55th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, 28th ID

03/09/2026

Our Soldiers visited the Engagement Skills Trainer (EST) at Fort Indiantown Gap this past weekend to sharpen their marksmanship fundamentals.

Cadet Rachel Torres shares how the EST helps her and fellow 55th MEB Soldiers prepare for weapons qualification at the range.

03/07/2026

Our Soldiers proudly represented the brigade today during the 28th Infantry Division Change of Command Ceremony at Fort Indiantown Gap.

We thank Maj. Gen. Michael Wegscheider for his leadership and dedicated service to the Iron Division, and welcome Brig. Gen. Reece Lutz as the new commanding general of the 28th ID.

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02/21/2026

Soldiers from across the 55th MEB competed in our brigade-level Best Warrior Competition boards in Scranton today.

Competitors donned their dress uniforms, appeared before a panel of senior enlisted leaders, and were evaluated on military bearing, professional knowledge and confidence under pressure.

At the conclusion of the boards, three Soldiers were selected to represent the brigade at the Pennsylvania National Guard's state-level Best Warrior Competition at Fort Indiantown Gap in April:

• Spc. Garrett Harris (Headquarters Support Company) – Soldier of the Year
• Sgt. Isabella Aydin (213th Signal Company) – Command Sgt. Maj. Jay H. Fields NCO Leadership Award
• Staff Sgt. Storm Fekette (1069th MP Company)– NCO of the Year

“Train hard, remain disciplined, and put forth 100% of your effort as you represent the brigade at the state competition,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Evan Melendez, 55th MEB CSM.

Please join us in congratulating these outstanding competitors as they prepare to represent the 55th MEB at the state level.

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11/21/2025

A message from Command Sgt. Maj. Evan Melendez to all military families, friends, and Soldiers of the 55th MEB:

During this holiday season, I want to express my most sincere gratitude for all you have done to keep the Brigade moving forward, especially during these critical moments nationwide.

To our families and friends – without a doubt it is your unwavering support that helps our success. I certainly recognize the challenges military service may pose and would like to reassure you through shared communications and resources; we can overcome many obstacles. Thank you for being there for us!

To all Brigade Soldiers – having the privilege to engage with many of the organization’s finest, either during missions, IDT “drill” periods, pre/post deployments, or other events, I am convinced that given any task we are truly unstoppable. Let us continue that momentum! If I haven’t shaken your hand or given a fist bump during my visits, believe me, I have every intention to do so. Thank you for continuing to put on the uniform to serve our great country!

I am humbled and incredibly honored to be assigned as this unit’s Senior Enlisted Leader. With that, either while forward deployed, at home, service member or not, I hope everyone has a moment to celebrate this holiday season, whatever your cultural preferences may be.

“FOREVER VIGILANT!”

10/07/2025

Soldiers from the 228th Engineer Company and 192nd Firefighter Detachment, 337th Engineer Battalion, participated in the 2025 Army Expo at the United States Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC) Sept. 13-14.

Visitors had the opportunity to meet Soldiers, explore military vehicles and equipment up close, and learn how Army engineers and firefighters support missions at home and abroad.

📷: Sgt. Vincent Filbert

09/13/2025

Congratulations to our Headquarters Support Company Soldiers on their well-deserved achievements.

1st Sgt. Albert Garcia was promoted to the rank of First Sergeant, stepping in to his role as the company's senior enlisted advisor.

Cpt. Lane Hassenplug was promoted to Captain, with his wife proudly pinning on his new rank.

Staff Sgt. Brandon Muta was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for his outstanding efforts as a Supply NCO.

06/27/2025

Additional photos of 337th Engineer Battalion Soldiers supporting the U.S. Army's 250th birthday celebration and parade in Washington, D.C. June 13-14, 2025.

📷: Spc. Vincent Filbert & various 337th Engineer BN members

06/24/2025

Soldiers with the 109th Field Artillery Regiment fired a salute round from a 105mm howitzer prior to the start of The Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway June 22.

06/16/2025

55th MEB Soldiers supported the U.S. Army's 250th birthday celebration in Washington, D.C. June 13-15, assisting the Washington Metropolitan Police Dept. with traffic control points and crowd management.

05/21/2025

The 165th Military Police Battalion held a change of command ceremony May 17, bidding farewell to Lt. Col. Trisha Campbell and welcoming Maj. Matthew Gordon as commander.

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FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – The 165th Military Police Battalion, 55th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade held a change of command ceremony here May 17, 2025 as Lt. Col. Trisha Campbell relinquished command to Maj. Matthew Gordon.

05/19/2025

🎦In the news: 55th MEB Soldiers participated in the Northeastern PA Armed Forces Day parade in Scranton May 17. They escorted a 103-year-old WWII Veteran at the head of the parade, carried the national and state colors, and marched alongside fellow service members and members of the community.

On Saturday, the NEPA Armed Forces Day parade in downtown Scranton marked over seven decades of honoring military service.