On Guard: Suicide prevention requires attention

"The potential [for suicide] is there for any of us" said Mark Obenour, the 111th Attack Wing director of psychological health (DPH) here. "You don't know what trauma you'll face."No one is exempt from life changes. Unexpected occurrences and traumatic experiences beyond our control are inevitable.

Pa. ANG boasts first-ever Guardsman to receive SoS award

Senior Airman Igor Karlov, a 111th Logistics Readiness Squadron supply technician here, earned and received The American Legion's Spirit of Service Award during The American Legion's 98th National Convention at the Duke Energy Convention Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, Aug. 30.Although this is the 17th

Former enlisted 111th ATKW colonel selected as Pa. DAG-Air

Col. Mike Regan, currently the 111th Mission Support Group commander here, was informed of his selection as the Deputy Adjutant General-Air, Pennsylvania National Guard, Joint Force Headquarters, Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12, 2016.Regan, who commissioned after earning the enlisted rank

The Horse at Horsham AGS gains fresh leadership during drill

Air National Guardsmen of the 111th Attack Wing assembled to witness an assumption of command ceremony for the 201st Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers (RED HORSE) Squadron, Det. 1 here, Aug. 13.Maj. Oliver Barfield, a 2001 Air Force Academy graduate, received the

The 201st RED HORSE, Det. 1 at Horsham AGS mixes it up

The 111th ATKW bids farewell to foundation stone of ANG family

Despite the sweltering temperatures, a jam-packed auditorium comprised of members from across the 111th Attack Wing recognized the 270th Engineering and Installation Squadron's Lt. Col. Geno Rapone during a retirement ceremony here August 13.The former 270th EIS commander was honored and publically

Horsham AGS's RAO volunteer recognized by retired senior leaders

Retired Master Sgt. Vince Aquaviva, Horsham Air Guard Station Retiree Activities Office (RAO) co-director, was recognized as the RAO Volunteer of the Year here Aug. 14.The 41-year military veteran received a certificate from retired Lt. Gen. Stephen L. Hoog, Co-chairman of the Air Force Retiree

Horsham hosts a colorful way to end the duty day

Fun, fitness and festivities are a few elements to expect during the inaugural Horsham Air Guard Station Military Color Fun Run scheduled here at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15.Commencing at the base gym, participants will have the choice of sharing in a 5k (approximately three-mile) run or a one-mile

Horsham AGS to host installation's first Military Color Fun Run

The 111th Attack Wing is hosting a Military Color Fun Run at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016 here. Two courses are available: a five-kilometer route (3.1 miles) or a one-mile route. Along each route, runner and walkers will be pelted with colored powder, all in the name of fun and

Pa. Honor Guard spotlighted presenting flag during DNC

A Pennsylvania National Guard Honor Guard team seized the spotlight as they presented the colors during Day Three of the Democratic National Convention held at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 27, 2016.The blended team of four featured not only Army and Air National