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Congratulations to the Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 28th ID, that completed the DANCON March over the weekend in Kuwait. The Soldiers tested their resilience and readiness as they marched more than 14 miles while carrying at least 22 pounds.
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Franklin formed the associators, the first organized militia of the Pennsylvania National guard; and the precursors of the 28th ID!
Happy birthday to Benjamin Franklin, who was born on January 17, 1706. In 1747, Franklin established the Associators in Philadelphia to provide for a common defense against raiders and privateers. That organization would eventually become the Pennsylvania National Guard.
Tactical Combat Casualty Care is an important skill that Soldiers of the 28th Infantry Division develop and continue to build throughout their career. With this better understanding and confidence, these Soldiers are better prepared to support their leaders and the mission.
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What a view! Soldiers from the 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade were given a rare look at Washington, D.C., during a trip to Fort Belvoir last year.
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Working together! Leaders from 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 28th ID, work with their squads to clear fires and engage targets during Decisive Action Rotation 22-08 at the National Training Center/Fort Irwin.
(U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Quincy Adams)
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Did you know that the 28th Infantry Division has firefighters? An Army firefighter, or 12M, is charged with protecting peoples’ lives and property from fire, very similar to their civilian counterpart. Except, our Soldiers are challenged with also controlling and preventing fires aboard aircraft and ships too. These Soldiers are from the 192nd Firefighting Detachment, 228th Engineer Company, 337th Engineer Battalion,55th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, 28th ID.
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Cutting edge! Soldiers from 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division and 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 28th ID were trained on the new Common Robotic System – Individual, or CRS-I. This handy little robot allows the exploration of potentially dangerous areas, like caves or damaged structures, while being portable enough to fit in a Soldier’s assault pack or medium ruck.
Check out more photos and the story by Brad Rhen at (https://www.pa.ng.mil/Site-Management/News-Article-View/Article/3215883/pa-guard-soldiers-train-with-new-robotic-system/)
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2022 was another busy year for the 28th Infantry Division. Between domestic operations, deployments, and annual training events; our Soldiers were constantly on the move on training exercises and operations. We thank the friends and family for their support to our Soldiers throughout this past busy year, and their continued support in 2023.
To check out more of the great work of the 28th Infantry Division and Pennsylvania National Guard, visit (https://www.pa.ng.mil/Site-Management/News-Article-View/Article/3256621/2022-a-year-of-milestones-and-achievements-for-pa-national-guard/).
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Check out this great story on Master Sgt. Peter Egan, a Soldier deployed with Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 28th Infantry Division, and his life that spanned service in the Irish Military, French Foreign Legion, U.S. Marines Corps, and Pennsylvania National Guard.
Read more at (https://www.dvidshub.net/news/435332/winning-lottery-leads-lifetime-service)
(U.S. Army story and photo by Chief Warrant Officer 3 Aaron Burkle)
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"We are going to stand up, hook up, and shuffle to the door!"
Soldiers from the 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade conducted joint airborne training with Joint Tactical Air Control Party specialists from the Pennsylvania National Guard last summer. The abilities of the flight crews from the 28th ECAB to support airborne, air assault, pathfinder, and more, is a testament to the skill and hard work of the Soldiers and leaders of the brigade.
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Maj. Gen. McCormack, commanding general of the 28th Infantry Division and Task Force Spartan, visited Soldiers from Task Force Rattler last month to visit the Soldiers. Senior leaders from the division prioritize visiting their troops to discuss their mission, and to see what improvements can be made to support the Soldiers and mission.
(U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Richard Allen)
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One of the important skills of a Soldier is land navigation. Soldiers from the 55th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, 28th ID, developed their skills to plot and navigate through the woods to find their designated points at Fort Indiantown Gap. Unlike using a phone, or a Garmin, these Soldiers conquered the course with a map, compass, protractor, and a pencil.
(U.S. Army courtesy photos by Pfc. Aliyah Vivier)
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Congratulations to Staff Sgt. Shane Smith for his photo making the U.S. Army's 2022 Year in Photos!
The photo captures Spc. Patrick Kusik, an indirect fire infantryman assigned to 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 28th ID, Pennsylvania National Guard low crawls under barbed wire while navigating an individual movement technique lane April 23 at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. Kusik attended a four-day Ranger Sapper Assessment Program and the IMT lane was an evaluated event. This event was designed to prepare the trainees for the infamous Malvesti obstacle course, a wet and muddy confidence course that they will encounter if selected to attend Ranger School. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Shane Smith)
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Looking for motivation for the new year? Check out what Soldiers from 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division went through to earn their spurs during the summer.
The Spur Ride is an event normally held over multiple days during which a Soldier serving with cavalry unit (referred to as a "Trooper") must pass a series of physical and mental tests that evaluate leadership, technical and tactical proficiency, and the ability to operate as part of a team under high levels of stress and fatigue; under both day and night conditions.
The Order of the Spur is a Cavalry tradition within the United States Army. The spurs are to be worn with the military uniform during squadron or regimental ceremonies and events, or as designated by the cavalry unit commander. Gold spurs are awarded for combat inductions while silver spurs represent having completed the Spur Ride.
(U.S. Army photos courtesy of Sgt. Joshua Diaz)
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Who says that engineers in the 28th Infantry Division do not have fun? Soldiers from the 103rd Brigade Engineer Battalion, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 28th ID, fire a Mine Clearing Line Charge (MICLIC during Decisive Action Rotation 22-08 at the National Training Center/Fort Irwin on July 6, 2022.
(U.S. Army photo by CPL. Robert Sullivan, Operations Group, National Training Center)
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Happy holidays from Maj. Gen. Mark McCormack and Command Sgt. Maj. Randall Pritts, commanding general and command sergeant major for the 28th Infantry Division!
Hopefully everyone has a safe and happy holiday season!
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Santa clause delivers once a year, but the 28th Infantry Division can deliver 365 days a year. Soldiers from the 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade coordinate with Soldiers during a Pathfinder mission to drop a bundle of supplies to the Soldiers in the field at Fort Indiantown Gap . The trust and communication between the two parties guarantees that the supplies are dropped effectively and safely in the drop zone.
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Welcome home to the Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 109th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division! They return back to Pennsylvania after a successful deployment in support of Task Force Sinai.
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It is great to see the community support and honor those brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice during this time of year.
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Duffey is a member of the 28th Military Police Company.
Heroes can take many different forms. Whether emerging from a phone booth wearing a cape, storming a battlefield wearing camouflage, or walking into an operating room wearing scrubs, heroes answer the call wherever, whenever and however is needed. So when a Slippery Rock University student recently....
(right) Command Sgt. Maj. Randall Pritts, command sergeant major for the 28th Infantry Division and Senior Enlisted Leader for Task Force Spartan, works with a Soldier from the 197th Field Artillery Brigade during a visit in Jordan. Pritts, and leaders of the division, make sure to visit the Soldiers of the task force to continuously evaluate and support the needs of their Soldiers and of the mission.
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Capabilities, We Have Them!
Spc. Anna Salisbury, an air defense battle management systems operator with the 197th Field Artillery Brigade briefs the Command Sergeant Major of 28th Infantry Division, Command Sgt. Maj. Randall Pritts, during a visit to the FAB in Jordan. The Air Defense Air Management section is a key asset for our mission!
Our formation has many capabilities, and we love to show them off!
Thank you for visiting CSM Pritts! !
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Want to experience the kind of training infantry Soldiers perform in the 28th Infantry Division? Check out this video of 28th ID Soldiers communicating and bounding during a live fire training exercise at Fort Indiantown Gap. The Soldiers of the Pennsylvania National Guard were supported by A-10 Warthog crews from the Maryland National Guard during their training.
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Great Work by Sgt. David Duffey. His ability to think and react to save someone's life is an example of the great Soldiers and leaders of the 28th Military Police Company, 165th Military Police Battalion, and 55th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, 28th ID.
Sgt. Duffey is an example of the kind of great individuals within the 28th Infantry Division, and those citizen-Soldiers supporting our commonwealth and country every day.
Check out more about the story below.
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Heroes can take many different forms. Whether emerging from a phone booth wearing a cape, storming a battlefield wearing camouflage, or walking into an operating room wearing scrubs, heroes answer the call wherever, whenever and however is needed. So when a Slippery Rock University student recently....
“The 28th Division has performed one of the greatest feats in the history of the American Army ... Against nine divisions it has held so firmly that the German timetable has been thrown of completely." - Morely Cassidy, New York Times/CBS Radio.
Despite months of near constant fighting in late 1944, the spirit of the 28th Infantry Division was not broken. The repeated assaults on the Siegfried Line and the "Green Hell" of the Hurtgen Forest had drained its ranks of experienced officers and men. Still, the division endured, and new men were incorporated into its ranks to fill the gaps left by the fallen.
Read more about the story of the 28th Infantry Division and the fight for the Ardennes written by Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Heft at (https://www.pa.ng.mil/Site-Management/News-Article-View/Article/3247867/holding-the-line-the-28th-id-and-the-fight-for-the-ardennes/).
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Check out this view! A crew chief with the 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade , gets a fantastic view of the mountain side from the back ramp of the CH-47 Chinook during an air insertion training mission at Indiantown Gap, Pa. The crew chief has an important job of communicating and providing support to the other Soldiers of the flight crew of the CH-47; each Soldier playing an integral role to make sure the flight is as safe and smooth as possible.
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Congratulations to the 28th Infantry Division Soldiers that challenged themselves mentally and physically by completing the Norwegian Foot March. The event consisted of a 18.6 mile march (march/run) with a rucksack containing at least 24lbs. The Soldiers had a short amount of time to cover the distance while maintaining the minimum weight of their bags.
Thank you to all of the volunteers that supported all service members with water and snacks during the event.
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The squad designated marksman provides accurate ranged support to their squad leaders and commanders within the 28th Infantry Division. These Soldiers are trained to engage targets out to 600 meters! In these photos, division Soldiers train with the M110A1 rifle during Squad Designated Marksmanship Training at Fort Indiantown Gap.
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The band is playing overseas with the 28th Infantry Division HQs. We thank all the soldiers for their service away from family during the holiday season.
Another great day in the 28th Infantry Division! Soldiers from the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 28th ID work together through the setting sun during a training event in early 2022. The coordination and communication of the Soldiers and leaders within the unit allows them to train safely in low-light and night exercises.
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For more than 275 years, the sons and daughters of Pennsylvania have volunteered to serve the commonwealth and their country. In 1747, Ben Franklin’s Associators were the first to muster – as the precursor of the Pennsylvania National Guard. That tradition continued as brave individuals answered the call. They have had many names: militiamen, riflemen, doughboys, Soldiers, and more, but their duty to the community and the country has always stayed the same.
Happy Birthday to the Pennsylvania National Guard – and thank you to those individuals that have continued to support our commonwealth and country.
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PA National Guard observes 275th birthday in Ft. Indiantown Gap ceremony
The commonwealth is recognizing the 275 birthday of the Pennsylvania National Guard this month.
Check out this great story from an airman from the New York Air National Guard!
“We are going to have to halt our in-flight snack and beverage service due to a medical emergency. Are there any medical providers available to assist?” a flight attendant announced over the intercom.
Conley, a senior aerospace medical technician of the 105th Medical Group based at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, New York, rocketed out of his seat and made his way to assist passengers and attendants hovering around the unconscious passenger at the rear of the plane.
“I heard the call go out over the speakers for anyone with medical experience and I thought, well, that’s me then,” said Conley. “I wasn’t nervous at first, more curious to see how I could help. I went back and found the scene was pretty hectic, there were a few nurses, but nobody seemed to be organizing a response.”
Read more: https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/News-Features/Article/3234061/new-york-guardsman-responds-to-in-flight-medical-emergency/
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ALBANY, N.Y. – An ordinary Thanksgiving Day flight turned into an effort to save a life for New York Air National Guard Master Sgt. Daniel Conley, a medical technician assigned to the 105th Airlift
Great work by Soldiers from the 109th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division!
A team of Pennsylvania National Guard Soldiers recently won a multinational shooting competition in Egypt while deployed in support of Multinational Force and Observers.
Families provide our Soldiers the support and motivation to focus on our mission. Recently the 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade provided Spouses tours of the brigade’s flight facilities before taking flight in CH-47 Chinook and UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters as a token of appreciation for their support and to give them a taste of what their Soldiers do while on duty.
Read more: https://www.pa.ng.mil/Site-Management/News-Article-View/Article/3192837/28th-ecab-lifts-spouses/
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There is only one 28th Infantry Division Band. First Sgt. Robert Baranik spent 38 years all in the band and may have the most unique leadership career in that he was the First Sergeant but also the Commander at one point. We thank you for your service Top and we note that the band has a section deployed currently.
Incredible story of a 110th Infantry Regiment Soldier from WW II.
🇺🇲WWII uncovered: Heroes That We Lost: Alfred C Blozis: New York Giants All-Star Leaves Career to Serve His Country
Alfred C Blozis first tried to enlist with the US Army after his graduation from Georgetown University in 1942. Ultimately, Al was rejected due to his exceeding the size limit regulations of the Army. At 6’6” and 205 pounds, Al was an outstanding athlete- as a USA Track & Field Hall of Fame inductee Blozis held the NCAA and AAU champion titles in shot put in 1940, 1941, and 1942.
According to Georgetown University: "It is difficult to believe, but Blozis preferred football over track. Given his immense bulk and strength, it is not difficult to believe that Blozis was an effective, often terrifying, gridder. The New York Giants drafted the All-American Tackle after he graduated with his Bachelor of Science degree in 1942."
"Blozis played for the better part of two seasons with the Giants before leaving for the war in Europe. During that time he was an outstanding performer, being chosen All-Pro, and given special acclaim for his ability to obliterate would-be kick returners in the open field. For his exploits, Blozis was named to the 1940-1949 "All Decade" team."
"Blozis sought long and earnestly to obtain a dispensation from military height restrictions. He finally received his wish when inducted into the United States Army on December 9, 1943. During infantry training, he again exhibited his outstanding physical ability by throwing a hand gr***de 284'-2 1/2" (95 yards) --nearly three times the previous distance of a normal throw and demolishing the previous record throw easily. (Source: The HOYA and its 1981-1982 series "Great Moments In Georgetown Sports", by Bill Ferraro)
On January 31, 1945 during his first patrol with the 28th Infantry Division, 110th Infantry Regiment in France, Second Lieutenant Alfred Blozis was fatally wounded in the Vosges Mountains. Initially thought to be Missing in Action, Lieutenant Blozis was recovered in April. Al was 26 years old at the time of his passing. A recipient of the Bronze Star and Purple Heart Alfred Blozis lies in rest at Lorraine American Cemetery, Saint-Avold, Lorraine, France. Lest We Forget.
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Check out the great training and skills of Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 110th Infantry Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division conducting mortar training at Fort Indiantown Gap, pa., in October. Whether it is the warm weather of the summer, or the brisk Pennsylvania fall, these Soldiers continue to work together to build a better team.
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A long-time tradition in the U.S. Army is Officers and Noncommissioned officers serving thanksgiving dinner to their Soldiers. Today, at Camp Arifjan, leaders of the 28th Infantry Division, the longest continually serving division in the U.S. Army, continued that tradition by serving Soldiers thanksgiving. Brig. Gen. Michael Wegscheider, assistant division commander – operations for the 28th ID, along with other NCOs and officers from the 28th ID, Task Force Spartan, and U.S. Army Central, served service members stationed at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.
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Enjoy Halloween music performed by the 28th Infantry Division band! Have a safe and happy Halloween, and let us know your favorite part of this great performance by our Soldiers! Title: Halloween Medley arranged by SGT Miles & SPC Bianconi 00:00-00:37 "This is Halloween" Nightmare Before Christmas/ Danny Elfman 00:38-00:46 "Main Theme" Halloween (movie)/ John Carpenter 00:47-00:51 "Toccata and Fugue in d minor" J.S. Bach 00:52-01:01 " "Main Theme" Luigi's Mansion/ Kazumi Totaka 01:02-01:26 "Addams Family Theme" The Addams Family/ Vic Mizzy Recorded in North Fort Hood Chapel Bb Clarinet: SPC Kohlenburg Alto Sax: SSG Walls Tenor Sax: SPC Kuks Bb Trumpet: SPC Bianconi Trombone: SGT Miles Percussion: SGT Perl Recording and editing: SGT Miles Pennsylvania National Guard; National Guard;
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