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  • Non-prior service Airmen, families participate in newcomers’ orientation

    The 193rd Special Operations Wing hosted its inaugural, two-day non-prior service newcomers’ orientation July 15 and 16 on base in Middletown, Pennsylvania. More than 50 Right Start trainees were in attendance."Our standard newcomers’ orientation isn’t specifically designed for those who are

  • Lithuanian Command Sgt. Maj. visits 193rd SOW

    Major Michael Glass, 193rd Special Operations Wing pilot, right, talks about flying with Lithuanian Army Command Sgt. Maj. Jonas Sipavicius, during a tour on an EC-130J Commando Solo aircraft at Middletown, Pennsylvania, June 30, 2017. After completing the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy

  • AF special ops commander shares vision, gains insight during wing visit

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, visited the 193rd Special Operations Wing June 9-10 to share his vision and gather insight into the capabilities and unique dynamics of the Air National Guard unit here. The general immersed himself in the wing’s

  • Wing appoints new Logistics Readiness Squadron commander

    During an assumption of command ceremony here June 11, Lt. Col. Susan Garrett, commander, 193rd Special Operations Mission Support Group, presented the guidon to Lt. Col. Keith Littlewood, appointing him as the new commander of the 193rd Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron.“He brings a

  • The Air National Guard Band of the Northeast participates in annual parade

    The ceremonial band component of The Air National Guard Band of the Northeast marches down Baltimore Street during the 150th Annual Memorial Day Parade, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, May 29, 2017. A Memorial Day Ceremony at the Rostrum in the Soldiers’ National Cemetery followed the parade. (U.S. Air

  • Airmen evaluated during base active shooter exercise

    “Lockdown, lockdown, lockdown, there is an active shooter on base!” reverberates from the base’s mass notification system as offices darken and doors close and lock during an active shooter training exercise on base, May 25. The exercise was organized by the 193rd Special Operations Wing’s inspector

  • FRG hosts 'burger burn' for Airmen, families

    Volunteer Shaun Jones works the grill alongside services Airmen from the 193rd Special Operations Wing, Middletown, Pa., as part of a "burger burn" event hosted on base May 20 by the Family Readiness office. Rachel Hoak, Airman and Family Readiness Program Manager, said more than 70 Airmen and

  • U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pa. visits 193rd SOW

    U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pa., toured the 193rd Special Operations Wing, Middletown, Pennsylvania, May 20. Capt. Thomas Bagnell (center), installation deployment officer, and Master Sgt. Brian Sommers (right), air transportation specialist, both with the 193rd SOW, explain the various activities

  • Commander outlines mission priorities during 'town hall' meeting

    Col. Mike Cason, 193rd Special Operations Wing commander, addresses members of the wing during a "town hall" meeting May 20 on base. A "town hall" meeting for military members typically refers to a mass briefing where a top leader relays important mission-related information to unit members.

  • President Trump stops by 193rd SOW

    Excitement filled the air. Airmen awaiting the arrival of their commander in chief; in hopes to catch a glimpse of him.Airmen of the 193rd Special Operations Wing, Middletown, Pennsylvania along with their friends and family members had the opportunity to watch Air Force One with President Donald J.