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

Pa. Guard's RPA unit capable, willing to answer the call for TFI

 During a conference held by Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, the chief of staff of the Air Force, and attended by 111th Attack Wing Commander Col. Howard Eissler, Jan. 6 -7 in National Harbor, Maryland, a hot topic was total force integration (TFI) - and the 111th Attack Wing here could serve as a prime

Horsham Guardsman saving cadet honor guard from collapse

Michael Leone, the Aerospace Education Officer for the Civil Air Patrol Squadron 801 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, said he held back tears while writing an email to thank Tech. Sgt. Danielle Heidrick, the 111th Force Support Squadron NCO in charge of the fitness assessment cell."I am absolutely

No longer on Guard: ANG pilot, former Marine retired, but hardly tired

Lounging has hardly been the way of life for now- retired Lt. Col. Scott Hreso since hanging up his flight suit for the last time one year ago this month at the 111th Attack Wing here.For the former Marine, turned A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot and wing safety officer here, his new call to duty is

Preserving legacy with change: Attack Wing's Honor Guard youth, enthusiasm breathes new life into time-honored tradition

The 111th Attack Wing's rejuvenated honor guard conducted its initial run-through Jan. 9, at the base basketball court here.And being green might play an important role in exemplifying blue of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard."I think [younger members] bring a fresh role to honor guard," said

Pa. Air Guardsman's empathy, experience make her case as full-time staff JA

 On Aug. 2014, 1st Lt. Hilary Styer began a whirlwind tour through The Judge Advocate General's Corps that - by blending various active-duty assignments and drill-status Guardsman roles - positioned her to fulfill the duties as the 111th Attack Wing's full-time deputy staff judge advocate here.A

Horsham AGS supply technicians use military skillset to improve Toys for Tots stockpile

Eight 111th Attack Wing members from the 111th Logistics Readiness Squadron here used brain and brawn to overhaul a congested Toys for Tots warehouse in Glenside, Pennsylvania, December 22.Within a 2-hour timeframe, the LRS Guardsmen retrieved, sorted, packaged and hauled more than 1,000 donated

Pa. National Guard visits local veterans' homes for holiday season