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January 11, 2024 | 3:40 PM

Why are military recruitment numbers down?

By Scott LaMar/WITF
March 20, 2023 | 12:50 PM

In honor of 3 servicemen from Pennsylvania who lost their lives in Iraq

By Staff
March 20, 2023 | 12:37 PM

The Pennsylvania National Guard’s 56th Stryker Brigade in Iraq

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August 28, 2022 | 11:47 PM

Pa. National Guard soldier collapses during training, dies days later

By The Associated Press
June 25, 2022 | 7:50 AM

Army Guard troops risk dismissal as vaccine deadline looms

Up to 40,000 Army National Guard soldiers haven’t yet gotten the mandated COVID-19 vaccine.

By Lolita C. Baldor/AP
September 16, 2021 | 5:27 AM

Philly schools consider bringing in National Guard to help with bus driver shortage

Some students have been arriving late to class and getting home long after expected.
By Mallory Falk/WHYY
June 16, 2021 | 5:28 AM

A Pennsylvania National guardsman and another soldier are accused of smuggling migrants from Mexico

Fort Hood soldier Ralph Gregory Saint-Joie, 18, and guardsman Emmanuel Oppongagyare, 20, made initial appearances before a federal magistrate Tuesday.
By The Associated Press
April 17, 2021 | 7:31 AM

Philadelphia prepares for potential unrest following verdict

Philadelphia police and city officials are preparing from any unrest that might occur following the verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin

By Staff
March 4, 2021 | 8:15 PM

Capitol Police call for extension of National Guard help

The troops were expected to leave the city March 12, a Capitol Police statement said, but are needed in light of current intelligence. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and U.S. Army officials would have to approve.

By Dustin Jones/NPR
February 25, 2021 | 7:29 AM

Pa. legislators approve bill for National Guard assistance in COVID-19 vaccine rollout

The bill requires the National Guard to work with the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Health to develop a plan that identifies how the guard could support the state with logistics and preparation for future community vaccination clinics.
By Kiley Koscinski/WESA
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