Pennsylvania Air National Guardsmen assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing Medical Group receive training on O2 therapy, airway management and intervention, and vitals at the base located near Pittsburgh, Feb. 27, 2025. The training was part of the medical groups annual warrior week. Many of Guardsmen in the medical group also serve as medical professionals as their civilian job for local medical agencies around the community when not on duty with the Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Shawn Monk)
The 171st Air Refueling Wing's Fatality Search and Recovery Team and Religious Support Team from the Pennsylvania Air National Guard provided critical support in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene by deploying to Asheville, North Carolina, Oct. 3 - 14, 2024. Their assignment came as the region faced significant challenges in the wake of the powerful storm, which resulted in widespread destruction and loss of life.
The Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s 171st Air Refueling Wing, dove headfirst into the Air Force’s push to create Mission-Ready Airmen (MRA). In today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, this initiative is essential to maintaining readiness and adapting to challenges. For the Guardsmen of the 171st, embracing this philosophy isn’t just a concept—it’s becoming a way of life.
