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  • Pa. Air National Guard wings enhance ops through Iron Keystone exercise

    Nearly all Airmen assigned to the Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s (PAANG) three wings took part in Exercise Iron Keystone 2024 across the commonwealth – and other locations – with more than 90 from the 193rd Special Operations Wing taking part in the exercise’s second year at a simulated forward

  • 271st CBCS participate in Leadership Reaction Course

    Airmen from the 271st Combat Communications Squadron participate in the leadership reaction course at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, May 21, 2023. The leadership reaction course challenged the Airmen to think critically, work collaboratively and apply leadership principles to overcome obstacles

  • German exchange officer builds relationship in Pennsylvania National Guard

    German Air Force Capt. Tim Fasel met with 193rd Special Operations Wing leadership and observed an aircraft takeoff June 14, 2023 in Middletown, Pennsylvania. Fasel's visit is part of the Military Reserve Exchange Program, which enhances the ability of U.S. service members and their allies to

  • 193rd Special Operations Wing supports 175th Wing family day

    Families of 175th Wing Airmen observe A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft assigned to the 104th Fighter Squadron conduct training exercises May 6, 2023, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. The event was supported by the 193rd Special Operations Wing as a way to pay tribute to military family members for

  • U.S. Air Force Band 'Airmen of Note' perform in York, Pennsylvania

    193rd Special Operations Wing commander, Col. Edward Fink, hosted a U.S. Air Force Band 'Airmen of Note' concert May 4, 2023, in York Pennsylvania. The Airmen of Note's mission is to honor those who have served, inspire U.S. citizens to heightened patriotism and service, and connect with the

  • Airmen train for flying operations in austere conditions

    193rd Special Operations Wing Airmen participate in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear training scenario April 16, 2023 in Middletown Pennsylvania. 193 SOW Airmen regularly conduct training events such as this to ensure effective preparedness and operational readiness in the event

  • Airmen familiarized with MC-130J Commando II

    The 193rd Special Operations Wing enlisted council hosted an MC-130J Commando II familiarization tour April 15, 2023 in Middletown, Pennsylvania. The tour was intended to educate Airmen who do not regularly interact with the aircraft as part of their primary duties. (U.S. Air National Guard photos

  • Airmen inspect MC-130J Commando II refueling pod

    193rd Special Operations Wing Airmen completed their first inspection of an MC-130J Commando II refueling pod April 15, 2023 in Middletown Pennsylvania. The inspection is part of regularly scheduled maintenance which ensures the aircraft is ready to conduct safe and effective aerial refueling

  • Airmen participate in mission assurance exercise

    193rd Special Operations Wing Airmen participated in a mission assurance exercise April 13, 2023 in Middletown, Pennsylvania. These exercises are a means of creating regular and realistic training conditions enabling 193 SOW Airmen to fight through factors that may normally cause them to hesitate