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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
Nov. 1, 2022
Joint exercises increase security forces’ readiness, lethality

Members from the 193rd Special Operations Security Forces Squadron here participated in a few historical firsts this year as they continue to increase the readiness and lethality of their Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element program.
Oct. 28, 2022
193rd Special Operations Wing welcomes new commander, command chief

The fourth largest wing in the U.S. Air National Guard is under new leadership, as Col. Edward Fink, Jr., received the unit guidon from Brig. Gen. Michael Regan, Jr., Pennsylvania Air National Guard commander, during an assumption of command ceremony here today.
Sept. 30, 2022
Outgoing chief bids farewell, offers leadership insight

To begin, I would like to thank all the officers, senior non-commissioned officers, NCOs and Airmen of the 193rd Special Operations Wing for their tireless efforts to fly and support the mission. The unit’s more than 225,000 safe flying hours are a testament to your dedication and sacrifices to keep
Sept. 27, 2022
Growing leaders for tomorrow’s Air Force

One challenge military leaders continuously face is mentoring and training junior troops to become leaders of the future. To help provide more professional development for this important endeavor, the 193rd Special Operations Wing recently held a three-day, non-commissioned officer leadership

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