Central Pennsylvania National Guard And Veteran's Association

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!

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

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

03/25/2026

We invite you to join our dynamic organization and experience the impactful moments we share; please join us for pancakes and fellowship on April 7, 2026, at 9 AM at Valley Dairy.

03/22/2026

Thanks to our breakfast buddies for fueling up and sharing ideas - your energy is inspiring! If our mission resonates with you, join us to learn more about the impactful work we're doing.

03/18/2026

Some families gave everything. And they live with that every single day.

This Memorial Day, we’re not just remembering the fallen.
We’re thinking about the families they left behind…
The empty chairs at the table…
The lives that were forever changed by service and sacrifice.

And for those who came home wounded, we recognize that their fight—and their family’s support—didn’t end when their service did.

We believe honoring these heroes means more than words.

That’s why we created our Roofs for Heroes Campaign.

This Memorial Day, we will provide one family of a fallen or wounded hero with a complete roof at no cost—a small way to give back to those who have given so much.

But we need your help.

There are families in our communities who would never ask for this…
Families who quietly carry the weight of sacrifice.

If you know one, please tell us their story.

Nominate a hero. Or apply on their behalf.

Application Window open until April 30
Recipient Announced: On or around Memorial Day

Submit here:
https://www.solarshieldinc.com/roofs-for-heroes

Let’s honor them the right way—together.

03/12/2026

Happy Birthday!

🎉🎂Happy Birthday, 28th Infantry Division!🎂🎉

in 1879, Gov. Henry Hoyt signed General Order Number One, establishing the Pennsylvania Division. The division was redesignated as the 28th Division in 1917 after it was federalized for World War I. It was again redesignated during World War II as the 28th Infantry Division. Today, the 28th ID is the oldest continuously serving division in the U.S. Army, and it is a major component of the Pennsylvania National Guard.

In the photo below, Command Sgt. Maj. Joshua Porter, the division command sergeant major, cuts the 28th ID birthday cake during a dining out event March 7 in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

📷: Staff Sgt. Kenneth Shirk

03/09/2026

Every First Tuesday of the month we have breakfast together at Valley Dairy at 9 AM. Next breakfast is April 7, 2026.