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June 9, 2013
Wing honors 'extraordinary' Airmen

The 193rd Special Operations Wing unveiled its Hall of Honor June 8, immediately inducting three wing Airmen into it. Retired Senior Master Sgt. Donald Koch, retired Tech. Sgt. Phillip Myers and the late Staff Sgt. Ricky Yiengst were inducted into the hall for extraordinary events they were part of
April 21, 2013
'We've been to Tombouctou:' Medical group's unique capabilities allow for global stability operations response

"Have you heard of Tombouctou? Well, our medical personnel have been there, providing military support in some unconventional ways," said Lt. Col. Kevin Hinkle, 193rd Special Operations Medical Group chief of medical operations.Tombouctou is a region in Mali, located in the northwestern part of
Nov. 16, 2012
Neighbors helping neighbors: 193rd distributes fuel in wake of Hurricane Sandy

Members of the 193rd Special Operations Wing responded in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. The massive "super-storm" wreaked havoc on the east coast and disrupted the supply chain of gasoline throughout New York City. As of Nov. 9, the U.S. Energy Information Administration estimated that 28 percent of
Feb. 11, 2012
Special Operations commands train at Joint Lightning exercise

The grounds of the Air National Guard Schoolhouse, Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, Pa., was recently transformed into a forward operation base. The FOB was the simulated combat environment for this year's Air Force Special Operations Command's Annual Joint Lightning communication exercise, held June
Nov. 23, 2010
Hole lot of champion

As a traditional Guardsman, Tech. Sgt. Brent Will, 193rd Special Operations Wing, command support staff, wears many hats - husband, father, son, Airman, friend, employee and most recently a 2010 Counseil International du Sports Militaire Golf Championship qualifier. When Sergeant Will started
Oct. 14, 2010
Airmen climb up while reaching out: 211th goes to great heights for community, OJT

On the morning of Sept. 11 as people around the world paused to reflect on the events that rattled our nation nine years prior, the members of the 211th Engineering Installation Squadron, Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, Pa., were carrying on their mission, 140 feet up in the air. The community-based
Sept. 14, 2010
High Altitude on key down range

Armed with guitar picks, drumsticks and microphones is a different way to see Airmen touring through the desert. But for the Airmen of High Altitude, an ensemble of the 553rd Band of the Mid-Atlantic, 193rd Special Operations Wing that's how they roll - rock 'n' roll. The ten-member group recently
July 6, 2010
193rd Medical Group lives "E malama kakou" spirit

E malama kakou is Hawaiian for "to care for all," and that is exactly what 28 Airmen of the 193rd Special Operations Wing's Medical Group did the moment they arrived in Hilo, Hawaii, June 10. As part of the Hawaii Medical Innovative Readiness Training program, members of the 193rd Medical Group
July 6, 2010
From Gulf to golf, bunker to bunker: PA Air National Guard combat veteran hits the links with Tiger Woods

The pressure of driving iron through sand, running from bunker to bunker or getting near troubled woods while desperately trying not to hit innocent civilians is nothing new for most combat veterans.But for one day in late June, combat veteran Chief Master Sgt. George Vasiloff couldn't be happier to
June 4, 2010
148th mission capabilities tested

"Incoming!" echoes throughout the forward operating base as the whistle and explosion of mortars shake the earth. Airmen immediately stop what they're doing, quickly retrieve their weapons, flak vests and helmets and run to their bunker where they begin attempting to make radio contact with their

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