean Whelan | 56SBCT-28ID | 06.06.2009
Camp Taji Nights
Audio story about Soldiers spending their free time at Camp Taji, Iraq playing music and relaxing with friends.
Audio by Maj. Cory Angell | 56SBCT-28ID | 04.26.2009
Audio story about Soldiers spending their free time at Camp Taji, Iraq playing music and relaxing with friends.
Audio by Maj. Cory Angell | 56SBCT-28ID | 04.26.2009
Recent Publications
2-112th Soldiers do spring cleaning at Baghdad University, 55th Brigade unit's firing of 'Triple 7' makes history Night Moves: Support unit supplies outposts in Iraq
Keystone Soldiers 'workin' on the railroad' 56th SBCT engineers build ties with Iraqis Webcam brings baby's birth to deployed Soldier Soldiers meet Kem Village...
Guard Deals Three of a Kind, 108th FA Teast Fires in Iraq, The PSD trains in Kuwait
