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May 28, 2021
Road Warriors: Guard Team tackles Bataan Memorial March, honors hometown hero

A team of Pennsylvania Guardsmen didn’t wait for Memorial Day to honor those who paid the ultimate price serving our country. Eight hikers with ties to the 111th Attack Wing completed the 32nd annual Bataan Memorial Death March remotely by marching nearly 30 miles on a route from Philadelphia’s
May 21, 2021
111th Med Group vaccinates wingmen, achieves top readiness rank

The 111th Medical Group here has administered more than 900 total doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to airmen and department of defense civilians on base between Jan. 27, 2021 and May 20, 2021 while maintaining their top ranking for operational readiness in the Air National Guard.COVID-19 presented its
May 4, 2021
Highest enlisted rank gains new giant

Senior Master Sgt. Lauren Paul, the 111th Force Support Squadron superintendent, was promoted to the highest enlisted rank of Chief Master Sergeant during a ceremony on Saturday, May 1 at Biddle Air National Guard Station.During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Brian Wilson, 111th Force Support Squadron
April 28, 2021
Rookie 111th SFS member meets military idol

Airman 1st Class William Guilfoyle, a native of Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, serving with the 111th Security Forces Squadron here, stayed frosty when his military idol, John Gretton “Jocko” Willink, a retired Navy SEAL officer who rose to fame as a best-selling author and podcaster, rolled through the
April 26, 2021
111th ATKW participates in DoD-wide extremism stand down

The 111th Attack Wing conducted a “stand down” here during its regularly scheduled drill on April 12, 2021, as part of a Department of Defense program to address extremism in the ranks. Across the Defense Department, in units large and small, commanders and leaders held stand downs which were
April 22, 2021
Centenarian pilot visits 103rd Attack Squadron

A 100-year-old U.S Air Force retiree’s visit to the 103rd Attack Squadron here proved you can take the pilot out of aviation, but you can’t take the aviation out of the pilot. Retired USAF Lt. Col. William P. Bonelli, a Pearl Harbor survivor who went from being an aviation mechanic to flying a B-17
April 3, 2020
111th ATKW highest-enlisted leader passes baton during Feb. drill

The 111th Attack Wing Chief Master Sgt. Robert Ferguson accepted authority as command chief master sergeant from 111th ATKW Commander Col. Bill Griffin during a ceremony here, Feb. 8.Command chiefs advise the unit commanders on all enlisted matters, including all issues affecting the command's
Nov. 2, 2019
111th ATKW official reminder: Substance abuse prevention requires constant attention

Substance abuse can have a negative impact on one’s health, relationships, work, and for those who serve in the military, it can completely end their career. Although October was National Substance Abuse Prevention month, it is important that service members are always holding themselves
Oct. 5, 2019
Emergency Preparedness Month recognized at Horsham Air Guard Station

To ensure airmen remain ready, the Horsham Air Guard Station Emergency Management Office is echoing the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s theme of “prepared not scared” here during National Preparedness month.
Feb. 10, 2019
111th ATKW chief, role-model bids farewell to ANG after 22-year career

Chief Master Sgt. Robert, 111th Attack Wing Operations Group superintendent, retired from military service here, Feb. 9 after 22 years in the Air Force.

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