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DMVA has a dual mission: to provide quality service to the Commonwealth’s veterans and their families, and to oversee and support the members of the Pennsylvania National Guard.  We fulfill our dual mission by:

  • Providing resources and assistance to Pennsylvania’s 1.1 million veterans and their families, and providing quality care for aging and disabled veterans.
  • Preparing the Pennsylvania National Guard for combat, performing worldwide combat and combat support operations, providing global reach and the projection of U.S. military power in support of national objectives; and, at the command of the governor, providing trained personnel to support state and local authorities in times of natural disaster or civil strife.

Created by the PA General Assembly on April 11, 1973, DMVA is one of Pennsylvania’s largest employers, with more than 21,000 military and civilian personnel in more than 90 communities statewide. It is overseen by the adjutant general, a governor appointed cabinet-level position.

News and Media
02/09/2010
Informational Open House Slated for February 18, 2010 at Fort Indiantown Gap
Will present information on the remedial investigation concerning the Ricochet Area Munitions Response Site on State Game Lands 211.
02/06/2010
PA National Guard Responds to Winter Storm
Some 400 Guard members called to duty after winter storm to support Pennsylvania State Police with transporation and look for stranded motorists.
02/06/2010
Governor Rendell Declares Disaster Emergency in Pennsylvania
PA National Guard made available to assist Pennsylvania State Police.
02/01/2010
PA Guardsman Fires for Effect
Field Artillery officer recognized for unit’s training, readiness.
01/29/2010
Wall Street Warfighters
Preparing veterans for the finance industry.

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