FAA hand picks Horsham pilots to help refine UAS detection display

HORSHAM AIR GUARD STATION, Pa. - The Federal Aviation Administration selected eight 111th Attack Wing pilot volunteers for a study aimed at developing a Detect and Avoid display for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) at the FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, that began

ANG Readiness Center commander pays a visit to Horsham AGS

Brig. Gen. Michael R. Taheri, the Commander of the Air National Guard Readiness Center, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, met with and thanked members of the 111th Attack Wing here March 12.Col. Howard L. Eissler, the 111th ATKW commander, guided the Air Directorate Staff leader and his support

Horsham JAG offers advice to Guardsmen during political season

The Declaration of Independence protested against King George III of England's military occupation of the colonies, as he attempted to make his troops independent and superior to the civilian powers. This led to our country's constitutional tradition of a politically-neutral military, independent of

Tailoring training for Guard mask test team

Horsham retiree uses golden heart, golden gloves in 70 years of selfless service

 "The goal is to hit him before he hits you. But you're gonna get hit; that's for sure. You're gonna get hit...you just want to hit him first," said 87-year old retired Chief Petty Officer Norman Weiss in a low, but sturdy voice at the gymnasium here on Feb. 24.His eyes flickered with enthusiasm

Horsham LRS committed to gas mask compliance, cost-saving efforts

The 111th Logistics Readiness Squadron is ensuring all 111th Attack Wing gas masks are receiving proper testing, while saving time and money, during a two-week program here that began March 1.The 111th LRS is utilizing the help of the government-contracted Joint Program Executive Office-Chemical,

111th Attack Wing now sporting social media presence through Facebook

The 111th Attack Wing here created its official Facebook page yesterday, helping to commence a solid social media identity for the Wing.While the Wing has hosted a public website and Twitter page for over a year now, the new Facebook page completes the trifecta of internet-based social networking

Pa. Guardsman creates table for one, memorial for some and honor to all

He stood uniquely serious amid the buoyant clatter and chatter saturating the jam-packed dining facility here. In a low, solemn voice, he spoke of his days in the Marine Corps and of a lost comrade. His gaze was vague, wafting to the newly-placed small, innocuous table.He had draped a white

Archive bearing name of famed WWII correspondent donated to Wing

After 71 years in storage, an area World War II veteran donated documents detailing the battle casualties his unit suffered on Ie Shima Island -- including the death of famed doughfoot writer, Ernie Pyle. On Jan. 21, Louis Vitola, a World War II dental technician assigned to the 77th Infantry

Pa.'s Air Guard AOG bids "Aloha" during deactivation ceremony

After five years of high-tempo operations, the 111th Attack Wing's  111th Air Operations Group pronounced its deactivation this March during a ceremony held in the Wing headquarters building here Feb. 6.The 111th AOG's mission was to organize, train and equip Guardsmen to integrate into combatant