https://www.austinastern.comRSS Feed for Austin SternenFri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.dvidshub.net/image/9043990/148th-air-support-operations-squadron-tacp-airmen-conduct-field-training-exerciseTactical Control Party Airmen from the 148th Air Support Operations Squadron complete a field training exercise during a drill weekend at Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, Pennsylvania, on May 17, 2025. The exercise emphasized real-world mission readiness through simulated close air support coordination/communications, land navigation and convoy movement operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Austin Stern)...Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.dvidshub.net/image/9043990/148th-air-support-operations-squadron-tacp-airmen-conduct-field-training-exercisehttps://www.dvidshub.net/image/9044004/148th-air-support-operations-squadron-tacp-airmen-conduct-field-training-exerciseTactical Control Party Airmen from the 148th Air Support Operations Squadron complete a field training exercise during a drill weekend at Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, Pennsylvania, on May 17, 2025. The exercise emphasized real-world mission readiness through simulated close air support coordination/communications, land navigation and convoy movement operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Austin Stern)...Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.dvidshub.net/image/9044004/148th-air-support-operations-squadron-tacp-airmen-conduct-field-training-exercisehttps://www.dvidshub.net/image/9309936/193rd-sow-conducts-9-11-formation-flightThe 193rd Special Operations Wing conducts a six-aircraft training flight to honor the memory of the nearly 3,000 innocent victims who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and the first responders who risked their own lives to save others. This formation flight of MC-130J Commando II aircraft showcased the resiliency of the American Spirit by flying a mass formation, low-altitude training flight visible throughout the greater Central Pennsylvania area. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Aus...Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.dvidshub.net/image/9309936/193rd-sow-conducts-9-11-formation-flighthttps://www.dvidshub.net/image/9688086/148th-asos-completes-field-training-exerciseTactical Control Party Airmen from the 148th Air Support Operations Squadron complete a field training exercise at Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, Pennsylvania, on March 7, 2026. The exercise emphasized real-world mission readiness through land navigation and convoy movement operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Austin Stern) IMAGE INFO...Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.dvidshub.net/image/9688086/148th-asos-completes-field-training-exercisehttps://www.dvidshub.net/image/9707584/193rd-sow-supports-air-show-operationsA F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, performs an aerial demonstration during the Central Pennsylvania Air Show in Middletown, Pa., May 25, 2026. The demonstration highlighted the speed, agility and combat capabilities of the aircraft while showcasing the precision of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Stern) IMAG...Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.dvidshub.net/image/9707584/193rd-sow-supports-air-show-operationshttps://www.dvidshub.net/image/9732282/193rd-sow-airmen-sharpen-weapons-proficiency-during-catm-trainingU.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 193rd Special Operations Wing participate in the M4 Air Force Qualification Course, instructed by Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructors from the wing’s Security Forces Squadron, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, Pennsylvania, June 6, 2026. CATM instructors provide classroom instruction and oversee range operations to ensure Airmen remain proficient with their assigned firearms, maintaining the wing's combat readiness and mission effectiveness. (U....Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.dvidshub.net/image/9732282/193rd-sow-airmen-sharpen-weapons-proficiency-during-catm-traininghttps://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4560156/pennsylvania-guardsmen-strengthen-engineering-skills-preserve-redwoods/ORICK, Calif. – Pennsylvania Air National Guardsmen partnered with the National Park Service through the Department of War’s Innovative Readiness Training program this summer to complete construction projects throughout Redwood National and State Parks while strengthening expeditionary engineering skills in a real-world environment. Airmen assigned to the 201st Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer, or RED HORSE, 193rd Special Operations Wing and 111th Attack Wi...Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4560156/pennsylvania-guardsmen-strengthen-engineering-skills-preserve-redwoods/https://www.pa.ng.mil/About-Us/News/Article/4500694/beyond-the-thunder-193rd-sow-supports-air-show-operations/The thunder of jet engines and the precision of flight filled the skies over Harrisburg International Airport and the 193rd Special Operations Wing Memorial Day weekend as the Central Pennsylvania Air Show, headlined by the Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, drew thousands of spectators from across the region. The 193rd SOW supported air show operations, inspired future Airmen and strengthened community ties throughout the event. Airmen and recruiters from the 193rd...Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.pa.ng.mil/About-Us/News/Article/4500694/beyond-the-thunder-193rd-sow-supports-air-show-operations/https://www.193sow.ang.af.mil/News/Article/4219765/high-octane-refueler-193rd-sow-airman-tries-out-for-specialized-farp-team/MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — Racing against the clock, a fuels specialist with the 193rd Special Operations Wing hauls a 100-foot fuel hose across the flightline, striving to earn a position on a Forward Arming and Refueling Point team, a physically and technically demanding role essential to special operations missions at the wing and worldwide. Over the past few years, the 193rd SOW has transitioned to the MC-130J Commando II aircraft platform and mission. The Commando II mission is a core, flagship m...Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.193sow.ang.af.mil/News/Article/4219765/high-octane-refueler-193rd-sow-airman-tries-out-for-specialized-farp-team/https://www.193sow.ang.af.mil/News/Article/4209195/from-rubble-to-runway-rapid-repair-training-takes-flight/Active-duty and Air National Guard Airmen, along with foreign partners, recently began constructing a new range tower and mock airfield here as part of a deployment-for-training project for the Pennsylvania National Guard. This project is designed to keep military forces ready and equipped to quickly repair damaged airfields anytime and anywhere in the world. “This National Guard Bureau-funded project contains both the Rapid Airfield Damage Repair and the range tower developments,” said 2nd Lt....Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.193sow.ang.af.mil/News/Article/4209195/from-rubble-to-runway-rapid-repair-training-takes-flight/https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4207240/lethality-precision-on-display-at-bollen-range/FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. - In a mountain valley of central Pennsylvania, two A-10 Thunderbolt II take to the skies. “Cleared hot!” transmits over the radio. Then comes the unmistakable sound of freedom – brrrt – echoing across the landscape. The operations director for Bollen Range Air-to-Ground Bomb Range, Detachment 1 – part of the 193rd Special Operations Wing – communicates with the pilots as they undergo training exercises and showcase their power. “Fort Indiantown Gap is an excellent plac...Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4207240/lethality-precision-on-display-at-bollen-range/