Pennsylvania Air National Guardsman, assigned to the 258th Combat Airfield Operations Squadron, load a MSN-7 mobile air traffic control tower and supporting equipment into the C-17 aircraft at the John Murtha Cambria County Airport, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, April 6, 2025. The equipment is being transported to Lakehurst for use while the Lakehurst air traffic control tower undergoes renovations. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Master Sgt. Bryan Hoover)
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.
