Story by 1st Sgt. HollyAnn Nicom | 109th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | 09.17.2023
Spc. Michael Fry is embracing the experiences and friendships he has found in the PA National Guard.
Story by Staff Sgt. Gabriel Washington | 28th Infantry Division | 02.10.2023
KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait -- Soldiers from the 28th Infantry Division attended a Building Strong and Ready Teams (BSRT) seminar held at the Grand Hyatt Kuwait on February 10, 2023. The event was hosted by Lt. Col. Ryan C. Kraus, the Division Chaplain, and Sgt. 1st Class Phillip R. Grant, Senior Religious Affairs Noncommissioned officer, both with the 28th ID....
Story by Master Sgt. Matthew Keeler | Task Force Spartan | 01.25.2023
Task Force Spartan deployed their division tactical command, or DTAC, in support of Exercise Juniper Oak 2023. “Attention in the DTAC! Weapons are armed,” called Staff Sgt. Ryan Jimmerson, fires noncommissioned officer with the 28th Infantry Division, Task Force Spartan, communicating to the staff that the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems were ready to fire....
Story by Chief Warrant Officer Aaron Burkle | 28th Infantry Division | 12.16.2022
Camp Arifjan, Kuwait – Master Sgt. Peter Egan celebrated 20 years of service in the Pennsylvania National Guard this year – but his story of military service started long before that. Born in Ireland, Egan said, “It’s pretty much a rule that you have to be named after a Saint.”...
Story by Master Sgt. Matthew Keeler | Task Force Spartan | 11.20.2022
The 35th Infantry Division cased their colors and transferred command of the Task Force Spartan mission to the 28th Infantry Division during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait on Nov. 20, 2022. “Maj. Gen. [William B.] Blaylock II and Command Sgt. Maj. [Steven] Stuenkel, your team performed magnificently during a difficult nine-month deployment,” Lt. Gen. Patrick D.......
Story by Chief Warrant Officer Aaron Burkle | 28th Infantry Division | 11.17.2022
Camp Arifjan, Kuwait – Spc. Raven Chappell enlisted in the Pennsylvania National Guard in January 2019 as a religious affairs specialist with the 1st battalion, 107th Field Artillery, in her hometown of New Castle, PA. Now, she is a trumpet player in the 28th Infantry Division Band, deployed to Southwest Asia supporting Operation Spartan Shield. Outside of the Army, Chappell is a......
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Zane Craig | Joint Force Headquarters - Pennsylvania National Guard | 10.20.2022
Federal technicians in the Pennsylvania National Guard who are exposed or potentially exposed to occupational hazards are automatically enrolled in the Technician Occupational Medical Surveillance Program....
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Zane Craig | Joint Force Headquarters - Pennsylvania National Guard | 09.20.2022
HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Pennsylvania National Guard held its annual “Guard Day at the Capitol” here Sept. 20 to showcase the mission and capabilities of the Pennsylvania National Guard to state legislators, staff and visitors through numerous displays....
