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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has unanimously passed legislation designed to strengthen recruitment and retention in the Pennsylvania National Guard by expanding partial tuition reimbursement programs. House …
Pennsylvania House Approves Bill to Expand Tuition Reimbursements for National Guard Enlistment Read More
ANNVILLE, PA — Major General John R. Pippy was sworn in on Friday, February 28, as Pennsylvania’s 55th adjutant general and head of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs …
Major General John R. Pippy Takes Command to Champion Pennsylvania’s National Guard and Veterans Read More
FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, PA — The Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy (KSCA) is currently accepting applications for its July 2025 class, providing a unique opportunity for Pennsylvania teens to enhance their …
Your Teen’s Second Chance Starts Here: Apply Now to Transform Their Future With Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy Read More
FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, PA — The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) marked a momentous occasion on Monday with a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Battle of …
Honoring Heroes: 80th Anniversary of Battle of the Bulge Highlights Pennsylvania’s 28th Infantry Division’s Valor Read More
FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, PA — In a solemn ceremony held on October 5 at the Union League of Philadelphia, two distinguished members of the Pennsylvania National Guard were awarded the …
Honoring Excellence: Pennsylvania National Guard Soldiers Awarded Octavius V. Catto Medal Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) held a Guard and Veterans Day event at the state capitol. The event showcased the department’s …
Pennsylvania Celebrates Guard and Veterans Day at State Capitol Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s Kittatinny Ridge has been declared a Sentinel Landscape. Announced this week by The Shapiro Administration, this prestigious title places it amongst the most protected regions in …
Historic Achievement: Pennsylvania’s Kittatinny Ridge Blessed with Distinguished Sentinel Landscape Designation Read More ANNVILLE, PA — The Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy (KSCA) is now accepting applications for its fifth class of cadets due to start in July 2024. The academy, located at Fort …
Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy: A Lifeline for Pennsylvania’s Struggling Teens Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Retired generals and admirals from the nonprofit organization Mission: Readiness, Brigadier General Laura McHugh of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, and a bipartisan group of state lawmakers have …
Mission: Readiness Report Highlights Military Recruiting Shortfalls and Calls for Increased Investment in Pennsylvania’s Youth Read More