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  • Wing prepares for series of Higher Headquarters' inspections

         Programmed for December 2012, the Wing will undergo three, nearly simultaneous inspections: the Unit Compliance Inspection (UCI), Health Service Inspection (HSI) andInformation Assurance Awareness Program (IAAP) review. The UCI inspection will encompass all areas and work centers through-out

  • ANG Chaplain Corps director visits the 111th

         Chaplain Col. Leslie R. Hyder, Director of the Air National Guard Chaplain Corps conducted a site visit on Jan. 20 with the 111th Fighter Wing. He held meetings with Wing  Commander, Col. Tony Carrelli, Wing Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. Richard Mertz and the available Chaplain staff.     As

  • Units of the 111th see changes of command

         The Security Forces Squadron and the 201st RED HORSE Squadron, Det. 1 on Dec. 10, formalized new leadership during a long held tradition of a Change of Command ceremony held in the auditorium.     The Security Forces Squadron will now be led by Maj. Christine Munch, former 111th FW Director of

  • Base sticker procedure changes

         The New Year is quickly approaching.  Is your base sticker date expiring? A new policy regarding mandatory base vehicle sticker renewal has been implemented.     Expired vehicle stickers can be updated currently through 2012. If your current DOD base sticker is extremely faded and illegible,

  • National Guard turns 375 years-old

         On Dec. 13, the National Guard will celebrate its 375th year birthday. On that date in 1636, three regiments from Massachusetts assembled in Salem.  Gathered using English military tradition as a guide, the assembly was formalized during the Pequot War.  Since those early days, the National

  • Close really only counts in hand grenades

         During November's drill weekend, the 111th Security Force Squadron held familiarization training on the usage of hand grenades. The hands-on training highlighted safety, how and  when to use this weapon and confidence building practice.     "Beyond the wow factor, grenades are ideal for

  • Homeland Response Force receives certification in Pennsylvania

    Mock scenario:  A huge tanker truck carrying potential lethal chemical agents has just exploded in a heavily populated area in Nowheresville, USA. The event immediately spurs panic, chaos and disbelief among the residents. State and local emergency  response forces are overwhelmed as the possibility

  • 201st RED HORSE successfully hurdles ORI

         November 16 marked the beginning of the much awaited Phase II of the Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) for the 201st RED HORSE Squadron in Fort Indiantown Gap. The four day higher headquarters inspection would assess the unit's ability to function in war-time scenarios, chemical and

  • 270th EIS rolls out

         On Nov. 10, members of the 270th Engineering Installation Squadron arrived early in the morning to make final preparations for their overseas deployment. This was the second of two separate deploying blocks. The dreary day did not hamper the excitement and anticipation of the two dozen members

  • Wing guardsmen honored at annual retirement ceremony

         Members of the 111th Fighter Wing, Pa. Air National Guard, who retired in 2010, were recognized at an annual Retirement Ceremony held Mar. 5, 2011 in the Headquarters Auditorium, Building 203, Willow Grove Air Reserve Station, Pa. Each retiree received a plaque, a retirement certificate, a