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Feb. 12, 2024
Virtual Reality maintenance shift: A new era for Air Force training in Middletown

MIDDLETOWN, Pa.-- Virtual reality (VR) maintenance training has officially arrived here and is set to begin instructing airmen on MC-130J Commando II maintenance.
Aug. 9, 2023
193rd Medical Airmen aid Tennessee communities, bolster readiness

In a display of dedication to public service, the 193rd Special Operations Medical Group recently participated in an initiative known as the Innovative Readiness Training - Project Healthy Tennesseans June 1-15, in Pikeville and Evansville, Tennessee.
Aug. 8, 2023
193rd Special Operations wing participates in Exercise Iron Keystone

Members of the 193rd Special Operations Wing, 111th Attack Wing and 171st Air Refueling Wing participated in Exercise Iron Keystone, August 4 - 6, 2023. An estimated 100 personnel incorporated both Air and Army assets to participate in the state’s first tri-wing exercise, utilizing ground forces,
Aug. 4, 2023
193rd Special Operations Wing gets new military aircraft

The Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s 193rd Special Operations Wing here, in partnership with Lockheed Martin, accepted a new MC-130J Commando II military aircraft on base today during a special ceremony.
June 11, 2023
271st Combat Comm wins championship, improves readiness at total force training event

The 271st Combat Communication Squadron recently increased their operational readiness – and took home a championship title – while participating in the 2023 Expeditionary Combat Communication roundup April 22-May 6 at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia.
June 11, 2023
New mission support group commander appointed

During a change of command ceremony here June 10, Col. Joel Sattazahn took command of the 193rd Special Operations Mission Support Group.
June 2, 2023
Wing eyes Regional Training Site as location for national Agile Combat Employment instruction

The current National Defense Strategy places a primary focus on the “need to sustain and strengthen U.S. deterrence against China” as well as collaborating with – and growing – the network of U.S. allies and partners. This strategy is changing how troops train, and the 193rd Special Operations Wing
March 27, 2023
Lithuania, PA National Guard partnership strengthened during recent visit

Col. Antanas Matutis, Lithuanian Air Force commander, toured the 193rd Special Operations Wing March 21, at locations in Middletown and Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. The tour was part of a week-long visit for Matutis and a delegation from Lithuania aimed at enhancing the two countries’ security
Feb. 7, 2023
193rd Special Operations Wing welcomes new aircraft, mission

MIDDLETOWN, Pa. – The first MC-130J Commando II aircraft arrived at Middletown, Pa., Feb 2, 2023, achieving a major milestone in the 193rd Special Operations Wing’s mission conversion. The 193 SOW is the first, and currently the only, Air National Guard unit to receive the Commando II mission, a
Jan. 10, 2023
Airman saves family member’s life at Christmas

When life and death hung in the balance on Christmas day, Master Sgt. Kenneth Rivera-Ithier was the right person, in the right place, at the right time. “The only thing that came into my head was, I if don't act right now, he's gonna die,” said Rivera-Ithier. While visiting his wife’s family in New

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