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Soldiers and Airmen march to honor the fallen

Soldiers and Airmen currently serving and who have served along with civilians participate in the Second Annual Pennsylvania National Guard March for the Fallen at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., April 28, 2013. The march was to honor Pennsylvania's Soldiers and Airmen who had fallen fighting for their country. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Culeen Shaffer/Released)

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Soldiers and Airmen march to honor the fallen

Soldiers and Airmen currently serving and who have served along with civilians participate in the Second Annual Pennsylvania National Guard March for the Fallen at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., April 28, 2013. The march was to honor Pennsylvania's Soldiers and Airmen who had fallen fighting for their country. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Culeen Shaffer/Released)

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Solos over Farmland

A new era is ushered in for the 193rd Special Operations Wing Pennsylvania Air National Guard March 28, 2006 as EC-130E and EC-130J commando solo aircraft take to the skys over South Central Pa. for the first and last time together. The E model, a Viet Nam era aircraft, makes way for the new J model whose engines are more efficient in allowing the aircraft to travel farther, faster and higher than before, a great capability for the broadcast mission of the 193rd SOW. (Released) (Air Force photo by SSgt Matt D. Schwartz)

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Solos over farmland

A new era is ushered in for the 193rd Special Operations Wing Pennsylvania Air National Guard March 28, 2006 as EC-130E and EC-130J commando solo aircraft take to the skys over South Central Pa. for the first and last time together. The E model, a Viet Nam era aircraft, makes way for the new J model whose engines are more efficient in allowing the aircraft to travel farther, faster and higher than before, a great capability for the broadcast mission of the 193rd SOW. (Released) (Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matt D. Schwartz)

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Some assembly required

MSsgt Robert Blandy, Information Technology Specialist with the 271st Combat Communications Squadron assembles a piece of radio receiving equipment for the unit during the Golbal Patriot 08 exercise at Volk Field WI. This is one of many work stations Blandy will supervise when all are assemble and on line.

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Son receives coin for courage

Maj. Gen. Jessica L. Wright, the Adjutant General, Pennsylvania National Guard presents Ben Groft with a challenge coin. Ben?s father, Tech. Sgt. Patrick Groft of the 201st RED HORSE squadron left for a six-month deployment in support of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Gen. Wright also presented Ben?s sisters, Hannah and Emily with a challenge coin.

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Son receives coin for courage

Maj. Gen. Jessica L. Wright, the Adjutant General, Pennsylvania National Guard presents Ben Groft with a challenge coin. Ben?s father, Tech. Sgt. Patrick Groft of the 201st RED HORSE squadron left for a six-month deployment in support of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Gen. Wright also presented Ben?s sisters, Hannah and Emily with a challenge coin.

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Son's birthday wish honored

Aidyn Gingrich, son of Tech. Sgt. Ryon Gingrich, 193rd Special Operations Maintenance Group, stands with items he was given for his birthday – donations for the Hershey Food Bank and items to send to deploying service members. He donated 87 pounds of food to the Food Bank and three boxes to deploying Airmen. (Photos by Tech. Sgt. Crystal Mentzer)

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Son's birthday wish honored

Aidyn Gingrich, son of Tech. Sgt. Ryon Gingrich, 193rd Special Operations Maintenance Group, was presented a coin by the 193rd MSG Commander, Lt. Col. Kevin Derickson. Aidyn was presented the coin for his selfless act of kindness in requesting in lieu of birthday gifts, he receive donations to the Hershey Food Bank and items to send to deploying service members. (Photos by Tech. Sgt. Crystal Mentzer)

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SOSFS Airmen visit Veterans at local home

193rd Special Operations Security Forces Squadron Airmen pose with Veterans at the Middletown Home, Middletown, Pennsylvania, Oct. 17, 2017. This was the third year that 193rd SOSFS Airmen visited the home for a Veterans lunch. (U.S. Air National Guard Courtesy Photo/Released)

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SOSFS Weapons Training

A Security Forces specialist with the 193rd Special Operations Security Forces Squadron fires an M4 carbine Oct. 25, 2021 at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. Security Forces members were given rounds to fire with the M4 carbine and the M18 pistol in various supported and unsupported firing positions during a BETA version of the new Security Forces qualification course. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Diana Snyder)

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SOSFS Weapons Training

A Security Forces specialist with the 193rd Special Operations Security Forces Squadron fires an M4 carbine while wearing a M50 gas mask as part of a gas drill during a fire proficiency course Oct. 25, 2021 at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. 193rd SOSFS members train with the M50 gas mask in order to become more familiar with wearing it, gain experience with fastening the mask quickly, and be able to fire accurately under any conditions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Diana Snyder)

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SOSFS Weapons Training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gabriel Fulmar, a member with the 193rd Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, fastens his helmet strap over a M50 gas mask as part of a gas drill during a fire proficiency course Oct. 25, 2021 at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. Fulmar, along with other Security Forces members, trained with the M50 gas mask in order to become more familiar with wearing it and be able to fire accurately under any conditions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Diana Snyder) This image was created in color and changed to black-and-white using Adobe Photoshop.

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SOSFS Weapons Training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gabriel Fulmar, a member with the 193rd Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, fires an M4 carbine as part of a BETA version of the new Security Forces qualification course Oct. 25, 2021 at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. Fulmar, along with other Security Forces members, was given rounds to fire with the M4 carbine and the M18 pistol in various supported and unsupported firing positions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Diana Snyder)

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SOSFS Weapons Training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brennan Paden (center), a member from the 193rd Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, fires an M4 carbine as part of a BETA version of the new Security Forces qualification course Oct. 25, 2021 at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. The new course uses training on a quarterly basis, instead of annual, where each member fires with the M4 carbine and the M18 pistol in various supported and unsupported firing positions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Diana Snyder)

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Sounding off for deployment

Airmen of the 201st RED HORSE squadron participated in formation for accountability purposes. After roll call the Airmen were briefed by Maj. Gen. Jessica L. Wright, the Adjutant General, Pennsylvania National Guard, their commanders, and the chaplain before they were dismissed to board the buses.

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Speaking of honor

Maj. Gen. Jessica L. Wright, commander of the Pennsylvania National Guard, talked with starting wide receiver Malik Generett about the significance of the helmet sticker he will wear during the Big 33 Classic at Hersheypark Stadium, Hershey, Pa.

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Special Operations Storytellers

U.S. Air Force pilots conduct nighttime training operations aboard a 352d Special Operations Wing MC-130J Commando II, U.K., Aug. 3, 2022. The nighttime training mission included three airdrops, emergency recovery simulation, air-to-air refueling and low-visibility special tactics. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)

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Spreading holiday cheer

Tech. Sgt. Steven Hansman, right, and fellow coworkers of the 193rd Special Operations Comptroller Flight, spread holiday cheer to the residents of Middletown Interfaith Apartments, Dec. 18. The 193rd SOCPTF, Middletown, Pa., has been spreading cheer with their Christmas sponsorship program since 2008. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Culeen Shaffer/Released)

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Spreading holiday cheer

Members of the 193rd Special Operations Comptroller Flight, spread holiday cheer to the residents of Middletown Interfaith Apartments, Dec. 18. The 193rd SOCPTF, Middletown, Pa., has been spreading cheer with their Christmas sponsorship program since 2008. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Culeen Shaffer/Released)

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