Pennsylvania National Guard Association

10/21/2026

Doors open at 8 p.m. only 300 seats available, get out and support your service!

10/09/2026

Measures to Support Guard Spouses, Veterans with PTSD Approved by Senate Committee

HARRISBURG – The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee advanced a bill and a resolution today to establish a loan repayment program for Pennsylvania National Guard spouses and expand treatment options for veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to committee chair Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33).

“I’m very proud of the committee’s work to help veterans and active-duty service members,” Mastriano said. “These important measures help ensure those who put their safety on the line to protect our communities have the support they need to thrive.”

Senate Bill 1471, sponsored by Mastriano, would allow a Guard member’s state education benefits to be applied toward repayment of their spouse’s existing student loan. The change was requested by the Pennsylvania National Guard Association and would not require any additional taxpayer funding.

“By providing more flexibility for how Guard members can use their education benefits, we’re strengthening recruitment and retention, and recognizing strong families build strong service members,” Mastriano said.

Senate Resolution 122, sponsored by veteran Sens. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Devlin Robinson (R-37), Gene Yaw (R-23), Greg Rothman (R-34), Cris Dush (R-25) and Mastriano, would urge Congress to pass the TREAT PTSD Act, which would expand access to specialized post-traumatic stress disorder treatment for veterans and members of the armed forces. The measure would make Stellate Ganglion Block therapy, which relieves feelings of stress by applying an injection into the bundle of nerves that sends signals of fight or flight to the body, available at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs facilities.

“Stellate Ganglion Block therapy has been used to treat those suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder for decades and has provided relief to many,” Mastriano said. “If it works, there is no reason why it should not be available to our veterans.”

The bill and resolution now advance to the full Senate for further consideration.

08/31/2026

Congratulations to Senator Tracy Pennycuick, recipient of the Charles Dick Medal of Merit at the 148th NGAUS General Conference in Indianapolis.

The medal is one of the highest honors NGAUS bestows, reserved for elected officials whose support for the National Guard has had a lasting effect on the force. It is named for Maj. Gen. Charles Dick, the NGAUS president behind the legislation that established the modern National Guard.

A Bronze Star recipient and Black Hawk pilot who served 26 years in the U.S. Army, Sen. Pennycuick serves as Vice Chair of the Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee and has been a consistent advocate for the Soldiers, Airmen, and families of the Pennsylvania National Guard.

Thank you for your service and your continued support, Senator!

08/31/2026

Pennsylvania leaders are attending Professional Development at the NGAUS conference in Indianapolis

08/31/2026

More of the PA delegation visiting with our Corporate Members and sponsors at the NGAUS Conference in Indianapolis

08/30/2026

PA delegation at NGAUS Conference in Indianapolis visit our corporate members and sponsors with Pennsylvania Senator Tracy Pennycuick

08/14/2026

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08/07/2026

Today, PNGAS proudly recognizes National Purple Heart Day and honors the extraordinary courage, commitment, and sacrifice of the service members who were wounded or gave their lives in defense for our nation.

On this day, we encourage our community to join us in reflecting on their service and expressing our deep appreciation for those who gave it their all for our country. We will never forget their courage and we remain forever grateful.

08/06/2026

Scot Baughman has served as Treasurer for the Pennsylvania National Guard Enlisted Association for 12 years and 5 years as PNGAS Treasurer. He has served the last 3 years as an EANGUS Area 2 Director with the last year as Chairman of EANGUS Area 2. He has retired from the Pennsylvania Air Guard as a CMSgt.
Congratulations to the new leadership of the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States and way to go Scot!!