Central Pennsylvania National Guard And Veteran's Association

Central Pennsylvania National Guard And Veteran's Association We assist and support National Guard and Veteran's Units in providing social and recreational outlets plus providing help and assistance to Veterans.

In 1984 Earl H. (Trig) Woomer and other members of the National Guard unit stationed at the Frankstown Armory in Altoona PA formed an organization called the Blair County National Guard Veterans Association. The association was the force that led to the erection of the Robert E. Laws Veterans Mall on 11th Avenue between 14th and 15th Streets in downtown Altoona. This Mall honors all veterans who l

ost their lives in combat from Blair County. As the association began losing members a second organization was formed. CSM Robert F. Buchanan in 2003 started the A.I.G.C. Those initials stood for all units that trained at the Frankstown Armory. In 2007 after CSM Buchanan passed away, the AIGC and Blair County National Guard Veterans Association (CPNGVA), our presently named association. Since then we have expanded the organization to include all veteran's thus expanding our name to be Central Pennsylvania National Guard & Veteran's Association (CPNG&VA)

07/01/2026
04/18/2026

The Pennsylvania National Guard has entered its training season, and that means you'll be seeing more of us on the roads! Motorists should expect increased military convoy traffic across the commonwealth as our Soldiers and Airmen sharpen their skills.

Here are a few facts you might not know about the Pennsylvania National Guard:
💥We are the second-largest National Guard in the nation, with nearly 18,000 members ready to answer the call for our commonwealth and country.
💥Fort Indiantown Gap is a hub of activity, consistently ranking as one of the busiest National Guard training centers in the United States, with over 100,000 personnel training there annually. It was the busiest National Guard training center in 2025.

As our convoys move across the state, please remember these safety tips for civilian drivers:
💥Be Patient: Military convoys often travel at slower speeds, with a maximum of 45 mph, to ensure the safety of our personnel and the public.
💥Keep a Safe Distance: Our vehicles maintain a significant distance between them for safety. Please do not cut in between convoy vehicles.
💥Pass with Care: When passing a convoy, ensure you have a clear lane and enough room to do so safely.
💥Watch for Signals: The last vehicle in a convoy is marked with a sign that says "CONVOY AHEAD" to alert you.

We appreciate your support and understanding as our service members conduct vital training, so we remain Always Ready, Always There!

Tom is putting a trip together if any one is interested.
04/11/2026

Tom is putting a trip together if any one is interested.

In just 7 days, 105MM Howitzer Motor Carriage, M37, serial number 89 returns home to Berwick, Pennsylvania to join the Stuart Tank Memorial Association Collection.

Don’t miss the return of this incredibly rare piece of American History to its hometown for the first time in nearly 81 years!

Join us for Welcome Home, M37!/Anniversary of the Last "Stuart" Light Tank Built at AC&F Berwick on Saturday, April 18th at the corner of North Vine St. and West 3rd St. in Berwick, Pennsylvania from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM to commemorate the M37's arrival! Our Museum will also be holding an open house from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The M37 will arrive at 11:00 AM, escorted by our very own M3A1 Light Tank, "Lady Lois" and other vintage military vehicles.

For more information, call 570-350-9675 or email [email protected].

Photo: STMA's M37 Howitzer Motor Carriage during its years on display at the now closed AAF Tank Museum, Danville Virginia.

Photo Credit: George Morrish


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04/07/2026

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Our First meeting with the Sculptor.
From L to R:
John McKnight - Treasurer
Tom Gray - President
Wayne Hyde - Sculptor
Ken Tedora - Vice President

04/03/2026

Our First meeting with the Sculptor.
From L to R:
John McKnight - Treasurer
Tom Gray - President
Wayne Hyde - Sculptor
Ken Tedora - Vice President

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National Guard Readiness Center 518 Municipal Drive
Duncansville, PA
16635

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(814) 942-5391

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