Civil Engineers across the Air National Guard embark on Chincoteague Island, Virginia to perform a deployment for training at the Assateague Island national shoreline. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Senior Master Sgt. Bryan Hoover)
The 171st Air Refueling Wing's Fatality Search and Recovery Team and Religious Support Team from the Pennsylvania Air National Guard provided critical support in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene by deploying to Asheville, North Carolina, Oct. 3 - 14, 2024. Their assignment came as the region faced significant challenges in the wake of the powerful storm, which resulted in widespread destruction and loss of life.
The Pennsylvania Air National Guardâs 171st Air Refueling Wing, dove headfirst into the Air Forceâs push to create Mission-Ready Airmen (MRA). In todayâs rapidly evolving global landscape, this initiative is essential to maintaining readiness and adapting to challenges. For the Guardsmen of the 171st, embracing this philosophy isnât just a conceptâitâs becoming a way of life.
