ANNVILLE, Pa., June 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/
-- Today, Maj. Gen. Tony
Carrelli, Pennsylvania's
adjutant general and head of the Department of Military and
Veterans Affairs (DMVA), participated in Guard Day at the
Pennsylvania Capitol. Guard Day is an annual event showcasing the
mission and capabilities of the Pennsylvania National Guard
(PNG).
Legislators, their staff, commonwealth employees, and the
general public had the opportunity to interact with Carrelli and
other Guard members, and view informative displays showcasing the
mission of the PNG. Uniformed soldiers and airmen enlightened
attendees about their unique roles in the more than 18,000-member
PNG, which dates back to 1747. The PNG is the second largest Guard
in the nation and is part of the DMVA's dual mission of supporting
nearly 800,000 Pennsylvania
veterans and providing safety and security for our commonwealth and
nation.
"Guard Day provides the PNG an opportunity to show lawmakers and
the public how well-trained, ready and committed our Guard is to
serving the commonwealth and country," said Carrelli. "These
soldiers, airmen, and their families sacrifice greatly every day
for our freedom, safety, and security. We are fortunate to have so
many great patriots willing to put our communities' interests
before their own serving in the Pennsylvania National Guard."
During the day, several soldiers, airmen and families were
recognized by the General Assembly for their contributions to the
commonwealth during domestic operations and to the nation through
overseas deployments.
In 2018, approximately 1,300 PNG soldiers and airmen deployed in
readiness and training missions to numerous locations throughout
the world. The PNG also supported domestic operations, deploying
more than 1,000 personnel in Pennsylvania and nationally for search and
rescue, communications and transportation missions during floods,
snowstorms and hurricanes.
MEDIA CONTACT: LTC Keith Hickox, 717-821-7486
View original
content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pennsylvania-adjutant-general-participates-in-guard-day-at-the-capitol-300866490.html
SOURCE Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans
Affairs