Guard News - The National Guard

Pennsylvania Air Guard Commemorates Patriot Day With Formation Training Flight
September 12, 2025 — MIDDLETOWN, Pa. – Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s 193rd Special Operations Wing conducted routine Launch the Fleet training Sept. 11, timed to commemorate Patriot Day.This formation flight of six... MORE

U.S. Airmen with the 193rd Special Operations Wing conducted routine Launch the Fleet training from Harrisburg International Airport in Middletown, Pennsylvania, September 11, 2025, timed to commemorate Patriot Day.

Pennsylvania Air Guard Gets New Special Ops Aircraft
August 11, 2023 — MIDDLETOWN, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s 193rd Special Operations Wing accepted a new MC-130J Commando II military aircraft during a July 27 ceremony.The 193rd SOW is the first — and... MORE

A new MC-130J Commando II aircraft rolls onto the flight line at the 193rd Special Operations Wing during an arrival ceremony in Middletown, Pennsylvania, July 27, 2023. The 193rd SOW being is the first Air National Guard unit to receive the MC-130J Commando II mission.

193rd Special Operations Wing Welcomes New Aircraft, Mission
February 7, 2023 — MIDDLETOWN, Pa. – The 193rd Special Operations Wing became the first Air National Guard unit to receive an MC-130J Commando II aircraft Feb. 2 as part of its mission conversion to a flagship mission... MORE

An MC-130J Commando II arrives at the 193rd Special Operations Wing in Middletown, Pennsylvania, Feb. 2, 2023. The 193rd SOW is beginning to its new primary mission as the first and currently only Air National Guard unit to operate the Commando II.

Four Indiana National Guard Soldiers Awarded Indiana Distinguished Service Cross

Pennsylvania Air Guard Commemorates Patriot Day With Formation Training Flight

Alaska Air Guard Rescues Plane Crash Survivor

Virginia Air Guard’s Bosslift Event Enhances Military-Civilian Partnerships

Washington Army National Guard Selected for New Mobile Brigade