201st RED HORSE Airmen’s ability to survive tested in FTX
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Leon Washington, a communications administrator with the 201st RED HORSE Squadron, 193rd Special Operations Wing, Pennsylvania Air National Guard performs three-to-five second rushes during a field training exercise, Sept. 6, 2018, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. The 201st RHS completed a four-day field training exercise which focused on enhancing both tactical and technical skills while in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tony Harp/Released)
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193rd Airman burns barriers, makes history in Lancaster’s Bureau of Fire
Scott Little, fire chief of Lancaster’s Bureau of Fire, explains various policies and programs that he is working on implementing at the bureau Aug. 21, 2018, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Little has plans for a number of outreach initiatives, including a citizens’ fire academy, a community engagement program and a youth mentorship program for middle school and high school students. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Julia Sorber/Released)
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New 193rd SOW equipment designed to save lives, enhance capabilities
Tech. Sgt. Kurt Mellott and Staff Sgt. Stephen Falker, aircrew flight equipment technicians with the 193rd Special Operations Support Squadron, Middletown, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, build a Low-Profile Parachute from scratch Aug. 9, 2018. The new parachutes replaced the old ones, which were originally constructed in the 1980’s. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Julia Sorber/Released)
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New wing commander appointed
U.S. Air Force Col. Terrence Koudelka (right), receives the 193rd Special Operations Wing guidon from Brig. Gen. Mike Regan, Deputy Adjutant General - Air (left) during an assumption of command ceremony on base Aug. 11, 2018. Koudelka, as commander, is now responsible for leading one of the most deployed wings in the Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Julia Sorber/Released).
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Security forces conduct armed vehicle defense training
Security forces specialists from the 193rd Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, conduct a force-on-force drill during armed vehicle defense training July 26, 2018 in Annville, Pennsylvania. During the final day of a three-day armed vehicle defense course, 193rd SOSFS Airmen utilized Simunition rounds to conduct realistic force-on-force scenarios meant to simulate engaging a threat by shooting from inside or around a vehicle. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tony Harp/Released)
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193rd SOW Airmen participate in multinational exercises
193rd Special Operations Wing Airmen participated in multinational exercises outside of the continental United States. These exercises were Trojan Footprint and Flaming Sword and occurred from May 15 - June 15, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard courtesy photo/released.)
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Security forces conduct riot control countermeasures training
Security forces specialists from the 193rd Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, Middletown, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, conduct riot control countermeasures training July 22, 2018. The 193rd SOSFS Airmen participate in this two times a year as part of their required domestic operations training. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Rachel Loftis/Released)
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Security forces complete defensive tactics training
Security forces specialists from the 193rd Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, conduct weapons retention drills July 11, 2018 at the Middletown High School in Middletown, Pennsylvania. The 193rd SOSFS Airmen completed multiple weapons retention drills for both their pistol, in-holster and out-of-holster, long-gun, and a combination of both weapons systems. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tony Harp/Released)
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Guardsmen are safer riders after attending motorcycle safety day
Pennsylvania Army and Air National Guardsmen participate in a motorcycle safety day held at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania and the surrounding area, June 22, 2018. The course was taught by Pennsylvania Guardsmen; giving the riders advanced tips on staying safe while riding. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Culeen Shaffer/Released)
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Civil Air Patrol cadets visit the 193rd SOW
U.S. Air Force Capt. Justin Livick, a combat systems officer with the 193rd Special Operations Squadron, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, briefs the capabilities and mission of the 193rd Special Operations Wing to a group of Civil Air Patrol cadets, June 21, 2018, at the 193rd SOW in Middletown, Pennsylvania. The CAP cadets met with various Airmen from the 193rd SOW whom provided insight on the many career fields the ANG has to offer. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tony Harp/Released)
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Airman Insight: Staff Sgt. Lacey McCuean
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lacey McCuean, a production recruiter and retainer with the 193rd Special Operations Wing, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, poses for a portrait with her hockey equipment, June 1, 2018, at the 193rd SOW in Middletown, Pennsylvania. McCuean played ice hockey in college and now spends many of her weekends competing in deck hockey tournaments within her local community. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tony Harp/Released)
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Squadron competition trains engineers
Airmen with the 211th Engineering Installation Squadron, Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, check their inventory at the start of the squadron competition June 8, 2018. Checking inventory and starting the generators were the first steps each team took at the beginning of the competition. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Julia Sorber/Released)
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193rd SOSFS Airmen represent Pennsylvania Air National Guard in PT challenge
A five-man team from the 193rd Special Operations Security Forces Squadron competes in the inaugural Military and Pit Crew Challenge, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, May 8, 2018. The challenge was one of the third annual NASCAR XFINITY Philadelphia Takeover events brought to Philadelphia by Pocono Raceway, Dover International Speedway and Comcast to celebrate the sport in advance of upcoming races near at Pocono and Dover. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Culeen Shaffer/Released)
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Commonwealth NCOs gain knowledge to serve Airmen
Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at the 193rd Special Operations Wing, Middletown, Pennsylvania, Senior Master Sgt. Jan Medina, instructor and Air National Guard course director at the Air Force First Sergeant Academy, teaches Pennsylvania ANG Airmen about personalities and having an unbiased perspective. The 193rd SOW first sergeant council hosted a 2-day additional duty first sergeant seminar for Airmen who are going to be an additional duty first sergeant, those interested in learning more and those who plan to be a first sergeant in the future. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Culeen Shaffer/Released)
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Area guidance counselors tour the 193rd Special Operations Wing
U.S. Air Force Capt. Michael Catherman (left), a pilot with the 193rd Special Operations Squadron, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, explains the various controls and instruments on board an EC-130SJ Super J aircraft to Lori Beaver, a guidance counselor from Lower Dauphin High School May 16, 2018, at the 193rd Special Operations Wing in Middletown, Pennsylvania. Beaver and three other guidance counselors from the local area visited the 193rd SOW to gain insight on the ANG to further their knowledge when providing counsel to their students. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tony Harp/Released)
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Incentive flight bolsters wing morale
Maj. Michael Glass, a pilot with the 193rd Special Operations Wing, Middletown, Pennsylvania, gives a safety briefing to Airmen selected to participate in an incentive flight May 20, 2018. Incentive flights are a way to highlight outstanding Airmen's accomplishments as well as provide mission-required raining for aircrew. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Julia Sorber/Released)
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One-stop resource center opens at 193rd SOW
Rachel Hoak (left),193rd Special Operations Wing Airman and Family Readiness program manager, and Katrina Sylvain, 193rd SOW director of psychological health, hand out party favors at the grand opening of the 193rd SOW Resiliency Center April 7, 2018, in Middletown, Pennsylvania. The resiliency center is where Airmen and their families can go for access to a variety of resources associated with morale and readiness. (Photo courtesy of Rachel Hoak/Released)
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Air Force Junior ROTC cadets visit the 193rd Special Operations Wing
A group of J.P. McCaskey Air Force Junior ROTC cadets pose for a group photo, May 8, 2018, at the 193rd Special Operations Wing in Middletown, Pennsylvania. The junior cadets visited the 193rd SOW, touring the aircraft and facilities and meeting with Airmen. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tony Harp/Released)
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Lithuanian Air Base command sergeant major visits Pennsylvania ANG
Lithuanian Command Sgt. Major Nerijus Petravičius, command sergeant major of the Lithuanian Air Base, and two Civil War reenactors pose for a photo on Little Round Top April 13, 2018, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Petravičius visited the Pennsylvania ANG as part of the National Guard State Partnership Program where we met with his U.S. counterparts and learned more about the Pennsylvania ANG’s mission and capabilities. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tony Harp/Released)
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Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson on board an EC-130J Commando Solo
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson listens in on a brief from Chief Master Sgt. William Lengner (right), 193rd Special Operations Group superintendent, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, and Lt. Col. Brian Jones, 193rd Special Operations Squadron director of operations, while on board an EC-130J Commando Solo aircraft, May 3, 2018, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. Lengner and Jones briefed Wilson on the 193rd Special Operations Wing’s mission and capabilities by providing a tour of the wing’s Commando Solo aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tony Harp/Released)
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193sow-19 Jul
The 193rd Special Operations Security Forces Squadron brought in civilian instructors for a specialized three day training course to teach their Airmen new combative concepts to add to the techniques they already teach. Unit training managers worked with the Middletown Area High School to use their wrestling matroom for the training.
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193sow-06 Jul
Join the Command Chief Master Sergeant of the Air National Guard and a special guest live July 21st.
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193sow-05 Jul
How did Pennsylvania Guardsmen help fellow Guardsmen be safer on the road? Read here to find out: http://www.193sow.ang.af.mil/News/Article/1567801/guardsmen-are-safer-riders-after-attending-motorcycle-safety-day/ Pennsylvania National Guard
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193sow-04 Jul
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193sow-26 Jun
Civil Air Patrol cadets visited the 193rd Special Operations Wing to meet Airmen and tour the facilities June 21. Read about it here (and scroll down to watch the video): http://www.193sow.ang.af.mil/News/Article/1559986/civil-air-patrol-cadets-visit-the-193rd-sow/ #Pennsylvania National Guard, #Air Force Special Operations Command, #Civil Air Patrol, #United States Air Force, #Air National Guard
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193sow-26 Jun
Recently the 193rd Special Operations Wing welcomed Civil Air Patrol cadets and their leadership for a mission familiarization and aircraft tour. The cadets were here during their base-in-camp training at Fort Indiantown Gap.
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193sow-21 Jun
Is your annual dental exam due? Can't get into your dentist? Don't have a dentist and/or insurance? No worries, on June 25th Aspen Dental is offering a free dental visit to veterans. Go to the website to register and make an appointment. www.aspendental.com. Remember to bring a DD2813 form with you. This is a once a year deal for veterans who don't have dental insurance.
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193sow-15 Jun
Check out the latest Airman Insight with Staff Sgt. Lacey McCuean, a production recruiter and retainer with the 193rd SOW. #Pennsylvania National Guard, #Pennsylvania Air National Guard, #Air Force Special Operations Command, #Air National Guard Recruiting, #Air National Guard, #United States Air Force http://www.193sow.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1550751/airman-insight-staff-sgt-lacey-mccuean/
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193sow-14 Jun
Last week Brig. Gen. Vincent Becklund, Air Force Special Operations Command director of operations, toured the 193rd Special Operations Wing. Becklund is responsible for implementing and directing operational command policy for AFSOC's worldwide special operations units.
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U.S. Air Force
193sow-11 Jun
Recently, the 211th Engineering Installation Squadron of the 193rd Regional Support Group conducted an engineering installation competition between two groups of teams. The backdrop of the competition was the Air National Guard Schoolhouse located at Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, Pennsylvania. Capt. James Callahan a cyber operations officer of the squadron gives us a little more insight on the two day competition. Fort Indiantown Gap Air National Guard Air National Guard Recruiting
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193sow-06 Jun
Calling all 193rd SOW Airmen; would you like to be featured in the 2019 edition of FUTURES magazine – a Department of Defense, joint-service publication that reaches more than 600,000 high school students and guidance counselors nationwide? If so check out the wing bulletin board for the questionnaire. Make sure you run it by the public affairs office before submitting. http://todaysmilitary.com/guidance/futures-magazine
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193sow-30 May
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193sow-29 May
Given only a couple days, Airmen put together a team to represent the Pennsylvania Air National guard for a PT challenge. Second fastest time, yet edged out by NASCAR. http://www.193sow.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1534216/193rd-sosfs-airmen-represent-pennsylvania-air-national-guard-in-pt-challenge/ #Pennsylvania National Guard, #Air Force Special Operations Command, #Air National Guard Recruiting, #Air National Guard, #NASCAR, #United States Air Force, #Xfinity Live! Philadelphia
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193sow-25 May
What is a servant leader? Who in your military career comes to mind when you hear that term? 193rd SOW first sergeants host seminar and invite instructors from the First Sergeant Academy to teach Commonwealth Airmen. http://www.193sow.ang.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/1531768/commonwealth-ncos-gain-knowledge-to-serve-airmen/ #Air Force Special Operations Command, #Pennsylvania National Guard, #Air National Guard, #United States Air Force, #USAF First Sergeant Academy
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U.S. Air Force
193sow-25 May
193rd Special Operations Wing Strength Management Team held a Center of Influence event http://www.193sow.ang.af.mil/News/Article/1531061/193rd-sow-strength-management-team-invites-area-guidance-counselors-to-tour-base/ #Pennsylvania National Guard, #Air Force Special Operations Command, #Air National Guard, #United States Air Force

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